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FACT CHECK: Does Orkney want independence from the UK and Scotland?

CLAIM: “Orkney councillors back plan to explore alternative forms of governance” – Guardian headline July 4 2023.

The National (Scotland)

Paisley MP Mhairi Black to step down at next election as she slams Westminster as "toxic"

Paisley born and bred, Mhairi Black has announced she is stepping down as an MP at the next election.

Daily Record

Scottish Tories in own goal with statement on Mhairi Black resignation

A SIXTH SNP MP has announced plans to step down – and the Scottish Tories are absolutely over the moon ...

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Mhairi Black’s most memorable moments as she announces stepping down as MP

SNP MP Mhairi Black has announced she will be stepping down at the next General Election - here's some of her most memorable moments...

The National (Scotland)

IN FULL: Mhairi Black lays into 'sexist' Westminster in resignation statement

MHAIRI Black has announced she will step down as an MP at the next General Election ...

The National (Scotland)

Mhairi Black to step down at election, citing ‘toxic’ Westminster environment

The SNP MP said it is ‘one of the most unhealthy workplaces’ to be in.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon 'gutted' by decision of SNP MP Mhairi Black to quit at general election

Black said she would not stand at the election as Westminster is a "toxic" environment

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Youngest MP in 300 years quits and blasts ‘toxic Westminster environment’

Mhairi Black said Parliament is ‘outdated, sexist and toxic’

The Independent UK

Mhairi Black: SNP Deputy Westminster Leader to quit as MP as she slams ‘toxic environment’

She tells podcast: ‘I think it is one of the most unhealthy workplaces that you could ever be in. It’s a toxic environment’

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon hints at comeback for Mhairi Black as MP plans to step down

NICOLA Sturgeon has said she hopes Mhairi Black might consider running to be an MSP in the future after announcing she would be quitting Westminster.

The National (Scotland)

MP, 28, says she's quitting - branding Parliament 'toxic' and 'poisonous'

The SNP's Mhairi Black described Parliament as "one of the most unhealthy workplaces that you could ever be in", saying she was alarmed by "what folk can get away with"

Daily Mirror

SNP MP Mhairi Black stepping down at the next general election

The SNP Deputy Westminster leader said the House of Commons is a “toxic workplace” that has taken its toll on her "body and mind".

Daily Record

Mhairi Black to step down as SNP MP at next General Election

THE SNP's deputy leader at Westminster has announced she will step down at the next General Election ...

The National (Scotland)

Sexual misconduct claims against ex-Tory MP David Warburton to be reinvestigated

A WESTMINSTER panel that oversees complaints against parliamentarians has ordered a reinvestigation of sexual misconduct claims against David…

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The Independent UK

Assisted dying law changes ‘matter for MPs but Government will not stand in way’

Helen Whately said debate in this ‘sensitive area’ is one that should be led by MPs at Westminster and it should be for Parliament to decide.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government's benefits system could send 1.8 million more into poverty

THE income gap between typical and poorer households could widen even further if the UK Government ploughs on with its regressive approach to…

The Independent UK

Orkney to join Norway? No 10 says no way, but islanders have a grudge to bear

The island’s council have voted to explore leaving the United Kingdom, writes Oliver Pritchard-Jones

Daily Record

Scots paying hundreds more a month on mortgages than in 2021

SNP-commissioned analysis said that the average Scot is paying £381 more per month than they were in November 2021.

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Daily Record

Westminster rejects idea of Orkney leaving UK and joining Norway

Orkney’s council leader James Stockan has put forward a motion which says it is time for the islands to consider other forms of governance.

Belfast Live

SDLP's Claire Hanna says boundary changes cement South Belfast as 'most diverse' constituency

Claire Hanna has kicked off campaigning in new areas joining her constituency ahead of the next Westminster election due in 2024

The National (Scotland)

Independence is 'key to protecting' NHS Scotland, say SNP ahead of it's 75th birthday

INDEPENDENCE is “key to protecting” the NHS in Scotland, the SNP has said ahead of the health service’s 75th anniversary.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP doubts Westminster will 'positively' engage if party wins independence mandate

A SENIOR SNP MP has cast doubt on whether the UK Government would engage "positively" with the party if it gains a mandate for Scottish…

Daily Record

Veteran SNP MP says independence plan will ‘probably not’ lead to UK Government talks

Peter Wishart has cast doubt on the effectiveness of the proposal by First Minister Humza Yousaf

The Independent UK

Wishart: SNP independence plan will ‘probably not’ lead to UK Government talks

The veteran SNP MP spoke to Holyrood magazine on his party’s approach to Scottish independence.

Daily Record

Orkney 'could leave Scotland and UK and become part of Norway' councillor says

Island councillors will tomorrow discuss “alternative governance” as they look at becoming more independent, with the council leader citing a lack of government cash from Holyrood and Westminster as the cause.

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