Scottish Independence

LETTERS

It should not come as a surprise that the party founded to obtain independence for Scotland is prepared to pursue that aim

Instead of a reasoned case for the Union, all we get are soundbites
THERE could be a case for Scotland remaining in the UK. If there is, then those parties who advocate it seem reluctant or incapable of advancing it.

Nicola Sturgeon at the 2018 SNP conference

SNP conference date confirmed as event to be held in-person for first time since 2019

Every passing day highlights the need to take control of our country as soon as possible

Letters The longer we wait to go for independence, the harder our recovery will be

John Curtice gave the 'caution' warning to Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

John Curtice's indyref2 warning to Nicola Sturgeon as poll puts Yes at 45 per cent

Right wing think tank's Question Time appearance shows need for transparency

comment Right-wing think tank's Question Time appearance shows need for transparency

FACT CHECK: Would Nato make indy Scotland keep nukes for 10 years?

FACT CHECK FACT CHECK: Would Nato make indy Scotland keep nukes for 10 years?

Tories hire top QC in 'obscene' spend on secret Union polling case, say SNP

EXCLUSIVE Tories hire top QC in 'obscene' spend on secret Union polling case, say SNP

The climate crisis changes the rules of this game completely, and changes the kind of expertise that we desperately and urgently require

Letters When the Growth Commission was meeting, where were the climate experts?

The UK Government has continued its fight against a judge's order to release secret polling on the Union

'Desperate' Tory bid to block release of secret Union polling heads to court

Andrew Wilson reflected on his report published four years ago

COMMENT Why Scotland's next White Paper must do more to involve other parties

The Bank of England is now predicting that UK inflation will be over 10% CPI by the end of the year

COMMENT Independence should be on mind of our government as inflation hits us

Ian Blackford said keeping the pound for years would provide stability to an independent Scotland

An independent Scotland could keep pound for years, Ian Blackford says

Nicola Sturgeon met with Northern Ireland’s First Minister designate Michelle O’Neill at Bute House

Letters Tory spokesman seems to suggest independence has widespread global support

The Tories fumed at Nicola Sturgeon after she wrote an essay on independence in the Sunday National

Scottish Tories lash out at Nicola Sturgeon after National essay on indyref2 urgency

The Union is holding Scotland back

LETTERS It's time for people to remove fingers from ears over UK Government

Sylvie Bermann, former French ambassador to the UK

EUROPE Independent Scotland in EU would be welcomed, ex French ambassador says

Boris Johnson has been fined for his Covid rule-breaking

LETTERS Scotland can do better than greased piglet in Number 10

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer during a visit to Leeds, West Yorkshire. Photograph: PA

Senior Labour veterans tell Keir Starmer to rule out working with the SNP

Sustainable Growth Commission chair Andrew Wilson said the benefits of leaving the UK can be secured quickly

Andrew Wilson rejects ‘doomsayers’ over independent Scotland's wealth

Scotland's coast could provide the answer to our future

comment Scotland as a ‘sea state’ – the future for our trade and security

Andrew Wilson's Sustainable Growth Commission published its findings in May 2018

COMMENT Andrew Wilson: Growth Commission is still relevant to indyref2 four years on

'Far from being some abstract academic discussion, constitutional debate has ultimately led to policies which have made a real difference to the lives of millions of people'

COMMENT Nicola Sturgeon: Now is the time to debate Scottish independence

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has vowed that indyref2 will be held in 2023

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon fires starting gun on independence debate

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has written for the Sunday National

Nicola Sturgeon fires indyref2 starting gun in exclusive essay

From left: Finland's Ambassador to Nato Klaus Korhonen, Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and Sweden's Ambassador to Nato Axel Wernhoff attended a ceremony to mark Sweden's and Finland's application for membership

LETTERS There is no room for Nato or nuclear weapons in Scotland’s future

All Under One Banner march for independence, Defend Our NHS march, Glasgow. Marchers on West George Street...Photograph by Colin Mearns.14 May 2022..

