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Sturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear

Scotland’s independence movement needs a new leader — and a new plan

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Natalie McGarry lawyers claim former SNP MP didn't get fair trial over 'tsunami of tweets'

Natalie McGarry received a two-year prison sentence after being found guilty of stealing £19,974 while treasurer of the group Women For Independence last July.

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023

There is a path to Scottish independence. Sturgeon was brilliant, but she just couldn’t see it

So-called devo max, offering much more autonomy, had real possibilities. It’s probably the SNP’s best option even now, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

Glasgow budget passed with council tax to rise by 5% as opposition parties walk out over cuts

Council tax rises and cuts to some education support services were all passed unopposed, as unions staged protests outside Glasgow City Chambers.

Glasgow Live · Feb 16, 2023

Our Liverpool: The 'Beast' is coming...

What ECHO readers are talking about this afternoon

Liverpool Echo · Feb 16, 2023

'Scandalous' cuts in funding slammed as council tax of 4.99pc is approved in Trafford

Trafford council balances its budget but dips into reserves

Manchester Evening News · Feb 16, 2023

Home Office accepts Brexit EU citizens registration scheme is unlawful

The High Court ruled against the ‘pre-settled status’ element in December

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Labour promises more community cops like Happy Valley’s Catherine Cawood

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper promises 13,000 more neighbourhood officers

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Labour would suspend police officers accused of sexual offences, Yvette Cooper says

Shadow home secretary says party would closely check social media accounts of accused officers

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

Kate Forbes, Angus Robertson or Humza Yousaf? Betting odds on Nicola Sturgeon’s successor

SNP leader staying on until replacement elected

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023