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Politics must focus on ‘best interests of Scotland’ says Scottish Conservatives leader
We spoke to the Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Rossm and asked him to explain his strategy; which could see Labour supporters voting for the Conservative party and Conservative voters returning the favour to Labour, in elections against the Scottish National Party.
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Police seize campervan in SNP finance investigation?
A luxury motor home has reportedly been seized from the home of Nicola Sturgeon’s mother-in-law by police investigating the Scottish National Party’s finances. Police previously searched the home of Ms Sturgeon and her husband Peter Murral near Glasgow – as well as the SNP’s headquarters. The party said it was cooperating fully with the investigation.
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Nicola Sturgeon speaks for last time as First Minister in Scottish parliament
Nicola Sturgeon has been speaking in the Scottish parliament for the last time as First Minister.
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33 injured after huge vessel tips over in dry dock in Leith
Thirty-three people were injured when a ship tipped over in a dry dock near Edinburgh.
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A chance for a ‘clean start’ says commentator Lesley Riddoch on the next SNP leader, as Peter Murrell resigns
Let’s speak now to the journalist and commentator Lesley Riddoch, who supports Scottish independence.
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SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell resigns
“The fish rots from the head down.” That was how the Scottish Conservative chairman Craig Hoy greeted news of the abrupt departure of the SNP’s chief executive today.
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SNP Leadership Debate: Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon?
Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan – the three people vying to replace the dominant figure in Scottish politics Nicola Sturgeon.
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Extreme weather warnings issued across UK with blizzards and high winds expected
Extreme weather warnings have been issued for large parts of the UK – with blizzards, high winds and up to 40cm of snow expected in the worst hit places.
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SNP criticised for excluding journalists from leadership hustings
The SNP is being criticised for excluding journalists from its leadership race hustings. Media will be banned from a series of debates among the three candidates vying to take over from Nicola Sturgeon. Our Scotland correspondent Ciaran Jenkins is in Glasgow. Update: 21:15, 28 February: An SNP NEC spokesperson said: “We are in discussion with…
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SNP leadership: nominations close for Scotland’s top job
The third and final SNP Leadership candidate Ash Regan announced her plan for independence without the need for a referendum at her campaign launch.
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Calls for calm as SNP leadership battle continues
Nicola Sturgeon said soon after she quit as First Minister of Scotland she wanted a “thoroughly positive” debate between potential successors.
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There is ‘deep intolerance’ within the SNP, says former Conservative MSP
We’re joined by SNP MP, Hannah Bardell, and Adam Tomkins, who’s a Professor of Public Law at Glasgow University – and was a Conservative MSP until two years ago.
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SNP leadership frontrunner says she would have voted against equal marriage
Three candidates have now entered the race to become Scotland’s next First Minister, following the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon.
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Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon?
It’s been four days since Nicola Sturgeon’s shock announcement that she will step down as First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party.
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After Nicola Sturgeon’s shock resignation as Scotland’s First Minister, what comes next?
Nicola Sturgeon’s decision to stand down is still being digested in Edinburgh, with both her political allies and adversaries now rapidly recalibrating their next moves.