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Alba tell John Swinney to 'get with the plan' and 'independence not a priority'

JOHN Swinney has been told it is time he “got with the plan” after it was claimed he had not raised independence as a “priority” with the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

Nigel Farage's Scottish conspiracy theories fit Reform's agenda. Don't fall for it

To listen to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage tell it, all of Scotland is engaged in a far-reaching conspiracy against him ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

Oil industry could see job cuts like Grangemouth every fortnight, report warns

Striking The Balance by Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen looked at the prospects for the North Sea sector in different scenarios.

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025

The Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency, explained

If the SNP had to face a Holyrood by-election test right now, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse is not a constituency they would have chosen as the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

Second indyref not a ‘priority’ during my time as Prime Minister – Starmer

The Labour leader said First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney had not raised the issue with him during their recent talks.

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025

No independence referendum while I am Prime Minister, says Keir Starmer

THE Prime Minister has dismissed a second independence referendum for Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

Seven Scottish Tory councillors quit party as group 'collapses'

Seven Scottish Tory councillors have quit the party in a row over the administration's direction

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2025

What to expect from The National as we cover Hamilton by-election this week

IT'S just a matter of days until voters in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse head to the polls to elect a new MSP...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2025

The key lesson for the SNP in the latest Scottish independence polling

If anyone felt a touch of déjà vu after hearing about the new Norstat poll suggesting 58 of adults in Scotland would vote for independence in the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2025

Nigel Farage splashes 'unimaginable cash' on private jet jaunt to Scotland

NIGEL Farage has travelled to Aberdeen by private jet as part of his campaign ahead of a key by-election in central Scotland

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2025