Alyn Smith

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AI (Artificial Intelligence)

America is turning against AI data centres – Scotland should take note

Innovation minister Alyn Smith

Innovation minister Alyn Smith

Here's why SNP minister Alyn Smith is wrong on AI data centres

Say NO to Larbert Data Centre protest at Falkirk Council meeting

Say NO to Larbert Data Centre protest at Falkirk Council meeting

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Row erupts after minister 'insults and patronises' AI data centre campaigners

Alyn Smith said he

Alyn Smith said he

SNP minister opens door to national wealth fund for Scotland's AI data centres

Alyn Smith said he shares the frustration of members who are impatient for independence

Alyn Smith said he shares the frustration of members who are impatient for independence

SNP minister suggests new independence pressure group is 'waste of time'

When would we, the UK, use Trident as a 'first strike' weapon?

When would we, the UK, use Trident as a 'first strike' weapon?

Scottish Government pledges £10 million for two specialist defence colleges

SNP MSP Alyn Smith is 'concerned about foreign influence in our democracy'

SNP MSP Alyn Smith is 'concerned about foreign influence in our democracy'

SNP will push Andy Burnham after 'offhand' remark on Russian Brexit interference

Scottish universities warned of espionage risk following MI5’s China spies alert

Alyn Smith writes on the opportunities for Scotland's students with the UK joining Erasmus+

Alyn Smith writes on the opportunities for Scotland's students with the UK joining Erasmus+

Rejoining Erasmus+ is just the beginning for Scotland's young people

First Minister John Swinney (right) on the campaign trail with Alyn Smith in 2026

First Minister John Swinney (right) on the campaign trail with Alyn Smith in 2026

John Swinney appoints new Scottish Government minister after MSP resigns

New analysis has shown that small European nations are some of the best performers when it comes to issues like standard of living, education and health

New analysis has shown that small European nations are some of the best performers when it comes to issues like standard of living, education and health

Independence 'clear path for Scotland' as small nations top best country charts

File photo of UK Chancellor John Healey

File photo of UK Chancellor John Healey

Ireland's €33bn tax take 'a glimpse of wealth of independent Scotland', SNP say

Scottish pound ‘precursor’ to euro if Scotland becomes independent, says SNP MSP

Alyn Smith is among the group taking the case about Russian interference to Europe's highest human rights court

Alyn Smith is among the group taking the case about Russian interference to Europe's highest human rights court

UK Russian interference case heads to 'Europe's Supreme Court'

An exterior view of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg

An exterior view of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg

UK Government did not breach human rights laws on Russia probe, court rules

Former SNP MP Alyn Smith pictured speaking at a Yes EU rally in Edinburgh

Former SNP MP Alyn Smith pictured speaking at a Yes EU rally in Edinburgh

2026 Holyrood election

Former SNP MP in call for independence meeting ahead of national strategy gathering

Ex-MEPs are set to meet with newly-elected European politicians to reaffirm Scotland's desire to rejoin the EU

Ex-MEPs are set to meet with newly-elected European politicians to reaffirm Scotland's desire to rejoin the EU

Former MEPs head to Brussels to make Scotland's case for rejoining EU

2026 Holyrood election

Alyn Smith announces plan to stand in Holyrood election

Donald Trump will be inaugurated on January 20

Donald Trump will be inaugurated on January 20

European Movement in Scotland

Ex-MEP and expert to discuss what Donald Trump's presidency means for Europe

Irish membership of the EU has, for the first time in 1000 years, given Dublin the upper hand against the former colonial power

Irish membership of the EU has, for the first time in 1000 years, given Dublin the upper hand against the former colonial power

Alyn Smith: After a year of global misery, here are some reasons to be cheerful

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier addresses a speech at the 5th Impact PME

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier addresses a speech at the 5th Impact PME

Alyn Smith: Why France’s spiralling debt crisis will resonate across the eurozone

Much as Scotland is outside the EU, it is of crucial relevance to us too

Much as Scotland is outside the EU, it is of crucial relevance to us too

Alyn Smith: The key roles in EU Parliament election for Scotland to keep an eye on

Alyn Smith is to speak at an event on Scotland's future in the EU

Alyn Smith is to speak at an event on Scotland's future in the EU

Former Labour and SNP MEPs to debate Scotland's return to EU

The Scottish Government's investment maintains funds for students at the College of Europe

The Scottish Government's investment maintains funds for students at the College of Europe

Why Scottish places at College of Europe must be protected

For all Labour's deeply silly talk of black holes in the UK finances, the one they should get onto is getting us back into the customs union and single market

For all Labour's deeply silly talk of black holes in the UK finances, the one they should get onto is getting us back into the customs union and single market

Alyn Smith: Time for Keir Starmer to accept the EU’s gift for our young people

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

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

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

The proposal has been described as 'appalling' and 'rotten' by ex-MP Alyn Smith

The proposal has been described as 'appalling' and 'rotten' by ex-MP Alyn Smith

Scots urged to sign petition against 'appalling' Bannockburn battlefield plans

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

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

Alyn Smith has spoken out on the SNP's challenges after they lost dozens of seats at the General Election

Alyn Smith has spoken out on the SNP's challenges after they lost dozens of seats at the General Election

