Yet more chaos in Westminster makes the case even stronger for Scottish independence
With Keir Starmer’s long overdue resignation, the UK Labour Government has been thrown into yet more chaos. After the Winter…
‘This changes everything’: how Brexit altered Scotland’s political landscape
Supporters of Scottish independence wave flags and march in Edinburgh, this year. Photograph: Robert Perry/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenSupporters of…
SNP accused of ‘embezzling’ voters over Peter Murrell’s theft of party funds
The first minister, John Swinney, arriving for a debate on independence for Scotland on Tuesday. Photograph: Jane Barlow/PAView image in…
John Swinney to be reelected First Minister as poll finds independence is not top priority for most Scots
John Swinney will be formally reelected as First Minister today when MSPs vote at the Scottish Parliament. But the SNP…
Plaid Cymru shows the SNP a nationalist government doesn’t have to obsess over independence
The biggest story of the 2026 elections happened not in London or Edinburgh but Cardiff. Plaid Cymru emerged as the…
John Swinney’s changing IndyRef2 goalposts shows contempt for voters
John Swinney used the SNP conference last year to persuade activists to back a bold strategy on IndyRef2. His view…
SNP has ‘significant mandate’ for independence referendum and UK Government ‘must not stand in the way’
The SNP has a “significant mandate” for a second referendum on Scottish independence even if it falls short of winning…