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EU flag and Scottish saltire

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It is clear which form of union can best deliver Scottish prosperity

Professor John Curtice said the study showed the impact the Brexit vote has had on attitudes towards independence

Professor John Curtice said the study showed the impact the Brexit vote has had on attitudes towards independence

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Scots believe leaving UK and joining EU is better for country, study shows

Members of the Yes for EU campaign group demonstrate outside the Scottish Parliament

Members of the Yes for EU campaign group demonstrate outside the Scottish Parliament

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Yes would win new independence vote if Scotland were to join EU, poll finds

A report by Aston University Business School found that many smaller UK producers have stopped exporting small amounts to the EU

A report by Aston University Business School found that many smaller UK producers have stopped exporting small amounts to the EU

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UK exports declining due to Brexit and set to get worse, warn economists

The new iPhone 16 is displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters

The new iPhone 16 is displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters

'Where is our Apple?': EU competitiveness report has lessons for Scotland

New French prime minister Michel Barnier delivers a speech during the handover ceremony

New French prime minister Michel Barnier delivers a speech during the handover ceremony

French fix is storing problems as Europe faces threat from far-right

John Swinney has revealed his doubts about Nicola Sturgeon's post-Brexit indy strategy

John Swinney has revealed his doubts about Nicola Sturgeon's post-Brexit indy strategy

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John Swinney reveals doubts about Nicola Sturgeon’s post-Brexit indyref strategy

Keir Starmer's Government looks set to delay post-Brexit checks on imported fruit and veg

Keir Starmer's Government looks set to delay post-Brexit checks on imported fruit and veg

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Post-Brexit checks on fruit and veg set to be delayed AGAIN

Representatives from Catalonia and Scotland will be among the delegates at the conference at Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh

Representatives from Catalonia and Scotland will be among the delegates at the conference at Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh

Convention of independence movements heads to Scotland – how to get tickets

Those within the independence movement have always known Scottish nationalism stands in contrast to Brexit, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

Those within the independence movement have always known Scottish nationalism stands in contrast to Brexit, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Inclusivity of Yes movement stands in stark contrast to Brexit

Researchers have concluded Scottish independence supporters have a more 'civic' view of nationalism than Brexit backers

Researchers have concluded Scottish independence supporters have a more 'civic' view of nationalism than Brexit backers

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John Curtice: Scottish independence 'different type of nationalism' to Brexit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomes Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Berlin, Germany

Keir Starmer met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz last week

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomes Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Berlin, Germany

Keir Starmer met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz last week

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Alyn Smith: Here’s a five-step plan to reset relations with the EU

Scotland overwhelmingly voted to remain in the EU in the Brexit referendum

Scotland overwhelmingly voted to remain in the EU in the Brexit referendum

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Should the SNP do more to champion Scotland's place in Europe?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer photographed in Berlin on Tuesday night

Prime Minister Keir Starmer photographed in Berlin on Tuesday night

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'UK has once-in-a-generation chance to turn corner on Brexit', Keir Starmer claims

The public isn’t clamouring for more Brexit-style politics, they’re looking for solutions

The public isn’t clamouring for more Brexit-style politics, they’re looking for solutions

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Labour’s snub to EU young people scheme betrays next generation

This satellite image released by Planet Labs PBC shows fires near the village of Krasnooktyabrskoe in Russia's Kursk region

This satellite image released by Planet Labs PBC shows fires near the village of Krasnooktyabrskoe in Russia's Kursk region

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Alyn Smith: Scotland needs a seat at the EU table in a new era for defence

It’s only more recently that events have made mainstream the view that there are other areas of life which should be considered as being equally key to our day-to-day security

It’s only more recently that events have made mainstream the view that there are other areas of life which should be considered as being equally key to our day-to-day security

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Seamus Logan: Trade deals made by UK after Brexit are neglecting Scottish producers

Energy policy has been integral to the development of the EU from the get go, writes Alyn Smith

Energy policy has been integral to the development of the EU from the get go, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: Evolving EU energy policy could open the door for Scotland

