Tommy Sheppard

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Humza Yousaf and Tommy Sheppard appeared at the event alongside Val McDermid

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Humza's Val McDermid interview proved politicians aren't all the same

Tommy Sheppard called for the building to be saved from 'dilapidation'

Tommy Sheppard called for the building to be saved from 'dilapidation'

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SNP MP puts pressure on owners to save historic art-deco cinema

Tommy Sheppard hit out as Prince Edward was granted a new honour

Tommy Sheppard hit out as Prince Edward was granted a new honour

King Charles III

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Edinburgh's 'reputation' used as 'plaything' by royals as Edward granted new honour

An SNP MP warned it is possible that changes to the definition of extremism could eventually see Scottish independence campaigning affected

An SNP MP warned it is possible that changes to the definition of extremism could eventually see Scottish independence campaigning affected

Scottish independence

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Change to UK's extremism definition 'could affect Scottish independence campaigners'

Gavin Newlands and Tommy Sheppard have stood defiant in face of plans to stop them engaging with pro-Palestine groups

Gavin Newlands and Tommy Sheppard have stood defiant in face of plans to stop them engaging with pro-Palestine groups

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'Try and stop me': MPs defy plans to ban them engaging with pro-Palestine groups

Neale Hanvey has introduced a bill on independence in the House of Commons

Neale Hanvey has introduced a bill on independence in the House of Commons

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Votes for Alba General Election candidates would send a clear message

Campaigners have criticised the appointment of more peers to the House of Lords

Campaigners have criticised the appointment of more peers to the House of Lords

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Lords being ‘stuffed with more peers’ shows ‘collapse of restraint’ at Westminster

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been asked to open an investigation into Scottish Secretary Alister Jack (right)

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been asked to open an investigation into Scottish Secretary Alister Jack (right)

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Calls for probe after Alister Jack 'admits to clear breach of ministerial code'

Tommy Sheppard discusses why it's crucial the UK is not complicit in genocide

Tommy Sheppard discusses why it's crucial the UK is not complicit in genocide

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Tommy Sheppard: We must ensure the UK is not complicit in genocide

SNP MP Tommy Sheppard took aim at Labour's campaigning document

SNP MP Tommy Sheppard took aim at Labour's campaigning document

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'Labour campaign bible shows indifference to Scottish voters'

What miraculous barrier to democratically chosen Scottish independence can London erect?
Photograph: Colin Mearns

What miraculous barrier to democratically chosen Scottish independence can London erect?
Photograph: Colin Mearns

Credo of despair about the route to independence is not justified

Cities like Edinburgh could raise millions from a tourist tax

Cities like Edinburgh could raise millions from a tourist tax

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MSPs to vote on whether to bring tourism tax to Scotland in Holyrood vote

Tommy Sheppard tells us we will be ignored if the SNP lose the election

Tommy Sheppard tells us we will be ignored if the SNP lose the election

General Election 2024

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SNP MPs will pay the price if we get no clear vision for indy Scotland

If Tommy Sheppard and colleagues are not at Westminster to cause trouble, why are they there?

If Tommy Sheppard and colleagues are not at Westminster to cause trouble, why are they there?

General Election 2024

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It's not for the SNP to say independence will be taken ‘off the table’

Almost £90,000 was spent on champagne in the House of Lords in 2023, figures show

Almost £90,000 was spent on champagne in the House of Lords in 2023, figures show

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'Voters will be fizzing': Lords Champagne sales hit highest level for five years

The list which includes Tory donors and special advisers was fraught with controversy

The list which includes Tory donors and special advisers was fraught with controversy

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Liz Truss resignation honours list branded ‘insult to people in Scotland’

Staffing costs at the Scotland Office have broken £1 million

Staffing costs at the Scotland Office have broken £1 million

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Scotland Office has no idea of staffing levels... but costs soar to more than £1m

Alister Jack's department told The National it does not know how many staff work in its flagship Edinburgh hub

Alister Jack's department told The National it does not know how many staff work in its flagship Edinburgh hub

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Scotland Office ‘doesn’t know’ how many staff work in capital hub

Jeremy Hunt (right) delivered the Autumn Statement earlier this week

Jeremy Hunt (right) delivered the Autumn Statement earlier this week

Conservative Party

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Tommy Sheppard: The Tories' National Insurance cut is fooling nobody

The Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh costs around £11million a year to run, it has been revealed

The Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh costs around £11million a year to run, it has been revealed

