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Former SNP Westminster leader had ‘utmost respect’ for Lib Dem Charles Kennedy

Ian Blackford was speaking at a live talk show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

'Life in the old dog yet': Ian Blackford leaves MSP candidacy up in the air

IAN Blackford has not ruled out whether he will stand for election at Holyrood, saying there “is still life in the old dog yet”.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2023

Patrick Harvie: Recent attacks on Greens show electoral success 'scares some people'

ONE of the co-leaders of the Scottish Greens has said that the party’s “electoral success” scares some people.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2023

By-election constituency lost millions of pounds as impact of Brexit revealed

THE SNP candidate for the upcoming Rutherglen by-election has accused Labour of “sticking their head in the sand” over Brexit, with figures…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2023

‘Controversial’ issues to be on agenda at SNP conference

DISCUSSION of “controversial” green policies could be on the agenda at this year’s SNP conference, which is also expected to include a…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2023

FM wants unit to respond to misleading independence claims to be ready by autumn

A “REBUTTAL” unit to instantly respond to misleading claims about the independence campaign will be launched soon, the First Minister has said.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2023

SNP MP John Nicolson warns of ‘explosion’ of transphobia in Scotland

An MP has told how it is a “grim time” for trans people in Scotland as a result of an “insidious culture war” imported from the United…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2023

SNP MP writes to Home Office over detained Stirling postgraduate student

AN SNP MP has written to the Home Office calling for an explanation as to why a postgraduate student from the University of Stirling has been…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2023

National readers give verdict on whether SNP should keep governing deal with Greens

NATIONAL readers have delivered their verdict on whether or not the SNP should continue with the Bute House Agreement.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2023

Joanna Cherry says she felt 'palpable hostility' from Stand staff at Fringe event

SNP MP Joanna Cherry has said she felt “palpable hostility” from staff working during her Fringe event at The Stand.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2023