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The Prime Minister Keir Starmer accepted a gift of designer glasses worth more than £2000

SNP: PM accepts glasses gift as free eye tests in Scotland reach record high

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

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SNP push for full inquiry into Labour 'cash for access' scandal

John Swinney in the Scottish Parliament

John Swinney in the Scottish Parliament

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Why the SNP will be more than satisfied with Dundee's by-election results

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to end the 'cruel policy'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to end the 'cruel policy'

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Bedroom Tax mitigation cost Scottish Government £70m last year

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) speaks as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (right) and Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband listen during a visit to a manufacturing facility in Chester

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) speaks as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (right) and Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband listen during a visit to a manufacturing facility in Chester

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SNP brand Labour 'clueless' as Scottish carbon capture snubbed for third time

Anas Sarwar was hoping to win both seats on Dundee City Council but lost to the SNP

Anas Sarwar was hoping to win both seats on Dundee City Council but lost to the SNP

Dundee City Council

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Labour blame Winter Fuel Payment cut for by-election losses

Protesters stood outside Scottish Power this week over the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment

Protesters stood outside Scottish Power this week over the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment

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Winter Fuel Payment cut 'to cost NHS Scotland £85m a year'

SNP councillors celebrate after winning two by-elections for Dundee City Council

SNP councillors celebrate after winning two by-elections for Dundee City Council

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SNP take seat from Scottish Labour to win two by-elections in Dundee

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during a visit to Castlebrae Community High School, in Niddrie

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during a visit to Castlebrae Community High School, in Niddrie

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John Swinney's dad refuses to tell him who he votes for

Danny Gibson was suspended by the Standards Commission last year

Danny Gibson was suspended by the Standards Commission last year

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'Sick joke': Labour councillor stays head of anti-bullying group despite suspension

Russell Findlay alongside Scottish Tory Deputy Leader Rachael Hamilton during his first appearance as the new Scottish Conservative leader at First Minster's Questions

Russell Findlay alongside Scottish Tory Deputy Leader Rachael Hamilton during his first appearance as the new Scottish Conservative leader at First Minster's Questions

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Russell Findlay makes a sleepy FMQs debut as Scottish Tory leader

John Swinney and Russell Findlay clashed at First Minister's Questions

John Swinney and Russell Findlay clashed at First Minister's Questions

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Tory MSPs fume as John Swinney brings up new leader's Liz Truss support

Labour's plans to cut government spending have been compared to Liz Truss's economic policy

Labour's plans to cut government spending have been compared to Liz Truss's economic policy

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Labour warned cuts plans are 'Liz Truss levels of economic vandalism'

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh

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Lesley Riddoch: SNP must be marvelling at their luck amid Labour’s polling implosion

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh, during a debate on housing

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh, during a debate on housing

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Scottish Labour fail in bid to call out SNP Government over housing policy

First Minister John Swinney delivers his address at the SNP annual national conference

First Minister John Swinney delivers his address at the SNP annual national conference

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SNP set to host National Council – but no announcement made

The Scottish Currency Group has been trying to influence the leadership on currency for years

The Scottish Currency Group has been trying to influence the leadership on currency for years

Scottish independence

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There are fatal flaws in SNP leadership’s position on currency - here's what to do

Outside the 25th anniversary of the reconvening of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Outside the 25th anniversary of the reconvening of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Coronation of King Charles III

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Seamus Logan: Only oath MPs should swear is to their constituents

The Green’s call for cross-party unity comes ahead of speculation that the SNP is preparing to “water down” rent controls

The Green’s call for cross-party unity comes ahead of speculation that the SNP is preparing to “water down” rent controls

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SNP warned robust rent controls needed instead of 'watering down' regulations

John Swinney currently serves as Scotland's First Minister

John Swinney currently serves as Scotland's First Minister

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John Swinney news, interviews and updates on Scotland's First Minister

King Charles III meeting First Minister John Swinney in the Scottish Parliament

King Charles III meeting First Minister John Swinney in the Scottish Parliament

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SNP lack 'respect' for the monarchy, claims Russell Findlay

John Mason has been suspended from the SNP since mid-August

John Mason has been suspended from the SNP since mid-August

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SNP to discuss John Mason suspension after Gaza comments

The party has challenged Labour to match the flagship devolved benefit in the UK Budget

The party has challenged Labour to match the flagship devolved benefit in the UK Budget

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UK Government challenged to match Scottish Child Payment in Budget

Health Secretary Wes Streeting leaving Downing Street, London, after a Cabinet meeting

Health Secretary Wes Streeting leaving Downing Street, London, after a Cabinet meeting

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'Not surprising': Tory shadow minister backs Labour's 'damaging' NHS plans

The new Scottish Tory leader was speaking on the BBC's Sunday Show

The new Scottish Tory leader was speaking on the BBC's Sunday Show

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Russell Findlay blasted after getting living wage wrong in BBC interview

Christine Grahame has been an MSP for the whole lifetime of the Scottish Parliament

Christine Grahame has been an MSP for the whole lifetime of the Scottish Parliament

Exclusive Interview

Christine Grahame

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Christine Grahame: I've never wanted to be a minister, I like freedom

John Mason MSP joins demonstrators holding an abortion clinic buffer zone protest outside the Scottish parliament on September 24, 2024

John Mason MSP joins demonstrators holding an abortion clinic buffer zone protest outside the Scottish parliament on September 24, 2024

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Shame on John Mason for joining anti-abortion protest

Nathália Urban was a Brazilian journalist and migrant rights’ activist, as well as being a member of the SNP’s BAME network

