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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)

Ian Murray calls for Scottish investment bank to be able to fund defence firms

SCOTTISH Secretary Ian Murray has called for the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) to be able to invest in defence companies.

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Ex-SNP MP stepping back from politics ahead of Holyrood 2026 election

A FORMER SNP MP has announced he is “sitting out” the Holyrood election in 2026 as he plans on “focusing on new opportunities” ...

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Scottish Reform breakthrough could bring chaos to Holyrood, John Curtice says

A REFORM breakthrough in Holyrood could throw the Scottish Parliament into disarray – threatening to deprive both Unionists and pro-independence…

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

THE SNP should consider a coalition with Scottish Labour after the next Holyrood election, according to an ex MP ...

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SNP will lose Scottish election without complete rethink, say senior party figures

Doubts expressed that John Swinney is strong enough leader to direct the scale of change required

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney must be 'ruthless bastard' and scrap Trident commitment, says ex-SNP MP

AN SNP MP who lost his seat at the General Election has said John Swinney must be a "ruthless bastard" and scrap the party's commitment to…

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From ‘looking deep’ to ripping it up and starting again, SNP’s ex-MPs react to defeat

AS the SNP’s defeated candidates made their way off the stage at the Glasgow count, a range of emotion could be read from their faces –…

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Scottish Tory candidate 'forgets where he's standing' in major hustings blunder

A SCOTTISH Tory candidate has been panned for failing to attend a hustings event – and accused of “forgetting” the constituency he is standing…

The National (Scotland)

Why the independence vote split could hand Labour this seat

GLASGOW South is the rough successor to the old Glasgow Cathcart constituency ...

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MoD accused of burying admission that UK special forces had power over Afghan sanctuary claims

Potential war crimes by members of UK special forces in Afghanistan are currently under investigation

The Independent UK

MoD admits it vetoed sanctuary applications from Afghan soldiers

MEMBERS of the British special forces were able to veto sanctuary applications from their Afghan counterparts to stop them coming to the UK, the…

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Douglas Ross blames Scottish Tory board he sits on for blocking David Duguid

DOUGLAS Ross has insisted he had “absolutely nothing to do with” the decision to block David Duguid from standing in the General Election,…

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China targets group of MPs and peers with string of cyber-attacks

Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden is expected to inform parliament on Monday of the attacks

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Improving people's lives 'only way to increase independence support', says SNP MP

THE sole way for the SNP to “move the dial on independence” is by focusing on making “material improvements” to people’s livelihoods and…

The Guardian - UK

No 10 urged to investigate targeting of MPs and others by Russian spies

Cyber-attacks on parliamentarians, civil servants and journalists aimed at meddling in UK politics have been going on for eight years

The National (Scotland)

'Tone deaf': Austerity fears as Keir Starmer pledges not to 'turn on spending taps'

SENIOR Labour MPs are concerned that Keir Starmer is preparing to sign up to austerity measures after details of an upcoming keynote speech were…

The National (Scotland)

Worst of Westminster: Even King Charles thinks Rishi Sunak's lost his marbles

RISHI Sunak generated days of cringe-inducing headlines this week by throwing his toys out the pram in a row with his Greek counterpart over the…

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MP whose brother died in overdose confronts Penny Mordaunt over 'ignorant' drug claim

FORMER Tory leadership contender Penny Mordaunt has been challenged for her “ignorant and contemptuous” dismissal of Scotland’s drug…

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SNP MP criticises Angus Robertson's 'out of step' visit to China

AN SNP MP has criticised a visit to China undertaken by External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson, stressing it was "out of step with…

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP has website hacked by 'hostile Russian group'

A TORY MSP has said that a “hostile” Russian group was behind a cyber attack on his website.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow politicians issue joint call for Home Office to allow safe consumption rooms

HUMZA Yousaf and Nicola Sturgeon have joined Glasgow politicians urging the Home Secretary to fund a pilot safe consumption room in the city.

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Scottish Labour seek advice from around world on how to win elections

SCOTTISH Labour has sought advice from around the world on how to become a credible party of government and give themselves “the edge” in…

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SNP MP warns party against comparing Labour and Tories

AN SNP MP has warned his party not to argue Labour and the Tories are the same after the First Minister described them as a “replica” of each…

Daily Record

Senior SNP MP warns party to ‘resist easy soundbites’ in attacking Labour

Stewart McDonald responded after First Minister Humza Yousaf claimed Labour is a “replica” of the Tories.

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