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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

Inside the SNP after members launch new ‘Independence’ pressure group

IT wouldn’t be the run-up to SNP conference if there wasn’t some form of internal strife over independence strategy ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28

Independence campaigners react to SNP's £100k 'hearts and minds' fund

LEADING pro-independence campaigners have delivered their verdicts on the SNP’s plans for a £100,000 “hearts and minds” fund to win over…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21

'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

'If politicians can't - can we?': Inside the convention on Scotland's future

PRIOR to independence-focused days of discussion, there is always a palpable hope something can be done, an answer can be found, a step can be taken…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2025

'It's the same fight': Scotland to host major conference of Europe's indy movements

SCOTLAND will host a major international conference of Europe’s independence movements on Saturday ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024