FMQs: John Swinney takes Anas Sarwar to task on Labour austerity JOHN Swinney tore into the "perpetuation of austerity" under the UK Labour government as he clashed with Anas Sarwar on the NHS. The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2024
'We deserve better': Call for 2026 de facto referendum rejected by MSPs A CALL from the Alba Party for the Scottish Parliament list vote to be used as a de facto independence referendum has been rejected by MSPs... The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2024
'This is not over': Hundreds rally for Yes at Holyrood on 10th anniversary of indyref HUNDREDS of Yes supporters turned out in Edinburgh on the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum to show Westminster that “this is… The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024
MSPs back Scottish independence in Holyrood vote on indyref anniversary MSPs have voted to back a motion in support of Scottish independence ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024
Scots deliver damning verdict on Labour Government in major new poll SUPPORT for Scottish Labour has plummeted according to a major new poll ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024
Keir Starmer making it 'difficult' to argue for Union, Better Together adviser says PRIME Minister Keir Starmer’s insistence that the UK is “rotten” is making it "difficult" to argue for the Union, a former Better… The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024
John Swinney in call to Yessers to 'get out there and win the argument' THE First Minister has called for independence supporters to “get out there” and build on the optimism and hope a decade on from the 2014… The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024
In pictures: The National's indyref anniversary event TO mark a decade since the Scottish independence referendum, The National held a special event in Glasgow to look back on the campaign and reflect… The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024
Humza Yousaf pitches plan to 'break impasse' between Holyrood and Westminster FORMER first minister Humza Yousaf has proposed an international solution to break the “impasse” between Holyrood and Westminster on the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024
SNP depute leader: Westminster will never grant another Section 30 order THE SNP’s depute leader has insisted Scotland will never receive another Section 30 order from Westminster. The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024
'Big fan': Pete Wishart says independent Scotland should keep BBC AN SNP veteran has said an independent Scotland should keep the BBC, insisting it is the “envy” of the world. The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024
John Swinney: IndyRef anniversary can reawaken optimism in Scotland Ten years after Scotland voted against independence, first minister urges supporters to look to the future The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024
Scottish Labour MP clashes with BBC presenter on party's offer to Yes voters SCOTTISH Labour MP Douglas Alexander clashed with a BBC presenter during a discussion on independence... The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024
IndyRef: has the moment passed, or could it still happen? Our panel responds Ten years on from the historic vote, our panel asks what it meant – and what comes next The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024 Foolish to assume independence is ‘over and done with’, says expert pollster IT would be foolish to assume Scottish independence is “over and done with”, despite there not being another clear path to a referendum, a…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024 BBC used 'flawed model' for 2014 independence referendum, former broadcaster says THE BBC used a “flawed model” when reporting on the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, a former journalist with the corporation has said…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024 Scottish political leaders mark 10 year anniversary of indyref polls opening SCOTTISH political leaders have marked 10 years since polls opened on the independence referendum.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024 'I cast my first ever vote in the 2014 indyref – this is what it was like' BEFORE 2014, Olaf Stando found politics “quite detached” from everyday life. To the extent it held any interest for him, it was “abstract”.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2024 SNP councillor quits party in shock resignation over environmental policies A COUNCILLOR has resigned from the SNP in a shock announcement which criticised the party’s environmental policies.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024 ‘Our vote means next to nothing’: optimism of young Scottish yes supporters fades 10 years on Young people’s support for independence has increased since 2014 but some see a ‘real lack of trust’ in politicians
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2024 Top Scottish journalist in independence warning ahead of 2026 election A UNIONIST majority in Holyrood would give the “last rites” to the “independence question”, a veteran Scottish political journalist has said.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2024 Nicola Sturgeon: Unionist claims independence is dead are 'nonsense' UNIONIST confidence in the strength of the UK is “skin deep at best” or they would put it to a vote, Nicola Sturgeon has said ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2024 'UK constitution is more broken now than in 2014 – we must offer a brighter future' THE UK is more broken now than it was in 2014 – and Westminster’s two main parties are only offering a “miserable” outlook for the future,…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2024 BBC presenter says David Lammy 'not the same' in Government It was an interesting week for David Lammy as he prompted a prominent BBC presenter to claim he had changed in the last few months since becoming…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2024 'Fantasy talk': Ministers criticised for Grangemouth media appearances THE UK and Scottish governments have been criticised by a major trade union after ministerial media appearances focusing on Grangemouth over the…