United Britain is 'on borrowed time'

Scotland's First Minister yesterday warned that a united Britain was "on borrowed time" unless Prime Minister David Cameron devolved more powers to Edinburgh, on the first anniversary of a historic independence referendum.

Scottish voters decided to stay part of the United Kingdom by 55 percent to 45 percent on September 18 last year.

"Only the people can decide if we will have another referendum," Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon said in the anniversary address.

Recent polls have shown an increased support for independence.

"Right now, what people see at Westminster is a Tory government failing to fully deliver on the vow it made on more powers for our parliament," she said.

"My message to David Cameron today is ... what happens to support for independence in the months and years to come will depend as much on what you do as it will on what we do.

"And, right now, you are living on borrowed time," she added.