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Inside the SNP after members launch new ‘Independence’ pressure group

IT wouldn’t be the run-up to SNP conference if there wasn’t some form of internal strife over independence strategy ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28

Ten ideas to reset Scotland’s independence movement after Cardiff meeting

THE idea of a September reset is all in vogue, and to be honest, September seems like a better time of year than January for a rethink and a fresh…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20

Major new project aims to win over undecided voters to Scottish independence

A MAJOR new project from Scotland’s leading pro-independence think tank aims to address key concerns of undecided voters, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14

How to make the sun shine at night and transform renewable energy

This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Craig Dalzell, head of policy and research at Common Weal.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16

Labour's £15bn warfare plan will deprive Scotland of funding. Here's how

IT has been observed that politicians will claim there is never enough money to spend on social welfare – but those same politicians are always…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9

Lessons must be learned from the horrific Beastie House case

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Robin McAlpine, head of strategic development at Common Weal

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

The Guardian view on Scottish land reform: vast estates remain feudal in scale

Editorial: Half of the country’s privately owned countryside is held by just 421 owners. New legislation suggests democrats still fear powerful interests

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025

The one Keir Starmer policy I want to see implemented in Scotland

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Rory Hamilton, Common Weal's networks and campaigns co-ordinator

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2025

SNP under fire over public energy firm as Welsh Labour launch wind projects

THE Scottish Government is under fire after claiming it would need the full powers of independence to set up a publicly owned energy company –…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2025

Rachel Reeves says she wants to help first-time buyers. It won't work

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Kaitlin Dryburgh, policy and communication co-ordinator at Common Weal.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2025