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Ross stands by Sunak’s £2,000 tax claim as Labour brands it a ‘lie’
Douglas Ross has said he stands by the Prime Minister’s claim that a Labour government would raise taxes by £2,000 while Sir Keir Starmer’s party calls it a “lie”. The Scottish Conservative leader said Sir Keir had not been “agile”...
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Manchin announces he's leaving Democratic Party to become independent
The senator from West Virginia announced in November that he would not seek reelection in 2024. (Scripps News)
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John Swinney comments on hopes of a UK government recognising Palestinian state
First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney comments recognising Palestinian state and the cost of living issue for the people of Scotland. He again appealed to voters who wanted an independent nation to vote SNP on July 4.
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Ross: Scotland can be 'free of the SNP'
Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party Douglas Ross says Scotland can be 'free of the SNP' on July 4. He launched the Scottish Conservative election campaign in Perth.
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John Swinney launches SNP General Election campaign
Scotland’s First Minister has insisted he can lead the SNP to victory in an “independence day” General Election. John Swinney said the election, now confirmed to take place on July 4, also gave voters the chance to get rid of Rishi Sunak...
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John Swinney insists SNP can win in ‘independence day’ General Election
Scotland’s First Minister has insisted he can lead the SNP to victory in an “independence day” General Election. John Swinney said the election, now confirmed to take place on July 4, also gave voters the chance to get rid of Rishi Sunak...
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John Swinney takes questions at launch of SNP General Election campaign
Scotland’s First Minister has insisted he can lead the SNP to victory in an “independence day” General Election. John Swinney said the election, now confirmed to take place on July 4, also gave voters the chance to get rid of Rishi Sunak...
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John Swinney says his life has 'changed entirely' in last two weeks
Newly appointed leader of the SNP John Swinney says his life has 'changed entirely' over the last two weeks. Mr Swinney also said all of his ministers would be making the case for Scottish independence. He visited the Cameron Bridge...
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Footage of people taking part at a match for Scottish independence
Thousands of people turned out at a rally for Scottish independence, with many supporters saying they were not concerned by the prosecution of ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell. Around 2,000 people attended a rally which was addressed...
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Yousaf celebrates 90 years of SNP with ‘confident’ election message
Humza Yousaf has said he is “very confident” in his general election candidates as the SNP celebrates its 90th birthday. The SNP leader and Scotland’s First Minister campaigned in Prestwick, Hamilton and East Kilbride on Saturday to mark...
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40 mice will be sent to space to help with macular degeneration study
A new crew aboard the International Space Station is currently waiting for some very special space mice.
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Humza Yousaf calls for the SNP to defeat every Tory MP in Scotland
Humza Yousaf call for the SNP to defeat every Tory MP in Scotland. The Scottish First Minister delivered a speech at SNP Campaign Council in Perth.
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Micheal Martin asked about RTE controversy
Tanaiste Micheal Martin speaks to the media during a press conference at Government Buildings in Dublin. He is asked about Catherine Martin taking a hands-off approach to RTE. RTE's former chairwoman Siun Ni Raghallaigh released a...
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Humza Yousaf says there will be an 'absence of political debate' at Westminster in 2024
There will be an absence of substantial policy debate at Westminster this year, Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf has said. At Glasgow University, he made the first in a series of speeches on the Scottish economy.
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Humza Yousaf suggests Scottish independence could lead to households being £10,200 better off
Humza Yousaf has suggested Scottish independence could lead to households being £10,200 better off than in the UK, saying such a change would not happen “overnight”. In a speech at Glasgow University, the First Minister referred to a...
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Salmond urges Scottish Government to back referendum bill
Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond urged the Scottish Government to back his party's plans for a referendum bill which would ask Scots whether Holyrood should have the power to negotiate and legislate on independence.
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Alba Party unveil plans for referendum Bill at Holyrood
Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has said his Alba Party can “propel the independence movement forward”, as it unveiled plans to lodge a referendum Bill at Holyrood. Ash Regan, who recently defected to Alba from the SNP, is to...
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Salmond unveils Alba Party’s plans for referendum Bill at Holyrood
Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has said his Alba Party can “propel the independence movement forward”, as it unveiled plans to lodge a referendum Bill at Holyrood. Ash Regan, who recently defected to Alba from the SNP, is to...
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It is right the police are “operationally independent of Government”, says Chris Philp
It is right the police are “operationally independent of Government”, a Home Office minister has said. Answering an urgent question in the Commons on the operational independence of the Metropolitan Police, Chris Philp said the UK has...
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Ash Regan: Voters will back me in Holyrood election despite SNP defection
Former SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan speaks to the media after she defected from the party to join Alba, becoming the Holyrood leader. Ms Regan said she could no longer stand by the SNP's independence strategy but said voters will...
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Humza Yousaf's full SNP conference speech
First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf makes his leader's speech to the SNP Conference in Aberdeen.
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Humza Yousaf: Good riddance to the Tories
Humza Yousaf has hit out at Home Secretary Suella Braverman in his speech to the SNP conference. He also took aim at Sir Keir Starmer, saying: “The closer he gets to Downing Street, the further he retreats from his principles.!
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Nicola Sturgeon arrives at the SNP conference in Aberdeen
Nicola Sturgeon arrives at the SNP conference in Aberdeen to cheers from supporters and addresses the media regarding her stance on independence and her successor Humza Yousaf.
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Humza Yousaf and Stephen Flynn talk at the SNP Conference on Independence Strategy
First Minister Humza Yousaf and SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn talk at the SNP Conference on Independence Strategy.