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SNP slam Labour shadow cabinet member for 'mirroring Tory policy' on benefits

THE SNP have insisted Labour’s new work and pensions secretary must clarify the party’s position on “cruel” Tory social security policies…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

SNP MP Patrick Grady WON'T stand at next election, vetting list reveals

PATRICK Grady will not stand for the SNP come the next General Election, according to a leaked internal document showing the party’s approved…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

The Lib Dems are struggling when they should be flying: should they leap in where Labour fears to tread?

The party needs a radical approach if it wants to be seen as any more than a tactical vote to get rid of the Tories, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023

Stephen Flynn challenges Anas Sarwar to 'come clean' on triple lock

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has called on Scottish Labour to reveal whether it intends to scrap the pensions triple lock.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2023

Katy Loudon urges postal vote to prevent Westminster 'blocking Scottish votes'

KATY Loudon has urged people to register for a postal vote ahead of the upcoming by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2023

SNP NEC 'needs more ordinary members' on it, says contender for top party role

A CONTENDER for one of the SNP’s top roles of national secretary says he hopes to improve the representation of “ordinary members” in the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2023

Byelections, the Covid inquiry and a budget – what does UK politics have in store?

Conference season is here, along with significant electoral tests, followed by the king’s speech and autumn statement

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

Humza Yousaf pledges to set out economic case for independence in coming months

HUMZA Yousaf has pledged ministers will set out the economic case for Scottish independence over the coming months with the message “It does not…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2023

Politicians set out visions for indy future in Yes rally

POLITICIANS from the SNP and Alba set out visions on how to achieve independence at a rally aiming to “bring people from across the movement…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2023

Gerry Hassan: God Save The King and the music that unites Scotland

IT was Scotland v. England last week. The opening ceremony saw football commentators talk about “the two national anthems” before God Save The…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2023