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    • Wednesday, 6 July, 2022
      Scottish independence
      Johnson rejects Sturgeon request for Scottish independence referendum

      Letter to first minister stresses that issue was settled in 2014 vote

    • Monday, 4 July, 2022
      Inside Politics
      Poor census turnout in Scotland harms those in deepest need of public services

      Plus, October promises further nightmares for Boris Johnson as households face rocketing bills

    • Saturday, 2 July, 2022
      Anas Sarwar
      An independence referendum should be the last thing on Sturgeon’s mind

      Instead of tackling the cost of living crisis, Scotland’s first minister is sowing national division

    • Thursday, 30 June, 2022
      News in-depthScottish independence
      Nicola Sturgeon appeals to SNP voters with risky referendum strategy

      Scotland’s first minister makes UK Supreme Court and next general election new battlegrounds for gaining independence

    • Wednesday, 22 June, 2022
      Robert Shrimsley
      Sturgeon is spoiling for a fight on independence for Scotland

      The separatist cause is currently stuck, so the first minister wants to shake things up

    • Tuesday, 14 June, 2022
      Scottish independence
      Nicola Sturgeon fires starting gun on new Scottish independence push

      First minister says Scotland would prosper outside UK but leaves referendum timeline unclear

    • Friday, 29 April, 2022
      News in-depthUK local elections
      Labour looks to kick-start its Scottish fortunes in Glasgow

      The opposition party is hoping to mount a revival north of the border in local elections next week

    • Monday, 28 March, 2022
      News in-depthScotland
      Creaking Scottish ferry network undermines SNP’s competence credentials

      Ageing fleet and delays in deploying new vessels lead to mounting public anger on western islands

    • Sunday, 30 January, 2022
      News in-depthScotland
      Scotland’s welfare body seeks to prove it can do things differently

      Taking responsibility for social security benefits from Westminster will put pressure on Scottish budget

    • Friday, 17 December, 2021
      FT CollectionsGreensill Capital
      Scottish government raises provision on Gupta guarantee to £161m

      Higher security package underlines risks from controversial £586m taxpayer-backed guarantee given to industrialist

    • Thursday, 9 December, 2021
      Scottish economy
      Scotland to lift controls on council tax in 2022

      Lifting limit ends SNP flagship policy, as income tax thresholds tweaked in Edinburgh budget

    • Friday, 3 December, 2021
      UK business & economy
      Shell’s pull-out from North Sea oil project exposes UK political divisions

      Labour and Scottish Greens hail withdrawal from Cambo project while Tories warn of increased dependency on energy imports

    • Monday, 29 November, 2021
      Scottish independence
      Planning for second Scottish independence vote to start next year, says Sturgeon

      First minister escalates constitutional stand-off with UK government as she signals referendum by end of 2023

    • Sunday, 28 November, 2021
      SNP members vote for work to begin on Scottish central bank

      Challenge to Sturgeon’s caution over making break with sterling as party chiefs focus on Tory failings

    • Wednesday, 13 October, 2021
      Robert Shrimsley
      Nicola Sturgeon is right — democracy must prevail

      Both unionists and separatists see advantage in postponing a new Scottish independence vote, but delay cannot be infinite

    • Thursday, 7 October, 2021
      InterviewNicola Sturgeon
      Scotland’s first minister on independence: ‘I’ve got time on my side’

      Sturgeon confident that impasse over another referendum will be resolved in her favour

    • Friday, 1 October, 2021
      Scottish economy
      London to press on with Scottish freeports despite SNP objections

      Edinburgh government has its own alternative plans to create ‘green ports’ model

    • Monday, 13 September, 2021
      Scottish independence
      Sturgeon asks SNP to trust her on independence referendum strategy

      First minister gives no details in Scottish ruling party conference speech on when or how she hopes to hold a vote

    • Sunday, 12 September, 2021
      Scottish independence
      SNP conference urges independence vote as soon as ‘health crisis’ eases

      Resolution adds to pressure on Nicola Sturgeon to set out Scotland referendum plan

    • Saturday, 11 September, 2021
      SNP delegates call for creation of a national energy company

      Online party conference rebukes Nicola Sturgeon for failing to deliver on 2017 promise

    • Thursday, 9 September, 2021
      Scottish independence
      Disquiet over independence vote strategy clouds SNP conference

      Delegates to annual gathering have blocked debate on alternatives to referendum to achieve separation from UK

    • Tuesday, 7 September, 2021
      Scottish independence
      Sturgeon promises ‘detailed prospectus’ for Scottish independence vote

      First minister stops short of setting date for legislation aiming at second poll

    • Friday, 3 September, 2021
      Chris Deerin
      Nicola Sturgeon is rapidly running out of options in Scotland

      Nevertheless, the SNP has put a new independence referendum at the heart of its deal with the Greens

    • Thursday, 2 September, 2021
      News in-depthUK defence nuclear
      SNP rules out Trident submarine base in event of secession

      Removing nuclear weapons from Faslane and Coulport has been identified as a priority if Scots vote to leave the UK

    • Tuesday, 31 August, 2021
      Scottish independence
      Sturgeon claims ‘undeniable’ mandate for second Scottish independence vote

      Appointment of two Green party ministers seals power-sharing deal with SNP

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