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SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second

SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second

The SNP secured a fifth consecutive term at Holyrood under John Swinney, while Reform UK and Scottish Labour tied for second place in a reshaped Scottish Parliament.

NHS ·19 Oct 2026, 14:10 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
Alliance to Liberate Scotland urges voters to prioritize independence in Holyrood election

Alliance to Liberate Scotland urges voters to prioritize independence in Holyrood election

The Alliance to Liberate Scotland urges voters to make constitutional change the central issue in the Holyrood election, warning against regional SNP votes.

Politics ·19 Oct 2026, 07:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
John Swinney launches £30m fund to combat far right in Scotland

John Swinney launches £30m fund to combat far right in Scotland

John Swinney announced a three-year, £30m fund at the SNP conference to combat far-right activity and racism across Scottish communities.

Politics ·18 Oct 2026, 10:06 ·Clara West 3 min read
SNP see hung parliament as most realistic route to indyref2

SNP see hung parliament as most realistic route to indyref2

The SNP has mapped out its strategic path to a second independence referendum, betting that a hung parliament at Westminster will provide leverage to force negotiations.

Politics ·18 Oct 2026, 06:05 ·Clara West 4 min read
John Swinney claims stars are aligning for Scottish independence despite split polls

John Swinney claims stars are aligning for Scottish independence despite split polls

First Minister John Swinney claims nationalist momentum is growing ahead of upcoming elections, despite split polling data and voter focus on living costs.

Culture ·17 Oct 2026, 07:35 ·Amelia Stone 4 min read
John Swinney declares stars aligning for independence at SNP conference

John Swinney declares stars aligning for independence at SNP conference

Scottish First Minister John Swinney used his keynote address at the SNP conference in Aberdeen to argue that momentum is building for Scottish independence. The speech comes amid conflicting voter polls and ongoing opposition from Downing Street.

Transport ·17 Oct 2026, 04:39 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
John Swinney claims GB Energy has done nothing for Scottish renewables

John Swinney claims GB Energy has done nothing for Scottish renewables

First Minister John Swinney has launched a sharp attack on GB Energy, claiming the state-backed firm has achieved nothing for Scottish renewables.

Culture ·17 Oct 2026, 03:11 ·Amelia Stone 4 min read
Andy Burnham urges Scotland to drop independence focus and back regional powers

Andy Burnham urges Scotland to drop independence focus and back regional powers

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham challenged Scotland's nationalist leadership to abandon the independence debate and instead focus on regional decentralisation.

Politics ·16 Oct 2026, 21:09 ·Clara West 4 min read
Burnham offers Swinney co-operation on further devolution

Burnham offers Swinney co-operation on further devolution

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has urged First Minister John Swinney to collaborate on a plan to decentralise powers away from Westminster and Holyrood.

Politics ·16 Oct 2026, 20:08 ·Clara West 3 min read
John Swinney branded 'clueless' on achieving independence as SNP gathers in Aberdeen

John Swinney branded 'clueless' on achieving independence as SNP gathers in Aberdeen

As the SNP gathers in Aberdeen, First Minister John Swinney faces internal criticism over independence strategy and unveils the new Choose Scotland campaign.

Politics ·16 Oct 2026, 03:38 ·Clara West 4 min read
SNP challenges Andy Burnham to allow second Scottish independence vote

SNP challenges Andy Burnham to allow second Scottish independence vote

The SNP has ratcheted up a constitutional showdown with Westminster by challenging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to permit a second Scottish independence referendum.

Politics ·15 Oct 2026, 00:40 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK Government rejects Holyrood abolition referendum petition

UK Government rejects Holyrood abolition referendum petition

The UK Government rejected a petition signed by nearly 17,500 people demanding a referendum on dismantling devolution in Scotland.

Politics ·12 Oct 2026, 15:12 ·Clara West 4 min read
More than half think Scotland heading in wrong direction, poll finds

More than half think Scotland heading in wrong direction, poll finds

A new Ipsos poll reveals that half of Scots believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, posing a challenge for John Swinney.

Politics ·12 Oct 2026, 06:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
John Swinney claims Scottish independence push has turned a corner

John Swinney claims Scottish independence push has turned a corner

First Minister John Swinney claims the campaign for Scottish independence has turned a corner, pointing to parliamentary remarks and cross-nation alignments.

Politics ·12 Oct 2026, 05:33 ·Clara West 4 min read
Police Scotland failed to make ANY new inquiries into potential SNP fraud

Police Scotland failed to make ANY new inquiries into potential SNP fraud

Police Scotland has declined to launch new inquiries into SNP finance controversies, leaving questions unanswered over hundreds of thousands in ring-fenced donations.

Politics ·11 Oct 2026, 02:36 ·Clara West 4 min read
Nigel Farage claims Scottish independence is settled issue during Edinburgh visit

Nigel Farage claims Scottish independence is settled issue during Edinburgh visit

During a visit to Edinburgh, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declared that Scottish independence is a settled constitutional issue while dismissing nationalist alignments.

NHS ·4 Oct 2026, 01:09 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
Anas Sarwar takes Lords seat

Anas Sarwar takes Lords seat

Former Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has officially joined the House of Lords, prompting criticism from political opponents and intensifying the ongoing leadership contest.

Politics ·27 Sep 2026, 17:04 ·Clara West 3 min read
Swinney calls on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland’s ‘right to decide’

Swinney calls on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland’s ‘right to decide’

First Minister John Swinney is calling on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland's right to decide its future in Parliament, setting up a high-stakes constitutional showdown.

Politics ·20 Sep 2026, 00:48 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham hints at allowing second Scottish independence referendum

Andy Burnham hints at allowing second Scottish independence referendum

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has triggered a political storm after suggesting a second Scottish independence referendum could be permitted if public opinion shifts.

Politics ·11 Sep 2026, 04:05 ·Clara West 4 min read
SNP rule in Glasgow has been a failure and city residents must demand better

SNP rule in Glasgow has been a failure and city residents must demand better

Decade-long SNP rule in Glasgow faces mounting criticism amid a severe housing emergency, soaring homelessness, and calls for urgent government intervention.

Politics ·11 Sep 2026, 03:05 ·Clara West 4 min read