PM Pledges To Fight Scottish Independence Salmond: Referendum Must Be Made In Scotland

James Matthews, Scotland correspondent
The Prime Minister says he will "fight with everything I have" to prevent Scottish independence.
David Cameron will come face-to-face with Scotland's first minister in Edinburgh today for talks on the proposed independence referendum.
It is their first meeting since the Prime Minister stepped up his opposition to a UK break-up at the beginning of the year.
Prior to the discussions, he will deliver a speech in which he will say: "The fight is now under way for something really precious: the future of our United Kingdom.
"I am 100% clear that I will fight with everything I have to keep our United Kingdom together.
"To me, this is not some issue of policy or strategy or calculation - it matters head, heart and soul. Our shared home is under threat and everyone who cares about it needs to speak out.
"Of course, there are arguments that can be made about the volatility of dependence on oil, or the problems of debt and a big banking system. But that's not the point.
"The best case for the United Kingdom is entirely positive. We are better off together. Why? Well, first of all, let's be practical. Inside the United Kingdom, Scotland - just as much as England, Wales and Northern Ireland - is stronger, safer, richer and fairer."
The SNP says it expects substantive talks between First Minister Alex Salmond and Mr Cameron on progress towards an independence referendum.
Downing Street has distanced itself from weekend reports that Mr Cameron would simply be making a "courtesy call" to the first minister and has confirmed that independence will be on the agenda.
The UK coalition Government has appointed Scottish Secretary Michael Moore as its lead negotiator in talks between Holyrood and Westminster.
He met with Mr Salmond on Monday, but the SNP-controlled Scottish Government has insisted that it wants to deal directly with the Prime Minister on the issue.
A spokesman for the first minister told Sky News: "We look forward to the meeting with the Prime Minister - he takes the decisions on UK Government policy on the constitution, and therefore it is important that we continue to discuss these matters with him, as well as the Scottish secretary."
There are three key areas of disagreement on how to proceed with the referendum - the timing, who can vote and the number of questions.
The SNP plans to hold it in the autumn of 2014 and wants 16 and 17 year-olds to have a vote. It has also left the door open to a second question on so-called "Devo-Max" - devolution with greater powers.
The UK Government wants it held as early as possible, with a minimum voting age of 18 and to have one question only - independence, yes or no.
On the eve of his meeting with Mr Cameron, Mr Salmond said in a speech in London that an energy economy would create multi-billion pound wealth in an independent Scotland.
He told an audience at the London School of Economics: "Under independence, we would make the best use of our unparalleled energy resources.
"We have 25% of Europe's tidal power potential, 25% of its offshore wind potential and 10% of its wave power potential - not bad for a nation with less than 1% of Europe's population