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How Brexit sparked a decade of lost opportunity for Scotland

REFORM MSP Senga Beresford stood outside the Scottish Parliament last week demanding the EU flag be taken down as the 10-year anniversary of the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23

Scottish independence outwith EU 'makes no sense' in new Trump era, expert warns

THE NEW Trumpian world “disorder” means Scottish independence outwith the EU “makes no sense at all"

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2025

Iceland’s EU accession move could lay route for independent Scotland

A DEAL to allow Iceland to join the EU swiftly could pave the way for a relatively quick agreement for an independent Scotland, according to Dr…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025

Rosyth to Europe ferry 'very positive' if Scotland joins EU, expert says

THE new Rosyth to Dunkirk ferry could be “very positive” for Scotland, according to a leading expert on European politics and public policy.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023

'Serious' questions for independence as EU 'ready to expand by 2030'

THE European Union must be ready to accept new member states “by 2030”, the president of the European Council has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2023

Political experts weigh in on path to independence set out by Humza Yousaf

THE use of elections to measure support for independence and show it is what Scotland wants is “perfectly legitimate”, a leading political…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2023

Expert issues warning over SNP's currency plans and EU membership

THE SNP’s policy of keeping the British pound after independence would make it “much harder” to join the European Union, a financial expert…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2023

'The clock is ticking': How can SNP take on Labour threat ahead of General Election?

THE SNP should focus on promoting a “path out of current dire straits” for Scotland as it bids to head off a threat from Labour in the…

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2023

Rishi Sunak ignores 'why are Tories obstructing Scottish ministers abroad' question

RISHI Sunak pointedly avoided answering a question on why his Tory government have instructed UK diplomats across the globe “to obstruct the…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 19, 2023

UK 'treating Scottish ministers like children', expert says

THE UK Government’s “embarrassing” message to diplomats around the world may end up backfiring and boosting awareness of British…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2023