Scottish independence1 day agoScottish Parliament endorses SNP call for independence referendumThe demand was the Scottish government's first item of business in the new parliament.1 day ago4 days agoDeputy FM warns there will 'undoubtedly' need to be cutsJenny Gilruth said the Scottish government had been "very upfront about the challenge we face".4 days ago12 May 2026Starmer agrees to meet Swinney in face-to face meetingSwinney says the meeting will discuss the constitution but Sir Keir says it is just to talk about "shared issues".12 May 20269 May 2026Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at HolyroodJohn Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP. 9 May 202629 Mar 2026Five years on: Why the SNP is still the party to beat in ScotlandAfter a major setback two years ago when Labour defeated them in the UK general election, the SNP's political luck seems to have turned.29 Mar 202628 Mar 2026SNP and Greens join independence march ahead of Holyrood electionSNP leader John Swinney and the Greens co-leaders led thousands on an independence march down the Royal Mile.28 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Why independence is still a political dividing line in ScotlandScotland remains more or less split down the middle on independence, more than a decade after the referendum.3 Mar 202627 Nov 2025No independence referendum if SNP wins majority, Reeves saysThe chancellor has refused to support a second vote if the SNP wins a majority of seats in May. 27 Nov 202513 Oct 2025SNP will create network of walk-in GP services, says SwinneyThe announcement came during the first minister's keynote speech at the SNP conference in Aberdeen.13 Oct 2025...
