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SNP councillors eye takeover of 'Better Together' council after topping poll

THE SNP are eyeing taking control of a formerly Labour and Tory run local authority in the aftermath of a successful local election campaign.

The National (Scotland)

SNP not ruling out working with Labour in councils as Anas Sarwar says 'no formal coalitions'

Kirsten Oswald said the nationalists are open to deals with progressive parties in town halls but said no agreements would be made with the Tories.

Daily Record

Conservatives buck national trend in North Ayrshire as Tory chief admits surprise at rise

The inexplicable rise has gone against the grain.

Daily Record

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'It's not up to them': Tories won't decide if indyref2 goes ahead, says SNP's Kirsten Oswald

THE deputy leader of the SNP in Westminster has said Scotland does not need the Tories’ permission to hold indyref2.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP slammed for claiming clinics 'push abortion' and saying procedure is 'seldom vital'

Jason Mason's recent support for anti-abortion vigils outside hospitals has sparked fury among pro-choice campaigners.

Daily Record

Support for independence referendum hits 55 per cent, suggests poll

A NEW poll has suggested support for a Scottish independence referendum has risen to 55 per cent as Nicola Sturgeon looks set to make a fresh push…

The National (Scotland)

New Scottish independence poll shows just 29 per cent want referendum by end of 2023

Nicola Sturgeon has repeatedly said she wants to hold another constitutional vote by the end of next year, however according to a survey by Survation 60 per cent are against that timeline.

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'Some clinics seem to push abortion': MSP criticised for 'dangerous' remarks

An SNP MSP has drawn criticism for saying clinics “push abortion without laying out the pros and cons”.

The National (Scotland)

The Observer view on the meaning of the local election results

The fragmenting of the vote has left the union more fragile than ever

The Guardian - UK

One year after their elections, two MSPs look back on a tumultuous time at Holyrood

A YEAR on from the Holyrood election, two MSPs have spoken to the Sunday National about what it’s like becoming a parliamentarian during a period…

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross fighting for his leadership life after disastrous local elections

DOUGLAS Ross yesterday insisted his leadership is “for the long run” despite mounting pressure following a disastrous performance in the local…

The National (Scotland)

Pressure on Scottish Government to move on independence builds as Covid recedes

PRESSURE is growing on the Scottish Government and ruling parties to step up the campaign for independence after two years of delay due to Covid.

The National (Scotland)

Sweat and cheers: What it was like reporting from the Glasgow election count

YOU don’t expect local elections to be dramatic, but this year was a whirlwind that saw a number of historic firsts in Glasgow.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood's youngest MSP 'pretty constantly' patronised by others in chamber

HOLYROOD’S youngest MSP has told how she is “pretty constantly” patronised by older politicians – but is still backing SNP plans to lower…

The National (Scotland)

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London is the biggest issue facing democracy in the UK - but no one talks about it

THERE has been much talk in recent years about a “culture war” in Britain, allegedly fought between two political and social factions:…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour set for infighting over Anas Sarwar's 'no coalitions' line

A “BATTLE of wills” is expected to take place in Labour over Anas Sarwar’s decision to rule out formal coalitions, as councillors across…

The Independent UK

But what does it all mean? Eight lessons learned from key local elections

At the start of the week, The Independent identified a series of crucial battlegrounds. Here’s what happened and what they might tell us about a future general election

The National (Scotland)

Backlash as Labour lord says local elections show Scots should 'park' independence

THE local elections were about local issues, right? I mean, we all heard the Scottish Tories harp on about that – for all the good it did them.

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The Independent UK

Sir Keir Starmer hails Scottish Labour’s ‘best results for a decade’

The UK party leader made a whistle-stop visit to Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar claims 'Scottish Labour is back' despite second-worst ever local elections

THE Scottish Labour Party “is back”, Anas Sarwar has declared after his party suffered their second-worst local election result on record.

The Independent UK

Scottish Labour is back, says Sarwar

The party increased their councillor numbers by 20 and jumped back into second place in Scotland ahead of the Tories.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon ‘open’ to replicating Holyrood Greens deal at council level

NICOLA Sturgeon has said she is “open” to replicating the powersharing agreement at Holyrood in council chambers, but will leave decisions up…

The National (Scotland)

Sinn Fein success shows ‘big questions’ being asked about UK future, says Nicola Sturgeon

SINN Fein’s performance in Northern Ireland has shown there are “big questions” around the future of the UK “as a political…

The Independent UK

Sturgeon ‘open’ to replicating Greens deal at council level

The SNP and Scottish Greens entered into a powersharing agreement at Holyrood after last year’s Holyrood elections.

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross insists U-turn on call for PM to resign didn't affect election result

DOUGLAS Ross has insisted that his U-turn on calling for the Prime Minister to resign is not the reason his party was hammered at the local…

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