SNP announces plans for new bill on Scottish independence vote
2 years, 1 month ago

SNP announces plans for new bill on Scottish independence vote

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The new plans will be announced on Wednesday and seek to take over the House of Commons Order Paper on January 10 next year, and present the SNP’s new Scotland Act 1998 Bill. The new plans come almost one month after the Supreme Court ruled the Scottish Parliament cannot hold a second independence referendum without Westminster approval. Commenting, SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn MP said: “We will use our Opposition Day to put forward the Scotland Act 1998 Bill and seek to take control of Parliament’s order paper to unlock Westminster’s denial of democracy. Mr Flynn added: “Four polls in a row now show majority support for independence, but with both the Tories and Labour joined at the hip in blocking democracy, it cannot be business as usual at Westminster.” In response to SNP plans, a UK Government spokesperson said: “People in Scotland want both their governments to be concentrating on the issues that matter most to them – like growing our economy, getting people the help they need with their energy bills, and supporting our NHS.

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SNP budget in trouble as Scottish Greens say they are 'unlikely' to give it their support amid ongoing fallout
4 months, 1 week ago

SNP budget in trouble as Scottish Greens say they are 'unlikely' to give it their support amid ongoing fallout

Daily Mail  

The threat to the SNP’s Budget has grown after the Greens said they are ‘unlikely’ to support it - as experts urged ministers to have a ‘grown-up discussion’ about the future of free universal services. Scottish Greens MSP Lorna Slater said her party is unlikely to support the SNP budget Speaking to the BBC’s The Sunday Show, Ms Slater said: …

Swinney pledges to restore SNP to winning ways after election losses
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Swinney pledges to restore SNP to winning ways after election losses

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking at his first SNP conference since becoming leader and Scottish First Minister, he …

This is how Starmer fixes ‘the Scotland problem’
6 months ago

This is how Starmer fixes ‘the Scotland problem’

The Independent  

On winning the election, Keir Starmer said he wishes to reset Westminster’s relationship with the devolved nations. Interestingly, Starmer, at the time of the court’s decision, said he would not allow a second referendum if he was in government, even if the Supreme Court agreed it was legal. Stuart Smith Aberdeen A shark attack of a different kind James Dyson …

Scottish National Party’s ‘damaging’ U.K. election result hits independence push
6 months, 1 week ago

Scottish National Party’s ‘damaging’ U.K. election result hits independence push

The Hindu  

The pro-separatist Scottish National Party was virtually obliterated at the U.K. General Election on July 5, suffering a devastating blow to its withering independence movement. The SNP lost dozens of lawmakers as it recorded its worst result in a British general election since 2010, with leader John Swinney lamenting a “very, very difficult and damaging” night for his party. Labour …

SNP admits Scottish independence is ‘a hard sell’ after losing 38 seats
6 months, 1 week ago

SNP admits Scottish independence is ‘a hard sell’ after losing 38 seats

The Independent  

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First minister Humza Yousaf says vote SNP for Tory-free Scotland
1 year ago

First minister Humza Yousaf says vote SNP for Tory-free Scotland

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SNP will still have mandate for independence negotiations on fewer votes – Brown
1 year, 2 months ago

SNP will still have mandate for independence negotiations on fewer votes – Brown

The Independent  

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SNP conference to begin after ‘most difficult’ period in party’s history
1 year, 3 months ago

SNP conference to begin after ‘most difficult’ period in party’s history

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SNP leads Labour by just two points after heavy by-election loss
1 year, 3 months ago

SNP leads Labour by just two points after heavy by-election loss

The Telegraph  

The Scottish National Party leads Labour by just two points in the first poll published after its heavy by-election loss in Rutherglen and Hamilton West. This puts the SNP two points ahead of Labour, who are down by three points on 32 per cent, while the Conservatives in Scotland are up by six points to 21 per cent. Data from …

Scottish Government to launch proposal on citizenship in an independent Scotland
1 year, 5 months ago

Scottish Government to launch proposal on citizenship in an independent Scotland

The Independent  

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Yousaf: Even with challenges facing SNP, support for independence is rock solid
1 year, 5 months ago

Yousaf: Even with challenges facing SNP, support for independence is rock solid

The Independent  

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Scottish Tories make bid to force statement on SNP finances
1 year, 8 months ago

Scottish Tories make bid to force statement on SNP finances

The Independent  

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Explained | The demand for Scottish independence
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained | The demand for Scottish independence

The Hindu  

The story so far: Last week, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was quick to reject a call from the new First Minister of Scotland and leader of the governing Scottish National Party, Humza Yousaf, to hold a second referendum for Scotland’s independence from the U.K. Mr. Yousaf took over the party’s reigns on March 28 after an intense in-party contest …

