Scotland
Scotland
SNP admits Scottish independence is ‘a hard sell’ after losing 38 seats
The SNP has just 18 months to save the case for Scottish independence after suffering a drubbing in the general election, its Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has admitted.
Scotland
Scottish independence could be the biggest loser on election day
As the hours tick down to polling day, Scottish nationalists are beginning to assess the damage this election campaign has inflicted on the cause of Scottish independence.
Scotland
Independence Alba’s top priority, says Alex Salmond
Taking “real action on independence” is Alba’s top priority at the upcoming election, leader Alex Salmond has announced as he launched the party’s manifesto.
Scotland
SNP manifesto: Key policies analysed
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has launched its 2024 election manifesto, in which leader John Swinney said a vote for his party would “intensify” the pressure to secure Scottish independence.
Scotland
What could this election mean for Scottish independence?
Scotland
Swinney says there ‘should be’ a referendum within five years
John Swinney has said there should be a referendum on Scottish independence in the next five years as he denied the SNP are downplaying the issue in its General Election campaign.
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Swinney says no change in SNP’s referendum strategy
John Swinney has confirmed that the SNP’s strategy for independence is still based on winning a majority of seats at the forthcoming general election.