Scottish National Party

Media caption, WATCH: Sturgeon 'wrestling' with decision to resign for weeks By Glenn Campbell Political editor, BBC Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has announced she is resigning as Scotland's first minister after more than eight years in the role. The Scottish National Party leader said she knew "in my head and in…

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Nicola Sturgeon is closing this year’s SNP conference amid fresh vows to deliver an IndyRef2, but pundits question whether the party is any closer to realising that dream after 15 years in power. The Scottish National Party is undoubtedly “the dominant political force in Scotland”, said Holyrood. Sturgeon is the longest-serving…

Scottish Labour Party leader Anas Sarwar celebrates results during the local council elections in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain May 6, 2022. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comLONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - The leader of the Labour Party in Scotland on Monday ruled out any deal with…

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The Queen would remain as head of state in an independent Scotland, the Scottish National Party's Westminster leader Ian Blackford has confirmed The Queen, this year celebrating her Platinum Jubilee, will be kept on as head of state in an independent Scotland, the SNP has said (Image: BUCKINGHAM PALACE/AFP via…

Scotland’s deputy first minister has been accused of “twisting data” in a “desperate” attempt to justify the region’s COVID-19 restrictions, which are significantly stricter than in neighbouring England. The Scottish National Party (SNP) administration imposed a ban on large-scale events including football matches on Boxing Day in order to slow…

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The Scottish Rewilding Alliance is calling on the Scottish Greens to make the trial reintroduction of lynx and the widespread relocation of beavers a core part of any agreement they reach with the Scottish National Party. The Scottish Greens manifesto stated they ‘support the gradual reintroduction of species native to…

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