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Councillor who launched 'cynical' attack on Humza Yousaf to run for Labour

A LABOUR councillor who launched a “cynical” attack on Humza Yousaf a few years ago has been selected to stand in Edinburgh South West for the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2023

Shona Robison to deliver 'toughest ever' Budget as fears raised over cuts

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison will deliver the Scottish Government’s Budget today – against the backdrop of what she has called the “most…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2023

SNP MP to urge UK Government to pardon convicted miners

THE UK Government will be pressed to overturn the convictions of hundreds of miners during the 1980s strikes by an SNP MP.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2023

The Guardian view on the SNP’s budget: forced into paying a bill for its outlays

Editorial: Implementing austerity would test the egalitarian values that form the rhetorical basis of Scottish nationalism

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023

Costs of investigation into SNP finances 'now over £1 million'

POLICE Scotland's investigation into the SNP's finances has reportedly cost more than £1 million.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023

Scottish Government to 'reflect' on calls for Rwanda bill legal challenge

THE Scottish Government has said it will “reflect” on calls to launch a legal challenge against the Tories’ Rwanda bill – after critics said…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023

How Stephen Flynn breathed new life into the SNP in Westminster

STEPHEN Flynn is credited by some of his colleagues for overseeing a quiet revolution in the operation of the SNP’s Westminster group.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023

Scotland Office spends 'eye-watering' amount on travel and plush hotels in a year

THE Scotland Office has spent an “eye watering” £290,000 on travel in the space of a year, the Sunday National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023

Lisa Cameron slammed for 'deafening silence' on Foreign Office quitting East Kilbride

LISA Cameron has been slammed for her “deafening” silence on the closure of a UK Government office in her constituency – as it was revealed…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023

‘Unfair’ council tax should be replaced before income tax is raised, says senior MSP

THE Scottish Government should focus on replacing council tax rather than increasing income tax, a senior SNP backbencher has said.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2023