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The SNP have launched a WhatsApp channel

SNP launch WhatsApp channel for 'news, research and rebuttal'

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville suggested the money from nuclear weapons could be used to fund benefit reform

Money spent on Trident could be used on social security after independence

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A Freedom of Information request over a probe into whether Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code was the centre of a court battle

Scottish Government loses court battle over Nicola Sturgeon FoI documents

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Kate Forbes has went further in her verdict on the Bute House Agreement

SNP must end governing deal with Scottish Greens, says Kate Forbes

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Most SNP members are currently in a state of utter confusion

Letters A clear route to independence lies in front of the SNP

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A 'Scottish triple lock' on pensions could see rates rise to be in line with other European nations, Alba have said

Create 'Scottish triple lock' to increase pensions after independence, Alba say

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SNP leader Stephen Flynn and Commons deputy speaker Eleanor Laing

EXCLUSIVE Speaker apologises for 'Scottish nationalists' gaffe at PMQs

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From left: SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, deputy speaker Eleanor Laing, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

PMQs Speaker calls for calm after Stephen Flynn's 'Thatcherite' jibe at PMQs

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Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice Shirley-Anne Somerville spoke to journalists about a new independence white paper on Wednesday

No benefits sanctions in an independent Scotland, ministers say

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SNP Westminster group leader Stephen Flynn spoke to The National one year after taking over the top role

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 'I'd revel in a straight answer': Stephen Flynn on one year as SNP Westminster leader

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SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn (left) and Scottish Labour Holyrood leader Anas Sarwar

EXCLUSIVE 'So meek': Stephen Flynn hits back as Anas Sarwar names him in Thatcher row

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Keir Starmer praised Margaret Thatcher in an article published over the weekend

Eight SNP MSPs back Alba motion condemning Keir Starmer’s praise of Margaret Thatcher

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Labour leader Keir Starmer addresses the Resolution Foundation think tank's conference in London

Keir Starmer denies he's taking UK to 'Thatcherite future'

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The former MSP and senior minister announced he is in the process of taking on a new role in land reform

EXPLAINER What happens now as Michael Russell steps down as SNP president?

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer during his visit to the InchDairnie Distillery in Glenrothes, Fife.

COMMENT Kirsty Strickland: Scotland is little more than an afterthought to Keir Starmer

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We have the right to demand that Westminster respect our claim of right – but a question remains

LETTERS The time for being nice is over – if we want independence, we need to fight for it

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The SNP are urging the UK Government to introduce a social tariff to help with energy bills

SNP MP calls for social tariff to help vulnerable households keep warm

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The plan for Scotland to issue bonds was announced by Humza Yousaf at the SNP conference

Exclusive Scottish Government bonds plan could signal what investors think of independence

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A recent poll showed support for independence is at 54%

Exclusive Why Scottish independence support is remaining high despite SNP woes

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Tory party is facing dire results in the next General Election, according to the polls

EXCLUSIVE 'Every dirty trick': Tories change key General Election rules 'to help themselves'

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The map reveals the extent and progress of renewable energy projects across Scotland

New map reveals scale and progress of Scotland’s renewable energy projects

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Professor John Curtice (left) and political leaders (from top right descending) Rishi Sunak, Stephen Flynn, and Keir Starmer

EXCLUSIVE John Curtice gives verdict after conflicting Scottish General Election polling

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First Minister Humza Yousaf shakes hands with Turkish president Recep Erdogan

Scotland's first refugee councillor 'disgusted' by FM shaking hands with Erdogan

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Leaders and delegates pictured at a reception at COP28 in Dubai

Scotland's 'unofficial diplomat' welcomes climate fund breakthrough at COP28

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Broomhall House in Fife holds a private collection of ancient Greek marbles taken from Athens for the Earl of Elgin in the 19th century

EXCLUSIVE Questions for Scottish estate over Elgin Marbles kept in private collection

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Humza Yousaf offered his heartfelt thanks to Michael Russell, who is stepping down as SNP president

