Scottish political movement
Poet Jackie Kay: ‘I could have been brought up by Tories!’: The writer on being adopted as a baby by Scottish communists, facing racism in suburban Glasgow ...
theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/13/poet-jackie-kay-i-could-have-been-brought-up-by-tories
EXC: The Cabinet Office has refused to release Michael Gove’s secretive State of the Union report in its unredacted form.
At the UK Covid Inquiry’s Edinburgh ... Show more
'It's all so random': Tearful Nicola Sturgeon questioned on decision making at Covid inquiry
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/6359133/nicola-sturgeon-covid-inquiry/
BREAKING: Michael Gove's secret report on the 'state of the Union' has been revealed at the Covid Inquiry.
Shown to Tory ministers in July 2020 ... Show more
COVID Inquiry: 'Nicola Sturgeon could cry from one eye if she wanted to,' says Scottish Secretary Alister Jack
news.sky.com/story/covid-inquiry-nicola-sturgeon-could-cry-from-one-eye-if-she-wanted-to-says-scottish-secretary-alister-jack-13061248
Nicola Sturgeon called Boris Johnson a ‘f***ing clown’, Covid WhatsApps reveal: Ex-SNP leader attacked then-PM’s ‘utter incompetence’ – as bombshell messages ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nicola-sturgeon-boris-johnson-clown-b2484663.html
Nicola Sturgeon insists she ‘acted in-line’ with with policy amid Covid inquiry: The former first minister said she had submitted copies of her messages to the ...
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‘I don’t buy it’: Scottish secretary dismisses Sturgeon’s tears at Covid inquiry: Ex-SNP leader could ‘cry from one eye if she wanted’, says Tory cabinet ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/sturgeon-crying-covid-inquiry-alister-jack-b2489044.html
Covid Inquiry shows true chaos and incompetence of government: Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock gave his second day of evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry ...
thenational.scot/politics/23963227.covid-inquiry-shows-true-chaos-incompetence-government/
So now we know for sure: Westminster has devolution in its sights: EVIDENCE given at the UK Covid Inquiry on Monday gives us clear insight to the perception of ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23852395.now-know-sure-westminster-devolution-sights/
Scottish independence cafe helps raise hundreds for foodbanks: A POP-UP cafe at marches for Scottish independence has helped to raise hundreds of pounds for food ...
thenational.scot/news/23724932.scottish-independence-cafe-helps-raise-hundreds-foodbanks/
The only winners in Covid were Britain's bankrupt political elite: Covid-19 no longer dominates daily life, but it remains a divisive topic ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23745272.winners-covid-britains-bankrupt-political-elite/
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Nicola Sturgeon leaves behind ‘mixed’ legacy for Scotland and SNP: One of the most effective politicians of her generation, her record nonetheless fell short of ...
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Paid articlePaid Here’s why I, as a party member, became disillusioned with SNP: I AM an SNP member. Like many others. I joined immediately after the 2014 referendum.
thenational.scot/politics/23332355.party-member-became-disillusioned-snp/
Nicola Sturgeon resigns: Scottish independence push ‘should be paused’ — follow latest
thetimes.co.uk/article/nicola-sturgeon-latest-news-resignation-snp-scotland-first-minister-qtv2z8s2c
Will Yes-backing, booze-shunning Scots herald a cultural shift?: HERE’S a tricky one. Young people across developed countries are drinking much less alcohol than ...
thenational.scot/politics/23282593.will-yes-backing-booze-shunning-scots-herald-cultural-shift/
There has never been a more urgent need for a Universal Basic Income: I WAS somewhat encouraged
thenational.scot/politics/23161218.never-urgent-need-universal-basic-income/
Scottish independence: SNP plan bill to hold indyref2 without Westminster approval, but know it won’t happen
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-independence-snp-plan-bill-to-hold-indyref2-without-westminster-approval-but-know-it-wont-happen-3953554
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NHS Tayside breast cancer scandal: Our documentary exposes new evidence and cover-up claims
thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/3841228/nhs-tayside-breast-cancer-scandal-documentary/
Dundee-based care watchdog's shock £1million bill for 10 agency positions: Three of the contractors were being paid more than the Care Inspectorate ...
thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/3933142/care-inspectorate-agency-pay/
Kelly Given: Winning battle on Make Me Prime Minister was a 'turning point': SCOTTISH independence activist Kelly Given said winning her first battle on Channel ...
thenational.scot/news/23022744.kelly-given-winning-battle-make-prime-minister-turning-point/
Health inequalities require 'urgent' action across Government, say MSPs: URGENT, co-ordinated action is needed across all levels of Government in the UK to ...
thenational.scot/news/22786827.health-inequalities-require-urgent-action-across-government-say-msps/
Sturgeon sets date for proposed Scottish independence referendum
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/b/sturgeon-sets-date-for-proposed-scottish-independence-referendum
Quick Glance: Nicola Sturgeon wants a referendum on Scottish independence in October 2023.
