election in which all or most members of a given political body are chosen
Yousaf would welcome another indyref 'tomorrow': FM suggests a majority of seats in a general election would provide a mandate for independence ...
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SNP overwhelmingly backs Humza Yousaf’s Scottish independence strategy : The Scottish Government will immediately begin independence negotiations with ...
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Fugitive Catalan leader holds key to Spanish electoral impasse: A Catalan independence leader on the run from Spanish justice could hold the key to unlocking a ...
reuters.com/world/europe/spain-faces-political-uncertainty-after-right-fails-win-predicted-majority-2023-07-24/
Euan McColm: Where next for the Scottish Tories?: While the prospect of a second referendum loomed, the Scottish Tories resonated with voters ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6351612/euan-mccolm-where-next-for-the-scottish-tories/
SNP’s new strategy exposes nationalists’ desperation: Humza Yousaf cannot offer a convincing route to the independence his party demands
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Rutherglen and Hamilton West: Humza Yousaf accepts blame for defeat: Splits emerged in the SNP last night over the party's independence strategy following the ...
heraldscotland.com/news/23840133.rutherglen-hamilton-west-humza-yousaf-accepts-blame-defeat/
SNP backs Humza Yousaf's Scottish independence plan: The party has voted for a strategy based on winning a majority of Scottish seats at a general election.
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Could Humza Yousaf’s SNP gain Scottish independence without a referendum?: Humza Yousaf wants to begin independence negotiations if his party wins the most seats ...
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Euan McColm: Bickering over SNP independence strategy must be last last thing on Humza Yousaf’s mind
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/euan-mccolm-bickering-over-snp-independence-strategy-must-be-last-last-thing-on-humza-yousafs-mind-4372399
Former SNP leadership contender Ash Regan defects to Alba party: The former SNP minister Ash Regan has defected to Alex Salmond’s Alba party.
heraldscotland.com/news/23885878.former-snp-leadership-contender-ash-regan-defects-alba-party/
De facto referendum will not secure Scottish independence, warns SNP MP: Stewart McDonald has published a paper ahead of a special party conference next month.
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SNP must focus more on the concerns of voters: The SNP’s annual conference began in Aberdeen yesterday with the party’s popularity on the slide and in the wake ...
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/snp-must-focus-more-on-the-concerns-of-voters-4372626
Angus MacNeil claims SNP treatment of Fergus Ewing makes ‘Judas look like an amateur’
scotsman.com/news/politics/angus-macneil-says-snp-lacks-free-thinking-and-claims-treatment-of-fergus-ewing-makes-judas-look-like-an-amateur-4353089
Any change of heart on indy by Murray Foote can be seen as a positive: KELLY Given’s article on the potential of the appointment of Murray Foote as chief ...
thenational.scot/politics/23745997.change-heart-indy-murray-foote-can-seen-positive/
SNP could fight next Holyrood election as de facto independence referendum: Party members to be given the choice of using next UK general election or next ...
news.stv.tv/politics/snp-could-fight-next-holyrood-election-as-de-facto-independence-referendum
UK top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan: LONDON (AP) — The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new ...
apnews.com/article/europe-london-united-kingdom-referendums-scotland-fcc2858c12e307610391c75194c5ab4a
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.
Five biggest challenges for Murray Foote, the SNP's new chief executive: Murray Foote has taken over as the party’s new chief executive – but he has one massive ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/five-biggest-challenges-for-murray-foote-the-snps-new-chief-executive-4271244
Alex-Cole Hamilton accuses Nicola Sturgeon of being 'arrogant' on IndyRef
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What does Scottish Labour stand for?: Scotland needs a distinctive, positive Labour message — but the party will not shift too radically before the general ...
spectator.co.uk/article/what-does-scottish-labour-stand-for/
Humza Yousaf says SNP will treat next general election as a referendum on Scottish independence
inews.co.uk/news/scottish-independence-referendum-election-humza-yousaf-2434339
Catalan separatists could play kingmakers in Spain and keep Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in power after a general election failed to deliver a ... Show more rte.ie/b/1396094
Humza Yousaf campaigns in Dundee to kick off summer of independence: THE First Minister has said Labour are "showing a degree of complacency" as he ...
thenational.scot/news/23673593.humza-yousaf-campaigns-dundee-kick-off-summer-independence/
How Spain's election result risks raising Catalan separatist tensions: A return to power for Spain's conservative Popular Party (PP), which is leading in the ...
thelocal.es/20230713/how-spains-election-result-risks-raising-catalan-separatist-tensions
Michael Gove dismisses Humza Yousaf's independence plan: Michael Gove has ripped into Humza Yousaf’s independence campaign – insisting the UK Government would ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23625897.michael-gove-dismisses-humza-yousafs-independence-plan/
Humza Yousaf’s independence plan is a desperate power grab: Ultimately, Yousaf’s approach is not so much about independence as it is about retaining power ...
