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'I'd like to replace Amazon': Call for new online portal to buy Scottish produce

THE Scottish Government has been urged to create a new online portal to purchase Scottish goods and produce ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15

Backlash as Humza Yousaf suggests UN could 'break indyref2 impasse'

HUMZA Yousaf has sparked backlash from figures in the independence movement after suggesting the UN could help to broker a deal to break the “impasse” between Holyrood and Westminster.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 7

Inside historic independence meeting that left US strategist saying: ‘You will win’

REPRESENTATIVES from pro-independence movements across Scotland, Wales and the island of Ireland met in Cardiff last week for what is believed to have been the first gathering of its kind ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1

Lessons must be learned from the horrific Beastie House case

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Robin McAlpine, head of strategic development at Common Weal

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

Tommy Sheppard: Why a plebiscite election won’t deliver Scottish independence

OVER Parliament’s recess weeks I’ve been looking at the SNP leadership’s declared intentions of winning a majority at next year’s election…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025

'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

My message to the Scottish Government on Israel: Enough words. Act now.

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Robin McAlpine

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2025

Campaigner hits out at 'PR trick' nuclear energy poll of SNP members

A LEADING independence activist has hit out at a recent poll suggesting roughly half of the SNP’s voters believe nuclear power should be part…

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025

How mental health became the latest culture war frontier

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Robin McAlpine, head of strategic development at Common Weal

The National (Scotland) · Mar 20, 2025

John Swinney 'pushed SNP to back Iraq war', party grandee claims

JOHN Swinney pushed the SNP to come out in support of the Iraq war during his first tenure as leader, a former Scottish Cabinet secretary has said…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025