Scotland’s safety put at risk by Westminster’s armed forces cuts – SNP The party pointed to figures showing reductions to personnel and defence spending as a percentage of GDP. The Independent UK · Jun 26
SNP win crucial by-election to decide control of Scottish city council THE SNP have won a crucial council by-election in Aberdeen ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 26
SNP plan for Scottish Government bonds moves forward as 9 banking giants appointed THE SNP plans to issue Scottish Government bonds have taken a step forward with the appointment of nine banking giants to advise and support their… The National (Scotland) · Jun 26
John Swinney hits back at ‘baseless’ claims of SNP ‘cover-up’ of Murrell’s crimes JOHN Swinney has hit back at claims he was involved in an SNP cover-up of Peter Murrell’s crimes, with the First Minister insisting such… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Scottish Government ‘pausing’ work on £2.1 billion Monklands replacement hospital SCOTLAND'S Health Secretary has updated parliament on the next steps for replacing Monklands Hospital in Airdrie The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Swinney hits back at ‘baseless’ claims of SNP ‘cover-up’ of Murrell’s crimes Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay had insisted the First Minister was ‘at the heart of the cover-up’. Evening Standard · Jun 25
John Swinney brands Reform MSP 'disgrace' for 'trivialising Edinburgh terror attacks' THE First Minister has called a senior Reform MSP an “absolute disgrace”, accusing him of "trivialising" the terror-linked anti-Muslim… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Scottish govt to introduce bill allowing migrants with temporary UK status to contest council polls The Scottish Government plans to introduce fresh legislation that would allow Commonwealth citizens with limited leave to remain in the UK to stand in local council elections, after identifying a gap in electoral laws passed last year, Daily Mail reported. The Times of India · Jun 25
Records of Angus Robertson's secret Israel meeting 'altered to put Gaza top' OFFICIAL records of former Scottish culture secretary Angus Robertson’s controversial meeting with an Israeli diplomat were changed before being… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Starmer’s replacement as prime minister must slash energy bills, SNP says The party’s Westminster leader Dave Doogan made the call ahead of the energy price cap rising by 13.5% next week. The Independent UK · Jun 24
Newly-elected MP Lara Bird accused of faking accent after oath allegiance row IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 24
Newly-elected MP who crossed fingers during oath accused of putting on fake Scottish accent Newly-elected SNP MP Lara Bird, who appeared to cross her fingers whilst swearing allegiance to King Charles, has been accused of putting on a fake Scottish accent. The Independent UK · Jun 24
SNP MP hits back as critics fume over finger-crossing during oath to King A NEW SNP MP has hit back at critics enraged at her crossing her fingers while taking the oath of allegiance to the king ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 24
SNP urges Burnham to give ‘straight answers’ on Downing Street plans Andy Burnham is the leading candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister. Evening Standard · Jun 23
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23 The Guardian view on the politics of Scotland: like Labour, the SNP is in need of renewal Editorial: The sentencing of Peter Murrell brings limited closure to a major scandal. But John Swinney’s government faces new challenges in a changing landscape
The National (Scotland) · Jun 23 Scottish Reform UK candidate slammed for misogynistic Instagram posts THE REFORM UK candidate in an upcoming Aberdeenshire by-election is under fire over “abhorrent” and misogynistic social media posts ...
The Independent UK · Jun 23 New SNP MP Lara Bird says duty is to ‘sovereign people of Scotland’ during swearing in IN FULL
The National (Scotland) · Jun 23 SNP write to Presiding Officer over Reform leader's ‘misleading’ refugee remarks THE SNP have written to the Presiding Officer accusing Malcolm Offord of “misleading” the Scottish Parliament ...
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23 Montblanc pens to Le Creuset ramekins: police photos show Peter Murrell’s spending habit Haul is only a fraction of what the former SNP chief executive bought using embezzled party money
Evening Standard · Jun 23 Peter Murrell saga ‘agony’, says John Swinney Peter Murrell was sentenced to five years and three months in prison on Tuesday.
The Times of India · Jun 23 Jaguar, luxury gifts bought with party funds: Ex-SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for 5 years in £400,000 fraud Former Scottish National Party (SNP) chief executive Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 from party funds over a 12-year period.
Evening Standard · Jun 23 Peter Murrell showed no reaction as his sentence was imposed The former SNP chief executive was sentenced in front of a packed public gallery at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday morning.
Euronews · Jun 23 Former SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling more than £400,000 of party funds "Murrell occupied a significant position of privilege and power in public life in Scotland," assistant chief constable Stuart Houston of Police Scotland said.
Evening Standard · Jun 23 Five-year jail sentence marks final disgrace for former SNP supremo Murrell Murrell admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from SNP coffers over a 12-year period.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 23 11 key points from the confidential police briefing on Operation Branchform LAST week, media were invited to Police Scotland headquarters for a briefing on the investigation which ultimately revealed Peter Murrell's…