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Ian Blackford to give shock return in Kate Forbes seat 'careful consideration'

IAN Blackford has revealed he is giving “careful consideration” to making a dramatic return to frontline politics ...

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice lays out 'most likely' route to new Scottish independence referendum

PROFESSOR John Curtice has laid out the “most likely” way that he believes a second Scottish independence referendum will be held ...

The National (Scotland)

'It won't work': John Swinney dismisses SNP members' rival independence plan

SNP leader John Swinney has dismissed an independence strategy backed by more than 40 party branches, saying it is “not going to work” ...

The National (Scotland)

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Could, and should, the SNP move left without Kate Forbes? Pollsters have their say

KATE Forbes announcing she will step down next year has sent shockwaves around Scotland's political establishment ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish ministers criticised for slow progress in exam passes for poorer students

Attainment gap between pupils from wealthy and deprived areas closes only slightly despite being SNP’s core mission

The Guardian - UK

Attainment level for Scottish youngsters increases as pass rate up, exam results show

THE level of attainment for Scottish youngsters has increased, the latest exam results have shown, as more than 147,000 students received their…

The National (Scotland)

'Made up': Scottish Labour disown fake Anas Sarwar quote on lawyer's website

SCOTTISH Labour have denied that Anas Sarwar gave a ringing endorsement of the law firm which got him off on a driving charge – despite a quote…

The National (Scotland)

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John Curtice gives verdict on John Swinney's indyref2 plan and SNP chances in 2026

PROFESSOR John Curtice has weighed in on John Swinney’s plan to win a second Scottish independence referendum ...

The National (Scotland)

Forbes calls for change for parents in politics after decision to quit

The Scottish Deputy First Minister announced on Monday she would not seek re-election.

Evening Standard

Lindsay Hoyle blocks release of emails he sent to Israeli politicians

Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle has personally intervened to block the release of emails he sent to Israeli politicians

The National (Scotland)

Scottish ministers overrule advice and green-light hotel development in national park

SNP ministers have overruled official advice and granted permission for an extensive hotel development ...

The National (Scotland)

What Kate Forbes's exit means for future SNP leadership hopefuls

HOURS after Kate Forbes announced she was stepping down as an MSP at the next election, two people who may have expected to face off against her in…

The National (Scotland)

From rising star to Deputy First Minister – Kate Forbes' career as she stands down

KATE Forbes was seen as one of the rising stars in the SNP and was frequently touted as a future party leader, but has now announced she will be…

The National (Scotland)

SNP set for fresh Holyrood selection contest in key seat as Kate Forbes steps back

THE SNP are set to run a fresh selection contest in the wake of the news that Kate Forbes will not stand for Holyrood in 2026 ...

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SNP minister rebukes journalist over Kate Forbes resignation claim

AN SNP Cabinet Secretary has called out a Scottish political journalist over an article written in the wake of news that Kate Forbes will leave…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour react to Kate Forbes standing down at election with potshot at SNP

SCOTTISH Labour have claimed Kate Forbes standing down at the election is a sign that “the writing is on the wall” for the SNP.

The National (Scotland)

'Totally gutted': SNP politicians and members react as Kate Forbes to stand down

SNP politicians and members have expressed shock at the news that Kate Forbes will not seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament in 2026 ...

Evening Standard

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSP in 2026

The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch said she does not wish to ‘miss any more of the precious early years of family life’.

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Kate Forbes to quit Holyrood in 2026 – read her resignation statements in full

DEPUTY First Minister Kate Forbes has announced that she will not stand in the 2026 Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland)

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down from Holyrood next year

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes will not seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament in 2026 ...

The National (Scotland)

Keith Brown: UK can't ignore indyref2 demand with an SNP majority

WESTMINSTER won’t be able to ignore demands for a second independence referendum if the SNP wins a majority again in Holyrood, the party’s…

The National (Scotland)

Here's why the Labour Government wants you to feel as if war is on the horizon

THE UK Government wants the public to believe the country needs to be “battle-ready” – but it won’t increase jobs or make the country…

The National (Scotland)

SNP members set to hold second rebel meeting to challenge indyref strategy

SNP members are set to hold a second rebel meeting to challenge John Swinney’s independence strategy, The National can reveal.

The Guardian - UK

Labour does not deserve to win next election without change, Reeves says

Chancellor admits voter frustration as government faces renewed calls from Labour politicians for a wealth tax

The Guardian - UK

Scottish first minister calls Israel’s actions in Gaza ‘genocide’ for first time

John Swinney is second UK leader, after Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill, to use term in relation to Israel’s actions in Gaza

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