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SNP hiring new chief executive ahead of 2026 election

THE SNP are hiring for a new chief executive to run the party ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

Former SNP MP says Westminster bar spiking scandal 'not first incident'

A FORMER SNP MP has said she knows of another alleged incident at a notorious Westminster bar after it was closed due to an alleged drink spiking…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

Labour Government bats down Scottish parties' calls for Waspi compensation

SCOTTISH Labour MSPs look set to back the SNP Government in their calls for compensation for Waspi women – although the UK Government has once…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

New poll shows Scots split on potential SNP-Labour coalition after Holyrood election

A NEW poll has found that Scots are split on a potential SNP-Labour coalition ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025

‘We are resting on our laurels’: Scotland faces significant challenge to protect its environment

Francesca Osowska, the outgoing chief executive of NatureScot, says more needs to be done for Scotland to hit target of restoring 30% of natural environment by 2030

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2025

Alba face first leadership contest – but can they survive without Alex Salmond?

KENNY MacAskill’s decision to contest the Alba leadership against Ash Regan triggers the party’s first leadership election in its five years of…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025

Kenny MacAskill confirms bid to run for Alba leadership

KENNY MacAskill has announced his decision to stand for the Alba Party leadership...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025

SNP and Catalan independence MPs meet to share knowledge and experiences

MEMBERS of Catalonia’s largest pro-independence party were welcomed by the SNP to Westminster – to compare notes on fighting “intransigence…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2025

Once in a generation indyref claim was 'turn of phrase', says SNP MSP

AN SNP MSP has said that claims the Scottish independence referendum was a once in a generation opportunity should not be taken literally and was a…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2025

Scottish area named best place in UK for business growth

PERTH and Kinross has been named the top local authority in the UK for having the strongest growth potential among its businesses, according to new…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2025