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Swinney ‘staking his premiership on winning independence’, depute leader says

Keith Brown said the First Minister is ‘brave’ to make the move which he suggested could see him quit if it fails.

Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2025

SNP mark 11th indyref anniversary calling for 'fresh start' for Scotland

SCOTLAND “deserves the chance for a fresh start”, the SNP have said, to mark the eleventh anniversary of the independence referendum.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025

'Better Together' parties challenged to back Scots' right to decide country's future

THE SNP have challenged the “Better Together” parties to back Scots’ right to “decide our own future”.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025

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Scrapping ScotRail peak fares hailed as 'historic moment' by SNP

THE scrapping of peak rail fares has been hailed as a “historic move” by the SNP ahead of the roll out of the new policy on Monday ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2025

Serious nuclear incident took place at Faslane naval base this year

A SERIOUS nuclear incident took place at the Faslane nuclear base earlier this year ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2025

Keith Brown: UK can't ignore indyref2 demand with an SNP majority

WESTMINSTER won’t be able to ignore demands for a second independence referendum if the SNP wins a majority again in Holyrood, the party’s…

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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'Just cheerleading': Grassroots react to John Swinney's independence convention plan

MEMBERS of grassroots groups and independence parties have reacted to the First Minister's plan for the “immediate establishment” of a…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2025

John Swinney to call for 'immediate' constitutional convention on independence

JOHN Swinney is set to call for the “immediate establishment” of a constitutional convention to “marshal support” for Scottish independence,…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2025

John Swinney pours cold water on SNP holding 'pro-independence convention'

JOHN Swinney has poured cold water on the idea of a convention of pro-independence parties ahead of the 2026 election, saying his SNP are “just…

The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2025

'Truly remarkable person': Hundreds attend funeral of SNP minister Christina McKelvie

HUNDREDS of mourners gathered in Glasgow for the funeral of Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie where she was described as a…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2025

Hundreds attend funeral of SNP minister Christina McKelvie

Brightly dressed mourners paid tribute to the late MSP who was described as a ‘fearless’ and ‘relentless’ fighter for kindness and equality.

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025

SNP avoid Alba call for cross-party pro-independence convention

THE SNP have dodged calls by Alba for an independence convention to take place this summer.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2025

Emotional Sturgeon hails ‘absolutely incredible friend’ Christina McKelvie

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon shared her recollections of Ms McKelvie, who died last week.

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

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Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025

Keith Brown pays emotional tribute to partner Christina McKelvie at Holyrood

The SNP depute leader spoke about how Ms McKelvie was ‘surrounded by love’ during her final days in hospital.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

SNP's Keith Brown pays tribute to 'star' partner Christina McKelvie

Keith Brown has paid tribute to his "star" partner Christina McKelvie in the Scottish Parliament following her death aged 57.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

MSPs pay tribute to 'force of nature' Christina McKelvie

MSPs have paid loving tributes to their late colleague Christina McKelvie who tragically died last week aged 57.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

Who was Christina McKelvie? Scottish government minister dies after cancer battle

The Scottish drugs and alcohol policy minister died on Thursday morning following a battle with breast cancer

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The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025

Emotional MSPs pay tribute to Christina McKelvie as Holyrood flags fly at half-mast

AN emotional presiding officer has led the tributes to Christina McKelvie at Holyrood ...

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

MSPs weep in Holyrood chamber as tributes paid to minister Christina McKelvie

The 57-year-old died in hospital on Thursday morning, having been undergoing treatment for secondary breast cancer.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025

Keith Brown issues statement after death of partner Christina McKelvie

KEITH Brown, the depute leader of the SNP, has issued a statement after the death of his long-term partner Christina McKelvie.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie dies aged 57

The MSP had taken medical leave last year to seek treatment for secondary breast cancer.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025

John Swinney leads tributes as SNP minister Christina McKelvie passes away

John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon have led tributes to SNP minister Christina McKelvie, who passed away this morning at the age of 57 ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2025

'Pound-shop Elon Musk': SNP slam Anas Sarwar's plans for Scottish 'Doge'

ANAS Sarwar is bidding to be a “pound-shop Elon Musk” with his plans to copy the far-right US official’s cost-cutting measures, the SNP have…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 31, 2024

Scots 'betrayed and let down' by Labour Government, says Keith Brown

SCOTS feel “betrayed and let down” by a UK Labour Government that has failed to deliver promised change, the SNP have said ...

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