- Scotland's First Minister has stated her desire for another referendum on Scottish independence on October 19, 2019.
- Ms Sturgeon, in describing her bid for a "indisputably legal referendum," noted that the ballot would be a consultative referendum, similar to the Brexit vote in 2016.
- Ms Sturgeon also stated that Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain, the Scottish Government's most senior legal officer, had consented to submit the case to the UK Supreme Court, potentially setting up a legal battle with Westminster.
- Downing Street stated that Mr Johnson believes it is "not the time to be talking about" a second referendum on Scottish independence.
The return of 'cybernats' - how Scotland was the original playbook for online political trolls
inews.co.uk/news/the-return-of-cybernats-how-scotland-was-the-original-playbook-for-online-political-trolls-1713135
NHS and ambulance workers offered record 5% pay deal by Scottish Government: THE Scottish Government has offered a 5 per cent pay rise to NHS Scotland and ...
thenational.scot/news/20211978.nhs-ambulance-workers-offered-record-5-pay-deal-scottish-government/
Kate Forbes responds to Audit Scotland's Covid-19 funds report: THE Finance Secretary has hit back over criticism of the Scottish Government after a new report ...
thenational.scot/news/20215950.kate-forbes-responds-audit-scotlands-covid-19-funds-report/
Charitable efforts of retailers a constant in turbulent times: One of the great myths of getting older is that next year will be quieter.
heraldscotland.com/business_hq/20249960.charitable-efforts-retailers-constant-turbulent-times/
Scotland's youth will be crucial to the new independence campaign: THE extension of the voting franchise to 16- and 17-year-olds for the independence referendum ...
thenational.scot/politics/20173196.scotlands-youth-will-crucial-new-independence-campaign/
EU should do 'whatever it takes to help an independent Scotland rejoin': EUROPE should do “whatever it takes” to help Scotland to become independent and rejoin ...
thenational.scot/news/20122600.eu-whatever-takes-help-independent-scotland-rejoin/
Michael Russell tells Arbroath independence rally Scotland is on path to indyref2
thenational.scot/news/20041012.michael-russell-tells-arbroath-independence-rally-scotland-path-indyref2/
Devi Sridhar's Preventable: Covid-19, Nicola Sturgeon and...puppies: It feels ironic that the week that Devi Sridhar and I are meant to meet in person ...
heraldscotland.com/news/20082113.devi-sridhars-preventable-covid-19-nicola-sturgeon-puppies/
We can’t continue to push back plans for a second independence referendum for every problem
thenational.scot/politics/19978683.cant-continue-push-back-plans-second-independence-referendum-every-problem/
Yes movement gets fired up as SNP vow signals new phase of indyref2 push: AS coronavirus restrictions are eased, Scots are hoping to recover a sense of ...
thenational.scot/politics/19946637.yes-movement-gets-fired-snp-vow-signals-new-phase-indyref2-push/
Scottish independence: Greens and SNP to create joint prospectus before 2023 vote
thenational.scot/news/19919865.scottish-independence-greens-snp-create-joint-prospectus-2023-vote/
Letters: UK's handling of Ukraine strengthens independence cause: WISHFUL thinking by Bruce Halliday (Letters, March 11) notwithstanding, it is very far from ...
heraldscotland.com/news/19988040.letters-uks-handling-ukraine-strengthens-independence-cause/
Scottish independence: Indyref2 work under way now Covid situation 'much improved'
thenational.scot/news/19869734.scottish-independence-indyref2-work-underway-now-covid-situation-much-improved/
Scotland split on support for independence, poll shows: A poll on support for Scottish independence found voters are split on the idea, with backing for Yes and ...
reuters.com/world/uk/scotland-split-support-independence-poll-shows-2022-01-21/
Alex Cole-Hamilton isn't happy with Wheatus support for Scottish independence: INDEPENDENCE is normal. Unionists want it to seem like a huge leap into the dark – ...
