Scottish Government publishes draft bill for second independence referendum THE Scottish Government has published a draft bill aimed at holding a second independence referendum. The National (Scotland) · Aug 28
Andy Burnham has 'no right' to deny Irish unity referendum, Sinn Fein leader says ANDY Burnham has “no right” to deny the people of Ireland a referendum on reunification, the leader of Sinn Fein has said ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 28
Labour MSPs join calls for Andy Burnham to apologise for war crimes in Palestine SCOTTISH Labour MSPs have called on Andy Burnham to issue a formal apology for Britain's war crimes in Palestine between 1917 and 1948. The National (Scotland) · Aug 28
Why are the SNP avoiding discussions about the future for Scottish independence? IT'S what isn’t on the SNP’s conference agenda this year that has prompted fury among party members ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 27
Declaring Scottish independence without UK agreement 'just not feasible', SNP MP says PROPOSALS for Scotland to declare independence without a referendum or agreement from Westminster are “just not feasible”, the SNP’s foreign… The National (Scotland) · Aug 27
SNP members' fury as party 'blocks independence strategy debate at conference' THE SNP leadership has been accused of “shutting down debate” after multiple draft resolutions on the party's future independence strategy… The National (Scotland) · Aug 27
Nine key takeaways from the leaked SNP conference agenda ABOLISHING the Scotland Office, bringing in a land tax, cutting down the number of Scottish councils, and quitting the social media platform X are… The National (Scotland) · Aug 27
Commissioner takes FOI appeal rejection over Salmond case files to Supreme Court The case is the latest legal wrangle over information stemming from the inquiry into handling of complaints against the ex-first minister. Evening Standard · Aug 27
Greens demand 'watertight' Scottish ban on LGBT+ conversion practices THE Scottish Greens have called on the SNP Government to introduce a "watertight" ban on conversion practices in Scotland amid fears UK… The National (Scotland) · Aug 27
Andy Burnham to meet with John Swinney after ignoring Scotland on 'UK tour' ANDY Burnham is set to meet John Swinney at a summit of the UK's devolved governments after facing criticism for completely avoiding Scotland… The National (Scotland) · Aug 27
Scottish voters back independence and more powers for Holyrood in stunning new poll SCOTLAND would vote to become independent if a fresh referendum were held tomorrow – and the vast majority of the country thinks more powers… The National (Scotland) · Aug 27
Millions of Scots ‘paying the price’ for tax allowance freeze – SNP SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan said the policy ‘disproportionately affects low-income workers’. Evening Standard · Aug 26
Channel 5 to make TV movie about Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell CHANNEL 5 have commissioned a TV movie on Peter Murrell’s £400,000 embezzlement from the SNP, it has been announced. The National (Scotland) · Aug 26
5 commissions drama about relationship between Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell The one-time chief executive of the SNP was sentenced to five years and three months in prison after pleading guilty to embezzlement. Evening Standard · Aug 26
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26 Channel 5 drama to examine how Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband stole SNP funds To Nicola, Love Peter will focus on couple’s relationship during 12-year period of embezzlement and fallout of case
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26 ‘I remember going: oh hello!’ Dara Ó Briain on comedy, coolness, cruelty and finding his birth parents The standup has been the host of the panel show Mock the Week for more than two decades. As it returns to UK screens, he discusses its years as a macho bear pit, the dearth of jokes about Brexit – and why it’s important to punch up
The National (Scotland) · Aug 26 UK energy bills to hit three-year high this winter, regulator confirms HOUSEHOLD energy bills are set to rise to a three-year high this winter as the SNP have accused Andy Burnham of breaking his promise to bring down…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 26 Are the SNP going to put a pause on the AI data centre boom? AI data centres have leapt up the political agenda at a staggering pace
The National (Scotland) · Aug 25 Andy Burnham completely avoids Scotland on UK 'listening tour' Andy Burnham has been branded 'the first Prime Minister of England' after his so-called 'listening tour' of the UK completely…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 25 Labour's military spending spree to hammer Scotland's budget, experts warn LABOUR’S military spending spree is expected to squeeze Scotland’s budget as living standards are set to virtually stagnate, experts have warned.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 25 SNP hit out at Andy Burnham over reported nationalisation U-turn THE SNP have accused Andy Burnham of making "yet another broken promise" following reports he has shelved plans to bring struggling Thames…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 25 Inside the huge AI data centre lobbying campaign sweeping through Holyrood AI data centre developers and the wider industry have engaged in a sustained lobbying blitz of the Scottish Parliament, The National can reveal ...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 24 Labour accused of backing foreign gas imports over Scottish jobs with new plans LABOUR’S proposals to import more gas from abroad have sparked fury as Westminster was accused of backing “higher carbon” overseas fossil…
Evening Standard · Aug 24 Scottish Government should abandon social care cuts, says Labour hopeful Fagan The Scottish Labour leadership candidate has also backed calls for £750 million additional funding for social care.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 24 Minister demands answers from UK Government over vetoed £1.5bn Highland factory THE Scottish Government has “never” been told why their UK counterpart blocked a Chinese firm’s £1.5 billion investment in the Highlands –…