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SNP backs Swinney’s ‘clear’ strategy for new independence referendum

Members overwhelmingly endorse leadership motion that majority at next Holyrood election is only route to second vote

The Guardian - UK

Swinney ‘staking his premiership on winning independence’, depute leader says

Keith Brown said the First Minister is ‘brave’ to make the move which he suggested could see him quit if it fails.

Evening Standard

‘Extreme’ Farage and Labour forcing oil and gas workers off cliff edge – Flynn

The SNP Westminster leader blamed Labour for a fall in the number of North Sea workers but said Reform UK also presented a threat to the industry.

Evening Standard

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Senior SNP figures believe Holyrood majority ‘within reach’ at May’s election

As party gathers for conference, re-engaging independence supporters seen as way forward after trust in Scottish government hits record low

The Guardian - UK

Russell Findlay: Holyrood list system ‘unfair’ as defecting MSPs keep seats

THE Scottish Tory leader has suggested MSPs defecting from his party are motivated by “self-interest” and called for Holyrood’s proportional…

The National (Scotland)

Russell Findlay claims SNP 'biggest failure is the economy' as he swipes at Swinney

RUSSELL Findlay has claimed the SNP’s “biggest failure is the economy” – mentioning the pro-independence party 23 times in his speech to the…

The National (Scotland)

'Desperate': Russell Findlay claims Holyrood should not be consulted on leaving ECHR

RUSSELL Findlay’s claim that Holyrood should not be consulted if the UK leaves the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) has been branded…

The National (Scotland)

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Alba at risk of being locked out of Holyrood election amid legal battle

ALBA face the risk of being legally unable to stand candidates at next year’s Holyrood election because of a bitter dispute with a former senior…

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross missed major Holyrood vote to referee football game

DOUGLAS Ross has been slammed by the SNP after it emerged that he missed a major Holyrood vote to referee a game of football ...

The National (Scotland)

Time right for Holyrood to consider elected committee conveners, say MSPs

HOLYROOD could have elected committee conveners for the first time after next May’s Scottish elections – with a report insisting the “time is…

The National (Scotland)

Labour seeks mobile phones ban in schools as ministers accused of ‘passing buck’

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said head teachers ‘are already empowered’ to bring in a ban if they see fit.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury 'suspended over sexual harassment complaint'

A SCOTTISH Labour MSP has been suspended by his party after claims of sexual harassment were made against him by a younger woman, according to…

The National (Scotland)

'Give us your money': Scottish Labour panned for £8000 'cash-for-access' scheme

SCOTTISH Labour are in a cash-for-access row after announcing a new scheme to raise funds for next year’s Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland)

Almost 70 per cent of Scots think paying for sex should be a crime, poll says

NEARLY 70 per cent of Scots believe paying for sex should be treated as a crime, a poll has shown.

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Evening Standard

Sarwar to slam ‘knackered, desperate and incompetent’ SNP at Labour conference

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will make his keynote address to the UK party conference in Liverpool on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Anas Sarwar urged to ‘come clean’ after Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury suspended

Mr Choudhury, who was elected to Holyrood in 2021, has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation.

Evening Standard

Sign language law has brought significant benefits to deaf people – committee

The British Sign language Act was passed in 2015.

The National (Scotland)

Scots believe pro-Yes Holyrood majority is mandate for indyref2, poll finds

SCOTS believe that pro-Yes parties winning a Holyrood majority constitutes a mandate for independence, an exclusive poll for The National has found…

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The National (Scotland)

John Swinney refutes reports he will ask Reform UK for Budget deal

THE First Minister has refuted reports that he will enter into negotiations with Reform UK to pass the Scottish Budget.

The National (Scotland)

SNP post huge lead over Scottish Labour in second Holyrood poll in two days

THE SNP have posted a commanding 17-point lead over Scottish Labour in the second Holyrood poll in two days ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney responds as indy plan faces wrecking amendment from rebel SNP members

John Swinney has responded after it was confirmed an SNP rebel amendment which could wreck his own independence plans will be debated at the party's…

The National (Scotland)

Youth campaigners claim victory over SFA and SPFL 'cartel' - but vow to fight on

Youth football campaigners have claimed a victory in their long-running dispute with the SFA and SPFL "cartel" - and vowed to continue…

The National (Scotland)

SNP set for major lead in Westminster and Holyrood elections, new poll finds

SCOTTISH Labour would lose all but six of their Westminster seats if a new General Election were held tomorrow ...

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice offers 2026 Holyrood election prediction after new poll

PROFESSOR John Curtice has given his verdict on new polling giving the SNP a major lead in Holyrood and Westminster voting intention ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney independence plan faces wrecking attempt by rebel SNP members

JOHN Swinney’s independence strategy is facing a wrecking amendment from rebel members, the party’s conference agenda has revealed.

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