MSPs to vote on ending dual mandates at Holyrood next week Holyrood is expected to vote next week to prevent MSPs from also sitting as MPs, ending the practice known as “double jobbing”. The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024
Scottish minister urges UK Government to scrap voter ID requirements THE UK Government has been urged to scrap requirements for voters to prove their identity at polling stations The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2024
'Devolution should extend to Scotland's councils', Lesley Riddoch tells SNP members YES supporter Lesley Riddoch has called for devolution in Scotland to extend to local councils, as part of an event at the SNP conference ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2024
Independence Minister Jamie Hepburn's five wishes for Yes movement in 2024 MSP Jamie Hepburn was appointed as Scotland’s first minister for independence in April last year The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2024
No benefits sanctions in an independent Scotland, ministers say BENEFITS sanctions feed into a “vicious cycle” of destitution and would not be used in an independent Scotland, government ministers have said… The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023
MSPs back call for 'humane' migration system in independent Scotland MSPs have backed calls for a “humane migration system tailored to Scotland’s needs” following the publication of the latest The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023
Independent Scotland would have 'polar opposite migration policy to Westminster' AN independent Scotland would seek to be the “polar opposite” of a “hostile” Westminster when it comes to migration policy, ministers have… The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2023
Jamie Hepburn responds to Cabinet Office independence information block THE Minister for Independence has issued a response after the Cabinet Office refused to “confirm or deny” if it holds any information on… The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023
'Scared' Cabinet Office refuses to reveal independence information THE Cabinet Office has refused to “confirm or deny” what information it holds regarding the role of Minister for Independence or related… The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023
Scotland could have referendum on monarchy after independence, says Jamie Hepburn SCOTLAND could have a series of referendums after independence to decide on “more controversial” issues such as retaining the monarchy, a… The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2023
Jamie Hepburn says majority of votes 'not necessary' for independence talks INDEPENDENCE minister Jamie Hepburn has insisted the SNP are not lacking in ambition after the party rejected using the next General Election as a… The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2023
What the First Minister, MPs and MSPs have said about the Chain of Freedom THE Chain of Freedom is set to be one of the biggest demonstrations for Yes ever organised. The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2023
Independence Minister accuses UK Government of ‘blackmail tactics’ SCOTLAND’S Independence Minister has accused UK ministers of using “tactics tantamount to blackmail” to get consent to legislation. The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023
Minister for independence slams Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer at local Yes meeting JAMIE Hepburn has slammed both major Westminster party leaders at a local Yes meeting... The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2023 'Not factually accurate': Jamie Hepburn debunks claim SNP is organising Yes rally SCOTLAND’S minister for independence has said it is “not factually accurate” to claim this weekend’s Yes rally has been organised by SNP.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2023 Inside the SNP's South Scotland regional assembly on independence strategy Members had a “huge voice” at the SNP’s South Scotland regional assembly as they quizzed the First Minister on a variety of different issues…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2023 Future white paper will 'address' issue of independent Scotland's border, says FM AN upcoming whitepaper will “address the issue” of an independent Scotland’s border with England, the First Minister has said.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2023 Westminster's 'apologist-in-chief' slammed as he tells Yousaf to 'cease' indy work SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack has been branded Westminster’s “apologist-in chief” after demanding Holyrood “cease” working on…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2023 Furious Alister Jack tells Humza Yousaf he must 'cease' independence effort ALISTER Jack has reacted angrily to the Scottish Government's latest paper on independence.
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023 Scotland Secretary Jack blasts ‘irresponsible’ ministers for independence paper Alister Jack hit out at the Scottish Government for using taxpayer funds to produce another paper on independence.
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023 Spending on independence papers ‘minute proportion’ of Scottish budget – Hepburn The document proposed an independent Scotland would adopt a similar system for citizenship as Ireland.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2023 Tories fume over upcoming Scottish independence paper on citizenship UNIONISTS have hit out at the planned launch of a new independence paper this week, with Tories calling it a “blatant misuse of public money”.
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023 Scottish Government to launch proposal on citizenship in an independent Scotland The paper will reveal how non-Scots can apply for Scottish citizenship, and who will receive it automatically if the nation leaves the UK.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2023 Independence paper to be published detailing who could become Scottish citizen MINISTERS will this week set out details on who would be eligible to become a Scottish citizen following independence.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 ‘Worrying’ to have civil servants working on break-up of UK, says mandarin Unionists have objected to the creation of an independence minister in the Scottish Government, saying the constitution is a reserved matter.