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Former Holyrood presiding officer Sir George Reid dies aged 86

The ex-journalist oversaw the move to the new Scottish Parliament building at the foot of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025

John Swinney interview: The FM on indyref2, Israel, energy and more

It is easy to forget that Bute House – as well as a venue for press conferences, grand political announcements and resignations – is also a home…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2025

Sturgeon: ‘Witch-hunt’ MSPs investigating me were being directed by Salmond

The ex-Scotland first minister made the claims in her new book, which was released early on Monday after being slated to hit book shelves on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025

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George Galloway to stand as candidate for Holyrood 2026 election

GEORGE Galloway has announced his political comeback as he intends to stand as a candidate in next year's Scottish Parliament election ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2025

'We are sovereign': The people’s constitution that could see an independent Scotland

Activists in Scotland have set up a website for the public to be involved in writing the country's draft constitution for an independent nation and…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2025

The Guardian view on the SNP’s future: cracks are beginning to show

Editorial: Scotland’s ruling party has lost two charismatic women in Kate Forbes and Mhairi Black. The future offers both rewards and dangers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025

Media 'giving false impression' Scots care about independence, Tory MP claims

THE media are giving the “false impression” that people in Scotland care about independence, a Tory MP has claimed ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2025

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John Curtice lays out 'most likely' route to new Scottish independence referendum

PROFESSOR John Curtice has laid out the “most likely” way that he believes a second Scottish independence referendum will be held ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2025

Could, and should, the SNP move left without Kate Forbes? Pollsters have their say

KATE Forbes announcing she will step down next year has sent shockwaves around Scotland's political establishment ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2025

From rising star to Deputy First Minister – Kate Forbes' career as she stands down

KATE Forbes was seen as one of the rising stars in the SNP and was frequently touted as a future party leader, but has now announced she will be…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2025

Scottish Labour react to Kate Forbes standing down at election with potshot at SNP

SCOTTISH Labour have claimed Kate Forbes standing down at the election is a sign that “the writing is on the wall” for the SNP.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2025

Kate Forbes to quit Holyrood in 2026 – read her resignation statements in full

DEPUTY First Minister Kate Forbes has announced that she will not stand in the 2026 Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2025

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down from Holyrood next year

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes will not seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament in 2026 ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2025

Revealed: The full text of SNP's independence strategy

THE National has obtained the full text of the SNP's conference motion on an independence strategy for 2026 ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2025

Tory MSP claims £14k in taxpayer money to rent flat from former colleauge

A FORMER Tory MSP has earned over £40,000 through the Holyrood expenses system by renting out his Edinburgh flat to a Conservative colleague.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2025

Labour's governing fiasco shows Scots the urgency of independence, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said it is up to Scots to realise the urgency that is needed for Scotland to become independent, as he said they just need to look…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2025

Scottish politicians unfollow Unionist group after 'bomb Holyrood' post

SCOTTISH Secretary Ian Murray is one of several politicians to have removed a fringe pro-Union group from his feed on Twitter/X after a series of…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2025

New generation 'must have their say' on Scotland’s future, SNP say

A NEW generation of Scots “must have their say” on Scotland's future, the SNP have said ahead of next year's Holyrood election ...

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2025

Donald Trump responds to John Swinney's indyref2 plan

DONALD Trump has responded to John Swinney’s plan to win a second Scottish independence referendum.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2025

'No shortcut to independence' insists John Swinney after call for SNP majority

THERE is “no shortcut to independence” John Swinney has insisted, as he urged Scots to elect an SNP majority to Holyrood in 2026.

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025

Precedent from SNP’s 2011 win would break ‘logjam’ to indyref2 – Swinney

The First Minister said there should be a ‘legal referendum recognised by all’ if the SNP secures a majority.

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025

Swinney calls for legal referendum if SNP secures majority at Holyrood election

The SNP leader called for the May 2026 Holyrood elections to be ‘a springboard for Scotland taking charge of our own destiny’.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2025

Only SNP majority can deliver second independence referendum, says John Swinney

John Swinney has declared that winning a majority of SNP MSPs at next year’s Holyrood election is now the essential route to securing a second…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2025

Scottish Greens admit 'error' in Holyrood candidate selection process

The Scottish Greens have admitted an "error" took place during its selection process for candidates to stand in next year's Holyrood…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2025

Greens Holyrood candidate announces late bid for party leadership

A SCOTTISH Greens Holyrood candidate has put forward a late bid for co-leadership of the party with just two days to go until nominations close.

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