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Revealed: Cost of running UK Government’s ‘PR stunt’ HQ in Edinburgh

The UK's secret polling on the Union deserves to see the light of day, writes Tommy Sheppard

The UK's secret polling on the Union deserves to see the light of day, writes Tommy Sheppard

Scottish independence

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Tommy Sheppard: The big questions around our fight to see UK’s polling on the Union

RECAP: UK Government takes secret Union polling battle to higher court

RECAP: UK Government takes secret Union polling battle to higher court

Scottish independence

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RECAP: UK Government takes secret Union polling battle to higher court

SNP MP for Edinburgh East Tommy Sheppard..Pic Gordon Terris/The Herald/Sunday National.15/8/19.

SNP MP for Edinburgh East Tommy Sheppard..Pic Gordon Terris/The Herald/Sunday National.15/8/19.

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'Outrage' as hereditary peers elected to Lords on just 23 votes and 75 words

Former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson is the only Scottish peer under the age of 45, according to a new report

Former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson is the only Scottish peer under the age of 45, according to a new report

Conservative Party

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Report details how Scottish peers 'fail to represent Scotland at every level'

England fans could not be heard singing their anthem on Tuesday night as it was drowned out by booing from the Scots

England fans could not be heard singing their anthem on Tuesday night as it was drowned out by booing from the Scots

England football

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England should stop singing God Save the King to calm Scots booing, says MP

SNP MP for Edinburgh East Tommy Sheppard..Pic Gordon Terris/The Herald/Sunday National.15/8/19.

SNP MP for Edinburgh East Tommy Sheppard..Pic Gordon Terris/The Herald/Sunday National.15/8/19.

Scottish independence

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This is the reason why SNP support has dropped

Focus for independence must sustain to next elections, writes Tommy Sheppard

Focus for independence must sustain to next elections, writes Tommy Sheppard

Scottish independence

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Tommy Sheppard: Autumn campaign is under way but focus must be on the next elections

SNP MP Tommy Sheppard added that he believes some exemptions should be made

SNP MP Tommy Sheppard added that he believes some exemptions should be made

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SNP MP brands call to delay short term lets scheme a ‘political stunt’

The cost of living crisis has made a bad situation worse amid the UK’s existing income inequality

The cost of living crisis has made a bad situation worse amid the UK’s existing income inequality

General Election

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Tommy Sheppard: New UK Government should transfer powers so we can tackle inequality

A Lords amendment to the Government's Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill was passed last week which would give UK ministers the power to overturn environment laws passed by the Scottish Parliament

A Lords amendment to the Government's Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill was passed last week which would give UK ministers the power to overturn environment laws passed by the Scottish Parliament

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Lords' Levelling Up power grab 'must be fought tooth and nail'

TAKING SIDES: Yes and No campaigners in Blantyre in September, 2014

TAKING SIDES: Yes and No campaigners in Blantyre in September, 2014

General Election

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Tommy Sheppard: People must know the next election is about independence

Tommy Sheppard – who represents Edinburgh East – will lead a debate in Westminster on the issue today

Tommy Sheppard – who represents Edinburgh East – will lead a debate in Westminster on the issue today

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SNP MP calls for end to bishops in 'unelected' House of Lords

The SNP must be honest about where it stands with voters if it is to win at the next election, writes Tommy Sheppard MP

The SNP must be honest about where it stands with voters if it is to win at the next election, writes Tommy Sheppard MP

Scottish independence

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Our battered party must regroup and win the coming election

SNP MP Tommy Sheppard says that the party must be honest about where it currently finds itself

SNP MP Tommy Sheppard says that the party must be honest about where it currently finds itself

General Election

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We must be 'honest and realistic' ahead of next General Election, says SNP MP

Rishi Sunak was asked about the subsidy being given to Drax

Rishi Sunak was asked about the subsidy being given to Drax

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'Why is UK giving energy giant £1.5 million DAILY till 2027?' Rishi Sunak asked

Joanna Cherry has praised Stephen Flynn for offering his 'support' over her row with The Stand comedy club

Joanna Cherry has praised Stephen Flynn for offering his 'support' over her row with The Stand comedy club

Gender reform row

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Joanna Cherry praises Stephen Flynn for his 'support' over comedy club cancellation

Ex-Labour MSP Neil Findlay said his party are 'frankly daft' to suggest they won't unpick Tory policies

Ex-Labour MSP Neil Findlay said his party are 'frankly daft' to suggest they won't unpick Tory policies

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'Cloud cuckoo land': Scottish Labour anger over party's anti-protest law stance

A crowd gathered at the top of Calton Hill in support of a Scottish republic

A crowd gathered at the top of Calton Hill in support of a Scottish republic

Coronation of King Charles III

'Our voices are being heard:' What was it like at the Calton Hill republic rally?

