UNCOVERED: 4 - The Untold Story

Next independence white paper to be released 'in coming weeks'

THE next Scottish Government white paper arguing the case for independence is set to be published in “the coming weeks”, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · May 12, 2023

'I'm not going anywhere': Independence Minister's defiant response to Alister Jack

It follows reports that the Scottish Secretary attempted to block civil servants from working under him.

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

Alister Jack tells government staff not to work for SNP's Independence Minister

SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack has told the UK’s top civil servant that no government staff should be allowed to work under Jamie Hepburn,…

The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2023

Unionists fume at appointment of independence minister in Scottish Government

UNIONISTS have fumed at the appointment of a minister for independence as the Tories branded him a “taxpayer-funded nationalist campaigner”.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023

Independence minister speaks for first time on 'exhilarating' new role

JAMIE Hepburn said becoming the first Minister for Independence was “exhilarating” as he insisted there’s never been a country as ready for…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023

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 · Mar 30, 2023

Who is Jamie Hepburn, Scotland's new minister for independence?

SCOTLAND has a minister for independence for the first time as SNP MSP Jamie Hepburn takes on the role working directly under Humza Yousaf.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023

Humza Yousaf refuses to apologise for appointing minister for independence at FMQs

The Scottish Tory leader criticised the new FM for handing Jamie Hepburn the role while getting rid of posts for social security and tourism.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023

'It's not an abstract idea': MSP on what an independent Scotland should look like

MSP Karen Adam has said that Scottish independence is “not an abstract idea” as she outlined her vision for what Scotland might look like if it…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023

Humza Yousaf appoints 'minister for independence' in government reshuffle

HUMZA Yousaf has appointed a minister for independence in the ongoing Cabinet reshuffle.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 29, 2023