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Holyrood overwhelmingly votes in favour of Scotland’s 'right to decide future'

A MAJORITY of MSPs have backed a motion affirming that Scotland has a right to decide its constitutional future ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22

New Scottish Labour leader admits he 'doesn't like being called a Unionist'

THE new Scottish Labour leader has said he doesn’t like being called a Unionist after accepting Scotland has the right to decide its own future ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22

Scottish Government to intervene after Scotland to Europe ferry plans ditched

THE Scottish Government will intervene after Forth Ports pulled out of plans for a direct ferry service between Scotland and Europe ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22

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SNP depute leader ‘very confident’ of winning second independence vote

Keith Brown was speaking ahead of a debate at Holyrood on Tuesday on Scotland’s ‘right to decide its own future’.

Evening Standard · Sep 22

FM responds as Michael Marra accepts 'Scotland has right to decide its own future'

FIRST Minister John Swinney has responded to the Scottish Labour leader, “accepting” that Scotland has the right to decide its own future…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21

'Scotland has right to decide its own future,' new Scottish Labour leader says

THE people of Scotland have the right to decide their own future, the new leader of Scottish Labour has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21

£500m airport investment is 'massive boost' to economy, says John Swinney

A £500 MILLION investment in Edinburgh Airport represents a “massive boost” for Scotland’s economy, John Swinney has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21

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John Swinney urged to probe £21m NHS contract linked to illegal Israeli settlement

THE First Minister had been urged to investigate and end an ongoing NHS contract with a firm whose parent company is linked to illegal Israeli…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21

£500m airport investment is ‘massive boost’ to Scottish economy – Swinney

The First Minister was at Edinburgh Airport on Monday morning to tour the latest facilities.

Evening Standard · Sep 21

SNP to launch £100,000 push to win 'hearts and minds' on independence

THE SNP will launch a £100,000 campaign to win "hearts and minds" over to Scottish independence, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21

New Scottish Labour boss can't say if Scotland should 'decide its own future'

NEWLY elected Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra refused to say whether he believed Scotland has a right to "decide its own future"…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20

John Swinney makes fresh independence push as pressure mounts over SNP strategy

JOHN Swinney will call on every MSP at Holyrood to back Scotland’s “right to decide” its own future as he faces growing pressure from within…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20

Scottish politics expert delivers Cardiff summit verdict

THE Cardiff summit was a political moment “we should pay attention to”, according to one of Scotland’s leading political thinkers.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20

Swinney calls on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland’s ‘right to decide’

The First Minister claimed Westminster’s position of vetoing democracy was unsustainable.

Evening Standard · Sep 19

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Evening Standard · Sep 19

New Scottish Labour leader presses Swinney to set up commission on child poverty

Michael Marra has written to John Swinney and the other party leaders at Holyrood, urging them to back a new commission to tackle the problem.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18

Pressure on John Swinney as SNP's largest affiliate body backs new indy strategy

John Swinney is facing fresh pressure to back a new independence strategy at the SNP’s forthcoming party conference.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18

SNP and Greens urged to unite with new Westminster strategy on indyref anniversary

The SNP and the Scottish Greens have been urged to unite with a new Westminster strategy with the sole aim of achieving independence

Evening Standard · Sep 17

Dublin and London ‘directly challenged’ to prepare for Irish unity referendum

Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald has called for action before 2030.

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

John Swinney says Malcolm Offord ‘agitated about prospect of Scottish independence’

JOHN Swinney has suggested that Reform’s leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord is afraid of the prospect of Scottish independence ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

Irish president Catherine Connolly addresses Scottish independence

The Irish president has revealed that she spoke with First Minister John Swinney about the 'importance of self-determination' during their…

Evening Standard · Sep 17

Irish president discussed ‘importance of self-determination’ with Swinney

Catherine Connolly also said it is ‘for the people of Scotland to determine their future’.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

Irish president says private meeting with King was ‘very interesting’

Catherine Connolly met Charles at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire as part of her four-day official visit to Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

Irish president Catherine Connolly awarded 'top honour' during Scotland visit

The Irish president has been awarded the Royal Society of Edinburgh's 'highest honour' during her visit to Scotland

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

Scottish Labour leadership hopefuls urged to answer 'basic independence question'

Scottish Labour’s two leadership contenders must answer the 'basic question' of how Scotland can democratically leave the United…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

Unionists fume over John Swinney's 'North of Ireland' comment

Unionists have been left fuming after John Swinney used pro-Irish unification language following a meeting with the Irish president

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