This coronation may prove to be the monarchy's last display of excess in the UK, writes Tommy Sheppard MP

This coronation may prove to be the monarchy's last display of excess in the UK, writes Tommy Sheppard MP

Coronation of King Charles III

This unwanted coronation will be the monarchy’s last hurrah

Most Britons ‘not interested’ in King Charles’s coronation, poll finds

Most Britons ‘not interested’ in King Charles’s coronation, poll finds

Coronation of King Charles III

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Most Britons ‘not interested’ in King Charles’s coronation, poll finds

Tommy Sheppard (right) and others are calling for the abolishment of the monarchy and an independent Scottish republic.

Tommy Sheppard (right) and others are calling for the abolishment of the monarchy and an independent Scottish republic.

Coronation of King Charles III

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Tommy Sheppard and other prominent Scots sign Scottish republic declaration

Tommy Sheppard clashed with Conservative MP Victoria Atkins about the impact of Brexit

Tommy Sheppard clashed with Conservative MP Victoria Atkins about the impact of Brexit

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'It's not that difficult is it?' SNP MP in call to Tories to end 'denial' over Brexit

Ian Murray's party colleagues in Edinburgh failed to get their budget plans over the line last week despite running a minority administration

Ian Murray's party colleagues in Edinburgh failed to get their budget plans over the line last week despite running a minority administration

City of Edinburgh Council

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Labour's Ian Murray urged to take action over Edinburgh's 'disastrous' budget

Tommy Sheppard said we need a grown-up conversation about the relevance of King Charles

Tommy Sheppard said we need a grown-up conversation about the relevance of King Charles

King Charles III

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Monarchy debate must not derail Yes campaign, republican MP warns

Elections should be seen as 'stepping-stones' towards independence

Elections should be seen as 'stepping-stones' towards independence

General Election

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We should fight next TWO elections on issue of independence, says top SNP MP

Tory MP Luke Evans had intended to argue against the Scottish Government's mandate for indyref2 ...

Tory MP Luke Evans had intended to argue against the Scottish Government's mandate for indyref2 ...

Conservative Party

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Tory MP jeered after praising Scotland's 'positive record' on NHS and education

The Supreme Court said they 'couldn't accept' the self-determination argument in the SNP's written submission

The Supreme Court said they 'couldn't accept' the self-determination argument in the SNP's written submission

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Supreme Court self-determination ruling signals 'paradigm shift' in indy debate

Ruth Davidson was ennobled after Boris Johnson nominated her for a life peerage

Ruth Davidson was ennobled after Boris Johnson nominated her for a life peerage

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Here's how much Baroness Ruth Davidson has claimed in just one year in the Lords

Boris Johnson's peerage delay for Tory MPs is 'manipulation of democracy in its worst form'

Boris Johnson's peerage delay for Tory MPs is 'manipulation of democracy in its worst form'

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Peerage delay for Tory MPs is 'manipulation of democracy in its worst form'

Many parents are illegally buying cannabis to treat their children's medical issues

Many parents are illegally buying cannabis to treat their children's medical issues

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UK cannabis laws ‘making criminals out of mums and dads’, Tommy Sheridan warns

Police made arrests during the Queen's funeral proceedings in Edinburgh

Police made arrests during the Queen's funeral proceedings in Edinburgh

Police Scotland

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'Absence of clarity' behind arrests of anti-monarchy protesters, SNP MP warns

It is up to Westminster to legislate the drug

It is up to Westminster to legislate the drug

Change the law on medicinal cannabis or devolve the power to Holyrood, says SNP MP

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said that the House of Lords should be abolished and replaced

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said that the House of Lords should be abolished and replaced

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Anas Sarwar calls for House of Lords to be abolished and replaced with regional senate

Independence offers new start and chance for a ‘fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work’, says SNP MP Tommy Sheppard

Independence offers new start and chance for a ‘fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work’, says SNP MP Tommy Sheppard

Scottish independence

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Yes supporters must convince trade unions to back Yes, says Tommy Sheppard

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