Nicola Sturgeon declares SNP ‘winning the case for independence’
Nicola Sturgeon has declared that the SNP is “winning the case for independence” as she revealed more detail about plans for Scotland to have a second vote on leaving the UK.
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SNP depute attacks ‘voter suppression initiatives’ of Westminster Government
A second Scottish independence referendum must not feature the “voter suppression initiatives” being put forward by Boris Johnson’s Government, SNP depute leader Keith Brown said.
First Minister told to ‘come clean’ about use of party email account
Nicola Sturgeon must “come clean” over allegations she has been using a private SNP email account for official government business, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
Independent Scotland could be an investment magnet, Nicola Sturgeon to say
An independent Scotland could be a “magnet for global investment”, thanks to its unique position between the UK and the EU, Nicola Sturgeon will say.
Justice Secretary rejects claims Police Scotland will run out of cash for wages
Police Scotland will run out of cash to pay officers’ wages in February, the body that represents the force’s rank and file has warned.
First Minister told to ‘come clean’ about use of party email account
Nicola Sturgeon must “come clean” over allegations she has been using a private SNP email account for official government business, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
John Swinney: Scots are rejecting ‘lies’ of populist politicians
Scots are choosing to reject the “lies and division” of populists in favour of backing independence, according to Scotland’s Deputy First Minister.
Scottish minister refuses to rule out legal action if indy vote request blocked
Legal action “cannot be ruled out” if the UK Government blocks a section 30 order which would allow Scotland to hold an independence referendum, the country’s Brexit minister said.
UK Government accused of ‘stymieing’ set up of Scottish National Investment Bank
The new Scottish National Investment Bank is on track to open this time next year – despite the UK Government “stymieing” work to set up the new institution.
Hundreds of thousands of animals being killed on moors, campaigner claims
Hundreds of thousands of birds and animals are being killed on Scotland’s moors every year, campaigners have estimated.
The long and the short of the Queen’s Speech
The Queen’s Speech clocked in at nine minutes and 40 seconds, and lasted 1,086 words.
PM branded a ‘muckle glaikit numpty’ as SNP conference debates Scots language
Boris Johnson was branded a “muckle glaikit numpty” by an SNP activist leading a debate on the Scots language at the party’s conference.
Brexit will ‘hold back’ climate change action, SNP conference told
Brexit will “hold back” efforts in Scotland to tackle the global climate emergency, the country’s Environment Secretary said.
Law and order at centre of Johnson’s first Queen’s Speech
A crackdown on crime dominated the first Queen’s Speech of Boris Johnson’s premiership.
EU citizens’ rights should be enshrined in law, says minister
The Scottish Government has called on the UK Government to enshrine the rights of EU citizens in law.
Live coverage: State Opening of Parliament
A crackdown on crime dominated the first Queen’s Speech of Boris Johnson’s premiership.
Scotland can more than afford independence, Finance Secretary will tell SNP
Scotland’s Finance Secretary will insist the county can “more than afford” to be independent.
Joanna Cherry: ‘Real possibility’ that Boris Johnson secures Brexit deal
There is a “real possibility” that Prime Minister Boris Johnson could secure a Brexit deal by allowing Northern Ireland to stay in the single market, according to a senior SNP MP who spearheaded legal action against him.
SNP members reject ‘plan B’ for securing Scottish independence
SNP members have rejected a call for the party to implement a “plan B” for securing Scottish independence.
SNP conference votes for drugs law to be devolved to allow for decriminalisation
The SNP has unanimously backed a call for control over drugs laws to be devolved to Scotland, to allow for the “decriminalisation of possession and consumption of controlled drugs”.
SNP has prepared vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson, Ian Blackford reveals
SNP MPs have prepared a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister – with the party’s Westminster leader Ian Blackford calling on Labour and the Liberal Democrats to work with them to oust Boris Johnson.
Support for Scottish independence hits 50%, poll suggests
Support for Scottish independence has risen to 50%, according to a new poll.
Indyref2 will be focus of election campaign, says SNP’s Westminster leader
Enabling a second Scottish independence referendum will be at the heart of the SNP’s next election campaign, the party’s Westminster leader will tell members.
Scotland becomes first part of UK to ban plastic cotton buds
Scotland has become the first part of the UK to ban the sale of plastic cotton buds.
SNP undermining no-deal preparations to smash up the UK, Michael Gove claims
The Scottish Government has undermined the Brexit process so that it can “smash up the United Kingdom”, Michael Gove has claimed.
Nissan chairman warns against effects of no-deal Brexit
A no-deal Brexit which led to 10% tariffs on exports would make Nissan’s European business model unsustainable, its chairman has warned.
Donald Trump says wrong-way driving ‘happens’ amid diplomatic immunity row
Donald Trump has said wrong-way driving “happens” after being asked by Boris Johnson to reconsider granting immunity to an American woman suspected of being involved in the death of Harry Dunn.
Donald Trump says wrong-way driving ‘happens’ amid diplomatic immunity row
Donald Trump has said wrong-way driving “happens” after being asked by Boris Johnson to reconsider granting immunity to an American woman suspected of being involved in the death of Harry Dunn.
PM warned he faces ‘sword of Damocles’ if he breaks law over Brexit
The decision by judges to monitor whether Boris Johnson abides by the Benn Act and seeks a Brexit extension has been welcomed by campaigners.
Court delays ruling on Brexit extension letter until after October 19
Judges have delayed ruling on a legal bid aimed at forcing the Prime Minister to send a letter requesting a Brexit extension if no withdrawal deal is reached by October 19.