Alyn Smith: SNP party structures and staffing 'not fit for purpose'

Alyn Smith is one of the SNP hopefuls with the highest probability chance of being re-elected on Thursday

Alyn Smith is one of the SNP hopefuls with the highest probability chance of being re-elected on Thursday

ELECTION ANALYSIS

2024 Constituency Profiles

Alyn Smith brings strong hope for the SNP in fight with the Tories

In Scotland, the election remains up for grabs, writes Alyn Smith

In Scotland, the election remains up for grabs, writes Alyn Smith

Alyn Smith: There's only one way to ensure Scotland’s voice is heard

Inside the EU we were a constructive voice working alongside our fellow Europeans, writes Alyn Smith

Inside the EU we were a constructive voice working alongside our fellow Europeans, writes Alyn Smith

Alyn Smith: This weekend's conference shows need for European solidarity

Georgia's EU dream is a reflection of Scotland, writes Alyn Smith

Georgia's EU dream is a reflection of Scotland, writes Alyn Smith

Alyn Smith: Georgia’s EU dream is a reflection of our own

SNP MP Alyn Smith urged the Tories and Labour to reconsider proposals for a youth mobility scheme in the EU

SNP MP Alyn Smith urged the Tories and Labour to reconsider proposals for a youth mobility scheme in the EU

SNP MP urges Tories and Labour to reconsider EU youth mobility scheme

A new EU-inspired exhibition is coming to Scotland later this month

A new EU-inspired exhibition is coming to Scotland later this month

EU-inspired art exhibition 'Please Leave a Light On' to be held in Scottish town

The event is set to take place in Stirling next month

The event is set to take place in Stirling next month

Young Scots for Independence announce major international event on path back to EU

Alyn Smith: Scotland must invest in efforts to co-operate globally

Donald Trump said he would 'not protect' any Nato member that had failed to meet defence spending targets

Donald Trump said he would 'not protect' any Nato member that had failed to meet defence spending targets

Nuclear elephant in the Nato room cannot be ignored

Calls have been made for the Scotland in Europe debate to include options other than rejoining the EU

Calls have been made for the Scotland in Europe debate to include options other than rejoining the EU

Renewed call for Scotland in Europe debate to include Efta option

Scotland has to keep up with the EU on net zero, writes Alyn Smith

Scotland has to keep up with the EU on net zero, writes Alyn Smith

Alyn Smith: Scotland must take notice of the EU's ambitious plan to reach net zero

Scottish Labour MSP Neil Bibby's comments were slammed by Alyn Smith

Scottish Labour MSP Neil Bibby's comments were slammed by Alyn Smith

Scottish Labour MSP 'sticking head in the sand over Brexit impact', say SNP

Accounts also detail the number of former IEA staff now working in the UK media

Accounts also detail the number of former IEA staff now working in the UK media

Think tank behind Liz Truss appears on UK media 14 times a DAY in 2023

Scotland must maintain relationships in Europe, writes Alyn Smith

Scotland must maintain relationships in Europe, writes Alyn Smith

Alyn Smith: It’s vital to make sure the EU still sees and hears us

Alyn Smith said scrapping the cap on bankers' bonuses was 'absurd'

Alyn Smith said scrapping the cap on bankers' bonuses was 'absurd'

SNP MP applauded on Question Time as he labels bankers' bonus cap removal 'absurd'

The scale of destitution across the UK shows the brutality of Tory mismanagement, writes Alyn Smith

The scale of destitution across the UK shows the brutality of Tory mismanagement, writes Alyn Smith

Alyn Smith: Report on destitution makes tough reading for a broken UK

SNP MP Alyn Smith said his party looked like it had forgotten how to listen

SNP MP Alyn Smith said his party looked like it had forgotten how to listen

'Too many SNP ministers seem behind the curve', senior party MP says

Ed Davey said the UK rejoining the EU is 'currently off the table'

Ed Davey said the UK rejoining the EU is 'currently off the table'

LibDems accused of 'throwing in the towel' after ruling out UK return to the EU

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers her annual speech on the state of the European Union

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers her annual speech on the state of the European Union

Alyn Smith: State of the Union address shows Europe is leaving the UK behind

Alyn Smith has written to the leader of Stirling Council demanding answers about the removal of the Christie Clock

Alyn Smith has written to the leader of Stirling Council demanding answers about the removal of the Christie Clock

Better Together council faces questions over 'botched' removal of iconic clock

Aerial view of people arriving at the Bibby Stockholm immigration barge

Aerial view of people arriving at the Bibby Stockholm immigration barge

The UK's cruel treatment of migrants show extreme measures do not work

Alyn Smith has written to the Home Office over a detained Stirling university student

Alyn Smith has written to the Home Office over a detained Stirling university student

SNP MP writes to Home Office over detained Stirling postgraduate student

The couple met in 2013 and live in Stirling together

The couple met in 2013 and live in Stirling together

SNP MP Alyn Smith marries long-term boyfriend in Stirling

Brexit has caused irreparable damage to many hospitality businesses, writes Alyn Smith

Brexit has caused irreparable damage to many hospitality businesses, writes Alyn Smith

The issues in our hospitality sector were created by Brexit