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The separatist cause is currently stuck, so the first minister wants to shake things up
First minister says Scotland would prosper outside UK but leaves referendum timeline unclear
The opposition party is hoping to mount a revival north of the border in local elections next week
Ageing fleet and delays in deploying new vessels lead to mounting public anger on western islands
Taking responsibility for social security benefits from Westminster will put pressure on Scottish budget
Higher security package underlines risks from controversial £586m taxpayer-backed guarantee given to industrialist
Lifting limit ends SNP flagship policy, as income tax thresholds tweaked in Edinburgh budget
Labour and Scottish Greens hail withdrawal from Cambo project while Tories warn of increased dependency on energy imports
First minister escalates constitutional stand-off with UK government as she signals referendum by end of 2023
Challenge to Sturgeon’s caution over making break with sterling as party chiefs focus on Tory failings
Both unionists and separatists see advantage in postponing a new Scottish independence vote, but delay cannot be infinite
Sturgeon confident that impasse over another referendum will be resolved in her favour
Edinburgh government has its own alternative plans to create ‘green ports’ model
First minister gives no details in Scottish ruling party conference speech on when or how she hopes to hold a vote
Resolution adds to pressure on Nicola Sturgeon to set out Scotland referendum plan
Online party conference rebukes Nicola Sturgeon for failing to deliver on 2017 promise
Delegates to annual gathering have blocked debate on alternatives to referendum to achieve separation from UK
First minister stops short of setting date for legislation aiming at second poll
Nevertheless, the SNP has put a new independence referendum at the heart of its deal with the Greens
Removing nuclear weapons from Faslane and Coulport has been identified as a priority if Scots vote to leave the UK
Appointment of two Green party ministers seals power-sharing deal with SNP
Power-sharing deal gives SNP majority backing for a second referendum on independence
Agreement will create governing majority in Edinburgh that could pressure UK government for second independence vote
Cabinet office minister’s remarks draw sceptical response from Scottish National party
Complaints allege that money raised for independence referendum campaign was spent on other things
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