The EU is not a geographic, ethnic or religious club, it is a community of values, and if you’re a state who shares those values then you’re eligible to apply

The EU is not a geographic, ethnic or religious club, it is a community of values, and if you’re a state who shares those values then you’re eligible to apply

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Alyn Smith: EU expansion on agenda in Brussels, opportunities for Scotland are clear

Those who claim Muslims are 'alien' to Europe are historically illiterate, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

Those who claim Muslims are 'alien' to Europe are historically illiterate, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Anyone who tells you that Muslims are 'alien' to Europe is historically illiterate

Nigel Farage attends a boxing match at The O2, London

Nigel Farage attends a boxing match at The O2, London

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Nigel 'no mates' Farage finally loses the Brexiteers amid far-right rioting

Barclays has become the latest bank to take advantage of post-Brexit changes lifting the cap on bankers' bonuses

Barclays has become the latest bank to take advantage of post-Brexit changes lifting the cap on bankers' bonuses

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Barclays seizes on post-Brexit rules to give bumper bonuses to top bankers

The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen

The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen

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Alyn Smith: The EU is open for business - if only Scotland could take advantage

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic speaks during a press conference after a General Affairs Council with the Portuguese European Affairs Secretary

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic speaks during a press conference after a General Affairs Council with the Portuguese European Affairs Secretary

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Alyn Smith: Leaving the EU didn't stop the world turning – we must pay attention

Clockwise from top right: the leaders of Moldova, Finland, and Denmark arrive at the EPC summit, and Keir Starmer greets Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas

Clockwise from top right: the leaders of Moldova, Finland, and Denmark arrive at the EPC summit, and Keir Starmer greets Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas

Scottish independence

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'Why not Scotland?': Questions as UK hosts small European nations at key summit

The EU is only going to become more relevant for the independence movement over the rest of this decade, writes Alyn Smith

The EU is only going to become more relevant for the independence movement over the rest of this decade, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: Decisions EU is making now will still impact Scotland

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after meeting Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn, First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at Stormont Castle

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after meeting Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn, First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at Stormont Castle

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Keir Starmer meets Sinn Fein First Minister as he looks for 'better Brexit deal'

Keir Starmer said there will be no return to the single market in his lifetime

Keir Starmer said there will be no return to the single market in his lifetime

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Keir Starmer, 61: 'No return to the single market in my lifetime'

Demonstrators in an anti-fascist rally in Paris following far-right parties' significant gains in European Parliament elections

Demonstrators in an anti-fascist rally in Paris following far-right parties' significant gains in European Parliament elections

General Election

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Spectre of fascism is looming over Europe again. The UK must be wary

Independence could lead to rejoining the EU, while the Union heads further to the right

Independence could lead to rejoining the EU, while the Union heads further to the right

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Independence is no risk compared to a UK moving further and further right

Stephen Gethins has insisted Brexit will be 'massive' in the next Parliament and Keir Starmer will not be able to ignore it

Stephen Gethins has insisted Brexit will be 'massive' in the next Parliament and Keir Starmer will not be able to ignore it

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Labour and media can't keep avoiding Brexit after General Election, expert says

French President Emmanuel Macron will face a tough challenge from Marine Le Pen

French President Emmanuel Macron will face a tough challenge from Marine Le Pen

Emmanuel Macron

All you need to know about France’s snap election with Our Friends in Europe podcast

John Swinney said Brexit had exposed the 'myth' of a union of equals

John Swinney said Brexit had exposed the 'myth' of a union of equals

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Brexit exposed a 'Westminster knows best' union, says John Swinney

Labour leader Keir Starmer's manifesto suggested it would 'restore' powers over structural funding to Holyrood

Labour leader Keir Starmer's manifesto suggested it would 'restore' powers over structural funding to Holyrood

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Labour's Scotland Office 'to continue Tories' centralisation of power post-Brexit'

First Minister John Swinney launched the SNP's manifesto at a campaign event in Edinburgh

First Minister John Swinney launched the SNP's manifesto at a campaign event in Edinburgh

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: SNP's manifesto is the only one talking about Brext self-harm