Humza Yousaf issues statement as SNP president resigns

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Generic picture of SNP rosettes

'Categorically untrue': SNP hit back at reports of Covid affair between politicians

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Michael Russell has announced he is stepping down as SNP president

EXCLUSIVE Michael Russell to step down as SNP president

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Andy Wightman was a dogged campaigner for land reform during his time as an MSP

Letters The Scottish Government are too feart to take up radical proposals

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SNP MP Chris Law speaks in the House of Commons

EXCLUSIVE How this SNP MP is escaping Tory restrictions on 'global Scotland'

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Our obsession with our phones is bad for our mental health

NEWSLETTER It's time to tackle the root causes of our collective social media obsession

Penny Mordaunt was confronted by Stewart McDonald in the Commons

MP whose brother died in overdose confronts Penny Mordaunt over 'ignorant' drug claim

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The controversial drama was screened in 1973 and never shown again

BBC would consider showing Scottish independence drama locked away for 50 years

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SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has mocked the parliamentary system after a standards probe into him concluded

Stephen Flynn mocks Westminster with perfect post after standards probe ends

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Stephen Flynn has been cleared over a complaint about a PR stunt

Stephen Flynn mug stunt complaint dismissed by Westminster standards watchdog

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A nurse cares for prematurely born Palestinian babies that were brought from Shifa Hospital in Gaza City to the hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip

SNP motion expresses 'grave concern' of Gaza war impact on pregnant women and babies

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Humza Yousaf giving branch convener Alison Cameron assurances in June that an inquiry would take place

EXCLUSIVE SNP members 'bitterly disappointed' with party response after probe promised

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Polls showing a lead for Yes cannot be disregarded as eccentric outliers, writes James Kelly

ANALYSIS Two very different polls agree that independence is on the rise

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The party need to get out and show Scottish voters why independence is needed

Letters Let’s see the SNP put forward an exciting, positive case for indy

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SNP MP Stuart McDonald speaks in the House of Commons

Cut refugee red tape for children fleeing Sudan war, MP tells Tory government

File photograph of Labour leader Keir Starmer

Labour lead SNP in Westminster poll – just hours after different survey said opposite

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A map shows Scotland's constituencies based on the polling

ANALYSIS This poll proves the SNP can't be counted out – and the Tories face wipe-out

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Support for Yes is at 54% according to a new poll

ANALYSIS Five things we learned from the latest independence poll

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Fergus Ewing has suggested the SNP should back Angus MacNeil as an independent candidate for the General Election

Fergus Ewing urges SNP not to stand candidate against Angus MacNeil

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We shared the second episode of Scotland Can on Wednesday night

LIVE PODCAST Join us for the latest episode of Scotland Can ... with Michael Russell

Support for independence is ahead at 54%, Ipsos Mori found

Support for independence at 54 per cent, new poll finds

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SNP MPs Deidre Brock and Stewart McDonald wearing red ribbons while speaking in the Commons

Why are SNP MPs wearing red ribbons at PMQs?

Stephen Flynn held a Scottish wreath on Remembrance Sunday and chose not to sing God Save the King

Stephen Flynn hits back at Tory MSP after Remembrance Day criticism

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Letters It will suit some to blame Alex Salmond for a poor SNP election result

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Nigel Farage during an anti-ULEZ protest outside Downing Street

SNP MP calls on Ofcom to investigate how Nigel Farage was cast on I'm A Celebrity

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The SNP are calling on the Prime Minister to remove VAT from sunscreen products

Melanoma cases will increase if UK fails to remove VAT from sunscreen, says SNP MP

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Ian Blackford was no Han Solo and Stephen Flynn is no Luke Skywalker

Letters The SNP have slowly integrated into the English Westminster system

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The SNP finance probe is entering its 30th month

Lawyers urge Crown Office to explain why SNP finance probe is taking so long

Deidre Brock has urged the UK Government to be bold on climate action

SNP urge UK Government to take bold action on climate change ahead of COP28

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