Indyref2 case leans heavily on vote being ‘advisory’, says Lord Advocate The Supreme Court will hear arguments from the Scottish Government and opposition on October 11 and 12. The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022
Scottish independence referendum bill would have no 'legal consequences', says Lord Advocate Supreme Court is based on separating a referendum bill from the "wider motivations and aspirations" of the Scottish Government Daily Record · Jul 22, 2022
Scottish Government's written indyref2 case to Supreme Court is published THE Lord Advocate’s written case to the Supreme Court has been published by the Scottish Government. The National (Scotland) · Jul 22, 2022
Scottish benefits system branded 'expensive disaster' as IT costs soar to £250m EXCLUSIVE: Parts of the social security system were devolved to Holyrood following the 2014 referendum but the roll-out has been marred by delays and cost overruns. Daily Record · Jul 22, 2022
Scottish independence: Supreme Court to hear indyref2 case in October The case will be heard just over one year ahead of the date of a proposed referendum Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2022
Supreme Court to hear indyref2 case in October The case will be heard just over one year ahead of the date of a proposed referendum. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022
Lord demands 'strong' UK Government stops Scotland spending on indyref2 plans AN unelected Lord has demanded the UK Government take action against Holyrood to block spending on indyref2. The National (Scotland) · Jul 20, 2022
Rishi Sunak promises to do 'anything and everything' in bid to save Union RISHI Sunak has promised if he wins the race to be the next Tory leader he will become the most interventionist prime minister in Scotland since… The National (Scotland) · Jul 20, 2022
'Shameless' Labour MSP defies party over proposed ban on MSPs standing for Westminster A LABOUR MSP has been accused of looking to “scuttle off” to Westminster as friction in the Scottish Labour party grows over a proposed ban… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2022
UK Government LOSES first major indyref battle in Supreme Court showdown THE UK Government’s effort to have the Supreme Court case for a Scottish independence referendum thrown out without even receiving evidence on… The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2022
Assisted dying law continues to split Scotland as pressure mounts for change An MSP has proposed competent adults who are terminally ill to be provided at their request with assistance to end their life. Daily Record · Jul 17, 2022
SNP slam Scottish Tory MP's claims that Rishi Sunak will 'circumvent Holyrood' THE SNP has slammed a Scottish Tory MP's claims that Rishi Sunak will “circumvent Holyrood” to implement key policies. The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2022
Scotland in 'suspended animation' until independence question answered, warns former Yes chief EXCLUSIVE: Blair Jenkins, former chief executive of the 2014 Yes campaign, insisted the SNP's mandate to call an IndyRef2 was "unquestionable". Daily Record · Jul 16, 2022
Rishi Sunak will ‘circumvent Holyrood’ to implement key policies, says Scottish Tory ally RISHI Sunak will “circumvent Holyrood” to implement key policies, Scottish Tory MP Andrew Bowie has claimed. The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2022
Daily Record · Jul 15, 2022 Anas Sarwar plans Scottish Labour 'double jobbing' ban to stop MSPs standing for Westminster in UK elections EXCLUSIVE: The move could be unpopular among any Labour MSP planning to make a switch to Westminster in the future.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2022 Indyref2 blueprint sets out ideological chasm between Holyrood and Westminster THE new independence prospectus succinctly sets out the ideological chasm between the Scottish and Westminster governments.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2022 What does the second indyref2 white paper say about 'renewing democracy'? The FM launched a second indyref2 whitepaper comparing the two futures Scotland faces - under Westminster rule or as an independent country
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022 Scottish referendum moves ‘premature’, says UK government Lawyers advise supreme court that Sturgeon not entitled to a ruling on legality of holding a vote without Westminster’s consent
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022 Advocate General to represent UK Government in Indyref2 case The case, to be heard in the Supreme Court, will decide whether Holyrood can run another independence referendum.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2022 UK Government urges Supreme Court to throw out case for indyref2 THE UK Government has lodged papers with the Supreme Court arguing that the Scottish Government’s bid to legislate for a…
Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022 Independence referendum legal request should be rejected by Supreme Court, says Tory Government UK Ministers do not believe the Supreme Court should issue an early ruling on a Holyrood-organised referendum
Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022 Penny Mordaunt vows to break SNP 'yellow wall' if she becomes Tory leader The trade minister has support within the Scottish party to become Prime Minister
Insider UK · Jul 12, 2022 Energy prices 'will rise if oil fields like Cambo are halted' Committee writes to UK Energy Minister about actions to help tackle the climate crisis
The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2022 MSPs write to UK energy minister on actions to tackle bill price crisis HOLYROOD'S Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee has written to the UK’s energy minister on actions being taken by the UK Government to tackle…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2022 Indyref architect Ciaran Martin says Supreme Court loss will help Yes cause A SUPREME Court ruling that Holyrood does not have the power to hold a referendum could boost support for independence by showing the UK Government…