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The argument for Scottish independence has 'not already been won', says ex-SNP MP

THE argument for Scottish independence has “not already been won”, a former SNP MP has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17

SNP MSP defends Greens appearance at conference despite member backlash

AN SNP MSP has defended plans to give the Scottish Greens a platform at the party's annual conference amid backlash from members ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8

SNP open conference stage to wider independence movement

SENIOR figures from across Scotland's independence movement will take centre stage at this year's SNP conference, with a cross-party panel event taking place

The National (Scotland) · Oct 7

Scotland's first dedicated comedy club celebrates 30th birthday

Scotland's first dedicated comedy club has officially celebrated its 30th birthday

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

'Foolish': Former SNP MP hits out at John Swinney's by-election campaign

THE SNP’s tactics in the Hamilton by-election were “foolish”, a former party MP has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2025

'Right to choose independence' should be focus of Holyrood 2026, former MP says

Pro-independence parties should have the "right to choose" independence at the "front and centre" of their Holyrood election…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2025

Power Elite: How Overtime Went From Highlight Culture to Basketball Academy

With a league turning out five-star prospects, there’s no denying that OTE has fundamentally altered the hoops landscape.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 12, 2024

Court Challenge Begins Against UK Oil And Gas Field Approvals

Two environmental groups kicked off a legal challenge in Scotland on Tuesday to block the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea, with activists optimistic of success.

International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024

As Plaid Cymru back Israel boycott, are the SNP keen to do the same?

THERE is a “lot of support” in the SNP for a full sporting and economic boycott of Israel, a former MP has said.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024

Former SNP MP joins protest as royals attend Holyrood anniversary celebrations

A FORMER SNP​ MP has joined an anti-monarchy protest as the King and Queen attended the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Scottish Parliament…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2024