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  • Saturday, 16 January, 2021
    Scottish independence
    SNP divided over path to independence

    Nationalists to consider ‘alternative routes’ if second referendum vote is blocked

  • Monday, 11 January, 2021
    Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon nears moment of truth

    Inquiry into handling of allegations against former mentor could have far-reaching impact — even on unity of UK

  • Friday, 8 January, 2021
    Sturgeon rejects Salmond claims over sexual misconduct complaints

    First minister accuses predecessor of ‘spinning false conspiracy theories’

  • Monday, 4 January, 2021
    UK politics & policy
    Scottish MP arrested over breach of coronavirus rules

    Margaret Ferrier suspended by SNP after admitting to train journey following positive Covid test

  • Wednesday, 30 December, 2020
    Brexit
    Boris Johnson hails ‘new chapter’ in EU relations as Brexit deal approved

    British prime minister secures majority of 448 for EU-UK treaty after parliamentary debate lasting just hours

  • Tuesday, 22 December, 2020
    Coronavirus pandemic
    Sturgeon apologises for breaking Covid rules and not wearing mask

    ‘I was in the wrong . . . and I’m sorry,’ says Scotland’s leader as Edinburgh debates tighter crackdown

  • Tuesday, 8 December, 2020
    SNP boss dismisses suggestions he plotted against Alex Salmond

    Peter Murrell, husband of Nicola Sturgeon, said he regretted text about former leader

  • Tuesday, 1 December, 2020
    Scotland
    Scotland’s grouse shooting licence scheme fuels fears of wider curbs

    Hunting enthusiasts say initiative will threaten economy while critics hail it as crucial to protect the environment

  • Monday, 30 November, 2020
    Scottish independence
    Sturgeon tells SNP conference Scots have right to determine their future

    Party leader skirts issue of what she would do if Boris Johnson continues to block second independence referendum

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  • Sunday, 29 November, 2020
    Scottish independence
    SNP to discuss ‘alternative routes’ to Scottish independence

    Delegates to virtual conference back ‘national assembly’ to discuss strategy in attempt to ease party divisions

  • Saturday, 28 November, 2020
    SNP promises free breakfast and lunch for all primary pupils

    Nationalists seek to bolster progressive credentials ahead of renewed push for independence

  • Thursday, 26 November, 2020
    Scottish economy
    Scotland to bring in licences for grouse shooting

    Anger among landowners as SNP acts on fears of ecological damage from moors being playground for world’s rich

  • Monday, 16 November, 2020
    Scottish independence
    Johnson stokes Scottish anger by calling devolution ‘a disaster’

    UK PM left trying to heal damage over comments to northern English Tory MPs

  • Monday, 2 November, 2020
    Scotland
    Scottish Tory leader issues ‘wake-up call’ to Westminster over union

    Douglas Ross blasts UK government’s handling of Brexit amid fears that backing for independence is rising

  • Wednesday, 28 October, 2020
    Coronavirus pandemic
    Scottish hospitals sent positive Covid patients into care homes

    Official public health report increases pressure on SNP over high virus death rates

  • Wednesday, 7 October, 2020
    SNP chief admits sending text suggesting ‘pressuring’ police over Alex Salmond

    Party boss says message regarding former first minister has been misinterpreted

  • Friday, 2 October, 2020
    Sturgeon tells SNP MP who broke Covid rules to resign her seat

    Scotland’s first minister says Margaret Ferrier’s actions were ‘dangerous and indefensible’

  • Thursday, 1 October, 2020
    SNP MP disciplined after travelling to Westminster and back with Covid

    Margaret Ferrier loses party whip over train journeys and Commons speech before and after test results

  • Friday, 4 September, 2020
    Brexit
    Johnson claims UK would ‘prosper’ in no-deal Brexit

    Scottish Tory jitters grow as prime minister says he is ready for any eventuality

  • Thursday, 3 September, 2020
    InterviewUK politics & policy
    Scottish Labour leader rejects calls for his resignation

    Party engulfed in civil war ahead of crucial elections to the Edinburgh parliament

  • Monday, 31 August, 2020
    Robert Shrimsley
    Boris Johnson is battling the wrong blob

    UK prime minister needs to take a hard look at his own ministers

  • Wednesday, 26 August, 2020
    News in-depthScottish economy
    Can Scottish independence backers win economic argument?

    Experts say the challenges of leaving the UK have increased since 2014 referendum

  • Tuesday, 25 August, 2020
    InterviewDouglas Ross
    Scots Tory leader admits to mistakes in fight for UK unity

    Douglas Ross says opponents of independence failed to press case after 2014 referendum

  • Wednesday, 19 August, 2020
    UK devolution
    Wales issues stark warning over UK internal market

    Cardiff administration says post-Brexit proposals would undermine devolution and ‘accelerate break-up of Union’

  • Wednesday, 19 August, 2020
    News in-depthThe Big Read
    London’s ‘complacency’ puts Scottish independence back in play

    Brexit and UK government’s haphazard approach to pandemic are fuelling the urge of Scots to go it alone

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