Support for SNP and Scottish independence drops amid trans row
1 year, 11 months ago

Support for SNP and Scottish independence drops amid trans row

The Independent  

Support for Scottish independence, the SNP and Nicola Sturgeon have all dropped sharply amid criticism over the “fiasco” in the party’s approach to trans rights. The poll results come as a former SNP deputy leader said the gender reform bill, which would have made it easier for Scots to change gender, would be Ms Sturgeon’s equivalent of Margaret Thatcher’s disastrous …

Poll shows slump in support for SNP and Scottish independence
1 year, 11 months ago

Poll shows slump in support for SNP and Scottish independence

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Poll suggests 54% of Scots would vote No in independence referendum
1 year, 11 months ago

Poll suggests 54% of Scots would vote No in independence referendum

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UK Government uses ‘nuclear option’ in Gender Bill block – Stonewall
1 year, 11 months ago

UK Government uses ‘nuclear option’ in Gender Bill block – Stonewall

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Nicola Sturgeon is 'in a muddle' over Scottish independence, former SNP minister says
2 years ago

Nicola Sturgeon is 'in a muddle' over Scottish independence, former SNP minister says

Daily Mail  

Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of being ‘in a muddle’ over Scottish independence after backtracking on a pledge to turn the next general election into a de facto referendum. Last year, the First Minister vowed to treat the next UK election as an independence vote if the Supreme Court ruled – which it did – that she couldn’t call a …

SNP MP warns Nicola Sturgeon's election ploy is 'massive gamble'
2 years ago

SNP MP warns Nicola Sturgeon's election ploy is 'massive gamble'

Daily Mail  

A veteran SNP MP has warned Nicola Sturgeon's ploy of making the next election a 'de facto' Scottish independence referendum is a 'massive gamble' that could kill of the nationalists' ambitions. Pete Wishart has branded the tactic 'the worst possible way to settle the constitutional future' in an incendiary blog. SNP MP Pete Wishart has branded the tactic being pursued …

Latest poll suggests growing support for Scottish independence
2 years, 1 month ago

Latest poll suggests growing support for Scottish independence

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Support for Scottish independence up to 56%, poll suggests
2 years, 1 month ago

Support for Scottish independence up to 56%, poll suggests

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Election as referendum: The Hindu Editorial on Scotland’s independence
2 years, 1 month ago

Election as referendum: The Hindu Editorial on Scotland’s independence

The Hindu  

The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruling has extinguished, at least for the moment, the hopes of the Scottish National Party to conduct later next year a “consultative plebiscite” — a non-binding referendum on whether Scotland should be an independent nation. The highest court squashed two claims made by the Scottish government: first, that the consultative aspect of the referendum implied …

UK top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan
2 years, 1 month ago

UK top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new referendum on independence without the consent of the British government. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she would respect the ruling but continue the fight for independence, saying Scotland’s “democratic right to choose our own future” was at stake. The top …

UK top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan
2 years, 1 month ago

UK top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: The UK Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new referendum on independence without the consent of the British government. The top court ruled that the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum on Scottish independence.” Supreme Court President Robert Reed said the five justices were …

Scottish parliament cannot conduct independence referendum: U.K. Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Scottish parliament cannot conduct independence referendum: U.K. Supreme Court

The Hindu  

In a significant setback for Scottish nationalists, the U.K. Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the Scottish parliament does not have the power to conduct a referendum on Scotland’s independence from the U.K. without consent from the U.K.’s parliament in Westminster. Scottish National Party leader and Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she respected the Court’s decision but indicated that …

UK’s top court rejects Scotland’s independence referendum bid
2 years, 1 month ago

UK’s top court rejects Scotland’s independence referendum bid

Al Jazeera  

The Supreme Court says the Scottish government cannot hold a second plebiscite next year without London’s approval. The United Kingdom’s top court has ruled the Scottish government cannot hold a second referendum on independence next year without approval from the British parliament, dealing a blow to nationalists’ hopes of holding a vote in 2023. The Scottish government’s most senior law …

Scottish leader: Independence vote key, whatever court says
2 years, 3 months ago

Scottish leader: Independence vote key, whatever court says

The Hindu  

The leader of the Scottish government said Sunday that she will push on with her campaign to take Scotland out of the United Kingdom, even if she loses a Supreme Court case seeking authorization to call a new independence referendum. Britain’s top court is due to hear arguments starting Tuesday on whether Scotland’s semi-autonomous administration can organize an independence vote …

Scottish leader: Independence vote key, whatever court says
2 years, 3 months ago