People watch a wildfire in Mandra, west of Athens, in 2023

People watch a wildfire in Mandra, west of Athens, in 2023

Wildfire on fringes of Greek capital triggers evacuation alerts

The first page of the SNP's 2024 General Election manifesto

The first page of the SNP's 2024 General Election manifesto

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Everything the SNP manifesto says about Scottish independence

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie (left) and Labour leader Keir Starmer

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie (left) and Labour leader Keir Starmer

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'Critical': Labour must stick to pledge to devolve post-Brexit funds, Greens say

File photograph of a ballot box

File photograph of a ballot box

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Voting guide blasted over 'pro-Labour bias' amid bizarre recommendations

Scottish Labour MSP and leader Anas Sarwar appearing on a BBC Scotland debate

Scottish Labour MSP and leader Anas Sarwar appearing on a BBC Scotland debate

Scottish Labour

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Anas Sarwar walks back Labour pledge to devolve control of levelling up funds

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen exits a voting booth

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen exits a voting booth

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David Pratt: Why France's election may be more worth watching than the UK's

Boris Johnson may be gone but Brexit continues to harm Scotland, writes Alyn Smith

Boris Johnson may be gone but Brexit continues to harm Scotland, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: Culture of silence on Brexit will harm both Tories and Labour

Salmon Scotland state the red tape is costing the fish farmers an estimated £3 million every year since Brexit

Salmon Scotland state the red tape is costing the fish farmers an estimated £3 million every year since Brexit

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Scottish salmon industry calls on next UK Government to cut Brexit red tape

Ed Davey speaks at the launch of the LibDem manifesto in London today

Ed Davey speaks at the launch of the LibDem manifesto in London today

LibDems blasted over 'abandoning route back to EU' as party launches manifesto

Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election

Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election

Emmanuel Macron

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Emmanuel Macron calls snap election as far-right gains rattle EU’s traditional powers

Scottish Labour depute leader Jackie Baillie and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes clashed at FMQs

Scottish Labour depute leader Jackie Baillie and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes clashed at FMQs

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'Hypocrisy': Kate Forbes and Jackie Baillie in fiery FMQs clash over EU funding

Getting back EU funds through being an independent country in Europe will help put rocket boosters on Scotlands economic recovery

Getting back EU funds through being an independent country in Europe will help put rocket boosters on Scotlands economic recovery

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Alyn Smith: There’s only one route back to full EU funding – choose indy

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak finally called an election but his campaign has not been going well

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak finally called an election but his campaign has not been going well

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Karen Adam: This General Election can be summed up in 'ABC'

Despite Brexit the European Elections may still have an impact on the UK, writes Alex Orr

Despite Brexit the European Elections may still have an impact on the UK, writes Alex Orr

Alex Orr: A step to the right for the European Parliament will impact us all

The crowd were silent for the remaining questions after Swinney interjected

The crowd were silent for the remaining questions after Swinney interjected

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John Swinney tells crowd not to boo BBC journalist at SNP campaign launch

Anas Sarwar talks about promoting international links, but his party ignores the impact of the UK leaving the EU

Anas Sarwar talks about promoting international links, but his party ignores the impact of the UK leaving the EU

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Post-Brexit, Scotland’s ‘window onto the world’ is half-closed

Saskia Bricmont, Marie Toussaint and David Cormand have all pledged to work to ensure any future application from Scotland is welcomed

Saskia Bricmont, Marie Toussaint and David Cormand have all pledged to work to ensure any future application from Scotland is welcomed

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MEPs pledge to support independent Scotland joining EU ahead of election

Scottish Labour group leader Anas Sarwar has claimed the Scotland Office will be better run under his party

Scottish Labour group leader Anas Sarwar has claimed the Scotland Office will be better run under his party

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Row as Labour pledge to use Scotland Office to boost exports hit by Brexit

LibDem candidate Angus MacDonald donated £25,000 to Boris Johnson's Conservatives

LibDem candidate Angus MacDonald donated £25,000 to Boris Johnson's Conservatives

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Scottish LibDem candidate donated £25,000 to Boris Johnson's Tories

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