John Curtice gives verdict on SNP and Labour hopes at Holyrood and Westminster POLLING expert Professor John Curtice has given his verdict on the latest political polling ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon's private security detail cut despite 'pushback', reports say NICOLA Sturgeon is to lose her security detail, which was costing some £600,000 a year, according to reports ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2023
Labour council leader 'protected' by Unionist coalition against no confidence vote A LABOUR council leader will not face a vote of no confidence after Unionist parties “joined forces” to reject the SNP's attempt to trigger one… The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2023
Scottish Labour and SNP neck and neck as independence support steady in new poll SUPPORT for Scottish independence has held steady, but the SNP and Scottish Labour are neck and neck, new polling data has found ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2023
SNP MP left fuming with energy company's 'thuggish' behaviour AN SNP MP has called out a major energy company for its “thuggish” behaviour after he received a letter threatening forced entry with a “dog… The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2023
'Action must match words': SNP meet US firm behind contentious Taymouth development JOHN Swinney and Pete Wishart have said they will continue to press the US firm looking to develop Taymouth Castle into a luxury resort for the… The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023
Patrick Harvie speaks out after backlash over 'older generation' comments PATRICK Harvie has responded to criticism from Age Scotland after he suggested that SNP MSP Fergus Ewing was from a generation that had not… The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023
Greens unveil student, 20, as candidate in Rutherglen by-election GREEN activist Cameron Eadie has said he is standing for election to Westminster to challenge the “climate criminals” in… The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023
SNP councillor resignation triggers by-election in central Scotland AN SNP councillor for North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) has resigned, triggering a by-election for the area. The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023
Pete Wishart insists refugees should not be forced to share hotel rooms A senior SNP MP has said no refugee should be forced to share a room in a hotel against their will. The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023
No refugee should be forced to share room against their will, says Wishart It is understood asylum seekers will have no choice but to share hotel rooms. The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
Angus MacNeil to stand as independent ‘unless change of direction in SNP leadership’ EX-SNP MP Angus MacNeil has said he will stand as an independent candidate in his Na h-Eileanan Siar constituency unless there is a “substantial… The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023
MacNeil to stand as independent ‘unless change of direction in SNP leadership’ The MP was expelled from the SNP last month after he reportedly clashed with chief whip Brendan O’Hara. The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
Labour is parading its true leftwing credentials in the byelection fight against the SNP In the battle for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, Keir Starmer has said that the party will smash the ‘class ceiling’, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2023 Second coming of Jesus could happen before indyref2, Kate Forbes says KATE Forbes told an Edinburgh Fringe show that the second coming of Jesus Christ could happen before indyref2 ...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2023 Scottish Greens join Rutherglen race and condemn Labour over ‘desperate’ comments THE Scottish Greens have announced they will be running in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2023 Angus MacNeil says he'd rejoin SNP if Kate Forbes was made leader FORMER SNP MP Angus MacNeil has said that he would re-join the party if Kate Forbes were ever to become leader.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2023 Anas Sarwar defends Keir Starmer as he labels criticism 'unfair' ANAS Sarwar has said that “some of the criticisms” labelled at Keir Starmer are “unfair” as he defended the Labour leader’s stance on…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023 Angus MacNeil and Alex Salmond to discuss Scotland United election approach ANGUS MacNeil and Alex Salmond are reported to be set to meet on Monday evening to discuss a path to independence.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023 Scottish Government took ‘high and mighty’ approach to HPMAs, says ex-SNP MP ANGUS MacNeil has accused the Scottish Government of taking a “high and mighty” approach to controversial fishing restrictions.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023 Alex Neil says civil servants should not be working on independence case ALEX Neil has said the Scottish Government should be "wary" of civil servants working on the case for independence who he claims have a…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023 Fergus Ewing represents generation 'yet to see climate crisis', says Patrick Harvie The co-leader of the Scottish Greens has claimed a critic of his party’s powersharing deal with the SNP is yet to “come to terms with the…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023 Stephen Flynn brands Keir Starmer’s visit 'to check his branch office' a 'washout' KEIR Starmer’s most recent visit to Scotland to boost support for the party has been branded a “washout” by Stephen Flynn – a view…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023 Michael Gove hires advisers to promote Union as independence spending attacked THE UK Government is recruiting two policy advisors dedicated to help making the “benefits of the Union clear, tangible and understood”....
The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023 Increasing fragility of British identity 'means Union prospects pretty poor’ THE concept of Britishness has becoming increasingly fragile and the prospect of the UK remaining united is “pretty poor”, author says.