Scotland
This is a big moment in Scottish politics, not least for John Swinney himself. For the second time in his life, he’s been elected leader of the SNP in difficult circumstances, only this time without a contest.
Scotland
Amid the bleakest backdrop the SNP in years, The Independent looks at what went wrong for the SNP, and where it has left the party.
Scotland
A new policy paper will focus on an independent Scotland’s ‘place in the world’.
Scotland
The UK Government has said it will “tighten up” the way civil servants deal with devolved and reserved issues after a row over officials working on Scottish independence.
Scotland
Country moving to ‘more normal political period’ as people focus on general election — with polls predicting heavy losses for the SNP.
Scotland
A proposed law seeking to give the Scottish Parliament the power to hold independence referendums has been rejected by MPs.
Scotland
Alex Salmond’s Alba Party is to draw up legislation for a referendum about Scottish independence.
Scotland
An independent Scotland would need its own currency before joining the European Union (EU), a think tank has said after the SNP published its latest blueprint for breaking up Britain.