Scottish independence would raise living standards, Humza Yousaf to say in first economy speech
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First Minister Humza Yousaf said Scottish independence would raise living standards and productivity. i.stv.tv/48sE3AS
Scotland could rejoin EU 'smoothly and quickly' after independence: A new report from the government in Edinburgh lays out its plans for a future ...
euronews.com/2023/11/18/scotland-could-rejoin-eu-smoothly-and-quickly-after-independence-report
How a £25 payment is turning Scotland into a European pioneer in reducing child deprivation
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Humza Yousaf comes out fighting: This hasn’t been a vintage SNP conference. Ministerial speeches have been low on quality, and the sparkle and fizz that defined ...
newstatesman.com/politics/scotland/2023/10/humza-yousaf-comes-out-fighting
Second coronation: King Charles honored with Scottish crown jewels.: Protests overshadow solemn ceremony at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh: parts of the ...
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Scottish independence 'only realistic route for country to rejoin EU': SCOTTISH independence is the "only realistic route" for the country to rejoin ...
thenational.scot/news/23927232.scottish-independence-only-realistic-route-country-rejoin-eu/
Canny Man's hotel plan for car park of famous Edinburgh pub: A 152-year-old family-run pub business in the Scottish capital is set for expansion with plans for a ...
heraldscotland.com/business_hq/23331923.canny-mans-hotel-plan-car-park-famous-edinburgh-pub/
Scotland's Investment in the Arctic will Increase With its Growing International Outlook
highnorthnews.com/en/scotlands-investment-arctic-will-increase-its-growing-international-outlook
Why the SNP could ditch support for the monarchy under Humza Yousaf: Party members could decide it is time for an 'updated view' on the issue in the ...
inews.co.uk/news/scotland/snp-embrace-republicanism-humza-yousaf-coronation-disinterest-2291012
We need a majority of SNP MPs so they can stage a walkout: IN response to Brian Lawson (Letters, Sep 26), yes, I feel that there is a misconception and as most ...
thenational.scot/politics/23821583.need-majority-snp-mps-can-stage-walkout/
Nicola Sturgeon: Gender reform block is 'worst of both worlds': The First Minister addressed the issue at the annual Business in Scotland dinner on Thursday.
heraldscotland.com/politics/23263888.nicola-sturgeon-gender-reform-block-worst-worlds/
Ex-UK Treasury chief Alistair Darling, who steered nation through credit crunch, dies
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SNP is now known by the public as the party of incompetence: If the recent past is indeed any guide to what comes next then the SNP’s prospects are surely bleak.
heraldscotland.com/opinion/24026304.snp-now-known-public-party-incompetence/
Scottish independence would mean border checkpoints on two main motorways to England
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'Certainty' independent Scotland's deficit lower than GERS suggests: IT is an “absolute certainty” the deficit of a newly independent Scotland would be “much ...
thenational.scot/news/23396440.certainty-independent-scotlands-deficit-lower-gers-suggests/
Launching a currency will be straightforward, but we need to plan: IN this series of articles members of the Scottish Currency Group outline the case for a ...
thenational.scot/news/23316386.launching-currency-will-straightforward-need-plan/
Mini budget crisis spurs belief in Scotland better off outside UK: THE turmoil that sprang from Liz Truss’s mini-budget boosted faith in the economic case for ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23129194.mini-budget-crisis-spurs-belief-scotland-better-off-outside-uk/
Sturgeon accused of using ‘dangerous language’ about Tories : Scottish first minister said she ‘detested’ Conservatives and wanted a Labour government in London
theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/09/nicola-sturgeon-labour-tories-keir-starmer
Sturgeon promises 'Scottish pound' and no passports to visit England - but admits 'border arrangements' needed for trade if Scotland ...
news.sky.com/story/sturgeon-promises-scottish-pound-no-passports-to-visit-england-but-admits-border-arrangements-needed-for-trade-if-scotland-becomes-independent-12722990
Would UK naval shipbuilding continue in Scotland if it left the UK?: Naval shipbuilding in Scotland has become controversial once again.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/would-uk-naval-shipbuilding-continue-in-scotland-if-it-left-the-uk/
Alex Salmond bids to disrupt Labour with pro-independence electoral pact: There is a plot afoot in Scotland which, if successful, would dent Keir Starmer’s bid ...
