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Russell Findlay humiliated after 'miserable contribution' at FMQs

THE Scottish Tory leader has been left humiliated after delivering a "miserable contribution" at First Minister's Questions ...

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2025

Swinney is ‘best politician in Scotland’, says Flynn amid leadership speculation

There have been suggestions the SNP MP may use a possible move to Holyrood next year to advance his career.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Labour was warned of ‘real and present danger’ to oil and gas sector – Flynn

The SNP Westminster leader was speaking after Harbour Energy announced the loss of 250 jobs.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Independence 'back on table' if Holyrood has pro-Yes majority, Scottish Tories admit

INDEPENDENCE will be “back on the table” if Scotland elects a majority of MSPs who oppose the Union at next year’s Holyrood elections, the…

The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2025

John Swinney pours cold water on SNP holding 'pro-independence convention'

JOHN Swinney has poured cold water on the idea of a convention of pro-independence parties ahead of the 2026 election, saying his SNP are “just…

The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2025

Five more years of Swinney would be ‘catastrophic’ for Scotland, Findlay warns

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay hit out at both the Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in a speech.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Reform UK to be Scotland’s second largest party at Holyrood, poll suggests

The Survation survey suggests Nigel Farage’s party will beat the Tories and Labour to become the main opposition at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

‘Democratic majority’ of pro-indy MSPs should lead to referendum, says Swinney

The First Minister laid out his views as he gathered together his candidates for next year’s Holyrood election.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Scotland faces a simple choice in 2026: Swinney or me, says Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader accused the First Minister of wanting to ‘defraud’ the people of Scotland during a speech in Glasgow.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Farage may not be in office but he is very much in power, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking in Edinburgh at a gathering of SNP candidates for next year’s Holyrood election.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025