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Stormont parties warned of ‘bleak outlook’ even with return of proper Executive

Party leaders met with the head of the Northern Ireland civil service at Stormont Castle on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022

Brexit, Northern Ireland and the SNP: conundrums on next PM’s plate

The union is in a fragile state, with Sturgeon pushing for a fresh referendum and EU relations frayed over the NI protocol

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022

Douglas Ross's Tories 'refuse' to join all-party effort to freeze energy prices

THE Scottish Tories have been accused of snubbing an all-party effort in Holyrood to demand an energy bill freeze.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2022

Peer who said independence would be 'morally wrong' set for senior role in Liz Truss's government

A PEER who said that Scotland should “evolve back” and that independence would be “morally wrong” is set for a senior constitutional role in…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon accused of 'staggering' decision to push for independence referendum during energy bills crisis

The GMB's Gary Smith said "nobody" he had spoken to in workplaces is calling for a referendum next year

Daily Record · Aug 31, 2022

‘World needs to get used to Scotland as a global actor’, says former US official

A FORMER US State Department official has insisted the world “needs to get used to Scotland as an international actor”.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2022

Young LibDem launches campaign group for pro-independence party members

A YOUNG LibDem member who used to be a “hard-line Unionist” has launched an independence campaign group after becoming “frustrated” with the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2022

Strikes and rising bills pose headache for Scottish independence campaign

Nicola Sturgeon faces challenges as she aims to persuade voters that Scotland should go it alone

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022

'Lifesaver' Scottish child benefit pays out £84m to struggling families

The Scottish Government estimates that, as of June 30 2022, 104,000 children are in receipt of the benefit and 1.4m payments have been made.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2022

Nine things you need to consider when deciding whether to support an independent Wales

A combination of Covid and Brexit has driven support for independence

Wales Online · Aug 30, 2022