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Emma Roddick told The National how she has struggled with pain sitting in the Holyrood chamber chairs

Disabled MSP says she did not have 'basic needs' met as a minister

Serious financial backing is needed to tackle a housing emergency

Serious financial backing is needed to tackle a housing emergency

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So Scotland has declared a housing emergency. Now what?

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop pictured before FMQs

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop pictured before FMQs

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Transport Secretary rubbishes trade union's role in peak fares suspension

Keir Starmer pictured at a campaign event in Essex today

Keir Starmer pictured at a campaign event in Essex today

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Keir Starmer gains from 'one rule for him' pension but ignores Waspi women, MP says

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

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'Menacing' Alister Jack kept Scottish nuclear plans a secret, John Swinney says

Keir Starmer speaking today in Purfleet, Essex

Keir Starmer speaking today in Purfleet, Essex

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Keir Starmer blasted as Labour unveil slimmed-down pledges list

The ex-FM is being used as a weapon to split the independence movement asunder

The ex-FM is being used as a weapon to split the independence movement asunder

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It’s no surprise the Unionist media are now making use of Alex Salmond

Elena Whitham quit the Scottish Government in February

Elena Whitham quit the Scottish Government in February

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Former minister gives mental health update after quitting government role

The YSI are holding a conference in Stirling to discuss Scotland's path back to independence and a way back to EU membership

The YSI are holding a conference in Stirling to discuss Scotland's path back to independence and a way back to EU membership

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Everything you need to know about this week’s YSI’s international conference

Olaf Stando has said Young Scots for Independence has a duty to 'talk louder' about Europe

Olaf Stando has said Young Scots for Independence has a duty to 'talk louder' about Europe

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Major European conference to reach out to parties 'abandoned' by Labour

Ex-mobster Michael Franzese has boasted of his friendship with alleged rapist Andrew Tate

Ex-mobster Michael Franzese has boasted of his friendship with alleged rapist Andrew Tate

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Scottish gig by 'Goodfellas' ex-mobster with Andrew Tate links sparks outrage

Stephen Flynn and Rishi Sunak clashed at PMQs

Stephen Flynn and Rishi Sunak clashed at PMQs

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Rishi Sunak REFUSES to apologise for 'comparing Yessers with Putin'

The SNP have slammed the record number of emergency food parcels delivered in Scotland

The SNP have slammed the record number of emergency food parcels delivered in Scotland

Conservative Party

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‘Westminster is failing Scotland’: New data shows record demand for food parcels

The full line-up of speakers at the Young Scots for Independence international conference has been announced

The full line-up of speakers at the Young Scots for Independence international conference has been announced

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Young Scots for Independence confirms full line-up of speakers for Europe conference

Emma Roddick has returned to the backbenches after being a minister in Humza Yousaf's government

Emma Roddick has returned to the backbenches after being a minister in Humza Yousaf's government

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Scottish independence should not be end of union with UK, former minister says

Will parties co-operate with each other ahead of the next Holyrood election?

Will parties co-operate with each other ahead of the next Holyrood election?

Time for old scores to be buried as pro-indy parties look to 2026

Rishi Sunak pictured at an event in Downing Street today

Rishi Sunak pictured at an event in Downing Street today

Conservative Party

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Tories have 'created separate immigration system for Northern Ireland', say Labour

Home Secretary James Cleverly has been asked about a visa scheme for graduates of Scottish universities

Home Secretary James Cleverly has been asked about a visa scheme for graduates of Scottish universities

Conservative Party

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Home Secretary challenged on visa scheme for Scottish university graduates

Nicola Sturgeon pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Nicola Sturgeon pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Nicola Sturgeon

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Nicola Sturgeon confirms rescheduled appearance at Westminster committee

Generic photograph of a Post Office sign

Generic photograph of a Post Office sign

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Emergency bill to exonerate Scottish Post Office scandal victims introduced

Lacking a better alternative to Swinney, his ascendency is something of a forced manoeuvre, writes Shafi

