Angry clashes at Holyrood over Cambridge Analytica
A consultant for the SNP met the controversial data firm Cambridge Analytica in the run up to the last Holyrood elections, the First Minister has revealed.
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Sturgeon refuses to name consultant who met Cambridge Analytica for SNP
Nicola Sturgeon has refused to reveal who the SNP consultant was that met with controversial data firm Cambridge Analytica.
SNP accused of manufacturing Brexit row to push for new independence referendum
The SNP has been accused of manufacturing a legal row over Brexit in order to push for a second independence referendum.
Former MP says cheers to new post with ale campaigners after break
A former North-east MP who was ousted last June is saying “cheers” to a new job.
Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland needs independence to realise full potential
Scotland’s full potential will only be realised with independence, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Drawing of lots gives tied council by-election to Conservatives
A council by-election tied between Conservative and Labour was decided in favour of the Tory candidate by the drawing of lots, under a traditional procedure.
Former MP Natalie McGarry in court on fraud charges
A former MP has appeared in court on six charges including fraud.
SNP urges Theresa May to do more to tackle Russian money laundering
The SNP’s Westminster leader has called on Theresa May to impose tougher financial sanctions on Russia. including steps to tackle money laundering in the UK.
Protesters in Glasgow march against racism
Protesters have taken part in a march against racism in Glasgow in solidarity with events in other European cities.
Allow child refugees to sponsor family members, Government urged
Ministers have been urged to allow child refugees to sponsor their close families members to join them in the UK.
Brexit should not lead to second indyref – poll
Less than a quarter of Scots think Brexit should lead to a second independence referendum, a poll has revealed.
Aberdeen boss facing 300% business rates hike in appeal for decisive action
An Aberdeen company director facing a business rates increase of 300% has called on national and local government to stop pointing the finger at one another.
Disgraced Aberdeen MSP Mark McDonald refuses to resign as pressure builds over his behaviour
Shamed former SNP MSP Mark McDonald today refused to bow to mounting pressure to resign.
Nicola Sturgeon defends SNP investigation into MSP’s inappropriate behaviour
Nicola Sturgeon has defended her party’s handling of an investigation into the inappropriate behaviour of former childcare minister Mark McDonald.
Mhairi Black reveals torrent of online misogynistic abuse
The SNP’s Mhairi Black has revealed the scale of misogynistic abuse she faces online, repeating in Parliament insults aimed at her which include the C-word.
First Minister calls on Mark McDonald to stand down as MSP
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said it would be appropriate for the Scottish Government’s former childcare minister to stand down as an MSP after a series of sleaze allegations were made against him.
Mark McDonald quits SNP as he admits his actions caused ‘hurt and offence’
The Scottish Government’s former childcare minister Mark McDonald has quit the SNP after a series of sleaze allegations were made against him.
Mark McDonald quits SNP but stays on as MSP after claims over conduct
The Scottish Government’s former childcare minister has said he will stay on at Holyrood – despite admitting his behaviour to two women fell below professional standards.
Aberdeen MSP Mark McDonald resigns from SNP as details of allegations revealed
A politician at the centre of an investigation into his behaviour has resigned from his party - but will remain as an MSP.
Economy Secretary Keith Brown announces SNP depute leadership bid
Economy Secretary Keith Brown has joined the contest to become the SNP’s new depute leader.
Two MPs rule out SNP depute bid
Two more high-profile SNP MPs have ruled themselves out of the contest to be the party’s new depute leader.
Cherry will not stand for SNP depute leader
SNP MP Joanna Cherry has ruled herself out of the contest to be the party’s new depute leader.
Brave few defy weather to vote in latest council by-elections
Some voters exercised their democratic right to vote in the latest council by-elections but others were deterred by snow and bad weather.
SNP MP says Westminster legislation is ‘practically designed in a sea of booze’
Parliament is a “real bastion of privilege” where “legislation is practically designed in a sea of booze”, an SNP MP has claimed.
‘Bumbling’ Foreign Secretary making UK a ‘laughing stock’, SNP says
“Bumbling” Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is making the UK a “laughing stock”, the SNP Westminster leader has claimed.
John McDonnell calls on SNP to ‘end austerity’ in Scotland
John McDonnell has called on the SNP to “stop playing politics with people’s lives” and “end austerity” in Scotland.
Wishart rules himself out of race for SNP depute leader
Long-serving SNP MP Pete Wishart has ruled himself out of the contest to be the party’s new depute leader.
Call for rules reform after Aberdeen MSP who quit set for £7,000 payout
MSPs are calling for a reform of Holyrood payments after it emerged a former Scottish Government minister who quit over alleged sexual misconduct is in line for a golden goodbye of more than £7,000.
Lib Dems take Tory seats in latest council by-elections
Liberal Democrats gained three council seats from the Conservatives in the biggest set of local by-elections since the beginning of the year.
SNP complain to David Davis over leaked paper viewing arrangements
The SNP group at Holyrood has written to Brexit Secretary David Davis to complain about “inadequate arrangements” made for MSPs to view key papers.