Labour accused of ‘rank hypocrisy’ over pledge to cut energy bills The SNP said parts of Scotland continue to pay higher standing charges than other areas of the UK such as London and the South East. The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025
Poll: Do you want to see a new Bute House Agreement after 2026 election? Could next year’s 2026 Scottish Parliament elections usher in a new Bute House Agreement? The National (Scotland) · Jan 2, 2025
Chris McEleny to step down as Alba general secretary when new leader found CHRIS McEleny is to step down as the general secretary of the Alba Party when a new leader is installed... The National (Scotland) · Jan 2, 2025
Russell Findlay claims Scotland needs a 'MacMusk' to tackle 'public sector waste' RUSSELL Findlay has suggested Scotland needs its own Elon Musk in order to cut SNP “waste” in the public sector... The National (Scotland) · Jan 2, 2025
Lorna Slater suggests Greens open to new Bute House Agreement after 2026 election LORNA Slater has suggested the Scottish Greens would be open to working with the SNP in government again after the next Holyrood election... The National (Scotland) · Jan 2, 2025
Scotland's bathing water quality improved by regulations, say SNP THE quality of Scotland’s bathing waters has substantially improved since new regulations were brought in almost a decade ago, the SNP have said... The National (Scotland) · Jan 1, 2025
'Splendid': Stephen Flynn pokes fun at former Tory MP after Spectator Awards win Stephen Flynn has poked fun at a former Tory MP after the SNP MP was named “Inquisitor of the Year” at the Spectator Awards... The National (Scotland) · Dec 31, 2024
Scots 'betrayed and let down' by Labour Government, says Keith Brown SCOTS feel “betrayed and let down” by a UK Labour Government that has failed to deliver promised change, the SNP have said ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 31, 2024
Review of the year: What happened in Scottish politics in 2024? AT the start of 2024, Humza Yousaf was the first minister, the SNP and Greens were partners in the Scottish Government, the SNP had 48 MPs at… The National (Scotland) · Dec 31, 2024
Vast majority of Scots back ending all arms exports to Israel – new poll THE vast majority of Scots believe the UK Government should end all arms sales to Israel, new polling for The National has found... The National (Scotland) · Dec 31, 2024
Scots ‘betrayed’ by UK Government that has failed to deliver change – SNP The SNP said Labour’s record showed it makes ‘no difference’ to people in Scotland which party is in power in Westminster. The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024
The Scottish political year in review With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics. Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024
Pro-independence politicians react to 'highly encouraging' Holyrood poll FIGURES from across the SNP, Greens and Alba have reacted to news of a poll showing a pro-independence majority after the next Holyrood election... The National (Scotland) · Dec 30, 2024
As polls point to Yes, Anas Sarwar's road to Bute House just got a lot rougher THE pro-independence camp is moving into "pinch me" territory as 2024 draws to a close ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 30, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Dec 30, 2024 'Keeps indyref2 hopes alive': John Curtice gives verdict on new Holyrood poll PROFESSOR John Curtice has given his verdict on a new poll predicting Scots will elect a sizeable pro-independence majority in the 2026 Holyrood…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 30, 2024 Scots to elect large pro-independence majority in 2026 Holyrood vote, poll finds THE SNP are on course to remain the dominant party in Scottish politics at the 2026 Holyrood election, new polling has found ...
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024 Pupils trekking miles for lessons shows need for more teachers, Lib Dems say Last year nearly 1,600 pupils were affected by consortia arrangements, which enable pupils to travel to other schools for lessons.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024 SNP's independence plan lacked 'any real credibility' at General Election, MP says THE SNP’s independence strategy for the 2024 General Election did not have “any real credibility” with the Yes movement, the party’s deputy…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024 Major poll predicts winner of every Scottish seat in General Election – see full list A new “megapoll” has predicted how every single seat in Scotland would vote if another General Election were held tomorrow ...
The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024 Watchdog tells SNP to act on 'long overdue' rewrite of freedom of information laws SCOTLAND needs urgent reform of freedom of information laws which have failed to keep pace with the times, the nation’s information commissioner…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024 'It's not Disneyland': Locals call for car rally restrictions on NC500 CAMPAIGNERS have raised concerns over the growing number of car rallies being held on the North Coast 500 route, claiming that local communities…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024 SNP pressured after 10-month silence on plans for fish farm in national park THE Scottish Government has insisted it will rule on a controversial application to build a fish farm in the waters of a national park “as soon as…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024 Yes leads in new independence poll – and would surge if Reform UK win power SUPPORT for Scottish independence is four-points stronger than support for the Union – and would increase massively should Nigel Farage take…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024 SNP 'managerialism' risks undermining case for independence, Green co-leader says A “SLIMMED down” Government programme and “managerialism” from the SNP risk hindering the case for independence and helping Reform UK rise…
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024 2024 brings new leaders at Westminster, Holyrood, the Senedd and Stormont Labour’s general election landslide swept Sir Keir Starmer into No 10 and there were leadership changes across the UK.