neverendum

All the parties - unionist and pro-independence - are keen to avoid the situation which has unfolded in the Canadian province of Quebec, where debate over multiple independence referenda over the years has been dubbed the "neverendum".

BBC News - Home 2011

But even Quebec's status was settled after a second vote and, anyway, Alex Salmond himself has repeatedly conceded that an independence referendum would be a "once in a generation affair" not a "neverendum".

John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting... 2009

But even Quebec's status was settled after a second vote and, anyway, Alex Salmond himself has repeatedly conceded that an independence referendum would be a "once in a generation affair" not a "neverendum".

Referendum Questions: The 1707 Edition 2009

A short honeymoon followed and then the implosion came; the neverendum, the 10p tax debacle, the poor presentations, the expenses debacle.

Archive 2009-10-01 Jeff 2009

That said, it's a year and a half away before we get into election cycle, and at least 6 months before the party can begin covering the neverendum properly....

Death by a thousand cuts Jeff 2009

A short honeymoon followed and then the implosion came; the neverendum, the 10p tax debacle, the poor presentations, the expenses debacle.

How did we end up with David Cameron? Jeff 2009

I don't think the neverendum should start until there's a number of polls showing 50% support or there should be one referendum next year and should that fail to get a majority for independence, another one should be at least 15 years away to avoid uncertainty for business and investment.

SNP sets out legislative plan Jeff 2009

Westminster teasing about a "neverendum" aside, Mr Salmond will probably pick the date.

The Economist: Daily news and views 2012

Enough already Mr Salmond show a bit of guts for a change and hold your neverendum asap.

Evening Standard - Home Joe Murphy 2012

Enough already Mr Salmond show a bit of guts for a change and hold your neverendum asap.

Evening Standard - Home Joe Murphy 2012