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Scotland Office blocks release of files discussing Section 30 and independence

THE Scotland Office has admitted that it holds documents discussing Scottish independence and a Section 30 order – but has refused to release them.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21

The inside story of how Kemi Badenoch masterminded a Tory heist in the ‘forgotten’ by-election

IN FOCUS: With all eyes on Makerfield and its wider implications for the country, Aberdeen South inevitably attracted less attention. But the Tories wanted to ensure no one was talking about it so they could pull off a surprise win, David Maddox writes

The Independent UK · Jun 20

Tory byelection victory gives Badenoch vital evidence to justify abandoning net zero

While the SNP’s recent issues put off some voters, the Tories’ support for North Sea oil drilling proved more decisive

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20

Swinney vows SNP will ‘consider the implications’ of Aberdeen South defeat

SNP leader John Swinney said the Tories had managed to capture ‘understandable anger’ felt in the area over the future of the oil and gas sector.

Evening Standard · Jun 19

Labour obsessed with internal drama, says Badenoch as Tories win by-election

The Conservative leader hit out at Sir Keir Starmer as she celebrated victory in Aberdeen South.

Evening Standard · Jun 19

Council leader hits back after Scotland flags banned during World Cup

MIDLOTHIAN Council’s leader has said a decision to stop workers displaying Scotland flags or wearing the national jersey during the World Cup had…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19

Where the SNP went wrong in Aberdeen South

Aberdeen South was always an entirely avoidable by-election for the SNP, although it could only have been averted by Stephen Flynn choosing to…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19

Kemi Badenoch hails by-election win as showing Tories ‘working to regain trust’

The Conservative leader spoke out after her party’s ‘seismic’ victory in Aberdeen South, taking the seat from the SNP with a majority of over 6,000.

Evening Standard · Jun 19

What next for Andy Burnham? Five key questions after Makerfield win

Labour veteran is expected to launch a leadership bid, but some critics feel he is yet to clarify his policy positions

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

Conservatives seize Aberdeen seat from SNP in historic by-election

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The Independent UK · Jun 19