SNP vows to treat disabled with ‘dignity, fairness and respect’ as it takes control of welfare

Cost of new submarines and Scottish opposition raises doubts about Faslane base

Delegates overrule first minister to demand more urgent approach to new currency

Unexpected vote overrules leadership’s cautious approach if Scotland becomes independent

Party conference set for fiery debate on post-separation currency proposal

First minister says Scotland must be able to hold another referendum if UK leaves EU

First minister of Scotland to push for plebiscite amid Brexit uncertainty

Critics say continued use of the pound would imply loss of economic sovereignty

Resolution backing new policy will be put to the party conference in April

‘Expectations are high and the budget is low’, experts warn

Charges against ex-SNP leader and Scottish first minister Alex Salmond follow tension with successor

Sturgeon’s handling of Salmond misconduct claims faces probe by Edinburgh parliament

Move underscores potential damage to first minister from allegations against predecessor

SNP says deal gives Northern Ireland advantage as Tories worry about UK integrity

SNP leader tells supporters ‘fog of Brexit’ must clear before new separation campaign

Former first minister says party struggling to find political footing on leaving EU

While thousands crowdfund legal fight others fear message this sends on issue of sexual assault

Campaigners face up to tough task of shifting mainstream parties’ focus from independence

An expert and timely account looks at the threats posed by pro-independence sentiment

First minister says her party should focus its energy on winning over sceptics

Tory hostility towards migrants damages Scotland, says first minister

Study opens party to charges of accepting austerity as price of leaving the UK