Scottish leader: Independence vote key, whatever court says

Associated Press  

LONDON — The leader of the Scottish government said Sunday that she will push on with her campaign to take Scotland out of the United Kingdom, even if she loses a Supreme Court case seeking authorization to call a new independence referendum. Britain’s top court is due to hear arguments starting Tuesday on whether Scotland’s semi-autonomous administration can organize an …

Scottish Conservatives offer ‘real alternative’ to SNP, Douglas Ross to say
2 years, 3 months ago

Scottish Conservatives offer ‘real alternative’ to SNP, Douglas Ross to say

The Independent  

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Nicola Sturgeon's independence plan descends into chaos over majority vote claim
2 years, 6 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon's independence plan descends into chaos over majority vote claim

The Telegraph  

Nicola Sturgeon could demand independence if the SNP wins less than half the popular vote in Scotland in the next General Election, her deputy has suggested as her new separation route map started to unravel. John Swinney said Ms Sturgeon would have a mandate to start independence talks with the Prime Minister if the SNP won a majority of Scotland's …

Scottish leader calls for new independence vote next year
2 years, 6 months ago

Scottish leader calls for new independence vote next year

Associated Press  

LONDON — Scotland’s leader told lawmakers in Edinburgh Tuesday that she plans to hold a fresh referendum on Scotland’s independence on Oct. 19, 2023 — even though U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson maintains it wasn’t the right time for such a vote. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the question to be asked will be the same as that in Scotland’s …

Sturgeon unveils first paper of ‘updated independence prospectus’ for Scotland
2 years, 7 months ago

Sturgeon unveils first paper of ‘updated independence prospectus’ for Scotland

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Poll puts support for Scottish independence at 55%
3 years, 1 month ago

Poll puts support for Scottish independence at 55%

The Independent  

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Do Scottish nationalists really want another referendum now?
3 years, 2 months ago

Do Scottish nationalists really want another referendum now?

Al Jazeera  

Momentum is currently with the unionists and the SNP and Green Party know this. A deal struck this summer between two pro-independence Scottish parties, the Scottish National Party and the Green Party, has caused many to question whether a second independence referendum could be looming. The then-UK Prime Minister David Cameron took a gamble and decided to hold one, fearing …

Greens warned against becoming ‘SNP lackeys’ ahead of power-sharing deal in Scotland
3 years, 4 months ago

Greens warned against becoming ‘SNP lackeys’ ahead of power-sharing deal in Scotland

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP government is set to announce a power-sharing deal …

Scottish independence referendum to go ahead when Covid crisis ‘stable,’ says SNP
3 years, 8 months ago

Scottish independence referendum to go ahead when Covid crisis ‘stable,’ says SNP

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Scottish independence: What is the SNP’s post-election plan?
3 years, 8 months ago

Scottish independence: What is the SNP’s post-election plan?

The Independent  

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Support For Scottish Independence Is Growing, Partly Due To U.K.'s COVID-19 Response
4 years, 1 month ago

Support For Scottish Independence Is Growing, Partly Due To U.K.'s COVID-19 Response

NPR  

Support For Scottish Independence Is Growing, Partly Due To U.K.'s COVID-19 Response Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images At the Scottish National Party's recent annual conference, Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's first minister, said she had "never been so certain" that Scotland would become an independent nation. Sponsor Message Johnson's performance is one reason why …

General election: Hung parliament would give SNP ‘significant influence and power’, says Sturgeon
5 years, 2 months ago

General election: Hung parliament would give SNP ‘significant influence and power’, says Sturgeon

The Independent  

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Nicola Sturgeon wants another independence vote 'come hell or high water'
5 years, 8 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon wants another independence vote 'come hell or high water'

The Telegraph  

The First Minister claimed that "many people" would agree that Westminster's treatment of Scotland during the Brexit process marked the "material change in circumstances" needed for the SNP to have a mandate for a vote. She claimed that if the former foreign secretary became the next PM it would send many people across the UK into “utter despair”. Ms Sturgeon …

Scottish independence: Nicola Sturgeon outlines plan for second referendum in next two years
5 years, 8 months ago

Scottish independence: Nicola Sturgeon outlines plan for second referendum in next two years

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Is Scottish independence still possible?
6 years, 3 months ago

Is Scottish independence still possible?

Al Jazeera  

This weekend, the pro-independence Scottish National Party meets in Glasgow for its fall conference. Over the summer, it emerged that two separate allegations of sexual misconduct had been made against Salmond by Scottish government staff members dating back to his time as SNP leader and Scottish first minister. Nonetheless, the SNP now finds itself in a deeply uncomfortable position: just …

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