newstatesman.com/politics/scotland/2023/06/alex-salmond-bids-to-disrupt-labour-with-pro-independence-electoral-pact
'Shame on you!': Nicola Sturgeon heckled over Scottish government gender reforms
news.sky.com/story/shame-on-you-nicola-sturgeon-heckled-over-scottish-government-gender-reforms-12758613
NHS Scotland crisis: Public believe SNP are running public services poorly, poll suggests
scotsman.com/news/politics/nhs-scotland-crisis-public-believe-snp-are-running-public-services-poorly-poll-suggests-3978594
Review: Union with David Olusoga is history as it should be: DRUMMONDS Bank sits on one corner of Trafalgar Square. Down one street is Buckingham Palace ...
thenational.scot/politics/23885288.review-union-david-olusoga-history/
Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp: Trying to debunk independence made me Yes: A FORMER right half for Northumberland's under-21 hockey team whose interest in Scottish ...
thenational.scot/news/23605853.gordon-macintyre-kemp-trying-debunk-independence-made-yes/
Claims Scottish Government bonds plan will not be success ‘nonsense’: CLAIMS that Scotland would not be able to successfully issue bonds are “nonsense” and ...
thenational.scot/news/23964020.claims-scottish-government-bonds-plan-will-not-success-nonsense/
U.K. top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan: The U.K. Supreme Court ruled that Scotland does not have power to hold a new referendum on ...
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UK Supreme Court rules against planned vote on Scottish independence: The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new ...
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Quick Glance: Indyref2: What will happen if the Supreme Court rules on a Scottish independence referendum?
- The Supreme Court will decide whether a second Scottish independence referendum can take place without the assent of Westminster.
- Following a two-day hearing in October, the Supreme Court will issue its decision on Wednesday morning.
- The Scottish National Party and the Scottish Greens, both of whom favour independence, won a majority, and Ms Sturgeon issued a draft referendum law in 2022, which the Scottish government stated would fund the referendum if it was enacted by the Scottish Parliament.
- He contended that this was outside the devolved jurisdiction of the Scottish Parliament and that the Supreme Court should not rule on the issue at all.
CalMac 'on assumption' delayed ferries won't be ready in winter 2025: Scottish Government-owned CalMac is planning for the future on an assumption neither ...
heraldscotland.com/news/23933679.calmac-on-assumption-delayed-ferries-wont-ready-winter-2025/
Nicola Sturgeon outlines pledges to Scotland in Hogmanay message: FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to strengthen Scotland’s international connections ...
thenational.scot/news/23220660.nicola-sturgeon-outlines-pledges-scotland-hogmanay-message/
Janey Godley: ‘I always had to fight. I always had to argue’: After being diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer, Scottish stand-up Janey Godley planned to cancel ...
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/comedy/features/janey-godley-interview-cancer-comedian-b2299753.html
Why is shipbuilding invisible to some in Scotland?: As you read this, Scottish shipyards have orders for 13 frigates. There are some on social media, however ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/why-is-shipbuilding-invisible-to-some-in-scotland/
Donations to Yes Crowdfunder to be doubled by Business for Scotland: A major fundraising effort by the engine of the grassroots Scottish independence campaign ...
thenational.scot/news/23119955.donations-yes-crowdfunder-doubled-business-scotland/
Vivienne Westwood backed independent Scotland to 'lead by example': VIVIENNE Westwood, who has died at the age of 81, was the woman who created the punk look as ...
thenational.scot/news/23220497.vivienne-westwood-backed-independent-scotland-lead-example/
Humza Yousaf, 37-year-old Scot of Pakistani heritage, hopes to lead Scotland in the wake of Nicola Sturgeon's shock resignation https://aje.io/jt9med
Scottish independence: Indy will not rely on 'back-of-fag-packet' planning like Brexit, says key minister
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Commentators give their verdicts on the latest Scottish independence paper: We asked commentators and experts to offer their views on the First Minister's launch ...
