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STV to air televised debate with four Scottish party leaders

STV is set to broadcast a televised debate between four Scottish party leaders, it has been announced.

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

Suspension for ex-minister who claimed £11,000 roaming bill on expenses

Michael Matheson claimed the bill, incurred while on holiday in Morocco, as a parliamentary expense

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024

Mhairi Black: I've heard no detail on SNP's independence strategy

THE SNP’s deputy leader at Westminster has said she has not ‘heard any particular detail’ on the party’s independence strategy.

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

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Douglas Ross accuses SNP of Trump tactics as iPad expenses MSP suspended

DOUGLAS Ross accused John Swinney of using Donald Trump-style tactics as Holyrood voted to suspend an MSP who ran up an £11,000 data roaming bill…

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

John Swinney urges Labour to 'follow SNP's lead' on nationalising railway

JOHN Swinney has called for the Labour Party to fully nationalise Network Rail if it forms the next UK Government.

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

'Truly historic': John Swinney opens new Leven station in a win for 'local community'

JOHN Swinney has reopened the new Leven railway station on Wednesday, after it was closed to passengers for more than half a century.

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

Nicola Sturgeon to hit campaign trail for SNP in run-up to election

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she will be on the campaign trail as the SNP fight the General Election – but she refused to say whether she will be…

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

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John Swinney under pressure from climate groups to block new gas power station

Climate campaigners have urged First Minister John Swinney to reject “disastrous” proposals for a gas-burning power station in the north east.

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

'Ridiculous': John Swinney slams ITV for excluding SNP from election debate

JOHN Swinney has lashed out at ITV after the broadcaster excluded the SNP from a TV debate.

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

SNP will push Labour government towards left-wing, John Swinney says

FIRST Minister of Scotland John Swinney has said the SNP will push a Labour government left as he called for Keir Starmer's party to fully…

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

Jonathon Shafi: Why has John Swinney's SNP seen a step-change on Gaza?

I WROTE this column with the images of the latest massacre in Gaza fresh in my mind. They were among the worst yet, if it is possible, that is, to…

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

SNP to back Michael Matheson suspension, Kate Forbes amendment suggests

THE SNP look set to agree to suspend former health secretary Michael Matheson from the Scottish parliament for 27 days ...

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024

'Unconscionable': John Swinney hits out at Israel's response to Rafah 'massacre'

JOHN SWINNEY has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s response to the attack in Rafah which resulted in at least 35 Palestinians…

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024

SNP MSP claims International Criminal Court is 'biased against Israel'

SNP MSP John Mason has claimed the International Criminal Court (ICC) is “biased against Israel” in what pro-Palestine organisations are calling…

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024

SNP will force vote on Palestinian statehood, John Swinney tells Tories and Labour

FIRST Minister John Swinney has written to Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to demand they commit to recognise the state of Palestine ...

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024

General Election can end Scottish independence push 'for good', Douglas Ross claims

DOUGLAS Ross has claimed an SNP loss at the General Election can put an end to the push for independence “for good” ...

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2024

SNP to stand 'shoulder-to-shoulder' with Waspi women, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said the SNP will stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” with Waspi women to “get justice now” while out campaigning for the General…

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2024

The SNP’s woes are a boost for Starmer. But he’s not promising the change Scotland wants

Labour is posing as the great catalyst, but so far there is little evidence it has the bold policies to deliver on this pledge, says journalist Dani Garavelli

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The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2024

Scottish Labour hold five-point lead over SNP in new poll

SCOTTISH Labour are on course to win up to 25 UK parliamentary seats at the upcoming General Election, according to a poll.

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2024

Michael Matheson 'made mistakes and should be punished', SNP depute leader says

MICHAEL Matheson “made mistakes and should be punished”, the depute leader of the SNP has said ...

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024

Scottish Labour taking ‘nothing for granted’ as SNP support crumbles

Keir Starmer makes Scotland ‘central to the mission’ as polls indicate an election meltdown for beleaguered nationalists

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2024

Is the General Election really terrible timing for Scottish voters?

SCOTLAND has been waiting eagerly for the date of the General Election to be announced all year, but as the days of May passed by expectations grew…

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2024

Scottish party leaders campaign on first weekend since General Election called

SCOTLAND’S party leaders have taken to the streets on Saturday in what marks the first weekend since the General Election was called.

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2024

John Swinney defends decision to challenge ‘prejudiced’ Michael Matheson sanction

JOHN Swinney has defended his decision to challenge the sanction ordered against his colleague Michael Matheson, saying the process on…

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2024

SNP puts 'Scotland making better decisions' at front of election campaign material

THE SNP have outlined the ways in which Scotland is “better making decisions for itself” in its General Election campaign material.

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