Councils shake-up 'about strengthening communities not centralisation', say SNP A MAJOR local government shake up is not about “centralisation”, the Scottish Government has insisted. The National (Scotland) · Sep 22
Andy Burnham will insist the UK is 'not on the slide' in UN debut ANDY Burnham will insist the UK is not “on the slide” as he makes his United Nations debut as Prime Minister. The National (Scotland) · Sep 22
Report finds oil and gas decline outpacing Scotland’s green transition A NEW report has warned that oil and gas industries are declining at a faster rate than new green industries are growing –with thousands of jobs… The National (Scotland) · Sep 22
SNP depute leader 'very confident' of victory in second independence vote THE SNP’s depute leader has said he wants a fresh vote on Scottish independence “as soon as possible”, adding he is “very confident” the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 22
SNP depute leader ‘very confident’ of winning second independence vote Keith Brown was speaking ahead of a debate at Holyrood on Tuesday on Scotland’s ‘right to decide its own future’. Evening Standard · Sep 22
UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, Andy Burnham announces THE UK is set to provide Saudi Arabia with military support following a series of attacks by Houthi forces in Yemen, Andy Burnham has announced The National (Scotland) · Sep 22
GB Energy to finally open Aberdeen HQ as SNP and Greens issue warning GB Energy is set to open its headquarters in Aberdeen on Tuesday, more than two years after Labour won the 2024 General Election The National (Scotland) · Sep 22
New Scottish Labour leader under pressure to back 'right to decide' in crunch vote SCOTTISH Labour’s new leader is facing calls to back Scotland’s right to self-determination in a crunch Holyrood vote. The National (Scotland) · Sep 22
FM responds as Michael Marra accepts 'Scotland has right to decide its own future' FIRST Minister John Swinney has responded to the Scottish Labour leader, “accepting” that Scotland has the right to decide its own future… The National (Scotland) · Sep 21
'Scotland has right to decide its own future,' new Scottish Labour leader says THE people of Scotland have the right to decide their own future, the new leader of Scottish Labour has said ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 21
John Swinney urged to probe £21m NHS contract linked to illegal Israeli settlement THE First Minister had been urged to investigate and end an ongoing NHS contract with a firm whose parent company is linked to illegal Israeli… The National (Scotland) · Sep 21
Independence campaigners react to SNP's £100k 'hearts and minds' fund LEADING pro-independence campaigners have delivered their verdicts on the SNP’s plans for a £100,000 “hearts and minds” fund to win over… The National (Scotland) · Sep 21
SNP to launch £100,000 push to win 'hearts and minds' on independence THE SNP will launch a £100,000 campaign to win "hearts and minds" over to Scottish independence, The National can reveal. The National (Scotland) · Sep 21
SNP MSP asks King Charles for 'clarity' on whether he will pay higher council tax AN SNP MSP has written to King Charles “seeking clarity” on whether he will be paying higher rates of council tax on royal properties in… The National (Scotland) · Sep 21
Evening Standard · Sep 20 SNP MSP seeks ‘clarity’ from King on council tax charges on royal properties Jack Middleton has written to Charles to find out if second home premiums will be applied to both Balmoral and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Evening Standard · Sep 20 How Nicola Sturgeon is embracing London life on a houseboat Sturgeon is using her time in London to train for a half-marathon next spring
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20 SNP chiefs block independence strategy debate despite massive support THE SNP'S ruling committee has voted down a bid for debate on how to advance independence at the forthcoming party conference.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20 Gordon Brown intervened in police SNP investigation, reports say POLICE Scotland’s investigation into SNP finances “stepped up dramatically” after an intervention from former prime minister Gordon Brown, it…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20 Anas Sarwar says family firm director 'f*cked if I want him to be' in angry outburst THE UK Government has insisted Anas Sarwar has followed the ministerial code after he launched into an angry tirade against a director of his…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20 John Swinney makes fresh independence push as pressure mounts over SNP strategy JOHN Swinney will call on every MSP at Holyrood to back Scotland’s “right to decide” its own future as he faces growing pressure from within…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20 Scottish politics expert delivers Cardiff summit verdict THE Cardiff summit was a political moment “we should pay attention to”, according to one of Scotland’s leading political thinkers.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20 Can crumbling world order pave the way for Scottish independence? Experts weigh in CAN a crumbling world order bring Scottish independence closer to reality?
Evening Standard · Sep 19 Swinney calls on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland’s ‘right to decide’ The First Minister claimed Westminster’s position of vetoing democracy was unsustainable.
Evening Standard · Sep 19 New Scottish Labour leader Marra promises to ‘start taking action now’ Michael Marra succeeds Anas Sarwar in the role.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 19 SNP and Greens respond as Michael Marra wins Scottish Labour leadership MICHAEL Marra has faced immediate challenges from the SNP and Scottish Greens after being elected the new leader of Scottish Labour.