This is how Starmer fixes ‘the Scotland problem’
5 months, 1 week 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 has expressed disappointment at the failure of the country – and the Tory party – to offer a welcoming embrace to the appalling damage of Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s very special “fiscal event” that ripped through our economy with the suddenness and ferocity of a shark attack. Karen Brittain York Some need a lesson in defeat If anybody thought that the Conservative Party had learnt a lesson from their recent election defeat, look no further than the former home secretary Suella Braverman’s recent speech. Sayeeda Warsicertainly made her opinion clear, by saying of Braverman: “I have been warning of her brand of toxic, divisive politics for years.” If this is the start of the new Conservative Party, then I’m sure the vast majority of floating voters will follow me in steering well clear of it.

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KEMI BADENOCH: Scots need a well-earned break from the tired, failed politics of the left
2 months, 1 week ago

KEMI BADENOCH: Scots need a well-earned break from the tired, failed politics of the left

Daily Mail  

Sometimes, before we can move on from a great defeat, we need to acknowledge where we went wrong. Tory leadership contender Kemi Badenoch says Scotland is being damaged by the SNP's socialist tax regime The loss of this investment and the stalling of key projects not only affects Aberdeen but the energy security of the whole United Kingdom. If I …

Kemi takes aim at SNP's dismal record and 'betrayal' of the Scottish people in withering attack on nationalists
2 months, 1 week ago

Kemi takes aim at SNP's dismal record and 'betrayal' of the Scottish people in withering attack on nationalists

Daily Mail  

Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch has launched a blistering attack on the SNP’s miserable record and accused it of a ‘betrayal’ of the Scottish people. She also said that Scottish Labour is not the alternative government Scotland needs because the party is ‘two sides of the same coin’ as the SNP and offers the same failed left-wing policies. Tory leadership …

Starmer’s first weeks in power show Scotland needs independence, says Swinney
3 months ago

Starmer’s first weeks in power show Scotland needs independence, says Swinney

The Telegraph  

Sir Keir Starmer’s administration has already “completely demolished” Labour’s claim that Scotland does not need independence, John Swinney said on Wednesday as he tried to revive the SNP’s push for separation. Speaking on the tenth anniversary of the 2014 referendum, the First Minister said it had only taken 10-weeks to destroy Labour’s argument that “all we need to do is …

Scottish National Party’s ‘damaging’ U.K. election result hits independence push
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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No Swinney bounce for SNP as Labour surges 10 points clear in ‘bombshell’ poll
7 months ago

No Swinney bounce for SNP as Labour surges 10 points clear in ‘bombshell’ poll

The Telegraph  

Labour has surged ahead of the SNP in Scotland after John Swinney replaced Humza Yousaf as First Minister, according to a new poll. The YouGov survey found 39 per cent of Scots plan to vote Labour in this year’s general election, up five points from a similar poll conducted late last month, shortly before Mr Yousaf’s resignation. In a major …

SNP sparks chaos in Scotland by killing off coalition with Greens to avoid being 'dumped' in row over environment and trans policies as Humza Yousaf is accused of 'political cowardice' by former ally
7 months, 4 weeks ago

SNP sparks chaos in Scotland by killing off coalition with Greens to avoid being 'dumped' in row over environment and trans policies as Humza Yousaf is accused of 'political cowardice' by former ally

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf sparked political chaos in Scotland today as he ditched the SNP's coalition with the Greens to avoid the embarrassment of being ditched. The First Minister is facing a confidence vote in his leadership after he moved to end the Bute House Agreement amid a row with the junior party over environmental and trans policies. The Bute House Agreement, …

Unionists can oust ‘dud’ Humza Yousaf with tactical vote for Scottish Tories
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Unionists can oust ‘dud’ Humza Yousaf with tactical vote for Scottish Tories

The Telegraph  

Although polls have predicted the Tories will endure large losses across the UK in the election, they are confident that they can make gains in Scotland, partly thanks to the SNP’s travails. Mr Yousaf has urged Scots to make Scotland “Tory-free” by backing the SNP in the six Conservative seats, but Mr Hoy predicted the First Minister’s unpopularity would have …

First minister Humza Yousaf says vote SNP for Tory-free Scotland
11 months, 1 week ago

First minister Humza Yousaf says vote SNP for Tory-free 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 Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, is expected to urge Scotland to …

EDDIE BARNES: The SNP is in meltdown after its annus horribilis. So why on earth would anyone actually still vote for them?
1 year ago

EDDIE BARNES: The SNP is in meltdown after its annus horribilis. So why on earth would anyone actually still vote for them?

