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Labour's Scotland Office 'to continue Tories' centralisation of power post-Brexit'

LABOUR will continue the Tories’ centralisation of power at Westminster despite a pledge to “reset” devolution ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024

Ian Murray urged to clarify stance on 'lifelong opposition' to nuclear weapons

IAN Murray has been asked if he will stand by his “lifelong” opposition to nuclear weapons if he becomes Scottish secretary – or fall in line…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024

What would a Reform surge do to Labour and the Liberal Democrats? Two scenarios mapped

Labour leader Keir Starmer and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey had what looked like a political strategy meeting when they were sitting together in Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles. This produced what appears to be a tacit agreement between the two parties to campaign against the Conservatives…

The Conversation · Jun 21, 2024

SNP manifesto is 'what many wanted Labour to deliver', says NHS doctor

THE SNP manifesto is what “many wanted Labour to deliver’ according to an NHS medical consultant...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2024

Everything you need to know about what's in the SNP manifesto

THE SNP’s manifesto opens with a commitment that a vote for them is a vote for Scottish independence.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2024

Climate, NHS and independence: key takeaways from the SNP manifesto

John Swinney, the Scottish National party’s leader, wants post-election talks with Westminster about a referendum

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024

SNP’s John Swinney reiterates independence goal at manifesto launch

Scottish first minister says election is chance to reinforce the case for split and warns over ‘Labour cuts’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024

SNP to request indyref2 if they win most Scottish seats, John Swinney confirms

JOHN Swinney has confirmed an SNP victory in the General Election would be taken as a mandate to ask Westminster for a second independence…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2024

In full: John Swinney's SNP election manifesto launch speech

JOHN Swinney has launched the SNP's General Election manifesto with a pledge to "deliver independence" and put "the interests of the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2024

Anas Sarwar accused of 'attack on devolution' with General Election pledge

THE SNP have branded Anas Sarwar’s promise of a £150 million boost for state schools as “another attack on devolution”...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2024