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‘You don’t get to aim big when you are somewhere small’: A teenager’s fight to end single use plastics on her Scottish island

Groundswell of support for ban propels campaign of Tabby Fletcher, 17, from her island home on Jura to parliament

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025

Fergus Ewing's solo Holyrood bid 'unnecessary as he could've run for SNP', FM says

VETERAN SNP MSP Fergus Ewing could have stood for the party again in 2026, the First Minister has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2025

Edinburgh pro-Republic protest renews call to abolish the monarchy

An anti-monarchy rally in the Scottish capital drew together campaigners and pro-independence MSPs to call for democratic reform in Scotland

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2025

Stephen Flynn 'running boys' brigade in Westminster' after all-women 'hit list' claim

STEPHEN Flynn has been accused of running a “boys’ brigade” in Westminster – after reportedly drawing up an all-woman "hit list"…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 11, 2025

‘Inexcusable’: SNP blast Scottish factory moving to England due to 'remote' location

The SNP have condemned the decision to close a Forres factory and shift production south of the Border.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 11, 2025

Fresh call for motorhome tax for Highlands and Islands

A HIGHLANDS and Islands MSP has called for a motorhome tax to be introduced to help protect the area’s renowned natural beauty ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 6, 2025

Labour accused of ‘rank hypocrisy’ over pledge to cut energy bills

The SNP said parts of Scotland continue to pay higher standing charges than other areas of the UK such as London and the South East.

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

'It's not Disneyland': Locals call for car rally restrictions on NC500

CAMPAIGNERS have raised concerns over the growing number of car rallies being held on the North Coast 500 route, claiming that local communities…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024

Media Watch: SNP minister fires warning to party amid press focus on infighting

Good evening and welcome to Media Watch. The story at the centre of Scottish politics over the past week has undoubtedly been the continuing row over the decision of several SNP MPs to put themselves forward as potential candidates for the Holyrood election.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2024

'Leave yer ego': SNP minister issues warning after media reports on party infighting

AN SNP Cabinet Secretary has issued a stern warning about negative briefing to the press, urging figures within the party to “leave yer ego to…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2024