The argument for Scottish independence has 'not already been won', says ex-SNP MP THE argument for Scottish independence has “not already been won”, a former SNP MP has said ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 17
SNP members back resolution supporting UK-wide ban on X The resolution, which also said the SNP should remove itself from the social media platform, was passed overwhelmingly at the party’s conference. Evening Standard · Oct 17
SNP couple receive surprise award after 110 years of party service AN SNP activist couple who have more than 110 years of contribution between them have been honoured with a top prize at the party's annual conference The National (Scotland) · Oct 17
SNP vote for Scottish Government and party to quit Elon Musk's Twitter/X SNP members have voted in favour of calls for the party and Scottish Government to quit Twitter/X at their conference in Aberdeen ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 17
SNP members vote to introduce plans for new Scottish land tax SNP members have backed calls for the Scottish Government to develop plans to introduce a land tax ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 17
'Stars aligning for independence' as fresh poll predicts huge Yes lead A FRESH poll of Scottish voters has given Yes an eight-point lead – as First Minister John Swinney said the “stars are aligning in the campaign for independence” ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 17
‘Stars are aligning’ for Scottish independence, Swinney to tell SNP conference Scottish First Minister John Swinney will close his party’s annual conference in Aberdeen on Saturday. Evening Standard · Oct 16
Stories of Palestinian suffering bring SNP members to tears at emotional meeting AN SNP MP has accused the Labour Government of failing to take meaningful action to save Palestinian lives during an emotional event at the party's conference in Aberdeen. The National (Scotland) · Oct 16
UK Government not ‘actively looking to save Palestinian lives’, says SNP MP Lara Bird appeared at an event with former first minister Humza Yousaf at the SNP conference. Evening Standard · Oct 16
Burnham acting like ‘the first prime minister of England’, says Gilruth The Scottish Deputy First Minister hit out as she urged the Labour leader to permit a second independence vote. Evening Standard · Oct 16
UK's Scotland and Wales Offices 'do more harm than good', Welsh deputy FM says THE UK Government’s territorial offices often do “more harm than good”, the Deputy First Minister of Wales has said ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 16
If Andy Burnham wants to 'move on from the constitution', why didn't he? Andy Burnham’s first major visit to Scotland left us with more questions than answers. The National (Scotland) · Oct 16
BBC 'must spend in Scotland what it raises in Scotland', SNP conference says THE SNP have backed calls for the BBC to reverse planned cuts to Scottish broadcasting – and increase spending north of the Border so it matches the money raised from Scots households ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 16
SNP back calls for buffer zones around asylum hotels in Scotland THE SNP have backed calls for buffer zones around hotels housing asylum seekers in Scotland following a vote at the party's annual conference. The National (Scotland) · Oct 16
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16 SNP announce 'uncapped' funding to help women leave abusive relationships DEPUTY First Minister Jenny Gilruth has announced that the Scottish Government will increase the financial support available to help women leave abusive relationships ...
Evening Standard · Oct 16 BBC ‘censored’ trans-rights slogan T-shirt, union official tells SNP conference Mike Corbett of the NASUWT teaching union hit out at the broadcaster during a fringe event at the SNP conference.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16 SNP call for creation of 'oil and gas wealth fund' to invest in Scotland THE SNP have called for a wealth fund to be created from taxes levied on North Sea oil and gas ...
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16 SNP minister suggests new independence pressure group is 'waste of time' AN SNP minister has suggested that the formation of a new internal independence pressure group within the party is a “waste of time” ...
Evening Standard · Oct 16 PM offers Scotland more powers in bid to move past ‘old politics of conflict’ Andy Burnham said he wanted to offer a new model of ‘regional, economic empowerment’ during a trip north of the border.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16 SNP see hung Westminster parliament as ‘most realistic’ route to indyref2, MP says A HUNG parliament at Westminster is the most realistic route to a second independence referendum – and the one the SNP aim to pursue, a party MP has said.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16 John Swinney responds to Andy Burnham's devolution offer to SNP JOHN Swinney has said he will work with the Prime Minister if he wants to devolve more powers to Scotland ...
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16 New major poll predicts Labour majority government AN MRP poll has predicted a Labour majority government if a general election were held now
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16 Scotland must strengthen EU focus amid 'geopolitical turbulence', says expert AN expert on Europe has questioned the Scottish Government's decision to abolish its cabinet-level external affairs role and says....
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16 SNP's Scottish council redesign risks ‘disaster’ without key change, union boss warns THE Scottish Government’s plans for a sweeping redesign of the local council system could be “disastrous” if council tax is not reformed at the same time, one of Scotland’s most senior trade unionists has warned ...
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16 Burnham says ‘too much time is wasted in those dramas’ when asked about Scottish independence – as it happened The prime minister says he wants to focus on tackling the cost of living