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SNP activist hints at attempt to challenge Yousaf leadership

Chris Hanlon posted a picture of SNP leadership nomination forms, but said he had not ‘made any decisions’.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

Scottish Government and Conservatives in row over planning application appeals

The Scottish Conservatives criticised the amount spent on planning appeals, though the Government said the amount cited is wrong.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

Scottish Labour warns home ownership will become unaffordable as prices soar

The party was reacting to recent statistics revealed by the Office for National Statistics.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

Stephen Flynn calls out UK Government 'clearly active' anti-independence initiatives

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has written to the head of the civil service raising concerns that the UK Government is “exerting ever…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2023

‘Yes to Independence’ should be on the ballot paper, says SNP policy convenor

THE SNP are being urged to use the slogan “Yes to Independence” on ballot papers for next year’s General Election in a bid to reach out to the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2023

Anas Sarwar urged to 'be clear with voters' on two-child cap stance

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has been urged to “be clear with voters” on his role in the UK party’s decision to keep the two-child…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2023

‘I don’t eat sometimes’: Scottish parents describe impact of two-child benefit cap

SCOTTISH families impacted by the two child benefit cap have slammed the policy as “unfair”, with some parents describing “feeling like a…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2023

Flynn writes to top mandarin over ‘tighter controls’ on Scottish Government

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has raised concerns with Simon Case, the Cabinet Secretary and head of the Civil Service.

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023

Labour are showing a degree of complacency, says Humza Yousaf

THE First Minister has said Labour are "showing a degree of complacency" as he kicked off a summer of independence tour across Scotland…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22, 2023

Yousaf: Even with challenges facing SNP, support for independence is rock solid

Humza Yousaf kicked off his summer of independence tour in Dundee on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023