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MP calls for Unionist parties to be invited to independence convention

AN independence convention could start by considering the issue of who has the right to decide Scotland’s constitutional future, with Unionist…

The National (Scotland)

Independence will be 'front and centre' of the SNP's Westminster campaign, says Brown

Brown said that whether the SNP choose the de facto referendum route or “some other process”, independence will still be at the heart of the…

The National (Scotland)

SNP independence papers branded a 'waste of trees' as party pushes on with planning

The Scottish Government will produce more reports on the benefits of independence despite having no clear plan on how to achieve a referendum.

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SNP should treat every election as a de-facto independence referendum, says senior MP

Pete Wishart said 'the referendum route to independence is now dead' and that every election should 'become a verdict on independence'.

Daily Record

Scottish Parliament could face £1m legal bill over Gender Reform Bill battle

The Sunday Mail understands that Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack is considering pursuing all of Westminster’s costs should the challenge fail – leaving taxpayers north of the border paying all the legal fees

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf creates minister for independence as climate activists disrupt his first FMQs

Jamie Hepburn is announced as minister for independence – with a £98,000 salary

The Independent UK

All SNP leadership rivals claim Scotland can 'be independent in five years'

ALL three SNP leadership candidates have claimed that Scotland can be independent within five years if they are elected party leader and first…

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Yousaf vows to use ‘any means necessary’ to secure independence for Scotland

Humza Yousaf refused to rule out using a snap Holyrood election to try to achieve Scottish independence, saying he would ‘take nothing off the table’.

The Independent UK

SNP leadership hopefuls challenged to support Alba's indyref2 bids

SNP leadership hopefuls have been urged to support Alba’s attempts to secure a second referendum in Westminster, if they are successful.

The National (Scotland)

Where the candidates for SNP leader stand on a range of key issues

THE first full week of the SNP leadership race has been and gone, with the candidates setting out their case for why they should win the top job.…

The National (Scotland)

Transferring powers to hold referendum ‘crucial’ to Yousaf independence strategy

The SNP leadership hopeful will hand the decision on which election should be used as a ‘de facto’ referendum to SNP members.

The Independent UK

Scots think Holyrood should have power hold indyref2 without Westminster, poll finds

THE majority of Scots do not think Holyrood should require anyone’s permission to hold a second independence referendum, a new poll has found.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf: I am concerned at using general election as de facto IndyRef2

The Health Secretary launched his campaign to replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister in Clydebank on Monday.

The Independent UK

Scottish independence grassroots meeting backs Westminster de facto indyref plan

A GATHERING of grassroots independence supporters has backed using a UK General Election as a de facto referendum following the resignation…

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Daily Record

Scottish independence support 'dropped to 2014 levels' in days before Nicola Sturgeon resignation

The final poll carried out before the First Minister announced her shock resignation found a growing generational gap among Scots over independence.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon successor faces difficult task in leading divided independence movement

The source of the division, senior SNP sources say, is the outgoing First Minister’s strategy which they believe has led them up a political cul-de-sac.

The Guardian - UK

Sturgeon exit may delay new Scotland independence vote by five years

SNP scraps conference on first minister’s proposal to use next general election as ‘de facto referendum’

The National (Scotland)

SNP independence strategy conference unlikely to go ahead as leadership race begins

Just four weeks ahead of the key independence strategy meeting in Edinburgh, Sturgeon announced her resignation, throwing a spanner in the works

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Reuters

Nicola Sturgeon quits to let new leader build case for Scottish independence

Nicola Sturgeon resigned as Scottish first minister on Wednesday, saying her dominance over her party and the country was no longer the asset it once was in the fight for an independent Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Former adviser to First Minister brands de facto referendum plan a 'daft idea'

A FORMER special adviser to Nicola Sturgeon has described the plan to approach the next general election as a de facto independence referendum as…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs express 'deep' concern over UK Brexit's bill's impact on devolved areas

A HOLYROOD committee has said it has “deep and wide-ranging” concerns over a UK Government bill that would replace European Union laws.

The Independent UK

Two thirds of voters oppose de facto referendum, poll suggests

The Lord Ashcroft poll puts Nicola Sturgeon’s election plans at 21% support – with some SNP voters also failing to back it.

Daily Record

SNP voters split on Nicola Sturgeon de facto independence referendum plan, poll finds

The survey comes before a special SNP conference next month where members must agree on a way forward for the independence campaign.

The National (Scotland)

MP proposes change to SNP's 'de facto referendum' motion ahead of key conference

AN SNP MP has penned an amendment which would ask the party’s Special Democracy Conference to call for Holyrood to be dissolved and the…

The National (Scotland)

Alba to call for special Holyrood election in update to independence strategy

ALEX Salmond’s Alba party is set to update its independence strategy at the weekend by urging the Scottish Government to hold a special Holyrood…

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