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How Scotland is governed matters as much as who governs it

THE past week saw several landmark moments in Scotland and its politics

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27

Fergus Ewing says SNP will 'throw everything' at his bid to become independent MSP

Fergus Ewing says he believes his former party the SNP will “throw everything” against his attempts to be elected as an independent MSP next…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2025

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing to stand as independent at next Scottish Parliament election

FERGUS Ewing has announced he will stand as an independent candidate at next year’s Holyrood election ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2025

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The Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency, explained

If the SNP had to face a Holyrood by-election test right now, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse is not a constituency they would have chosen as the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

Christina McKelvie on why Winnie Ewing was her inspiration from archived interview

This Q&A session with MSP Christina McKelvie, whose death was announced on Thursday, first appeared in the August 2017 issue of iScot magazine…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 29, 2025

Fergus Ewing rules out standing for SNP in 2026 election – but may run as independent

SNP veteran-turned-rebel Fergus Ewing has said he will not stand for the party again in the 2026 Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2025

Swinney denies SNP gender stance boosted Reform as Sturgeon heckled at IWD event

Speaking in Glasgow, Mr Swinney cited ex-MP Winnie Ewing as a woman who inspired him, on International Women’s Day.

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2025

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SNP veteran politician Annabelle Ewing will not run for re-election in 2026

ONE of Holyrood’s deputy presiding officers and veteran SNP politician Annabelle Ewing has announced she will not run for re-election in 2026 ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2025

John Swinney fails to back Fergus Ewing to stand for SNP in 2026 elections

FIRST Minister John Swinney has declined to back his former Cabinet colleague Fergus Ewing amid questions about whether he can stand for the SNP in…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025

Fergus Ewing applies to stand for SNP in Holyrood 2026 election

FERGUS Ewing has said he has submitted an application to be a candidate for the SNP at the next Holyrood election, according to reports.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2024

SNP's treatment of Alex Salmond 'pathetic and Stalin-esque', Fergus Ewing says

THE SNP’s treatment of former first minister Alex Salmond has been described as “pathetic” and “shameful” by one of the party’s most…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2024

'Soap opera': Alex Salmond tears into 'venomous' BBC for new SNP documentary

ALEX Salmond has hit out at the BBC’s “venomous bias” against Scottish independence as he compared a new documentary on him and Nicola…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2024

SNP’s Fergus Ewing urges party to ditch Greens pact as suspension confirmed

MSP hits out at ‘authoritarian’ party leadership after losing appeal against disciplinary action

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024

Fergus Ewing urges SNP not to stand candidate against Angus MacNeil

SNP rebel Fergus Ewing has urged his party not to stand in the Western Isles – to prevent the risk of Labour “winning by the back door”.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023

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The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

SNP rebel urges party not to stand in expelled MP’s seat

Fergus Ewing said the SNP standing in the Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Western Isles) seat would split the pro-independence vote.

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023

Biggest by-election swings of all time: Labour shocks Tories in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire

Labour achieved a great swing of 23.9 points in Tamworth, Staffordshire, which is high enough to be ranked as the second highest swing by Labour at a by-election since 1945.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023

Labour eyeing ‘seismic’ byelection win in Rutherglen and Hamilton West

Voters head to the polls in Scotland’s first-ever recall byelection after Covid rule-breaker Margaret Ferrier was ousted

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2023

Fergus Ewing says he won't be 'hounded out' of SNP as he vows to appeal suspension

Veteran MSP Fergus Ewing has said he will not be “hounded out” of the party he loves following his suspension for voting against the Scottish…

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The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

‘I will not be hounded out of party I love’, says veteran SNP MSP Ewing

SNP MSPs voted to suspend Mr Ewing from their group for seven days on Thursday after he voted with the opposition at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2023

The nine SNP MSPs who opposed Fergus Ewing's suspension named

BOTH of the losing candidates in the SNP’s 2023 leadership race voted against the suspension of rebel MSP Fergus Ewing from the party, according…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

What next for Fergus Ewing? The options facing the MSP

FERGUS Ewing’s future hangs in the balance with the longstanding SNP MSP failing to commit to rejoining the Holyrood group after his suspension.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

SNP suspends veteran MSP Fergus Ewing for a week in disciplinary vote

The Inverness and Nairn MSP said the party no longer ‘puts Scotland first’.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2023

Gerry Hassan: We are all being diminished by the trashing of public debate

THE weaponisation of public debate and language used in politics continues unabated.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2023

MSPs pay tribute to 'inspirational trailblazer' Winnie Ewing in Scottish Parliament

MSPs paid tribute to “trailblazer” Winnie Ewing in the Scottish Parliament as they moved a motion of condolence.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2023

Tory MSP admits to wearing SNP 'It's Scotland's oil' badge at school

A TORY MSP has admitted to wearing the SNP “It’s Scotland’s oil” badge while in school ...

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