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SNP trailblazer and independence backer Winnie Ewing dies aged 93

Faithful Glasgow born SNP politician, Winnie Ewing, has died at aged 93, as fellow MSP's pay tribute to the "beloved icon", who throughout her career was a pioneer for the Scottish National Party.

Glasgow Live · Jun 22, 2023

Winnie Ewing: The life of a Scottish independence legend in pictures

WINNIE Ewing, the legendary Scottish independence campaigner who served in three parliaments, has passed away aged 93 ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2023

Why was Winnie Ewing called Madame Écosse?

THE legendary politician and independence campaigner Winnie Ewing has died aged 93.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2023

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The story behind 'stop the world, Scotland wants to get on'

Winnie Ewing became a Scottish nationalist icon when she won the 1967 Hamilton by-election against all odds.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf pays tribute to 'pioneer and patriot' Winnie Ewing

The SNP leader said he was "heartbroken" to hear the news that Ewing, a former MP, MEP and MSP, had died.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2023

Tributes paid across political spectrum after death of Winnie Ewing

FIGURES across the political spectrum have paid tribute to Winnie Ewing after her death at the age of 93.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon 'heartbroken' after Winnie Ewing's death

NICOLA Sturgeon has said she is "heartbroken" following the news Scottish nationalist icon Winnie Ewing has died.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2023

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Alex Salmond pays tribute to 'legendary' Winnie Ewing

ALEX Salmond has paid tribute to Winnie Ewing following her death aged 93, describing her as the "most influential Scottish nationalist of the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2023

SNP trailblazer Winnie Ewing dies aged 93

Known as Madame Ecosse, she was the party’s first female parliamentarian.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023

SNP legend Winnie Ewing dies aged 93 after lifetime dedicated to Scottish independence

Ewing's victory at the 1967 Hamilton by-election is credited with helping to create the modern SNP.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2023

Legendary SNP campaigner Winnie Ewing dies aged 93

WINNIE Ewing, the legendary Scottish independence campaigner and former SNP MP, has died aged 93, her family has confirmed ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2023

The moment Winnie Ewing reconvened the Scottish Parliament

IN 1999, the Scottish Parliament was reconvened after being disbanded almost 300 years earlier.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2023

Douglas Ross accuses FM of 'sacrificing' Fergus Ewing

DOUGLAS Ross accused Humza Yousaf of “sacrificing” SNP MSP Fergus Ewing amid reports that he is set to lose the party whip.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2023

'A titan of the independence movement': Former SNP depute leader dies aged 86

GEORGE Leslie, one of the titans of the modern Scottish independence movement, has died, aged 86 ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2023

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Daily Record · May 14, 2023

SNP coalition with Scottish Greens leaves voters believing they are 'in office but not in power' claims Fergus Ewing

Former government minister Fergus Ewing spoke to the Sunday Mail in an explosive interview claiming that Green driven policies are wedging a gap between the nation and the SNP.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 20, 2023

SNP MSP told to show 'respect' by own sister after furious attack on Greens

AN SNP MSP and former cabinet secretary had to be admonished in the Holyrood chamber by his own sister after he attacked the…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 1, 2023

War of words after SNP MSP calls for end to deal with 'extremist' Greens

A WAR of words has broken out between an SNP grandee and the Scottish Greens after he called the party “fringe extremists” and called for an…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023

Fergus Ewing backs Kate Forbes – with comparison to his mother, Winnie

SENIOR SNP MSP Fergus Ewing has backed the leadership bid of Kate Forbes, comparing her to his mother.

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The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

Ewing backs Forbes for SNP leadership with comparison to mother Winnie

He praised the Scottish Finance Secretary’s ‘honesty, bravery, integrity’.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2023

'On the shoulders of giants': The students of the Scottish Nationalist Association

GUSNA, the Glasgow University Scottish Nationalist Association, predates the SNP by seven years. Past members include Ian Hamilton, Winnie Ewing and…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2023

The songwriter who inspired Winnie Ewing's famous by-election victory

A SCOTTISH songwriter has spoken about how his music helped inspire Winnie Ewing to her stunning political victory in the Hamilton by-election in…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2022

Historic piece of SNP memorabilia harking back to Winnie Ewing discovered

ICONIC pieces of SNP history harking back to the selection of Winnie Ewing as a by-election candidate have been uncovered.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022

SNP's Ian Blackford savages 'little Britain' and claims Scotland 'being held back by Westminster'

Ian Blackford lent back on Winnie Ewing's famous 'Stop the world, Scotland want to get on' slogan as he pushed the Prime Minister on another referendum.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2022

Who should be first president of an independent Scotland?

THE Sunday National asked some prominent Scots to nominate their first president of an independent Scotland in the style of an Irish president, who…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2022

The Scotland effect: Why Winnie Ewing was revered in Veere

IT’S my third and final week as artist in residence here at the Schotse Huizen (Scottish houses) in the historic Dutch port of Veere. In the first…

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