Former MP jailed for embezzlement freed on bail pending potential appeal
A former MP who was jailed for embezzling more than £25,600 from pro-independence groups has been freed pending a potential appeal.
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Call for north-east prison officers to wear body cameras
A senior politician wants prison officers at a north-east superjail to wear body cameras in a bid to tackle violence.
Sajid Javid does not have right to stop Scots independence vote – Carwyn Jones
The SNP have welcomed comments by former Welsh first minister Carwyn Jones stating the people of Scotland “have every right” to hold an independence referendum if they support a party calling for it.
SNP MEP threatened with legal action by Brexit Party chairman over TV claims
An SNP MEP has been threatened with legal action by the chairman of The Brexit Party over comments made on television suggesting they are “a shell company that’s money laundering”.
New MEP in bid to ‘stop Brexit’ after Aberdeen’s vote
A newly-elected MEP has pledged to do his utmost to “stop Brexit”.
Sturgeon hails ‘historic’ SNP victory in Euro elections, as Labour vote plunges
Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to keep working to try to stop Brexit after the SNP secured an “historic and spectacular victory” in the European elections.
SNP Euro election result is endorsement of record in government, says Sturgeon
The “fantastic” result in the European elections for the SNP is a clear anti-Brexit vote and an endorsement of the party’s record in government, according to Nicola Sturgeon.
SNP top north-east polls in EU elections
The SNP swung to victory across the north-east with large majority wins in both Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in last night’s European Elections.
Opposition MPs may not be able to stop Brexit, says SNP’s Ian Blackford
The SNP’s Westminster leader has warned that opposition MPs could struggle to stop a no-deal Brexit.
Vandals deface SNP signs in north-east community
Vandals have targeted political signs in a north-east community.
All you need to know about casting your vote in European elections
North-east residents are set to go to the polls to select new Members of the European Parliament. Here's what you need to know at the election.
Disabled people facing longer waits for suitable homes, new figures suggest
The number of disabled people on housing waiting lists has risen by almost 80% in the last two years, new research suggests.
Economy will be ‘plunged into peril by Brexit’, Sturgeon warns
Nicola Sturgeon has called on voters to use Thursday’s European election to show Scotland is “open for business” as she warned of the “catastrophic” impact leaving the single market could have on the economy.
European election poll puts Scottish Tories and Labour in joint fourth
The Conservatives and Labour are languishing in joint-fourth place in Scotland, according to a new European election poll.
Johnson-Farage pact would be ‘nightmare’ for Scotland, says Sturgeon
The prospect of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister, supported by Nigel Farage, is a “deadly serious possibility” and would represent a “nightmare” for Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Sturgeon urges Scots to ‘proclaim their determination’ to remain in Europe
Nicola Sturgeon has urged voters to use next week’s European elections to “stand up for Scotland’s right to be heard”.
‘Real chance’ for Scotland to remain in EU, says Nicola Sturgeon
There is now a “real chance” to keep Scotland in the EU, with the future of the country at stake ahead of the European elections, according to Nicola Sturgeon.
PM announcing leaving date would not affect Brexit negotiations – Stewart
Theresa May announcing a date for stepping down would not make the “slightest difference” to Brexit negotiations, the international development secretary has said.
Theresa May has no chance of passing her Brexit deal – Sturgeon
Theresa May has no chance of getting her Brexit deal passed at a planned vote next month on legislation for withdrawal, Scotland’s First Minister has said.
I ‘absolutely’ suffer from imposter syndrome – Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has said she “absolutely” suffers from “imposter syndrome” in her job as Scottish First Minister.
MP accused of bullying is massive asset to SNP, Nicola Sturgeon says
Nicola Sturgeon has spoken in support of an SNP MP facing bullying allegations, insisting Joanna Cherry is a “massive asset” to her party at Westminster.
Parliamentary authorities will probe bullying claims, says SNP’s Blackford
The SNP’s leader in Westminster has said he does not know any details of bullying allegations being made against one of his party’s MPs.
French-born SNP candidate urges EU nationals to ‘send message’ to PM on May 23
A Frenchman who served as an MSP is calling on overseas citizens to use the European elections to send a message to Theresa May.
SNP apologies for European election letter ‘error’
SNP chiefs have apologised after European election mail shots were sent out incorrectly addressed – with Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie apparently receiving one addressed to ‘Edna’.
Ex-MP Natalie McGarry owed thousands when she embezzled £25,600, court told
A former SNP MP owed thousands of pounds in rent when she embezzled money from pro-independence groups, a court has heard.
Scotland does not want Brexit, Nicola Sturgeon warns at launch of SNP campaign
Nicola Sturgeon has sent an “unequivocal message” to Theresa May that “Scotland does not want Brexit”, as she launched the SNP’s campaign for the European elections.
SNP to launch European election campaign with dig at Tories
Nicola Sturgeon will accuse the Tories of treating the Scottish Parliament with contempt as the SNP launch their European election campaign.
SNP’s currency plan is the daftest idea in politics – Gove
Ditching the pound in Scotland to create a new currency “is the single-daftest idea in British politics”, Michael Gove has said.
Council cuts are SNP retaliation for electing Tories, MP claims
A Tory MP has accused the SNP of slashing council budgets in north-east Scotland in retaliation for the region electing Conservatives to Holyrood and Westminster.
SNP majority on Dundee City Council after by-election win
The SNP has taken a council seat from Labour in a Dundee by-election.