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'No shortcut to independence' insists John Swinney after call for SNP majority

THERE is “no shortcut to independence” John Swinney has insisted, as he urged Scots to elect an SNP majority to Holyrood in 2026.

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Precedent from SNP’s 2011 win would break ‘logjam’ to indyref2 – Swinney

The First Minister said there should be a ‘legal referendum recognised by all’ if the SNP secures a majority.

Evening Standard

Swinney calls for legal referendum if SNP secures majority at Holyrood election

The SNP leader called for the May 2026 Holyrood elections to be ‘a springboard for Scotland taking charge of our own destiny’.

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Only SNP majority can deliver second independence referendum, says John Swinney

John Swinney has declared that winning a majority of SNP MSPs at next year’s Holyrood election is now the essential route to securing a second…

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Scottish Greens admit 'error' in Holyrood candidate selection process

The Scottish Greens have admitted an "error" took place during its selection process for candidates to stand in next year's Holyrood…

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Greens Holyrood candidate announces late bid for party leadership

A SCOTTISH Greens Holyrood candidate has put forward a late bid for co-leadership of the party with just two days to go until nominations close.

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'A clusterf***': Inside the Scottish Greens as key member quits in candidate row

An internal row has erupted inside the Scottish Greens following the publication of the party's Holyrood candidates, leading a key member to quit…

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Swinney to ‘turn heat up’ on Westminster for indyref2 as part of new strategy

The Scottish First Minister laid out his three-part strategy on Friday.

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Michael Shanks 'GB wind' claim will be ignored by Scottish media

Rutherglen's lickspittle Starmer acolyte Michael Shanks MP has been named Scottish MP of the Year by Holyrood magazine's political awards, which is…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish and UK Governments must act to save Alexander Dennis, say MSPs

Holyrood’s Economy and Fair Work Committee said immediate action must be taken to stop the end of bus manufacturing in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Greens should be open to alliance with Jeremy Corbyn party, says Polanski

GREENS leadership hopeful Zack Polanski has said the party should be open to working with Jeremy Corbyn’s left-wing group.

The National (Scotland)

MSP vows to continue campaign for brain tumour cure after leaving Holyrood

Beatrice Wishart has been a campaigner for Brain Tumour Research since her daughter was diagnosed with one in 2012.

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Scottish Parliament won't release files on transgender toilet policy

THE Scottish Parliament has refused to release documents behind the decision to ban transgender women from female toilets as it is a “live…

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Swinney: Reasonable for ex-Dundee University principal to return £150,000 payout

The First Minister was speaking after Professor Iain Gillespie was grilled by a Holyrood committee.

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Ex-Dundee University principal says returning £150,000 ‘not in thought process’

Professor Iain Gillespie faced Holyrood’s Education Committee on Thursday.

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John Swinney rejects Reform UK coalition but leaves door open for Scottish Labour

John Swinney has ruled out a coalition with Reform UK after the next Holyrood election, but has not appeared to do the same with Scottish Labour

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MSPs pass legislation to abolish Scotland’s exams body

MSPs have passed legislation in Holyrood that will abolish Scotland’s exam body

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Pro-independence Holyrood majority 'matters for future of politics' – John Curtice

WHETHER or not Scotland elects a pro-independence majority to the Holyrood parliament next year “matters for the future of politics”, Professor…

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Meet the engineer hoping to be the first Palestinian-Scot MSP in Holyrood

An engineer in Scotland is hoping to become the first Palestinian-Scot to serve as an MSP in Holyrood

Evening Standard

Swinney says sorry to Gypsy Travellers for ‘trauma’ of the ‘tinker experiment’

Scottish First Minister John Swinney made clear the policies, pursued between 1940 and 1980, were ‘wrong’.

Evening Standard

University vice-principal ‘asked to leave’ after raising concerns, MSPs told

Baroness Wendy Alexander recalled how she was ‘frozen out’, in a submission to Holyrood’s Education Committee.

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Former Scottish Tory MP joins Reform UK after taking job at Donald Trump golf resort

A former Scottish Tory MP has joined Reform UK

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour ‘playing politics’ ahead of final vote on education reforms, say SNP

Scottish Labour MSPs will be putting politics ahead of Scotland’s pupils if they vote against education reforms at Holyrood, the SNP have claimed

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Presiding Officer to step down at Holyrood election

Scotland's Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone is set to step down at next year's Holyrood election

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Warning for Scotland as scientists say time running out to limit climate change

THE next Holyrood session will be “make or break” for Scotland’s bid to reach net zero, a charity boss has warned ...

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