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John Swinney responds as indy plan faces wrecking amendment from rebel SNP members

John Swinney has responded after it was confirmed an SNP rebel amendment which could wreck his own independence plans will be debated at the party's…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2025

Youth campaigners claim victory over SFA and SPFL 'cartel' - but vow to fight on

Youth football campaigners have claimed a victory in their long-running dispute with the SFA and SPFL "cartel" - and vowed to continue…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2025

SNP set for major lead in Westminster and Holyrood elections, new poll finds

SCOTTISH Labour would lose all but six of their Westminster seats if a new General Election were held tomorrow ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

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John Curtice offers 2026 Holyrood election prediction after new poll

PROFESSOR John Curtice has given his verdict on new polling giving the SNP a major lead in Holyrood and Westminster voting intention ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

John Swinney independence plan faces wrecking attempt by rebel SNP members

JOHN Swinney’s independence strategy is facing a wrecking amendment from rebel members, the party’s conference agenda has revealed.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

Jamie Hepburn apologises to MSPs after Douglas Ross row

JAMIE Hepburn has apologised for his conduct following allegations of “assault” by Douglas Ross.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

Scottish Labour minister refuses to say if Holyrood loss means Keir Starmer should go

A SCOTTISH Labour minister refused to answer a question about whether a loss in next year’s Holyrood election should lead to the end of Keir…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

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Scots would vote for independence in new referendum, poll finds

SCOTS would vote to leave the Union if a new independence referendum were held tomorrow, a new poll has found ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

'Time-wasting': Tory MSP asks Holyrood officials if staff have 'more than one gender'

A SCOTTISH Tory MSP has been accused of “cynical time wasting” after asking Holyrood officials if they issued “multiple” parliamentary…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2025

Scottish Tories branded 'ridiculous' after attack on Holyrood referendum inquiry

THE Scottish Tories have been branded “ridiculous” after they criticised a Holyrood committee agreeing to undertake an inquiry into legal…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2025

Scotland’s young people cannot afford a third decade of SNP – Bridget Phillipson

The UK Education Secretary was speaking during a campaign trip to Scotland on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

Scottish Lib Dems will overtake Tories at next Holyrood election, says leader

The Scottish Liberal Democrats currently have five MSPs while the Scottish Conservatives have 28.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

SNP announce appointment of former MP as new chief executive

The SNP have announced the appointment of a new chief executive.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2025

Rape survivor welcomes Holyrood vote to scrap ‘damaging’ not proven verdict

Some lawyers have raised concerns that reforms passed by MSPs could lead to an increased potential for miscarriages of justice.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2025

Calls for Holyrood 'Building Bridges With Israel' group to be suspended

THERE are mounting calls for Holyrood’s ‘Building Bridges With Israel’ cross-party group (CPG) to be suspended amid the ongoing genocide in…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2025

Scots law's 'not proven' verdict binned as legal reforms pass Holyrood vote

SCOTLAND’S unique “not proven” verdict will be consigned to the history books ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2025

Liberation Scotland's Alf Baird calls Union 'political hoax' ahead of UN event

CAMPAIGNERS seeking to have Scotland “decolonised” by the United Nations hope to expose “one of the longest political hoxes” in history.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025

Scottish parliament to vote on scrapping legal verdict of not proven

Bill includes suite of reforms to improve criminal justice system for survivors of rape and sexual violence

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

Concern grows over BBC Reform coverage ahead of Holyrood election

THERE has long been concern over how much the BBC has been focusing on Reform UK and Nigel Farage, but over the last week the spotlight on the issue…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

John Curtice gives verdict on biggest threat that could oust Keir Starmer as PM

LABOUR being ousted from Government in Wales would be a bigger threat to Keir Starmer’s leadership than the SNP winning in Scotland, John Curtice…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2025

SNP rebels set out 9-point plan after 'half-hearted' leadership plan for independence

SNP rebels have set out a nine-point plan to secure independence in response to a lack of “urgency” from the party leadership, The National can…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2025

Reform UK are 'trying to abolish Scottish Parliament', says Nicola Sturgeon

NICOLA Sturgeon has said she believes that Reform UK and the Conservatives are trying their best to abolish the Scottish Parliament ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025

Blow for Russell Findlay as Scottish Tories suffer frontbench resignation

EMBATTLED Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has suffered a frontbench resignation.

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025

SNP MSP Kevin Stewart will not seek re-election following illness

Kevin Stewart made the announcement on Monday, say he was not ‘100% physically fit’ following an illness.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025

Former SNP minister announces plans to quit Holyrood in 2026

A FORMER long-serving SNP minister has announced that he will quit Holyrood at the 2026 elections ...

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