spectator.co.uk/article/humza-yousafs-independence-plan-is-a-desperate-power-grab/
The SNP’s fall could be as rapid as its rise: Scottish Nationalists are putting a brave face on the latest opinion poll showing Scottish Labour apparently ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-snps-fall-could-be-as-rapid-as-its-rise/
Angus MacNeil calls for snap Holyrood election as de facto indyref2: SNP MP Angus MacNeil has renewed his call for an early Holyrood election to be used as a de ...
thenational.scot/news/23152107.angus-macneil-calls-snap-holyrood-election-de-facto-indyref2/
SNP leader Humza Yousaf accused of putting party's general election independence bid 'on steroids'
news.sky.com/story/snp-leader-humza-yousaf-accused-of-putting-partys-general-election-independence-bid-on-steroids-12909353
SNP to push for referendum or independence negotiations if it wins general election
scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-to-push-for-referendum-or-independence-negotiations-if-it-wins-general-election-4195802
Scottish independence is a fading dream under the leadership of Nicola Sturgeon: The First Minister has said the next general election will be a de facto ...
newstatesman.com/politics/scotland/2022/11/scottish-independence-dream-leadership-nicola-sturgeon-snp
The SNP is facing a disastrous general election result: According to this survey of 3,500 Scots, the Nationalists stand to lose 21 of their 48 MPs in the next ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-snp-is-facing-a-disastrous-general-election-result/
Scottish Greens back de facto referendum plans if indyref2 blocked: THE Scottish Greens have vowed to fight the next general election as a “de-facto independence ...
thenational.scot/news/20591080.scottish-greens-back-de-facto-referendum-plans-indyref2-blocked/
Scotland’s new party leader, Humza Yousaf, is pro-independence and Muslim: His ascension comes as both the British prime minister, Rishi Sunak ...
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Quick Glance: A Glimmer of Hope for the Left in the SNP Leadership Race
- Humza Yousaf narrowly prevented a social and fiscal conservative from leading the SNP, preserving existing policies.
- Despite his left-leaning rhetoric, Yousaf is not a true leftist.
- The left within the SNP has weakened, but the SNP Trade Union Group (TUG) emerges as a potential influential force.
- The SNPTUG calls for transparency, accountability, and a social democratic direction within the SNP.
Scottish Greens back 'de-facto' independence referendum plans: Patrick Harvie came under fire from opposition parties for his stance.
news.stv.tv/politics/general-election-may-be-only-chance-to-ask-scots-about-independence-says-greens-co-leader-patrick-harvie
Ian Blackford to stepdown as SNP Westminster leader : SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford will not stand again for the position, he has announced.
itv.com/news/2022-12-01/ian-blackford-to-stepdown-as-snp-westminster-leader
Quick Glance: Wee Ginger Dug: Ian Blackford's retirement causes additional upheaval
- THE SNP's Westminster leader, Ian Blackford, announced today that he is stepping down from the position of First Minister of Scotland.
- The Skye MP has been the head of the SNP group in Westminster since the General Election in June 2017, when the SNP suffered catastrophic losses.
- Since then, Ian Blackford has seen the SNP's prospects at Westminster improve and has remained the head of the third largest party at Westminster, while both Labour and the Conservatives have changed leaders, the latter several times.
Salmond wants pro-independence parties to unite at next election: Former first minister reacts to Supreme Court ruling over indyref2.
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SNP leadership contender has 'concerns' over Nicola Sturgeon's indyref2 plan
inews.co.uk/news/scotland/snp-leadership-election-humza-yousaf-nicola-sturgeon-independence-plan-2160287
Alex Salmond says he 'feels for' Nicola Sturgeon on resignation day: Mr Salmond said his former protege will leave power without an “obvious successor” ...
thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/4148335/alex-salmond-says-he-feels-for-nicola-sturgeon-on-resignation-day/
Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation may expose the deep fissures within Scotland’s SNP: The Scottish National Party is divided on many key issues and a leadership ...
irishtimes.com/world/uk/2023/02/16/a-bulging-in-tray-awaits-nicola-sturgeons-successor/
Yousaf opens door to snap Holyrood election in independence bid: SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf has said he would use "any means necessary" to ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23380745.yousaf-opens-door-snap-holyrood-election-independence-bid/
"There is a different path. I want Scotland to have the form of government that it wishes, and that may not be independence ... Show more
Scottish leadership race outsider seeks to harness pro-independence frustrations
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Indyref2: Patrick Harvie insists Green vote would be used for independence mandate at general election
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SNP leadership candidates need to abandon the independence delusion: Scottish independence, we are being told, is still a mere skip away. The candidates to ...