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Euan McColm: Nothing radical about cautious Swinney's budget: In nine years as finance secretary, John Swinney acted conservatively at all times ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/columnists/5171260/john-swinney-budget-2022-euan-mccolm-opinion/
First Minister hails wellbeing economy ahead of Jimmy Reid lecture: THE First Minister has hailed the importance of the wellbeing economy to the ...
thenational.scot/news/23879496.first-minister-hails-wellbeing-economy-ahead-jimmy-reid-lecture/
Sturgeon: 'Ferguson ferries contract award not jobs for the boys': MSPs put questions to the First Minister about the ferries contract at a Holyrood ...
news.stv.tv/scotland/nicola-sturgeon-rejects-suggestion-fergusons-ferries-contract-award-was-jobs-for-the-boys
SNP would take Alister Jack and Douglas Ross's seats in General Election, poll says
thenational.scot/news/22972739.snp-take-alister-jack-douglas-rosss-seats-general-election-poll-says/
De facto Scottish independence referendum may be only way to democracy: THE Supreme Court judgment may have settled the legal question of whether Scotland has ...
thenational.scot/politics/23148589.de-facto-scottish-independence-referendum-may-way-democracy/
Wellbeing case puts Scottish independence vote at 61 per cent, bombshell poll finds
thenational.scot/news/23052240.wellbeing-case-puts-scottish-independence-vote-61-bombshell-poll-finds/
Queen’s death 'unlikely to change support for Scottish independence': Professor Sir John Curtice said the past week's events are unlikely to have ...
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Voters split on SNP independence strategies but reaching 60 per cent Yes support is most popular, poll shows
scotsman.com/news/politics/voters-split-on-snp-independence-strategies-but-reaching-60-per-cent-yes-support-is-most-popular-route-to-referendum-poll-shows-4371871
Double standards on show over SNP membership and HMS Prince of Wales: THE anti-independence parties have all refused to release their own membership figures.
thenational.scot/politics/23480592.double-standards-show-snp-membership-hms-prince-wales/
Queen’s death unlikely to change support for Scottish independence – Professor Sir John Curtice
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Tories rage over release of Scottish independence paper on citizenship: UNIONISTS have hit out at the planned launch of a new independence paper this week ...
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Ruth Davidson has warned the SNP will use the Supreme Court’s decision on Scottish independence as “leverage” to seek to “further grievance” against ... Show more
Cornell University professor gives currency advice on SNP policy: A LEADING law professor has said that an independent Scotland would need its own currency and ...
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Using pound sterling after Scottish independence 'the worst possible option': PLANS to keep using sterling in an independent Scotland are the worst possible ...
thenational.scot/politics/23070959.using-sterling-independence-worst-possible-option-expert-says/
Sir Keir Starmer says indyref2 should be postponed regardless of Supreme Court ruling
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Mhairi Black hits back at Alister Jack over claim SNP deny democracy: MHAIRI Black has told Alister Jack she "won't take advice from a soon-to-be unelected ...
thenational.scot/news/23128781.mhairi-black-hits-back-alister-jack-claim-snp-deny-democracy/
Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland can no longer rely on Westminster’s economic stewardship
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Scottish independence project analysis warns of UK economic decline: SCOTLAND is “paying the economic price” for staying in the union according to a new analysis ...
thenational.scot/news/20662441.independence-project-analysis-warns-uk-economic-decline/
Scottish independence handbook relaunched as campaign heats up: THOUSANDS of copies of a pro-independence book which its authors say has the power to win over ...
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The Queen’s Coffin Arrives in Edinburgh, as Scotland Mourns: The royal family will gather for ceremonies there before the coffin is flown to London on Tuesday ...
nytimes.com/live/2022/09/11/world/queen-elizabeth-king-charles
Quick Glance: The Queen's casket arrives at Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse.
- Her daughter, Princess Anne, curtsied as her mother's coffin was carried into the palace in Edinburgh where she had spent only a few weeks before.
- The cortege carrying the late Queen Elizabeth II's coffin passes St Giles' Cathedral on its route to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- On Monday, William will fly to Scotland with members of the Royal family to accompany his mother's coffin to the church in the Scottish capital.
- Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Prince Andrew, Duke of York watch as Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal bows.
What broken ferries reveal about Scotland’s government: A sorry tale of mismanagement and waste
economist.com/britain/2023/08/05/what-broken-ferries-reveal-about-scotlands-government
Free tuition in Scotland extended to asylum seeker children: Changes to rules mean unaccompanied children who are asylum seekers, as well as the children of ...
thenational.scot/news/23518305.free-tuition-fees-scotland-extended-asylum-seeker-children/
Scottish independence: People living in Scotland after independence will be able to 'opt out' of Scottish citizenship
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-independence-people-living-in-scotland-after-independence-will-be-able-to-opt-out-of-scottish-citizenship-4234381
Quick Glance: Scottish Independence Allows Citizenship for People with Scottish Parents
- An independent Scotland would automatically grant citizenship to people born overseas if one of their parents is Scottish.