Nathália Urban was a Brazilian journalist and migrant rights’ activist, as well as being a member of the SNP’s BAME network

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'Profoundly heartbroken': Tributes pour in after death of journalist and SNP activist

Keir Starmer is facing questions over his relationship with wealthy donor Lord Alli

Keir Starmer is facing questions over his relationship with wealthy donor Lord Alli

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SNP call for investigation into Lord Alli's donations to Keir Starmer

The majority of energy transported by the Eastern Green Link 2 project will flow from Scotland to England

The majority of energy transported by the Eastern Green Link 2 project will flow from Scotland to England

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Work begins on energy 'super highway' between Scotland and England

SNP candidate Carol Mair was elected in the Perth City North ward as the new councillor

SNP candidate Carol Mair was elected in the Perth City North ward as the new councillor

Perth and Kinross

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SNP win council by-election ousting Labour in 'absolutely stonking result'

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves

Patrick Harvie: Budgets should be a chance for progressive change

Prime Minister Keir Starmer gestures as he delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party conference

Prime Minister Keir Starmer gestures as he delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party conference

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Richard Walker: There’s no real mystery behind Keir Starmer’s awful start as PM

The sleaze allegations surrounding the new Labour government seem to be never-ending

The sleaze allegations surrounding the new Labour government seem to be never-ending

Highland Council

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Three reasons to question if politics is attracting the wrong people

Lorna Slater called for a private jet tax to fund the end of peak rail fares

Lorna Slater called for a private jet tax to fund the end of peak rail fares

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Scottish Greens plead with John Swinney not to bring back peak rail fares

Anas Sarwar and John Swinney clashed over housebuilding figures

Anas Sarwar and John Swinney clashed over housebuilding figures

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John Swinney fires back as Labour demand sacking of Housing Minister

Kenny McLean was a councillor from 2007 onwards

Kenny McLean was a councillor from 2007 onwards

Glasgow City Council

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City councillor dies as tributes pour in for 'kind' and 'devoted' SNP man

Anas Sarwar and Keir Starmer at the Labour Party conference

Anas Sarwar and Keir Starmer at the Labour Party conference

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Seamus Logan: Freebies show Keir Starmer is running a government of self-service

Stephen Flynn said Keir Starmer is repeating the mistakes of the Tories

Stephen Flynn said Keir Starmer is repeating the mistakes of the Tories

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SNP: Keir Starmer's speech shows he is 'repeating mistakes of the Tories'

Whisky is a global industry, but where does the money go?

Whisky is a global industry, but where does the money go?

Scottish independence

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When campaigning for independence, big questions deserve honest answers

Stephen Flynn speaks during PMQs. Image: UK Parliament/Maria Unger

Stephen Flynn speaks during PMQs. Image: UK Parliament/Maria Unger

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Stephen Flynn: Scots feel short-changed and betrayed by Labour

RCN Scotland said 61% of respondents backed the pay offer

RCN Scotland said 61% of respondents backed the pay offer

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Nurses union backs Scottish pay deal as Labour plan rejected

Keith Brown said last week we have 'got to accept' that London is never going to allow another referendum

Keith Brown said last week we have 'got to accept' that London is never going to allow another referendum

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How is a vote for independence to be put into effect?

Dave Doogan hit back at Anas Sarwar's planned conference speech

Dave Doogan hit back at Anas Sarwar's planned conference speech

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Anas Sarwar branded 'desperate' ahead of conference speech attacking SNP

Chancellor Rachel Reeves giving a speech at the Treasury

Chancellor Rachel Reeves giving a speech at the Treasury

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Rachel Reeves urged to 'put down the axe' ahead of major conference speech

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Holyrood chamber

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Holyrood chamber

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Nearly half of SNP voters who switched to Labour back independence, report finds

John Swinney (centre) joined activists to launch a new leaflet on independence on Saturday

John Swinney (centre) joined activists to launch a new leaflet on independence on Saturday

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Independence is solution to day-to-day challenges, says John Swinney

SNP’s Chris Law has said Scottish Labour and Anas Sarwar “cannot be trusted”

SNP’s Chris Law has said Scottish Labour and Anas Sarwar “cannot be trusted”

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Scottish Labour's words called 'completely hollow' following controversial donations

Stewart McDonald said it would be a

Stewart McDonald said it would be a

Scottish independence

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SNP should form coalition with Labour after 2026 Holyrood election, says ex-MP

A lot has happened since 2014

A lot has happened since 2014

Scottish independence

A timeline of the key events that have shaped the indy movement since 2014

Yes activists gathered outside Holyrood on the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum, and spoke to The National about their feelings on the movement

Yes activists gathered outside Holyrood on the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum, and spoke to The National about their feelings on the movement

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Deflated, hopeful, or both? How Yes activists feel about independence 10 years on

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville speaking to a committee of MSPs at Holyrood on Thursday

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville speaking to a committee of MSPs at Holyrood on Thursday

Scottish Government

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All devolved Scottish benefits to be raised to mitigate austerity, SNP minister says

The Scottish Government has reversed a ban on wood-burning stoves in new-build homes

The Scottish Government has reversed a ban on wood-burning stoves in new-build homes

Scottish Government

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SNP government U-turns on ban on wood-burning stoves in new build homes

Scottish Labour MP Blair McDougall compared independence and the death penalty

Scottish Labour MP Blair McDougall compared independence and the death penalty

Scottish independence

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Better Together chief turned Labour MP compares independence to death penalty