newstatesman.com/politics/scotland/2023/03/snp-candidates-need-abandon-independence-delusion
FM calls press conference amid resignation reports and troubles: NICOLA Sturgeon is holding an unscheduled press conference in Bute House amid mounting troubles ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23322755.fm-calls-press-conference-amid-resignation-reports-troubles/
Campbell Gunn: I'm a lifelong SNP member but my party has lost its way: The attitude which spawned the view that party must always come before conscience is ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/columnists/5389483/snp-membership-party-lost-way-campbell-gunn-opinion/
Flynn to blame Tories for 'democratic crisis' in major speech today: THE SNP's leader at Westminster will today accuse the Conservatives of turning the ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23254981.flynn-blame-tories-democratic-crisis-major-speech-today/
5 problems facing Nicola Sturgeon across schools, the NHS and transport - as independence row rumbles on
thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/3919084/snp-dundee-perth-fife-independence/
Stephen Flynn says general election is 'best option' for de facto vote:
heraldscotland.com/politics/23251941.stephen-flynn-says-general-election-best-option-de-facto-vote/
Scotland's SNP set to row back on de facto independence referendum- The Times: Scottish first minister Nicola sturgeon is preparing to row back on her plan to ...
reuters.com/world/uk/scotlands-snp-set-row-back-de-facto-independence-referendum-times-2023-01-14/
Green minister says de facto Indy referendum is 'last ditch' move: NICOLA Sturgeon’s plan to fight the next general election as a ‘de facto’ referendum on ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23222492.green-minister-says-de-facto-indy-referendum-last-ditch-move/
Sturgeon to face 'robust discussion' with SNP NEC on de facto vote: NICOLA Sturgeon faces a "robust discussion" with members of the SNP's ruling body ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23238007.sturgeon-face-robust-discussion-snp-nec-de-facto-vote/
'De facto vote debate most important one for SNP since devolution': Plans to use the next general election as a “de facto referendum” on independence will spark ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23218123.de-facto-vote-debate-important-one-snp-since-devolution/
Scotland’s independence movement suffers a setback at the Supreme Court: One route to an independence referendum is blocked. Nicola Sturgeon seeks another
economist.com/britain/2022/11/23/scotlands-independence-movement-suffers-a-setback-at-the-supreme-court
Keir Starmer hits out at Nicola Sturgeon's plan for 'indyref2 election'
inews.co.uk/news/scotland/scottish-independence-nicola-sturgeon-referendum-election-plan-keir-starmer-2011217
Interview: Flynn hints at doubts over de facto independence vote: THE new leader of the SNP group at Westminster has signalled some concerns over the First ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23183368.interview-flynn-hints-doubts-de-facto-independence-vote/
Paid articlePaid 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
ANDREW LIDDLE: Exclude Sturgeon from election debates if she makes it a 'de facto referendum'
thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/3969208/sturgeon-election-debates-andrew-liddle-opinion/
Scottish independence: 'De facto' referendum to get independence is 'Plan C', says Scottish Government
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-independence-de-facto-referendum-to-get-independence-is-plan-c-says-scottish-government-3936811
Paid articlePaid Unionists need to do more than block a Scottish independence referendum: Nearly half of Scots want to leave the UK, and they will not be won over by avoiding the ...
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All you need to know as Supreme Court to rule on SNP’s referendum case on Wednesday
thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/3770935/supreme-court-snp-independence-referendum/
Quick Glance: The National's coverage of today's Supreme Court indyref showdown
- THE Supreme Court will hear arguments today and tomorrow on whether Scotland may constitutionally hold an independence referendum without Westminster's "permission."
- The following General Election will effectively be a referendum on Scottish independence.
- While the Supreme Court's decision could take many weeks, the arguments heard on Tuesday and Wednesday will be crucial in determining Scotland's future.
- As a result, The National - Scotland's ONLY pro-independence daily newspaper - will be there every step of the way to bring you breaking news, analysis, Q&As, and explainers on everything that happens inside and outside of that courtroom.
Curtice: Truss can't stop Sturgeon using election as indyref: Exclusive
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Scottish leader calls for new independence referendum next year: Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told lawmakers in Edinburgh that she plans to hold a ...
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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.
Scottish independence: Keir Starmer claims Vladimir Putin would support break-up of UK
thenational.scot/news/20258233.scottish-independence-keir-starmer-claims-vladimir-putin-support-break-up-uk/
Scotland split on 2023 independence referendum, says new poll: A new poll by Panelbase has found Scottish voters are in "absolute deadlock" over ...
thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/3455298/scotland-split-on-2023-independence-referendum-says-new-poll/
KEZIA DUGDALE: IndyRef2 has started the debate about Scotland’s future - regardless of what the court decides
thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/3445023/indyref2-kezia-dugdale-opinion/
Iain Macwhirter: Sturgeon may have created the SNP's biggest disaster in 35 years
heraldscotland.com/politics/20279979.iain-macwhirter-sturgeon-may-created-snps-biggest-disaster-35-years/
Scotland submits plans for independence referendum to court: The citizens of Scotland are to vote again on independence. Before that, the Supreme Court in London ...
tagesspiegel.de/politik/abstimmung-fuer-2023-vorgesehen-schottland-legt-plaene-fuer-unabhaengigkeitsreferendum-bei-gericht-vor/28483004.html
Scottish independence: Scottish Secretary rejects prospect of 'de-facto referendum'
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-independence-scottish-secretary-rejects-prospect-of-de-facto-referendum-3758929
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