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Scottish independence referendum will take place on October 19, 2023

The First Minister told MSPs she intended to hold a consultative referendum next year - but it would not make Scotland independent overnight if a majority voted to end the Union.

Daily Record

Boris Johnson's stance on independence 'Kafkaesque', ex-UK Government official says

THE UK Government’s approach to Scottish independence is “Kafkaesque”, according to a former constitutional adviser who helped draw up the…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon to set out plan for second independence referendum at Holyrood

The First Minister will address MSPs in the capital today and argue that the election victory for the SNP in 2021 is a mandate for the party to hold a second independence referendum in the midst of a cost of living crisis.

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Tuesday briefing: How Nicola Sturgeon aims to put Scotland on the road to independence

In today’s newsletter: Eight years on from 2014’s referendum, Scotland’s first minister will lay out her ‘road map’ to a second vote. What will it look like?

The Guardian - UK

Nicola Sturgeon to announce route map to indyref2 – how to watch FM's speech

NICOLA Sturgeon is set to reveal her route map to a second Scottish independence referendum.

The National (Scotland)

Labour in rent controls challenge against SNP and Greens

HOLYROOD will today vote on whether to introduce an emergency rent freeze to help ease the cost-of-living burden on “hard-pressed” tenants.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon to announce Scottish independence referendum plans at Holyrood

Scottish Labour accused the SNP of "trying to drag Scotland back to the politics of the past" as the First Minister prepares another statement on IndyRef2.

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Scots must have ‘democratic choice’, Sturgeon says ahead of key indyref update

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will give MSPs an update on how she intends to hold a second Scottish independence referendum.

The Independent UK

Government memo reveals 'almost certain' draft Scottish laws secretly changed for Queen's approval

A SCOTTISH Government memo has revealed that “it is almost certain” proposed laws have secretly been changed to secure approval from the Queen.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes urges UK Government to act over 'astronomical' energy prices

SCOTTISH Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has challenged the Treasury to do more to help families with “astronomical” rises in energy bills –…

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian demands more cash from Holyrood to maintain services

Facing a funding crisis just weeks into its latest five-year term West Lothian Council has called for a meeting with Nicola Sturgeon and Finance Secretary Kate Forbes to say more money is vital for all local authorities.

Edinburgh Live

Queen’s secret influence on laws revealed in Scottish government memo

Exclusive: Internal memo admits ‘it is almost certain’ laws altered to secure monarch’s consent

The Guardian - UK

Daughter of former Lanarkshire firefighter urges MSPs to back Assisted Dying Bill

Joanne Easton recounted her dad's suffering on the first anniversary of his death

Daily Record

Failure to pardon women persecuted as witches in Scotland ‘prolongs misogyny’

MSP Natalie Don launches Holyrood bill to pardon people tortured and executed under Witchcraft Act 1563

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Holyrood to look into recovering £400 energy payments from second-home owners

THE Scottish Government has said it will explore ways it can recover a cost-of-living rebate given to owners of second homes and instead use it on a…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood CAN legislate for consultative independence vote, former top Tory says

HOLYROOD could lawfully legislate for a second independence referendum if it was made clear that the ballot was consultative and not legally…

The National (Scotland)

BBC insists editor's indyref2 tweet 'did not break impartiality rules'

THE BBC has rejected any suggestion that its Scottish political editor broke guidelines by sharing an article on indyref2 from a well known…

The National (Scotland)

Human rights body finds no 'concrete' concerns over GRA reform impact

Witnesses to a Holyrood committee told MSPs that the proposed reforms will not impact the rights of women and girls in areas such as single sex…

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Nicola Sturgeon to reveal route to indyref2 without Westminster's consent

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon will set out the Scottish Government's "route map" to a second independence referendum ...

The Guardian - UK

SNP orders sexual harassment complaints review after ‘falling short’

Party’s Westminster leader faced calls to resign after leak of comments supporting suspended former chief whip Patrick Grady

The National (Scotland)

SNP say Scotland's NHS faces 'grave consequences' from Brexit bills

THE SNP insist Scotland's NHS faces "grave consequences" of being opened up to US-style health corporations from two Tory Brexit trade…

The National (Scotland)

Tory minister tells SNP MP to 'suck it up' amid concerns over UK overriding Holyrood

THE Scottish Secretary has told SNP MP Deidre Brock to “suck it up and go with the programme” as she expressed concerns over Westminster…

Daily Record

The SNP and Tory Governments have failed on the cost of living crisis - Anas Sarwar

In his Daily Record column, Anas Sarwar says Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson are wasting money that is required by the needy

The Guardian - UK

Scotland to keep pressing for ‘gold standard’ independence referendum

SNP’s Angus Robertson says government will continue to push for repeat of 2014 referendum process

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon and Patrick Harvie accused of 'flagrant duplicity' after failing to turn up for crucial vote on free school meals

The First Minister and Scottish Green Party leader were more focused on an independence campaign launch.

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