North-east council opposition leader to stand for SNP in general election
Aberdeenshire Council’s opposition leader has launched a bid to become the SNP candidate in the Gordon constituency for the next general election.
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Independent Scotland should keep the pound, say 65% of voters in poll
SNP plans for an independent Scotland to have its own currency are backed by only slightly more than one in eight voters, according to a new poll.
New poll on independence published five years on from Scottish referendum
Nicola Sturgeon has been challenged to ditch plans for a second independence referendum after a new poll suggested fewer than three out of 10 Scots want there to be another vote in the next 18 months.
Poll finds support for referendums that could break up union
A second referendum on Scottish independence and one on the Northern Irish border issue have widespread support among voters on the UK mainland, a new poll suggests.
Nicola Sturgeon whacked on head by tennis ball in swingball game
A convivial game of swingball became something of a headache for Nicola Sturgeon in Glasgow when she was whacked on the head with a tennis ball.
John McDonnell: No deals with SNP over independence referendum
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has ruled out making deals with the SNP over a second independence referendum in exchange for supporting a Labour government.
Sturgeon: UK election before October 31 ‘not in wider public interest’
Allowing Boris Johnson to “cut and run” by holding an early general election before the end of October would not be in the public interest, Scotland’s First Minister has said.
Where do the opposition parties stand on a no-deal Brexit?
The UK could still crash out of the European Union on October 31 without a deal – an outcome all the opposition parties, bar the Democratic Unionists, wish to prevent.
Aberdeen MP: Threat of no-deal Brexit ‘cannot be under-estimated’
SNP deputy Westminster leader and spokesperson on the economy Kirsty Blackman said the threat from a no-deal “cannot be under-estimated”.
Tories could suffer heavy losses in Scotland in snap election, poll suggests
With Boris Johnson pushing for a snap general election, a new poll has suggested the Tories could be set for heavy losses in Scotland.
October election ‘fantastic opportunity’ for Scots to demand second referendum
An October general election would be a “fantastic opportunity” for Scots to demand a second vote on independence, the SNP’s Westminster leader has said.
Aberdeen councillors pay tribute to Sandy Stuart
Tributes were paid across the council chamber to an Aberdeen councillor who passed away after a short illness.
New survey shows public against ‘soft touch justice’ claims north-east MSP
In the survey, 1,000 residents across Scotland were asked for their views on what the purposes of sentencing should be, how current sentencing is perceived and their awareness of sentencing options.
Video: Hundreds protest in Aberdeen over parliament suspension
Hundreds of protesters gathered in the city centre at the weekend against the prime minister’s controversial plan to suspend parliament.
Former MP refused leave to appeal against embezzlement sentence
A former SNP MP jailed for embezzling more than £25,000 from pro-independence groups has been refused leave to appeal against her sentence.
Boris Johnson tearing the country apart, says Gordon Brown
Boris Johnson is “tearing the country apart” with no plan to bring people together again, former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said.
Liberal Democrats see off SNP challenge to retain Shetland seat in Holyrood by-election
The Liberal Democrats have won the Shetland by-election, holding on to the seat despite the SNP returning a record number of votes in the island constituency.
Voters go to polls in Shetland to elect new MSP
Voters in Shetland are going to the polls to elect the islands’ new MSP, with Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP hoping to causing an upset by winning the seat from the Liberal Democrats.
Aberdeen SNP councillor steps down
Aberdeen city councillor Catriona Mackenzie has announced her resignation.
Scottish Labour candidate won’t join leaders in crucial Aberdeen by-election
A candidate in a crucial Aberdeen by-election has revealed he would not join the ruling coalition if elected.
Safety call after one fire a week at Aberdeen high-rise
Council chiefs have been urged to ensure residents’ safety after an Aberdeen tower block was hit by a sixth fire in as many weeks.
SNP and Liberal Democrats reveal candidates for Aberdeen by-election
Two more candidates for a by-election in an Aberdeen constituency have been revealed.
I am obsessed with keeping SNP in power, says Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has said she is “obsessed” with keeping the SNP in power and not ending up in an “existential crisis” like Scottish Labour.
Former MP jailed for embezzlement granted leave to appeal against conviction
A former SNP MP jailed for embezzling more than £25,000 has been granted leave to appeal against her conviction – despite her pleading guilty.
Labour ‘stumbling block’ in achieving alliance to stop Tories, says Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has said Labour is the “stumbling block” to forming a progressive alliance to halt the Conservatives.
Labour ‘in firm agreement’ against independence, Richard Leonard claims
The shadow chancellor agrees there is “no economic case” for Scottish independence, the Scottish Labour leader has said.
Labour ‘would not block second Scottish independence poll’
The shadow chancellor has said Labour would not block a second Scottish independence referendum after Nicola Sturgeon hinted at forming a pact to keep the Conservatives out of government.
SNP calls for cross-party opposition leaders’ summit to stop no-deal Brexit
The SNP’s Westminster leader has urged his counterparts in the opposition parties to join him in a cross-party summit to stop a no-deal Brexit.
Hundreds protest in Glasgow against Boris Johnson’s appointment
Hundreds of people have gathered in Glasgow to demonstrate against the appointment of Boris Johnson as Conservative party leader.
Jo Swinson rejects idea of coalition with Boris Johnson-led Tories
New Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has ruled out a coalition with the Tories under Boris Johnson and said she would not grant the power to hold a second Scottish independence referendum.