COMMENT Independence must change Scotland for the overlooked in our society

Anas Sarwar is vehemently opposed to indyref2

COMMENT Influential Labour voice questions Anas Sarwar's indyref2 stance – The REAL Scottish Politics

Michelle O'Neill and Nicola Sturgeon shared a meeting at Bute House

Michelle O'Neill 'delighted' to meet FM and vows to strengthen ties to Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon and Michelle O'Neill met at Bute House

Nicola Sturgeon to host Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill for talks at Bute House today

Manniefest is named after the notorious statue of the Duke of Sutherland, known for his role in the Highland Clearances. Credit: Andrew Tryon

'First of its kind' independence festival set to launch in the Highlands

Alex Rowley, former deputy leader of Scottish Labour

Labour indy row Labour MSP turns on pro-UK parties for shutting down independence debate

Nicola Sturgeon can’t turn Scotland into a European version of Cuba or Venezuela

letters Drastic redistribution of wealth in Scotland has to take place

SNP under fire for nuclear weapons comments from anti-bomb campaigners

EXCLUSIVE SNP under fire for nuclear weapons comments from anti-bomb campaigners

Stephen Gethins, former North East Fife MP, was speaking on the BBC's Debate Night Show on Wednesday

Praise for 'thoughtful' independence argument on BBC's Debate Night

Peter Hitchens is calling for the 'Restoration of England'

Peter Hitchens calls for England to declare independence from rUK

The Nato headquarters in Brussels may not be the right place for Scotland

COMMENT Lesley Riddoch: With Trump return possible Scotland should be in no rush to join Nato

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine strengthens further the case to join the alliance

COMMENT David Pratt: An independent Scotland should join Nato

Alba are reeling from poor results in the local elections

Letters Alba can still prosper and offer a viable alternative to the SNP

The SNP have been urged to ensure an application to Nato is made after a UN resolution on disarmament is passed. Photograph: Colin Mearns

Greens say it would be 'morally wrong' for Scotland to join Nato

Ex-Tory MSP admits Yes would win indyref2 if vote held tomorrow

PREMIUM Former top Tory MSP says Yes would win indyref2 if vote held tomorrow

Becoming the government of Scotland was simply a step on the way to independence

Our MPs and MSPs are not elected to argue about independence

Nicola Sturgeon said Scottish independence is an internationalist movement

Nicola Sturgeon tells US media Scottish Government intends to hold indyref2 in 2023

Steve Coogan said his views on Scottish independence had changed

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Scotland voting Yes would give London establishment a 'bloody nose', says Steve Coogan

Sam Taylor, left, and Kevin Hague, right, are two founders of the anti-independence think tank These Islands

EXPLAINER Who are new members of Unionist think tank These Islands?

Nicola Sturgeon with Nancy Pelosi at the House of Representatives

Unionist MSPs attack Nicola Sturgeon as she wins praise from Nancy Pelosi

The Yes movement is waiting for the First Minister to set a date

Letters We now need a strong response from the SNP – not just platitudes

Perhaps it is time the Yes movement revisit the ideas offered by John Maynard Keynes

Letters Until we are independent, the financial tools we need will be out of reach

Nicola Sturgeon met with Deputy Secretary of State for the State Department Wendy Sherman during her visit to Washington

Nicola Sturgeon talks independence with top US government official

HMS Victorious, a Trident-carrying submarine based at HMNB Clyde

EXCLUSIVE Boost for independent Scotland's Nato case as non-nuke countries fast-tracked

The celebration of Norway's constitution day, Grunnlovsdagen, is a festivity that virtually the entire population participate in

COMMENT What Scotland can learn from Norway on that nation's independence day

Professor Gregor Gall previews the new book A New Scotland: Building An Equal, Fair And Sustainable Society

THE LONG READ Rethinking Scotland: Can the nation lay down a vision of a new era?

Cyril Corcoran bumped into Nicola Sturgeon several times before being pictured at the Cycling Without Age charity event

EXCLUSIVE Yes activist on his 70 years backing indy – and why he’s never wavered

Brexit has caused ‘chaos’ in Ireland regarding border control

EXCLUSIVE Ireland should follow Scotland's white paper example, expert says

Boris Johnson is pushing Scottish Labour voters to indy, according to a new poll

Boris Johnson pushing Scottish Labour voters to support indyref2