Irish president meets King during official visit to Scotland Charles hosted Catherine Connolly at a private event at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire on Wednesday evening. Evening Standard · Sep 17
Ministers must be transparent on spending £755m ScotWind cash, says watchdog Audit Scotland said the Scottish Government has to be clearer about the ‘high risk and reward’ project. Evening Standard · Sep 16
SNP should abstain from Westminster if referendum block continues, former MP urges The SNP have been urged to consider abstaining from Westminster if the UK Government continues to block a second independence referendum The National (Scotland) · Sep 16
John Swinney responds to DUP’s criticism Celtic Alliance self-determination pact The First Minister of Scotland has responded to the DUP’s criticism of Monday’s meeting of pro-independence parties in Cardiff The National (Scotland) · Sep 16
O’Neill cannot be separated from First Minister’s responsibilities, says Swinney The SNP leader commented after the DUP said Michelle O’neill had been ‘cosplaying’ as first minister. The Independent UK · Sep 16
Irish president meets John Swinney in Edinburgh as Scotland visit gets underway Ireland’s President Catherine Connolly has been greeted by John Swinney at his official residence in Edinburgh, as her visit to Scotland begins The National (Scotland) · Sep 16
Irish president meets John Swinney as visit to Scotland gets under way Catherine Connolly met Scotland’s First Minister at his official residence, Bute House, in Edinburgh. Evening Standard · Sep 16
Irish President speaks of 'strong ties' with Scotland as visit gets under way IRELAND'S President has spoken of the “strong ties” between her country and Scotland ahead of meeting First Minister John Swinney on… The National (Scotland) · Sep 16
John Swinney to meet with Irish president during four-day Scotland visit John Swinney is set to meet with Irish president Catherine Connolly on Wednesday as she begins a four-day visit to Scotland The National (Scotland) · Sep 16
Irish President speaks of ‘strong ties’ with Scotland as visit gets under way Catherine Connolly is making a four-day official visit to Scotland, starting with talks with First Minister John Swinney on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Sep 15
Unionists to gather for Orange Order summit amid fury over Celtic Alliance meeting Unionists are set to gather for a summit organised by the Orange Order in response to the historic meeting of the Celtic Alliance leaders The National (Scotland) · Sep 15
John Curtice gives verdict on significance of historic Celtic Alliance indyref push POLLING expert John Curtice has given his verdict on the significance of the historic meeting which saw the three devolved leaders sign an agreement… The National (Scotland) · Sep 15
Rupert Lowe announces ‘rolling back devolution’ policy after Celtic Alliance meeting RESTORE Britain leader Rupert Lowe has announced the party’s policy of “rolling back devolution” after a historic meeting of Plaid Cymru, SNP… The National (Scotland) · Sep 15
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Leaders Sign Cardiff Pact: 'Westminster's Time Is Coming to an End' Leaders of parties governing Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed a memorandum supporting greater self-determination and calling for constitutional change through democratic means. International Business Times UK · Sep 15
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15 Tuesday briefing: How to understand Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’s joint call for change In today’s newsletter: Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin have signed an agreement for greater powers, as pressure grows on Westminster over the UK’s future
International Business Times UK · Sep 15 Farage and Badenoch Offer Condolences as Grieving PM Andy Burnham Cancels Engagements After Dad's Death Prime Minister Andy Burnham's father, Roy, has died aged 85. Political leaders offered condolences as Burnham cancelled official engagements following his father's long illness with Alzheimer's.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 15 John Swinney vows action ahead of Holyrood debate on violence against women and girls John Swinney has pledged his Government will work 'to ensure women and girls can live their lives free from all forms of men's…
The Economic Times · Sep 15 UK's unity threatened by pact between Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a pact urging the UK government to prepare for constitutional change, reviving debate over the future of the union. The agreement, signed amid tensions with Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government, carries no legal force but signals growing cooperation among pro-independence and pro-unification…
The Economic Times · Sep 14 Scotland, Wales, N Ireland leaders claim right to leave UK & join EU In a groundbreaking assembly, nationalist leaders from Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales united to proclaim their entitlement to self-determination. They firmly stated that their nations' destinies align with the European Union rather than the UK. This pivotal moment came soon after President Trump expressed his backing for a unified Ireland.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14 The Cardiff summit needs to win voters in order to work The Cardiff summit was a fascinating piece of political theatre. Nothing like this has ever been done before in Britain
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14 John Swinney reveals Andy Burnham's 'reassuring' commitment on devolution ANDY Burnham gave John Swinney a “fundamentally reassuring” commitment he would respect Scotland’s devolution settlement and hinted giving…
Evening Standard · Sep 14 First ministers predict imminent breakup of UK at ‘landmark’ summit The first ministers of the UK’s three devolved nations met in Cardiff on Monday morning.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14 Read the Cardiff Agreement in full as John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth sign deal John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth have signed the 'Cardiff Agreement', marking a "new era" of co-operation between the Scottish…
Euronews · Sep 14 Party leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say future belongs back in EU The main parties from each nation want to break away from the UK but have different positions on how and when this might take place.
Evening Standard · Sep 14 Welsh and Scottish FMs announce ‘new era of co-operation’ John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth are expected to sign the Cardiff Agreement.