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 · Oct 11, 2025
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 · Oct 11, 2025
‘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 · Oct 11, 2025
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 · Oct 10, 2025
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) · Oct 6, 2025
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) · Oct 5, 2025
'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) · Oct 5, 2025
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) · Oct 5, 2025
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) · Oct 3, 2025
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) · Oct 2, 2025
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 · Oct 1, 2025
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) · Sep 30, 2025
'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) · Sep 30, 2025
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. The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2025 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 · Sep 27, 2025 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 · Sep 25, 2025 Sign language law has brought significant benefits to deaf people – committee The British Sign language Act was passed in 2015.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2025 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…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2025 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) · Sep 24, 2025 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) · Sep 24, 2025 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) · Sep 24, 2025 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) · Sep 23, 2025 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) · Sep 23, 2025 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) · Sep 23, 2025 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.