“Independence is one of those issues that will never go away”: Anas Sarwar on the fight over Scotland
The Scottish Labour leader on Brexit, trans rights and how Keir Starmer can win the next election.
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Explore a diverse range of articles examining the Scottish National Party (SNP), covering its policies, leadership, electoral impact, and key debates surrounding Scottish independence and devolved governance.
Is Scotland finally moving away from welfare for the rich?
The Scottish government’s decision not to extend free school meals to all secondary pupils could mark a turning point.
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Could Kate Forbes make a comeback?
As Humza Yousaf’s leadership woes deepen, his old rival remains ready and willing to serve.
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Could Labour give the SNP a second independence referendum?
The suggestion that the SNP could force another vote in return for propping up a minority Labour government is helpful…
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Whatever the police conclude, the damage to the SNP has already been done
It’s quite something that the only two SNP first ministers in history have both found themselves caught up in criminal…
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Can Scottish Labour seize its golden opportunity?
As the SNP implodes, Anas Sarwar is quietly ensuring his party is prepared for power.
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What David Frost doesn’t get about devolution
The Tories should get their own house in order before looking at a question which has been settled for decades.
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Humza Yousaf shows how not to relaunch a government
The SNP leader is struggling to meet even the low expectations that most had of him.
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Why did progressives ever fall for the SNP?
As the truth emerges about the Scottish nationalists, the delusions of their left-wing admirers are being exposed.
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The humbling of the SNP
After nearly two decades, the age of nationalist hegemony may be over.
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Is it over for the SNP?
After Peter Murrell’s arrest, some believe the party is condemned to irreversible decline.
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SNP’s Peter Murrell arrested: what we know so far
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband – and the party’s former chief executive – is being questioned over the alleged misuse of £600,000…
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The Scottish NHS deserves far better than Humza Yousaf’s tired plans
The First Minister’s early moves suggest a preference for political fudge and risk avoidance.
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Can Humza Yousaf put the broken SNP back together?
A doubtful Scotland is watching and waiting.
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The undoing of Nicola Sturgeon
The SNP reached its electoral zenith under the First Minister but she leaves office humbled by Westminster and alienated from…
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Scottish nationalists must face the scale of their defeat
An era of political disruption has ended, as the British state has beaten back the threats to its rule.
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Will the SNP be swept away by Scottish Labour?
There is an increasing belief across Scottish politics that a nationalist collapse may come surprisingly quickly.
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Starmer signals a Labour “reset” on gender reform
Has Labour changed its mind on self-ID?
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Is the SNP heading for a split?
Both opponents and allies of Kate Forbes are warning of resignations if she becomes leader.
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Peter Murrell’s resignation shows the SNP is collapsing from within
The departure of Nicola Sturgeon’s husband over misleading membership figures leaves Scotland’s governing party in chaos.
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