SNP to launch £100,000 push to win 'hearts and minds' on independence THE SNP will launch a £100,000 campaign to win "hearts and minds" over to Scottish independence, The National can reveal. The National (Scotland) · Sep 21
SNP MSP seeks ‘clarity’ from King on council tax charges on royal properties Jack Middleton has written to Charles to find out if second home premiums will be applied to both Balmoral and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Evening Standard · Sep 20
How Nicola Sturgeon is embracing London life on a houseboat Sturgeon is using her time in London to train for a half-marathon next spring Evening Standard · Sep 20
SNP chiefs block independence strategy debate despite massive support THE SNP'S ruling committee has voted down a bid for debate on how to advance independence at the forthcoming party conference. The National (Scotland) · Sep 20
Gordon Brown intervened in police SNP investigation, reports say POLICE Scotland’s investigation into SNP finances “stepped up dramatically” after an intervention from former prime minister Gordon Brown, it… The National (Scotland) · Sep 20
Scottish politics expert delivers Cardiff summit verdict THE Cardiff summit was a political moment “we should pay attention to”, according to one of Scotland’s leading political thinkers. The National (Scotland) · Sep 20
John Swinney makes fresh independence push as pressure mounts over SNP strategy JOHN Swinney will call on every MSP at Holyrood to back Scotland’s “right to decide” its own future as he faces growing pressure from within… The National (Scotland) · Sep 20
Anas Sarwar says family firm director 'f*cked if I want him to be' in angry outburst THE UK Government has insisted Anas Sarwar has followed the ministerial code after he launched into an angry tirade against a director of his… The National (Scotland) · Sep 20
Can crumbling world order pave the way for Scottish independence? Experts weigh in CAN a crumbling world order bring Scottish independence closer to reality? The National (Scotland) · Sep 20
Swinney calls on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland’s ‘right to decide’ The First Minister claimed Westminster’s position of vetoing democracy was unsustainable. Evening Standard · Sep 19
New Scottish Labour leader Marra promises to ‘start taking action now’ Michael Marra succeeds Anas Sarwar in the role. Evening Standard · Sep 19
SNP and Greens respond as Michael Marra wins Scottish Labour leadership MICHAEL Marra has faced immediate challenges from the SNP and Scottish Greens after being elected the new leader of Scottish Labour. The National (Scotland) · Sep 19
Scottish Labour’s new leader backs Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gasfields Michael Marra supports development of the North Sea sites, calling for a ‘more rational’ approach to energy policy The Guardian - UK · Sep 19
SNP urge Lib Dems to ‘work together’ in push to rejoin EU THE SNP have urged the Liberal Democrats to join forces in a push to return to the European Union. The National (Scotland) · Sep 19
The National (Scotland) · Sep 19 Labour ‘softening’ UK up for a ‘brutal budget’, SNP warn The UK is facing “another brutal budget”, the SNP have claimed, warning the tax and spending plans could bring a “bad case of Westminster deja…
Evening Standard · Sep 18 Labour ‘softening’ UK up for a ‘brutal budget’, SNP’s Dave Doogan claims The SNP Westminster leader fears next month could see a ‘Westminster budget of cuts and tax rises’ from Labour.
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Labour accused of ‘softening’ UK up for ‘brutal budget’ Burnham has warned that next month’s Budget will be ‘challenging’
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18 Pressure on John Swinney as SNP's largest affiliate body backs new indy strategy John Swinney is facing fresh pressure to back a new independence strategy at the SNP’s forthcoming party conference.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18 Labour minister branded 'shameful' over GB Energy 1000 jobs claim A Labour minister has been accused of telling 'fibs' after saying GB Energy was 'never meant' to employ 1000 people in Aberdeen
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18 'National treasure' Alan Cumming honoured by MSPs after Emmys win Alan Cumming has been honoured by MSPs following his third consecutive win at the Emmy Awards
Evening Standard · Sep 18 Labour telling ‘fibs’ over GB Energy job claims, SNP says It comes after a UK minister said the Government was only aiming for 300 jobs at its Aberdeen HQ.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18 SNP gain seat on South Lanarkshire Council after by-election win THE SNP have gained a seat on South Lanarkshire Council after the party won a by-election last night ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18 SNP and Greens urged to unite with new Westminster strategy on indyref anniversary The SNP and the Scottish Greens have been urged to unite with a new Westminster strategy with the sole aim of achieving independence
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17 John Swinney says Malcolm Offord ‘agitated about prospect of Scottish independence’ JOHN Swinney has suggested that Reform’s leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord is afraid of the prospect of Scottish independence ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17 Scotland receives 'pocket change' from new GB Energy fund in 'shameful token gesture' Scotland will only receive 'pocket change' from a new GB Energy fund to help communities across the country set up their own green energy…