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'Particularly frustrating': STV called out for coverage of Scotland matches at Euros

STV has been criticised for their lack of “bespoke” coverage of the Scotland national team at the Euros and prioritising its bottom line over…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2024

In Scotland, support grows for Labour as SNP’s dominance looks set to fade

Although independence remains a popular idea, Labour is viewed by many as the strongest party to oust the Conservatives.

Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2024

John Swinney says bad election result would not affect independence mandate

JOHN Swinney has said the SNP’s mandate for independence negotiations would not be invalidated if his party loses seats in the General Election.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2024

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Parliamentary sovereignty must end to protect Union, politics expert says

PARLIAMENTARY sovereignty should be removed in the UK and the Sewel Convention must be immediately enshrined into law to protect devolution and…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18, 2024

Alba Party on course to win seats in Scotland at Holyrood election – new poll

ALBA are set to win seats in Scotland at the next Holyrood election, according to new analysis ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2024

Protest buffer zones bill passes Scottish Parliament in historic vote

BUFFER zone legislation has passed the Scottish Parliament in a historic moment ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2024

Gillian Mackay: The buffer zones bill has been an emotional journey

IT’S not often that the Scottish Parliament manages to overcome party divisions and stand together as one, especially during an election period.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2024

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Douglas Ross told to make urgent statement to Holyrood following resignation

DOUGLAS Ross is being urged to make an urgent statement to Holyrood after announcing his intention to stand down as leader of the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2024

Who is in the running to replace Douglas Ross as leader of the Scottish Tories?

THE Scottish Conservatives are set to get a new leader after Douglas Ross announced he would be resigning from the role after the General Election.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2024

Tory candidate set to replace Douglas Ross as Highland MSP lives in London

DOUGLAS Ross is set to be replaced as a Scottish Tory MSP by a London-based executive who was recently rapped by a watchdog for taking a six-figure…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2024

Alex Salmond confirms bid for Holyrood return as he rules out Westminster contest

ALEX Salmond has announced he wants to return to Holyrood – but won’t stand in the upcoming Westminster election.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2024

John Swinney hits out at Tory 'strategy to undermine Scottish Parliament'

TORY plans to change equality law is part of a “deliberate strategy to undermine the powers of the Scottish Parliament”, First Minister John…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2024

Douglas Ross accuses SNP of Trump tactics as iPad expenses MSP suspended

DOUGLAS Ross accused John Swinney of using Donald Trump-style tactics as Holyrood voted to suspend an MSP who ran up an £11,000 data roaming bill…

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

SNP to back Michael Matheson suspension, Kate Forbes amendment suggests

THE SNP look set to agree to suspend former health secretary Michael Matheson from the Scottish parliament for 27 days ...

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024

Tories concede defeat in bid to bring 'loopholes' into buffer zone legislation

TORY MSPs have been forced to concede defeat in their efforts to bring several “loopholes” into buffer zone legislation.

The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2024

Celtic city title party blasted in parliament as MSP laments £34,000 clean up cost

MSP for Glasgow Shettleston John Mason has criticised Celtic's unofficial title party in Glasgow's Trongate last weekend in the Scottish Parliament

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2024

The Ferret: Oil industry’s SNP lobbyists fuel worry on North Sea extraction

LOBBYING on behalf of the oil industry by former SNP spin doctors has sparked fears that the Scottish Government could be about to abandon its…

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2024

'Sobering': SNP MSPs targeted with more online abuse than any other party

SNP MSPs have been the main target of abusive comments online compared to other parties over the last nine months, a Scottish Parliament monitoring…

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The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2024

Former SNP MSP to stand for Alba at General Election

A FORMER SNP MSP will contest a key General Election seat for the Alba Party.

Al Jazeera · May 10, 2024

Who is John Swinney, Scotland’s new first minister after Humza Yousaf quit?

Mild-mannered 60-year-old Swinney, who joined the SNP at 15, is the party’s third leader in 14 months.

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf Faces No-Confidence Vote

First Minister Humza Yousaf faces a no-confidence vote in Scotland after ending a power-sharing agreement with the Greens, creating political uncertainty.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024

Scottish Leader Scraps Coalition Deal With Greens

The leader of the pro-independence Scottish National Party on Thursday ended a coalition deal with the Greens, leaving him facing fresh pressure as the head of a minority government in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024

Why are Scotland’s new hate crime laws prompting concern?

Legislation on hate crime came into force on April 1 – its supporters insist it gets the balance right between protecting individuals and freedom of speech

The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2024

'The situation is terrible': Scottish council set to declare housing emergency

An official housing emergency declaration is on the horizon for a Scottish council unless it receives urgent support from Westminster or Holyrood.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2024

MSP lodges motion in support of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

AN MSP has lodged a motion with the Scottish Parliament, urging members to vote in support of South Africa’s case at the International Court of…

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