Daily Mail  

The first rule of politics is never to blame the electorate. There’s the secrecy and evasion of a party that’s been in power for too long, the lack of direction, the short-termism that – in next week’s Scottish Budget – will likely see swingeing cuts to public services or brutal tax rises and, finally, the growing divisions due to weak …

SNP leads Labour by just two points after heavy by-election loss
1 year, 2 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 …

‘Seismic’ by-election victory could launch Labour to Number 10, says Sarwar
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Seismic’ by-election victory could launch Labour to Number 10, says Sarwar

The Independent  

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Alister Jack: UK Government will no longer ‘fade into background’ in Scotland
1 year, 2 months ago

Alister Jack: UK Government will no longer ‘fade into background’ in Scotland

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SNP win in Rutherglen by-election would ‘force’ Westminster to listen – Yousaf
1 year, 2 months ago

SNP win in Rutherglen by-election would ‘force’ Westminster to listen – Yousaf

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Starmer seeking ‘milestone’ win in Scotland on Labour’s journey back to power
1 year, 2 months ago

Starmer seeking ‘milestone’ win in Scotland on Labour’s journey back to power

The Independent  

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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

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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  

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. Read our privacy policy First Minister Humza Yousaf has said support for independence is …

‘The SNP is in crisis’: Scotland’s Humza Yousaf’s first 100 days
1 year, 5 months ago

‘The SNP is in crisis’: Scotland’s Humza Yousaf’s first 100 days

Al Jazeera  

Humza Yousaf took over the Scottish ruling party following the shock resignation of former leader Nicola Sturgeon. “Humza Yousaf has inherited a very different party compared with the party Nicola Sturgeon inherited from Alex Salmond.” The pro-Scottish independence SNP has been the dominant political force in Scotland since 2007 when the left-wing party secured victory at the devolved Scottish Parliament …

YouGov research shows SNP could lose 23 seats to Labour at next UK election
1 year, 6 months ago

YouGov research shows SNP could lose 23 seats to Labour at next UK election

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A new chapter: The Hindu Editorial on Scotland’s new First Minister Humza Yousaf
1 year, 8 months ago

A new chapter: The Hindu Editorial on Scotland’s new First Minister Humza Yousaf

The Hindu  

Scotland has made history in electing as its First Minister Humza Yousaf, 37, who is, as the son of Pakistani immigrants, the first ever Muslim and person of Asian descent to take up the role, and also the youngest leader in that capacity. Mr. Yousaf won 52% of the votes in the SNP leadership contest for running a campaign that …

Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scottish First Minister
1 year, 10 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scottish First Minister

The Hindu  

Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, the face of her country’s independence movement for eight years, has announced her intention to resign, amid criticism of her drive to make it easier for people to legally change genders. "That it’s right for me, for my party and my country.” Ms. Sturgeon, 52, has led Scotland since 2014, when Scots narrowly voted to remain …

Poll shows slump in support for SNP and Scottish independence
1 year, 10 months ago

Poll shows slump in support for SNP and Scottish independence

The Independent  

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Nicola Sturgeon is 'in a muddle' over Scottish independence, former SNP minister says
1 year, 11 months 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'
1 year, 11 months 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 …

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

Starmer: Labour has ‘confidence to fight the SNP as well as the Tories’
2 years, 1 month ago

Starmer: Labour has ‘confidence to fight the SNP as well as the Tories’

The Independent  

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Scottish leader: Independence vote key, whatever court says
2 years, 2 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, 2 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 …

If Keir Starmer is clever, he will listen to Gordon Brown
2 years, 3 months ago

If Keir Starmer is clever, he will listen to Gordon Brown

The Independent  

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Jeremy Corbyn: Second Scottish independence referendum ‘the right thing to do’
2 years, 4 months ago

Jeremy Corbyn: Second Scottish independence referendum ‘the right thing to do’

The Telegraph  

Jeremy Corbyn has backed Nicola Sturgeon’s push for a second Scottish independence referendum, claiming a new vote is “absolutely the right thing to do”. Speaking at an Edinburgh Fringe event on Tuesday, the former Labour leader, now an independent MP, said it was “not right” for Westminster to tell Scotland that it “cannot have a choice”. Downing Street has announced …

Nicola Sturgeon's independence plan descends into chaos over majority vote claim
2 years, 5 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, 5 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 …

Westminster taking wrecking ball to idea UK is voluntary partnership – Sturgeon
2 years, 5 months ago

Westminster taking wrecking ball to idea UK is voluntary partnership – Sturgeon

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Sturgeon unveils first paper of ‘updated independence prospectus’ for Scotland
2 years, 6 months ago

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

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Scottish Labour ready to march to victory in local elections, party told
2 years, 9 months ago

Scottish Labour ready to march to victory in local elections, party told

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Do Scottish nationalists really want another referendum now?
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Scottish Greens to join SNP in government after members back coalition deal
3 years, 3 months ago

Scottish Greens to join SNP in government after members back coalition deal

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

Scottish Labour leader calls for further devolution and UK-wide council of ministers post-Brexit
4 years ago

Scottish Labour leader calls for further devolution and UK-wide council of ministers post-Brexit

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. Ahead of next year’s Holyrood elections, he also said Boris Johnson’s recently reported comments – …

Boris Johnson invites the ire of Scottish Tories after devolution 'disaster' comments
4 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson invites the ire of Scottish Tories after devolution 'disaster' comments

The Telegraph  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson risked sparking a major row with the Conservatives’ Scottish leader on Monday evening after he reportedly claimed that devolution had been a “disaster north of the border.” In comments immediately seized upon by First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party, Nicola Sturgeon, the Prime Minister is said to have told a group …

Leaked strategy paper 'shows Tory panic' over the union
4 years, 2 months ago

Leaked strategy paper 'shows Tory panic' over the union

The Telegraph  

Continuing to dismiss calls for a new independence referendum could be counterproductive but the campaign to save the union is “rudderless”, senior Tories have been secretly warned. A leaked strategy document prepared by a political consultancy firm with links to the Conservatives, and circulated to figures including Michael Gove, put forward a series of possible tactics for dealing with a …

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