thenational.scot/news/19884843.alex-cole-hamilton-isnt-happy-wheatus-support-scottish-independence/
Pro-indyref2 councillor and Cosla president ditches Labour for council elections: SCOTLAND’S top councillor – who has backed a fresh referendum on Scottish ...
thenational.scot/news/19937101.pro-indyref2-councillor-cosla-president-ditches-labour-council-elections/
Would an independent Scotland in the EU be better for workers' rights?: A plethora of crises engulfed the economy in Britain last year. One of the most acute of ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/referendumnews/19913418.independent-scotland-eu-better-workers-rights/
Nicola Sturgeon says legislative timetable for Scottish independence referendum to be decided in 'coming weeks'
scotsman.com/news/politics/nicola-sturgeon-says-legislative-timetable-for-scottish-independence-referendum-to-be-decided-in-coming-weeks-3538272
We need indy if we are to recover from both Covid and Brexit: I READ George Kerevan’s article on December 27 (Here’s what we can expect 2022 to throw our way) ...
thenational.scot/politics/19832692.need-indy-recover-covid-brexit/
Pro-independence group make third bid to stage 10,000-strong Arbroath Declaration march
thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/angus-mearns/2895054/arbroath-independence-march/
Tommy Sheppard tells March for an Independent Scotland: ‘We need a date for indyref’
thenational.scot/news/19746863.tommy-sheppard-tells-march-independent-scotland-we-need-date-indyref/
Neil Oliver: Sturgeon has 'people control fantasy but indyref2 won't happen for decades'
heraldscotland.com/news/homenews/19811781.neil-oliver-sturgeon-people-control-fantasy-indyref2-wont-happen-decades/
From Covid fallout to Scottish independence, what lies in store for Scottish politics in 2022?
scotsman.com/news/politics/from-covid-fallout-to-scottish-independence-what-lies-in-store-for-scottish-politics-in-2022-3502423
Wee Ginger Dug: We're in a critical phase of history for Scotland and the world: WE are staggering to the end of 2021, the second year of a pandemic which in ...
thenational.scot/politics/19750226.wee-ginger-dug-critical-phase-history-scotland-world/
Covid: Boris Johnson making 'best case for Scottish independence' claims SAGE advisor
heraldscotland.com/politics/19794136.covid-boris-johnson-making-best-case-scottish-independence-claims-sage-advisor/
Kevin McKenna: Why losing Boris Johnson shouldn't worry the Yes movement: A FALSE narrative has emerged from the detritus of Boris Johnson’s performance during ...
thenational.scot/politics/19784472.kevin-mckenna-losing-boris-johnson-shouldnt-worry-yes-movement/
Omicron Scotland: Questions over indyref2 timing as pandemic 'could last until 2025'
thenational.scot/news/19781335.omicron-scotland-questions-indyref2-timing-pandemic-could-last-2025/
Nicola Sturgeon promises ‘detailed plan’ for Scottish independence ahead of indyref2 by end of 2023
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/sturgeon-snp-scottish-independence-2023-b1915679.html
We must beat Covid before fighting for independence, Nicola Sturgeon says: There will only be an independence referendum when every coronavirus restriction has ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/we-must-beat-covid-before-fighting-for-independence-nicola-sturgeon-says-rrpnrwxd8
Time to take destiny in our hands is approaching, says Sturgeon: Nicola Sturgeon insisted she has an “unarguable mandate” to hold a second vote on Scottish ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/time-to-take-destiny-in-our-hands-is-approaching-says-sturgeon-qrvbjqvx8
SNP to press ahead with 2023 referendum plan after Gove rebuff: The SNP will press ahead with plans for an independence referendum in 2023 despite Michael Gove’s ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/indyref2-no-scottish-referendum-until-2024-michael-gove-7n3rg72fb
Sturgeon promises Scottish independence referendum in the next two years, Covid permitting – video
theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/may/09/sturgeon-promises-scottish-independence-referendum-in-next-two-years-video
In the 2014 referendum, the Nationalists struggled to get Scots to imagine what an independent government might look like ...
https://econ.st/2UL9iGh
Gove rejects Indyref2 as 'massive distraction' - but refuses to say if government would seek to block a vote in court
news.sky.com/story/gove-rejects-indyref2-as-massive-distraction-but-refuses-to-say-if-government-will-seek-to-block-vote-in-court-12301314
The union between the nations of the United Kingdom is looking increasingly fragile, thanks to Brexit. If Scotland were to break away from Britain it would ...
