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Independence 'back on table' if Holyrood has pro-Yes majority, Scottish Tories admit

INDEPENDENCE will be “back on the table” if Scotland elects a majority of MSPs who oppose the Union at next year’s Holyrood elections, the…

The National (Scotland)

Five more years of Swinney would be ‘catastrophic’ for Scotland, Findlay warns

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay hit out at both the Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in a speech.

Evening Standard

‘Democratic majority’ of pro-indy MSPs should lead to referendum, says Swinney

The First Minister laid out his views as he gathered together his candidates for next year’s Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

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Reform set to overtake Scottish Labour in Holyrood, polling finds

REFORM UK are set to overtake Scottish Labour at the next Holyrood election, according to new polling.

The National (Scotland)

Swinney will ‘absolutely’ serve five years as First Minister if SNP wins in 2026

The SNP leader made clear he would serve a full five-year term if his party wins next May’s Scottish Parliament election.

The Independent UK

Swinney to put ‘serious action’ over the NHS at the heart of his plans

The Scottish First Minister will announce his Government’s plans and priorities for the coming year in a flagship statement to Holyrood on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

John Swinney to reveal stance on Holyrood Assisted Dying Bill this week

The Scottish First Minister said he would make his position clear ahead of a key vote on the proposed legislation on May 13.

Evening Standard

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Reform rise sees Unionist parties shifting further to the right

THE rise of Reform has seen Unionist parties move further to the right, giving Yes parties an opportunity to put forward a different vision for…

The National (Scotland)

Many Reform candidates in Scotland are 'nationalists', claims Russell Findlay

SCOTTISH Tory leader Russell Findlay has claimed “many” Reform candidates in Scotland are “nationalists”.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney vows to make Scots 'healthier and wealthier'

JOHN Swinney has promised to work on making Scots “healthier and wealthier” in the run-up to next May’s Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland)

First Minister John Swinney to focus on making Scots ‘healthier and wealthier’

The SNP leader will set out his plans for the coming year in his Programme for Government statement on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

John Swinney urged to put 'country before party' and join Independence Summit

FIRST Minister John Swinney has been urged to put his “country before his party” and take part in an independence summit ahead of next year's…

The National (Scotland)

Supreme Court gender ruling has had swift impact on transgender lives

THE fallout from the Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of a “woman” has been swift with its impact on the lives of transgender people.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish ministers drop plans to outlaw misogyny and conversion practices

Government says measures are too legally complex to deliver before the next Holyrood election

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John Swinney stresses 'threat' of Nigel Farage after English elections

Scotland must be “alive” to the “threat” of Nigel Farage, the First Minister has said, after Reform UK’s strong performance in England’s…

Evening Standard

Swinney: Scotland must be alive to the threat of Farage after English elections

Scotland’s First Minister attacked Labour and the Tories for ‘cosying up’ to Reform, which performed strongly in local elections south of the border.

The National (Scotland)

'No progress': Labour gains in Scotland have been lost, says polling expert

Gains Labour made last year when Sir Keir Starmer won a landslide Westminster election have “largely been lost”, a polling expert has said.

Evening Standard

Labour has ‘largely lost’ its gains in Scotland, says polling expert

It came as a new poll found John Swinney’s SNP is on track to again be the largest party at Holyrood after next year’s election.

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Poll predicts big boost for SNP and commanding lead over Scottish Labour

THE SNP continue to enjoy a strong lead over Scottish Labour in both Holyrood and Westminster voting intentions, according to a new poll.

The National (Scotland)

Tories demand John Swinney sacks SNP MSPs who backed Maggie Chapman

The Scottish Tories have demanded John Swinney remove all the SNP MSPs on Holyrood’s equalities committee after they opted to support Maggie…

The National (Scotland)

'Hell of a commute': Labour pick London councillor to contest Highlands seat

Scottish Labour have been blasted for selecting a London councillor to stand more than 600 miles away in the Scottish Parliament elections.

The National (Scotland)

Assisted Dying Bill needs ‘further consideration’ before becoming law, MSPs told

PARTS of a bill to legalise assisted dying in Scotland would need “further consideration” if the proposals pass a key vote at Holyrood, MSPs on…

Evening Standard

Vote to retain trans comment MSP risks undermining trust in Holyrood, say Tories

The motion to remove Green MSP Maggie Chapman as deputy convener of the Equalities Committee was defeated.

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP told off over point of order to Patrick Harvie trans anxiety question

A Tory MSP has told off for a point of order to a question from Patrick Harvie during a fiery Holyrood debate following the interim guidance from…

The National (Scotland)

'Right to choose independence' should be focus of Holyrood 2026, former MP says

Pro-independence parties should have the "right to choose" independence at the "front and centre" of their Holyrood election…

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