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SNP minister suggests new independence pressure group is 'waste of time'

AN SNP minister has suggested that the formation of a new internal independence pressure group within the party is a “waste of time” ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16

Scottish Government pledges £10 million for two specialist defence colleges

THE Scottish Government has confirmed £10 million of funding – allowing two new specialist defence colleges to be established north of the border ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15

SNP will push Andy Burnham after 'offhand' remark on Russian Brexit interference

Alyn Smith has accused Andy Burnham of making a throwaway comment, as SNP MPs plot to hold the Prime Minister to account ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12

Ireland's €33bn tax take 'a glimpse of wealth of independent Scotland', SNP say

CORPORATION tax figures for the UK and Ireland provide a “mere glimpse into the wealth of an independent Scotland”, the SNP have claimed ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2

How many of Holyrood's MSPs are landlords or have second homes? See the list

THERE are 18 MSPs in the Scottish Parliament who are landlords, and nine who have second homes, commercial properties or shares in real estate…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16

Scottish pound ‘precursor’ to euro if Scotland becomes independent, says SNP MSP

AN INDEPENDENT Scotland would create the Scottish pound as a “precursor” to joining the euro, an SNP MSP has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6

Competition watchdog issues statement as SNP call for 'price gouging' investigation

The competition and consumer rights watchdog has issued a statement in response to the SNP calling for an investigation into fuel 'price…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5

SNP members set to hold second rebel meeting to challenge indyref strategy

SNP members are set to hold a second rebel meeting to challenge John Swinney’s independence strategy, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2025

Former SNP MP in call for independence meeting ahead of national strategy gathering

A former SNP MP has called for a grassroots meeting to “thrash out” ideas ahead of the party’s independence convention.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025

Former MEPs head to Brussels to make Scotland's case for rejoining EU

FORMER Scottish MEPs are set to go to Brussels to reaffirm the country's desire to join the EU as an independent country.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2025