https://econ.st/2TAj5hB
Scotland: SNP seeks mandate for fresh independence referendum: Scotland: SNP seeks mandate for fresh independence referendum
euronews.com/2021/05/04/scotland-snp-seeks-mandate-for-fresh-independence-referendum
UK finance minister says Scottish independence vote would risk COVID recovery: A referendum on Scottish independence would put Britain's economic recovery ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-finance-minister-says-scottish-independence-vote-would-risk-covid-recovery-2021-05-03/
Covid has made Scots realise ‘benefits’ of independence, claims Nicola Sturgeon: Scottish voters have ‘looked to their own’ leaders during crisis, says SNP chief
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/covid-sturgeon-scottish-independence-snp-b1826760.html
News podcast: Only to the next supermarket: Turkey has the strictest lockdown measures since the start of the pandemic. Also: The parliamentary elections in ...
zeit.de/politik/2021-05/tuerkei-lockdown-istanbul-corona-krise-nachrichtenpodcast
Boris Johnson to visit Scotland despite Nicola Sturgeon warning: The PM will use the trip to argue the Covid response illustrates the strengths of the UK working ...
bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-55829578
With Brexit complete, fervour for Scottish independence grows: Centuries of union between Scotland and England are straining amid the UK’s exit from the EU and ...
aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/15/scottish-nationalists-eye-second-independence-vote
In what circumstances would Scotland get another independence referendum?: Brexit has fuelled support for a second vote
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2021/01/21/in-what-circumstances-would-scotland-get-another-independence-referendum
Every NHS and social care worker in Scotland to receive £500 ‘thank you’, Sturgeon announces
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/scotland-nhs-care-workers-sturgeon-b1764018.html
Covid in Scotland: How do Scots rate their leaders in the pandemic?: A survey for BBC Scotland suggests people are not wholly uncritical, but back the Scottish ...
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-54973255
Devolution 'a disaster north of the border', says Boris Johnson: Scottish politicians react angrily to PM calling it Tony Blair’s ‘biggest mistake’
theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/nov/16/scotland-devolution-a-disaster-north-of-the-border-says-boris-johnson
UK coronavirus live: 11 areas in Scotland to move to toughest rules; 600,000 pupils off school last week
theguardian.com/politics/live/2020/nov/17/uk-politics-live-boris-johnson-scotland-devolution-disaster-covid-tiers
Remaking the British state: Britain’s government isn’t working well. But the Tories have got the wrong ideas for how to fix it
economist.com/leaders/2020/11/19/remaking-the-british-state
Public not to blame for second wave of Covid-19, says Keir Starmer: Labour leader points to government mismanagement of coronavirus in televised address
theguardian.com/politics/2020/sep/23/public-not-to-blame-for-second-wave-of-covid-19-says-keir-starmer
Scottish nationalists announce plans for new independence referendum: Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Tuesday pledged to publish draft ...
uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-scotland-independence-idUKKBN25S5U4
Majority of Scots support independence from UK - YouGov poll: A majority of Scots support independence from the United Kingdom, a YouGov poll found on Wednesday ...
uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-scotland-independe-idUKKCN2581BJ
Scottish independence: Real possibility or pandemic pipe dream?: Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has won respect for her handling of the pandemic ...
csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2020/0825/Scottish-independence-Real-possibility-or-pandemic-pipe-dream
Scotland: Johnson's rolling course fuels desire for independence: Corona and Brexit provide a new boost: In a new referendum, the majority would probably vote ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/grossbritannien-schottland-johnson-schlingerkurs-befeuert-wunsch-nach-unabhaengigkeit_id_12409374.html
Sturgeon: Indy campaign 'can learn' from Covid crisis: The first minister and SNP leader was speaking in an interview to mark her 50th birthday.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-53463665
Coronavirus and Brexit talks are putting Scottish independence firmly back on the agenda ǀ View
euronews.com/2020/07/08/coronavirus-and-brexit-talks-are-putting-scottish-independence-firmly-back-on-the-agenda-v
Scottish independence: Coronavirus waking unionists up to benefits of devolution, says polling expert John Curtice
thetimes.co.uk/article/scottish-independence-coronavirus-waking-unionists-up-to-benefits-of-devolution-says-polling-expert-john-curtice-82mqs6zm9
Coronavirus in Scotland: Westminster’s botching of crisis ‘can pave way to independence’
thetimes.co.uk/edition/scotland/coronavirus-in-scotland-westminsters-botching-of-crisis-can-pave-way-to-independence-pv5qd7mqd
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