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John Swinney issues correction over SNP mandate for independence

Scotland’s deputy first minister backtracks after contradicting Nicola Sturgeon by saying majority of seats would be enough

The Guardian - UK

Sturgeon: Lawful indyref2 contrasts with PM’s ‘law breaking’ on protocol

The First Minister was speaking the day after she unveiled plans to hold a second vote on independence in October 2023.

The Independent UK

John Swinney backtracks on claim majority of MPs would be Yes mandate

JOHN Swinney has backtracked on a comment that the Scottish Government would have a mandate to begin independence negotiations…

The National (Scotland)

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Nicola Sturgeon is preparing the SNP to fight a general election and not an IndyRef2

The SNP fears a Labour revival in Scotland at the next general election and believes talking up independence is the way to stop it, writes Chris McCall

Daily Record

Protester ‘may be prosecuted’ after amplifiers seized at Westminster

Steve Bray was known as the Stop Brexit Man because he used a megaphone to shout ‘Stop Brexit’.

The Independent UK

Explained: Nicola Sturgeon's five steps to an independence referendum

THE First Minister has announced the date of 19 October 2023 for indyref2. But the path to a second vote taking place is unlikely to be as…

The National (Scotland)

Nearly five million women have missed their latest smear test - see areas with lowest rates

Cervical Screening Awareness Week has urged those eligible to book their tests, as approximately 99.8 percent of cervical cancer cases are preventable.

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Boris Johnson's stance on independence 'Kafkaesque', ex-UK Government official says

THE UK Government’s approach to Scottish independence is “Kafkaesque”, according to a former constitutional adviser who helped draw up the…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon tells Scottish parliament she wants to hold second independence referendum next October – as it happened

Scottish first minister tells MSPs she won’t allow ‘Scottish democracy to be a prisoner of Boris Johnson’

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: How Nicola Sturgeon aims to put Scotland on the road to independence

In today’s newsletter: Eight years on from 2014’s referendum, Scotland’s first minister will lay out her ‘road map’ to a second vote. What will it look like?

The Guardian - UK

Nicola Sturgeon says will of Scots MUST prevail as she unveils indyref2 plan

SCOTLAND’S democratic will must prevail, Nicola Sturgeon said as she prepared to unveil her government’s route map to a second independence…

The National (Scotland)

Scots must have ‘democratic choice’, Sturgeon says ahead of key indyref update

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will give MSPs an update on how she intends to hold a second Scottish independence referendum.

The Independent UK

Police appeal after cyclist seriously injured in Pimlico collision

Detectives are appealing for information after a cyclist was left with serious injuries after he was hit by a van in Westminster.

Evening Standard

Kate Forbes urges UK Government to act over 'astronomical' energy prices

SCOTTISH Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has challenged the Treasury to do more to help families with “astronomical” rises in energy bills –…

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Edinburgh Live

West Lothian demands more cash from Holyrood to maintain services

Facing a funding crisis just weeks into its latest five-year term West Lothian Council has called for a meeting with Nicola Sturgeon and Finance Secretary Kate Forbes to say more money is vital for all local authorities.

Daily Record

Ian Blackford denies claims he was involved in bullying SNP staff member

The under-fire SNP Westminster leader robustly denied claims that he badly treated a SNP staffer amid alleged claims by a complainant that he was “manhandled”.

The Guardian - UK

Stories of children killed in the Troubles to be told to MPs

Relatives and friends of the six victims will narrate their stories in a committee room at Portcullis House

Daily Record

We’ll all gain by treating asylum seekers with dignity and respect

MP Alison Thewliss says we have an obligation to the wider world to offer sanctuary to those fleeing persecution.

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The Independent UK

Westminster taking wrecking ball to idea UK is voluntary partnership – Sturgeon

On Tuesday, the First Minister will outline her plans to hold a second independence referendum.

The Guardian - UK

MP Patrick Grady quits SNP after being accused of sexual assault

Met police say they are investigating allegations former chief whip assaulted party worker at London pub

The Independent UK

Brandon Lewis plans to cut MLA pay ‘soon’ if Stormont does not return

Westminster moved to cut MLA pay in 2017 after the executive collapsed over an energy scheme row.

The Guardian - UK

The Tories are teetering, but only a progressive alliance can deal the final blow

Last week’s byelections showed that a ‘change moment’, a chance to rid the UK of this rotten government, is within sight, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Independent UK

Patrick Grady resigns SNP membership amid police inquiry

The MP was suspended from Westminster for two days after he was found to have acted inappropriately towards a male SNP staff member.

The National (Scotland)

Patrick Grady suspends SNP membership as police probe sexual assault claim

PATRICK Grady has suspended his SNP membership as police investigate an allegation of sexual assault made against him.

The National (Scotland)

‘Clarity of vision’: Alex Salmond issues advice for SNP's indyref2 plans

A DETERMINED campaign of “civic action, parliamentary intervention and diplomatic initiative” will be needed to secure an independence…

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