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John Swinney 'making independence impossible' at election, Alex Salmond says

JOHN Swinney is making “independence impossible” at this General Election, former first minister Alex Salmond has claimed ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2024

Alba rage as STV moves party broadcast away from Scotland v Germany Euros match

ALBA have reacted with fury after STV opted to move their party’s political General Election broadcast so it will no longer be shown ahead of…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2024

John Swinney defends SNP ditching 'independence' on the ballot paper

JOHN Swinney has defended the decision to ditch Humza Yousaf’s plan to have the word independence on the ballot paper at the General Election.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2024

Alex Salmond confirms bid for Holyrood return as he rules out Westminster contest

ALEX Salmond has announced he wants to return to Holyrood – but won’t stand in the upcoming Westminster election.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2024

How scientists confirmed authenticity of Stone of Destiny fragment

A NEW report has detailed how scientists verified the authenticity of a fragment of the Stone of Destiny which was found in a cupboard in...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2024

Banff and Buchan: Why SNP have a rare hope of snatching seat from Tories

THE SNP may appear to be firmly on the defensive in this General Election but it shouldn’t be overlooked that, remarkably, there are several…

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2024

Alex Salmond reports BBC Scotland to Ofcom in row over 'discrimination'

ALEX Salmond has reported BBC Scotland to media watchdog Ofcom ...

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2024

Veteran SNP spin doctor Kevin Pringle leaves Scottish Government

VETERAN SNP spin doctor Kevin Pringle has left the Scottish Government and said he will seek work outside of politics.

The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2024

Alex Salmond picks apart Rishi Sunak's claim Yes voters are 'extremists'

ALEX Salmond has hit back at Rishi Sunak's “outrageous” claim that Scottish nationalists are extremists, saying “nobody has had so much as a…

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2024

Who is John Swinney, Scotland’s new first minister after Humza Yousaf quit?

Mild-mannered 60-year-old Swinney, who joined the SNP at 15, is the party’s third leader in 14 months.

Al Jazeera · May 10, 2024