Lacking a better alternative to Swinney, his ascendency is something of a forced manoeuvre, writes Shafi

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Jonathon Shafi: Placing blind faith in the ‘new’ SNP leadership would be a mistake

Most newspapers available in Scotland are virulently anti-SNP

Most newspapers available in Scotland are virulently anti-SNP

Scottish Government

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Surely the SNP can push back against pro-Union newspaper moguls

John Swinney has cut the number of special advisers on the Scottish Government's top team

John Swinney has cut the number of special advisers on the Scottish Government's top team

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John Swinney cuts more than half of First Minister's special advisers

Hard-right Tory MP Suella Braverman opposes the two-child benefit cap, while Labour's Wes Streeting supports it

Hard-right Tory MP Suella Braverman opposes the two-child benefit cap, while Labour's Wes Streeting supports it

Alison Thewliss

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'Heinous': Labour panned for backing benefit cap – after Suella Braverman opposes it

Esther McVey pictured in the House of Commons

Esther McVey pictured in the House of Commons

Conservative Party

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'Minister for common sense' hits out at SNP over gender policy

Jo Farrell has provided an update on Operation Branchform

Jo Farrell has provided an update on Operation Branchform

Police Scotland

Police report on Peter Murrell embezzlement charge due 'within weeks'

First Minister John Swinney takes a closer look at the innovative vertical farm growth towers at the Crop Research Centre, during a visit to Intelligent Growth Solutions in Dundee

First Minister John Swinney takes a closer look at the innovative vertical farm growth towers at the Crop Research Centre, during a visit to Intelligent Growth Solutions in Dundee

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John Swinney: My government will drive economic growth to benefit everyone

There are no right and left factions in the party unless you wish there to be

There are no right and left factions in the party unless you wish there to be

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The SNP membership has always welcomed a spectrum of political thought

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said she was brought back to government because of the economy

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said she was brought back to government because of the economy

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Kate Forbes pledges to cut red tape to boost Scotland's economy

John Swinney set out his views on the path to independence in an article for The National

John Swinney set out his views on the path to independence in an article for The National

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The gentle persuasion approach will not work – so why keep pushing it?

Unifying the independence movement has been set out as a focus of the new First Minister

Unifying the independence movement has been set out as a focus of the new First Minister

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You heard the First Minister – let’s unite for independence!

Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray said the Government is committed to a conversion therapy ban

Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray said the Government is committed to a conversion therapy ban

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Scottish Government committed to conversion therapy ban, says Health Secretary

Robin McAlpine suggested that controversy over recent bills has been amplified by poor handling rather than being caused by the policies themselves

Robin McAlpine suggested that controversy over recent bills has been amplified by poor handling rather than being caused by the policies themselves

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Robin McAlpine warns special advisers being ‘dreadfully misused’

John Swinney chaired his first Cabinet meeting as FM this week

John Swinney chaired his first Cabinet meeting as FM this week

Cabinet reshuffle

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Andrew Tickell: Claims of 'east coast Cabinet' misinterpret geographical truths

Glasgow has seen an increase in the number of properties to rent from 2023 to 2024

Glasgow has seen an increase in the number of properties to rent from 2023 to 2024

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What is the Scottish Government doing about private rent costs?

You really can't aspire to be a better nation while still yoked to another administration, writes Ruth Wishart

You really can't aspire to be a better nation while still yoked to another administration, writes Ruth Wishart

Scottish independence

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Ruth Wishart: The guard may change but roadblocks to independence stay the same

Keir Starmer's Labour Party is running candidates in Scottish constituencies who are based hundreds of miles away

Keir Starmer's Labour Party is running candidates in Scottish constituencies who are based hundreds of miles away

General Election

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'Slap in the face': Scottish Labour's newest election candidate is based in London

Home Secretary James Cleverly standing in front of a discarded migrant boat in Lampedusa Port in Italy

Home Secretary James Cleverly standing in front of a discarded migrant boat in Lampedusa Port in Italy

