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SNP policy should 'embrace the defence industry' in Scotland, say former MPs

JOHN Swinney should change SNP policy to embrace the defence industry, two former senior MPs have said.

The National (Scotland)

SNP 'will be forced' to change nuclear weapon stance, senior figure claims

THE SNP will "be forced" to change their stance on nuclear weapons with the party's current position "open to challenge", a…

The National (Scotland)

Ian Murray's words 'not compatible with pledge he signed to us', campaign boss says

SCOTTISH Secretary Ian Murray is failing to keep to a pledge he signed to work towards the abolition of nuclear weapons, the chief executive of the…

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John Swinney responds to Ian Blackford’s call for Trident disarmament rethink

JOHN Swinney has responded to SNP grandee Ian Blackford after he called for the party to change its stance on the unilateral disarmament of the…

The National (Scotland)

Ex-SNP Westminster leader calls for party to ditch nuclear weapons pledge

A SNP grandee has called for the party to ditch its nuclear disarmament pledge.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn news, interviews and updates on the SNP MP and Westminster leader

Get the latest Stephen Flynn news, interviews and updates on the SNP Westminster leader and Aberdeen South MP, including his political career,…

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn takes on Ian Blackford in Euros charity sweepstake semi-final

IT’S crunch time between the SNP’s former and current Westminster leaders as Stephen Flynn’s England faces off against Ian Blackford’s…

The National (Scotland)

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Ian Blackford slates media reports of 'cautious' backing for John Swinney

IAN Blackford has slated reporting of this backing for John Swinney as “cautious”, insisting the First Minister has his “full support”.

The National (Scotland)

Ian Blackford defends Nicola Sturgeon's leadership after fierce criticism

IAN Blackford has defended his and Nicola Sturgeon’s leadership of the SNP after fierce criticism from former party politicians.

The National (Scotland)

Semi-finals confirmed for Euros sweepstake – with bonus prize for beating England

WE’RE now down to just four names in The National’s Euro 2024 charity sweepstake as the semi-finals were confirmed on Saturday night with…

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn faces off against Alan Cumming in charity sweepstake quarter-finals

SATURDAY will see the last four teams battle it out for a spot in the semifinals with Stephen Flynn’s England taking on Alan Cumming’s…

The National (Scotland)

Quarter-finals confirmed for Euros sweepstake – and a new prize for beating England

WE’RE now down to just eight names in The National’s Euro 2024 charity sweepstake as the quarter-finals were confirmed on Tuesday night...

The National (Scotland)

SNP figures go head-to-head in sweepstake as last 16 ties conclude

WITH six of the eight teams now confirmed for the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, today marks the last day of last 16 action.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn takes on Chris McEleny in National sweepstake as group stages continue

SCOTLAND might be out the competition but figures across the country will still be supporting their teams in The National’s Euros sweepstake.

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National columnists go head-to-head as Euro 2024 Charity sweepstake continues

TWO National columnists are set to go head to head in The National’s Euro 2024 sweepstake as the group stage action continues.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn and Gillian Mackay go head-to-head in Euros charity sweepstake

AS Sunday rolls around, all eyes are on our neighbours from south of the Border as England get their campaign under way ...

The National (Scotland)

See who's taking part in The National's Euro 2024 charity sweepstake

AS Scotland prepares to take on Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024, The National has launched a charity sweepstake to make things even more…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish LibDem candidate donated £25,000 to Boris Johnson's Tories

THE LibDem candidate in a key target seat donated £25,000 to the Conservatives under the leadership of Boris Johnson, The National can reveal.

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See the full list of Scottish MPs standing down at the next election

RISHI Sunak confirmed on Wednesday that the next General Election will take place on July 4 after a day of intense speculation.

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Chaos erupts as UK parliament votes on Gaza ceasefire

Government and SNP condemn Speaker Lindsay Hoyle for his handling of the Gaza ceasefire debate.

The National (Scotland)

Joanna Cherry 'takes issue' with Mhairi Black's 'SNP MPs are too comfortable' claim

JOANNA Cherry has said she “takes issue” with Mhairi Black’s claim that some SNP MPs “absolutely love” being at Westminster and have…

The National (Scotland)

How Stephen Flynn breathed new life into the SNP in Westminster

STEPHEN Flynn is credited by some of his colleagues for overseeing a quiet revolution in the operation of the SNP’s Westminster group.

The National (Scotland)

'I'd revel in a straight answer': Stephen Flynn on one year as SNP Westminster leader

STEPHEN Flynn has been the SNP’s Westminster group leader for one year, but he is still waiting to get a straight answer from the Prime…

The National (Scotland)

'Not acceptable': Calls for Lords reform as David Cameron to dodge grillings by MPs

IT IS “not acceptable” that Foreign Secretary David Cameron will be able to avoid being grilled by MPs because of his position in the House of…

The Independent UK

Dementia among footballers should be classed as industrial injury – Blackford

Studies have linked repeatedly heading a football with the development of neurodegenerative disorders.

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