Nicola Sturgeon to unveil ‘common sense’ Brexit plans
A “common sense” alternative to the UK Government’s Brexit plans is to be set out in a new Scottish Government paper, Nicola Sturgeon has revealed.
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Six in 10 Scottish voters back extending Brexit talks to avoid no deal – poll
A majority of people in Scotland back extending negotiations with the EU to avoid a no deal Brexit, a new poll suggests.
Social Bite founder welcomes multi-million-pound boost to help eradicate homelessness
A multi-million-pound boost to a project aiming to eradicate homelessness in Scotland has been hailed as a “game-changer”.
Sturgeon declares Scottish independence is ‘clearly in sight’
Nicola Sturgeon has said the SNP’s goal of independence for Scotland is “clearly in sight”, as she hit out at the “chaos and incompetence” of Westminster.
Independence clearly in sight – Sturgeon
The SNP’s goal of Scottish independence is “clearly in sight”, Nicola Sturgeon has told party members.
Scots ‘less prepared’ for Brexit than rest of UK, lawyer claims
Scotland is less prepared for Brexit than the rest of the UK, because of a “complacency” created by SNP ministers’ high profile stance on Europe, a leading lawyer has said.
Nationalists told to wait til ‘time is right’ for IndyRef2
Nationalists who are pressing for Nicola Sturgeon to call a second referendum on independence have been told they must wait for the “right moment” for such a ballot.
Hope needed more than ever in face of unfolding calamity, Sturgeon to say
Scotland needs to offer people “optimism and hope” to contrast with the “unfolding calamity” of a Westminster Government which “stumbles from disaster to disaster” Nicola Sturgeon will say.
John Swinney seeks to ‘reassure’ critics of controversial P1 tests
Scotland’s Education Secretary said he will try to “reassure” opponents of controversial assessments for P1 pupils, despite facing calls to scrap the tests altogether.
Sturgeon accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over second Brexit vote
Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of “rank hypocrisy” after insisting a People’s Vote on Brexit would not set a precedent for Scotland.
Scotland and Catalonia could have ‘good relationship’ as independent nations
The Scottish and Catalan governments are looking at how they could work together to boost the economy of both their areas.
Home Secretary putting politics ‘ahead of peoples lives’, SNP MP claims
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has been accused of putting “party political dogma ahead of people’s lives” with his refusal to allow a safe injecting room to be set up in Scotland’s largest city.
Second Brexit vote does not set precedent for Scotland – First Minister
A second referendum on Brexit would not set a precedent for the way Scotland would become independent, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Bosses should give abuse victims time off work if they leave partners – SNP
Westminster has been urged to devolve powers over employment law to Scotland, so it can require bosses to give abuse victims time off if they leave their partner.
Scotland could get independence without second referendum, SNP MP claims
Scotland would not necessarily have to have a second independence referendum to leave the United Kingdom, a senior SNP MP has said.
SNP gathers in Glasgow for autumn conference
SNP members will gather in Glasgow today for the party’s autumn conference.
John Swinney hails ‘progressive’ policies as SNP gathers for conference
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has hailed the Scottish Government’s “world-leading examples of progressive policies”, as his party gears up for its autumn conference.
SNP to target 50,000 voters in new push for independence
SNP campaigners are to target 50,000 Scots as part of a national day of action on independence, the party’s depute leader has announced.
SNP demands freedom of movement over North Sea Brexit warning
The SNP has called on the UK Government to ensure freedom of movement post-Brexit following a warning it could lead to the shutdown of North Sea platforms.
Council accused of ‘spin’ over £100 million Aberdeen schools plan
Aberdeen City Council’s ruling coalition has been accused of “spin” over a £100 million schools plan.
Independence movement in great health – SNP depute
The independence movement is in “great health,” according to SNP depute leader Keith Brown after the party’s biggest ever national assembly meeting.
SNP members gather in Edinburgh to debate independence plans
SNP members are gathering in Edinburgh for the “biggest ever” national assembly meeting to debate a new economic blueprint for independence.
SNP challenged to ‘step up’ and back referendum on Brexit deal
Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP have been challenged to back holding a public vote on the UK’s final Brexit deal.
Call to invest in electric car points in Aberdeen
Opposition councillors have called for a boost to the number of electric charging points for cars across Aberdeen.
SNP membership overtakes the Tories for the first time
SNP membership has overtaken the Tories for the first time, pushing the party of government into third place.
Alex Salmond crowdfunder closed after reaching £100,000
A controversial crowdfunding campaign launched by Alex Salmond to help fund his legal challenge against the Scottish Government’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations against him has been halted after it raised just over £100,000.
Sturgeon: Handling of Salmond situation will say a lot about SNP and Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon has told SNP colleagues that how they deal with sexual misconduct allegations against Alex Salmond “will say a lot about who we are as a party and also about the country we are today”.
Legal action launched by Salmond as papers served on Scottish Government
Alex Salmond’s lawyers have served legal papers on the Scottish Government as the former first minister challenges the way sexual misconduct allegations against him have been handled.
Salmond formally launches legal action as papers served on Scottish Government
Lawyers for Alex Salmond have served legal papers on the Scottish Government as the former first minister challenges the way sexual misconduct allegations against him have been handled.
Salmond formally launches legal action as papers served on Scottish Government
Lawyers for Alex Salmond have served legal papers on the Scottish Government as the former first minister challenges the way sexual misconduct allegations against him have been handled.