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Alex Salmond: Today's SNP politicians won't sacrifice anything for independence

ALEX Salmond has insisted his “biggest political mistake” was resigning as leader of the SNP after losing the 2014 independence referendum.

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In Scotland, support grows for Labour as SNP’s dominance looks set to fade

Although independence remains a popular idea, Labour is viewed by many as the strongest party to oust the Conservatives.

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Tories concede defeat in bid to bring 'loopholes' into buffer zone legislation

TORY MSPs have been forced to concede defeat in their efforts to bring several “loopholes” into buffer zone legislation.

The National (Scotland)

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'Sobering': SNP MSPs targeted with more online abuse than any other party

SNP MSPs have been the main target of abusive comments online compared to other parties over the last nine months, a Scottish Parliament monitoring…

The National (Scotland)

Who is John Swinney, Scotland’s new first minister after Humza Yousaf quit?

Mild-mannered 60-year-old Swinney, who joined the SNP at 15, is the party’s third leader in 14 months.

Al Jazeera

SNP minister 'backs Alba plan for referendum on Holyrood's powers'

A MINISTER in the Scottish Government and a second SNP MSP have backed Alba’s plans for a referendum on Holyrood’s powers, Ash Regan has…

The National (Scotland)

Supreme Court's indyref2 ruling was 'judicial overreach', top lawyer's advice says

AN extract from legal advice which argues the Supreme Court overreached into judicial activism by blocking Holyrood from holding indyref2 has been…

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SNP politicians react as ex-Yes strategist says 'slow down' on independence

NO UK party is ever going to put Scotland “on a conveyer belt to independence”, an SNP MP has said, after a former Yes strategist said we need…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood officials refuse to say if Alex Cole-Hamilton could face probe over pub row

HOLYROOD officials have refused to say if they will investigate Alex Cole-Hamilton after he reportedly tried to take part in a debate from outside…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood brings in phone signal-blocking kit in protest crackdown

THE Scottish Parliament has introduced phone-signal blocking pouches as part of a crackdown on protests in the Holyrood chamber - but refuses to…

The National (Scotland)

Matheson vows to co-operate with Holyrood investigation into £11,000 iPad bill

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body has agreed to look into an expenses claim the Scottish Health Secretary submitted.

The Independent UK

How to watch the Scottish Parliament debate on ceasefire in Gaza

THE Scottish Parliament is set to debate a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East later today.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood authorities have investigated iPad data after £11,000 bill, says Matheson

THE Health Secretary has said parliamentary authorities have already investigated the data on the iPad on which he racked up an almost £11,000…

The National (Scotland)

SNP call for ceasefire in Gaza in fresh Scottish Parliament motion

AN SNP MSP has submitted a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

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Five arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters scale up Scottish parliament building

Group attaches Palestinian flag and banner to awning above main entrance

The National (Scotland)

'We're pro-Palestine protesters – this is why we targeted Holyrood'

PROTESTERS who climbed onto the Scottish Parliament have accused the Government of being "complicit" in Gaza's suffering.

The Independent UK

Five arrests after pro-Palestinian protesters scale Scottish Parliament

The group had attached a Palestinian flag and a banner to the awning above the main entrance.

The National (Scotland)

Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after scaling Scottish Parliament building

Five people have been arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters scaled up part of the Scottish Parliament building and unfurled a banner.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters scale Scottish Parliament

They unfurled a banner which reads ‘Stop arming Israel’, and hung the Palestinian flag.

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Expenses claimed by Holyrood opposition leaders soar

THE amount in expenses claimed by Holyrood opposition leaders has more than doubled in the space of a year, Scottish Parliament figures have shown.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar on course for collision with Keir Starmer over House of Lords reform

ANAS Sarwar is on a collision course with his UK boss after saying Labour must make reforming the House of Lords one of its top priorities if it…

The Independent UK

New agreement between UK and devolved governments needed post-Brexit – committee

The committee’s convener said the deal should be a ‘first step’ to addressing the impacts of Brexit on devolution.

The National (Scotland)

Angus Robertson criticises 'intolerable' lack of childcare in Scottish Parliament

ANGUS Robertson has criticised the Scottish Parliament’s lack of available childcare as “intolerable” and called for better provisions to be…

The National (Scotland)

Independence Minister accuses UK Government of ‘blackmail tactics’

SCOTLAND’S Independence Minister has accused UK ministers of using “tactics tantamount to blackmail” to get consent to legislation.

The National (Scotland)

AirBnB could bypass lobbying rules and ‘mislead MSPs’ about licensing scheme

TRANSPARENCY campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to reform lobbying rules amid a pushback against short-term lets legislation...

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