- British citizens also have the right to apply for dual nationality at the point of independence.
- The paper will also propose easier application for Scottish citizenship for foreigners without family ties.
- In Ireland, people born abroad are entitled to citizenship if one of their parents was born there.
Scotland's scathing views on UK Government revealed in major new poll: TWO-THIRDS of Scots trust the Holyrood government to work in the country’s best interests ...
thenational.scot/news/23090056.scotlands-scathing-views-uk-government-revealed-major-new-poll/
MSP David Torrance's 'best friend' crowned Holyrood Dog of the Year: SNP MSP David Torrance’s “best friend” has been crowned Holyrood’s dog of the year in the ...
thenational.scot/news/23614353.msp-david-torrances-best-friend-crowned-holyrood-dog-year/
Call for Octopus Energy to end funding for 'polluting' incinerator: OCTOPUS Energy is facing criticism for funding a new incinerator in Scotland.
thenational.scot/news/23742278.call-octopus-energy-end-funding-polluting-incinerator/
Help chart future of SNP at key meeting, parliamentarians urge members: JOANNA Cherry, Philippa Whitford and Ivan McKee are among the SNP parliamentarians to ...
thenational.scot/news/23733647.help-chart-future-snp-key-meeting-parliamentarians-urge-members/
GERS Day isn’t great for the Union: For a decade or so, GERS Day has been something of an annual gloatfest for opponents of Scottish independence ...
spectator.co.uk/article/gers-day-isnt-great-for-the-union/
World's richest expected to flock to Islay after Louis Vuitton group purchase island hotel
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What difference will outcome of the next election really make?: OH how I wish a majority of MPs from parties wanting a referendum on Scottish independence will ...
thenational.scot/politics/23715377.difference-will-outcome-next-election-really-make/
BBC Question Time: Scot hits back at Spectator editor Fraser Nelson on indyref2: A QUESTION Time audience member has hit back at the editor of the Spectator ...
thenational.scot/news/20248980.bbc-question-time-scot-hits-back-spectator-editor-fraser-nelson-indyref2/
UK's economic turmoil could persuade voters that Scottish independence is less of a risk
inews.co.uk/news/scotland/uk-economic-crisis-voters-scottish-independence-less-risk-1882803
Scotland's pro-Union parties rule out taking part in SNP's 'de facto' referendum plan
inews.co.uk/news/scotland/scottish-independence-pro-union-parties-snp-de-facto-second-referendum-1992073
Trussonomics shows that Scottish independence doesn't add up: If Trussonomics is stupid, then Sturgeonomics is crazy
spectator.co.uk/article/trussonomics-shows-that-scottish-independence-doesn-t-add-up
Scottish independence activist reflects on Yes movement: IN an old crofthouse on Skye, amongst aged copies of Gàidhlig texts, fiddle music, and pipe smoke ...
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Scottish independence: Humza Yousaf seems unconvinced by his own indy prospectus: The First Minister was in Glasgow to reveal the latest Scottish Government ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-independence-humza-yousaf-seems-unconvinced-by-his-own-indy-prospectus-4188483
Colby Cosh: Scottish nationalists turn to constitutional backdoor for independence
nationalpost.com/opinion/colby-cosh-scottish-nationalists-turn-to-constitutional-backdoor-for-independence
Nicola Sturgeon’s last throw in her battle for Scottish independence: Boxed in by the SNP grassroots, the first minister has put the fate of IndyRef2 in the ...
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Will the SNP ever be able to regain the trust of islanders?: FED-UP islanders are to form a new political party, the Sunday National can reveal.
thenational.scot/news/23581244.will-snp-ever-able-regain-trust-islanders/
Scots university welcomes 'forward-thinking' report on economic growth: A UNIVERSITY has welcomed a “forward-thinking” report on developing Scotland’s green ...
thenational.scot/news/23656451.scots-university-welcomes-forward-thinking-report-economic-growth/
Scottish firm awarded historic quantum technology investment: A SCOTTISH firm has been awarded a historic £2.34 million in investment to help develop the next ...
thenational.scot/news/23656571.scottish-firm-awarded-historic-quantum-technology-investment/
Scottish leader pushes independence vote, is rebuked by Boris Johnson: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon claimed an “indisputable democratic mandate” to call ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2022/06/15/scotland-independence-referendum-nicola-sturgeon/
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