The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Focus on 'process' of indyref2 won't help win vote for Yes, Ian Blackford says

DEBATES over “process”, referendums, and court cases will do little to boost support for independence – so activists should be focusing on…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2022

First Minister ‘hopeful and optimistic’ over Supreme Court referendum hearing

Nicola Sturgeon said there is ‘not a lot of point’ in trying to speculate on an outcome and she would ‘respect the process’.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2022

'Same dog-whistle politics' from both Labour and Tories, Ian Blackford says

THE Labour and Tory Parties are engaging in the “same dog-whistle” pro-Brexit politics which have damaged ordinary Scots,…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2022

UK Government would 'fear emulation' if Scotland became independent, says academic

THE UK Government will fear other parts of the country breaking away should Scotland become an independent nation, an academic has said.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2022

Clarke intent on direct Scotland Euro 2024 qualification as he warns play-offs 'fraught with danger'

STEVE CLARKE has urged his Scotland players to earn the right to compete at Euro 2024 through group qualification - and not face another…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2022

Academic: UK Government would ‘fear emulation’ if Scotland became independent

Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson told the event an independent Scotland could be a ‘bridge’ between the EU and the rest of the UK.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2022

John Swinney warns Scotland faces 'new age of austerity' as a result of Westminster spending cuts

The Deputy First Minister has already announced £500 million worth of cuts from the Holyrood budget and signalled more savings will need to be found.

Daily Record · Oct 9, 2022

SNP president defends FM in Tory 'detest' row: 'No reason why it shouldn't be said'

SNP president Michael Russell has argued there is “no reason” why Nicola Sturgeon shouldn’t say she “detests” the Tories as she defended…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2022

Plaid Cymru: 'The Scotland and Wales brotherhood is growing'

“It’s so good to be among people politically who you know are thinking along the same lines as you.”

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2022

SNP transport minister Jenny Gilruth 'very sympathetic' to scrapping peak time ScotRail fares

Passenger numbers on Scotland's rail network plummeted during lockdowns and ministers are under pressure to find new ways of encouraging more people to use public transport.

Daily Record · Oct 9, 2022