Alison Thewliss

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Rwanda scheme 'wasted two working weeks' of parliamentary time, figures show

First Minister John Swinney has been urged to act by locals concerned about the development of Taymouth Castle in his constituency

First Minister John Swinney has been urged to act by locals concerned about the development of Taymouth Castle in his constituency

Discovery Land Company (DLC)

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John Swinney urged to act over 'insulting' response to his Taymouth intervention

John Swinney has chaired his first Cabinet as First Minister

John Swinney has chaired his first Cabinet as First Minister

Angus Robertson

First Minister urged to recommit to culture as brief scrapped

Political independence for Scotland is not about identity but agency, Tommy Sheppard writes

Political independence for Scotland is not about identity but agency, Tommy Sheppard writes

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Tommy Sheppard: The John Swinney era will see us reposition the case for independence

Tommy Sheppard pictured at a rally in Edinburgh

Tommy Sheppard pictured at a rally in Edinburgh

Scottish independence

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Secret Union polling campaign over as MP slams UK Government

Bellway homes in Dargavel, Renfrewshire

Bellway homes in Dargavel, Renfrewshire

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Airbnb flats operating in commuter suburb spark fresh concerns over short-term lets

John Swinney chose Kate Forbes as his Deputy First Minister which has caused some concern amongst the LGBTQ+ members in the SNP

John Swinney chose Kate Forbes as his Deputy First Minister which has caused some concern amongst the LGBTQ+ members in the SNP

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I am a gay man – but I welcome Kate Forbes’s return to the Cabinet

John Swinney met with the LGBTQ+ group after they raised concerns about his Deputy Minister's previously held views

John Swinney met with the LGBTQ+ group after they raised concerns about his Deputy Minister's previously held views

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John Swinney 'pleased' with positive talk about party inclusivity with LGBT+ group

Natalie Elphicke's defection to Labour this week makes her the third MP who was elected as a Conservative who now sits on the Labour benches

Natalie Elphicke's defection to Labour this week makes her the third MP who was elected as a Conservative who now sits on the Labour benches

Wee Ginger Dug: England's political tragedy doesn't need be Scotland's too

Keir Starmer was quick to rule out any deal involving the SNP before or after the next General Election

Keir Starmer was quick to rule out any deal involving the SNP before or after the next General Election

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Keir Starmer rules out working with SNP after General Election – but not LibDems

It suits Anas Sarwar’s narrative to see Scotland held back

It suits Anas Sarwar’s narrative to see Scotland held back

Scottish Conservatives

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Unionists are unwilling to work with the SNP for the good of Scotland

John Swinney has said he will meet with the LGBT+ wing of the SNP after the group raised concerns about Kate Forbes

John Swinney has said he will meet with the LGBT+ wing of the SNP after the group raised concerns about Kate Forbes

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First Minister to meet with SNP LGBT+ group over Kate Forbes concerns

Labour leader Keir Starmer (left) and new SNP leader and Scottish First Minister John Swinney

Labour leader Keir Starmer (left) and new SNP leader and Scottish First Minister John Swinney

General Election

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New poll predicts Westminster and Holyrood votes as John Swinney takes over

Tributes have been paid following the death of councillor Robin Currie

Tributes have been paid following the death of councillor Robin Currie

Argyll and Bute Council

Tributes paid following 'sudden' death of long-serving councillor

Yes Dunbar called on the First Minister to place Scottish independence as a priority

Yes Dunbar called on the First Minister to place Scottish independence as a priority

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Yes group urges John Swinney to 'prioritise path to independence'

Foreign Secretary David Cameron has refused to heed calls to block arms exports to Israel

Foreign Secretary David Cameron has refused to heed calls to block arms exports to Israel

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'Immoral': Pressure to stop UK arms sales to Israel builds after Joe Biden warning

The Scottish Government has published 13 white papers in its Building a New Scotland series

The Scottish Government has published 13 white papers in its Building a New Scotland series

Scottish independence

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Scottish Government issues update on future of independence white papers

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