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Cost of Operation Branchform probe into SNP finances climbs to £2.7 million

THE cost of a police investigation into the SNP's finances combined with Crown Office spending has soared to £2.7 million, it has been revealed ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2025

John Swinney to call for 'immediate' constitutional convention on independence

JOHN Swinney is set to call for the “immediate establishment” of a constitutional convention to “marshal support” for Scottish independence,…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2025

John Swinney SNP Holyrood majority bid branded 'self-preservation'

JOHN Swinney’s bid to deliver an SNP majority to secure a second independence referendum has been branded “self-preservation”.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2025

Precedent from SNP’s 2011 win would break ‘logjam’ to indyref2 – Swinney

The First Minister said there should be a ‘legal referendum recognised by all’ if the SNP secures a majority.

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025

Swinney calls for legal referendum if SNP secures majority at Holyrood election

The SNP leader called for the May 2026 Holyrood elections to be ‘a springboard for Scotland taking charge of our own destiny’.

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025

Labour minister squirms after grilling on recognising Palestinian state

A Labour minister dodged questions on when the UK will recognise a Palestinian state as the Government comes under increasing pressure to follow…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2025

Only SNP majority can deliver second independence referendum, says John Swinney

John Swinney has declared that winning a majority of SNP MSPs at next year’s Holyrood election is now the essential route to securing a second…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2025

John Swinney hints at rescue package to save Alexander Dennis jobs

JOHN Swinney has pledged to explore “any and all viable options” to save jobs at an imperilled Scottish bus manufacturer.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2025

Are 16-year-old voters the key to future-proofing democracy?

In the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer's Labour government has announced plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 for all future elections, in a bid to "modernise democracy". But for the handful of other countries who have made the move, results have been mixed.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 27, 2025

SNP demand Scots energy bills not increased by 'toxic' Sizewell-C overspending

THE SNP have demanded Scots are not forced to pay for "toxic" overspending on the Sizewell-C budget..

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2025