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SNP select candidate to challenge Willie Rennie at Holyrood election

THE SNP have selected their candidate to challenge the LibDems in Fife North East at the Holyrood 2026 election.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2025

Stephen Flynn calls on Ed Miliband to change Westminster oil and gas regime

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has called for changes to Westminster’s oil and gas regime.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2025

Flynn calls on Miliband to change oil and gas regime

The letter comes amid reports the UK Government is considering a recommendation to allow exploration in new fields via adjacent existing fields.

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025

Scotland’s young people cannot afford a third decade of SNP – Bridget Phillipson

The UK Education Secretary was speaking during a campaign trip to Scotland on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

SNP hit back at Scottish Secretary call to 'put independence on the backburner'

The SNP have hit back at claims from Douglas Alexander that Scotland has “nothing to show” for two decades of discussions on independence.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2025

SNP appoints former MP as new chief executive

Carol Beattie is stepping down from the post.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

'Outrageous': SNP MP appeals to Home Office as Gaza student told to leave kids behind

An SNP MP has appealed to the Home Office to allow Gazan students to bring young children with them to the UK ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2025

Scottish Lib Dems will overtake Tories at next Holyrood election, says leader

The Scottish Liberal Democrats currently have five MSPs while the Scottish Conservatives have 28.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

SNP announce appointment of former MP as new chief executive

The SNP have announced the appointment of a new chief executive.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2025

Plaid Cymru pledge 'progress' on independence if they win Welsh election

A PLAID Cymru politician has pledged “independence is not off the table in any way” despite the party’s leader saying there would be no…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2025