Sturgeon and Davidson clash in feisty FMQs

Nicola Sturgeon goes out on the offensive in First Minister’s Questions.
Need-to-know: Five key political events in 2021

Five key political events taking place in 2021.
SNP make Brexit ‘independence’ vow

Ian Blackford makes the case for Scottish independence, during the Brexit trade deal debate.
‘The right thing to do’: Scotland to legalise gay marriage

Scotland will become the first part of the UK to introduce gay marriage legislation, the Scottish government announced today.
MPs demand clarity on Scottish divorce

Divorce from Scotland should be fair and equitable, parliamentarians have urged.
Anti-sectarian law worries Scottish church leaders

The SNP’s bid to tackle sectarianism in time for the new football season is prompting concern from senior Scottish religious figures.
‘Tool up, honey bunny’: Salmond to meet Kick Ass creator

Scottish first minister Alex Salmond is to meet Kick Ass creator Mark Millar, the writer has announced.
SNP extends council tax freeze

By Peter Wozniak The Scottish National Party (SNP) has gathered in Perth for its annual conference – with all focus on crucial Holyrood elections next year. The party is considering extending its freeze on council tax as a key plank of its campaign strategy. The move is designed to separate the SNP from their nearest […]
Video: ‘I’m a Nat’

The Scottish National party’s latest video – featuring, amongst others, the voice of Sean Connery.
Highs and lows: SNP

After a mixed bag of performances in a series of by-election clashes, the Scottish National party are shaping up for a big clash with Labour north of the border in the 2010 general election. Alex Salmond wants to increase his party’s Westminster standing to 20 seats. Will his party slip up as the campaign intensifies? […]