Nicola Sturgeon promises to meet MSPs’ demand for an education review
Nicola Sturgeon has promised to meet MSPs’ demands for a wide-ranging review of Scottish schools to tackle “weaknesses” in the education system.
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Legal advice suggests Holyrood could legislate for indyref2 without PM’s consent
Legal advice commissioned by a pro-independence group has suggested there are “good arguments” to be made for holding a second referendum without UK Government approval.
Senior Tories hold firm against SNP indyref demands
Jackson Carlaw has revealed he does not expect another independence referendum in the 2020s - suggesting one should not be held for decades.
Aberdeen youngsters meet first minister to discuss care system – and play snakes and ladders
A group of Aberdeen youngsters have travelled to Glasgow to talk to the first minister about the care system.
Boris Johnson accused of ‘holding Scotland hostage’ after rejecting referendum request
Boris Johnson has been accused of "holding Scotland hostage" after rejecting Nicola Sturgeon's demands for a second independence referendum.
SNP has no mandate for second independence vote, Jess Phillips insists
Nicola Sturgeon has “no mandate” for a second independence referendum, Labour leadership hopeful Jess Phillips has insisted, as she said she would have turned down the Scottish First Minister’s request for a section 30 order if she was PM.
EuroMillions winner’s final journey takes in home of his beloved Partick Thistle
EuroMillions winner Colin Weir made a final visit to his favourite football team as his funeral cortege stopped outside Partick Thistle’s ground.
Sturgeon insists Scotland will have its say as PM rejects independence vote call
Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland “will get the right to decide our own future” despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson rejecting her plea for a second independence referendum.
PM rejects Scottish independence referendum request
Boris Johnson has formally rejected a call for Holyrood to be given the power to hold a second independence referendum.
Sir Jackie Stewart joins First Minister to raise £100,000 for Race Against Dementia
He is one of Scotland's greatest sporting figures: a Formula One legend who won the world championship three times.
PM rejects SNP calls for second Scottish independence referendum
The Prime Minister and his Scottish secretary have rejected calls for a second independence referendum amid renewed pressure from the SNP.
Hollywood actor Brian Cox calls for second Scottish independence referendum
Hollywood actor Brian Cox has called for a second referendum on Scottish independence.
Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to spread some cheer this Christmas
Scotland’s First Minister has thanked festive volunteers and public-sector workers in her Christmas message.
PM will give careful consideration to indyref2 letter, says Scottish Secretary
The Scottish Secretary has said Boris Johnson will give “careful consideration” to Nicola Sturgeon’s request to be handed the powers to hold a second independence referendum.
Aberdeen mum launches campaign for ‘Amy’s Rule’ after tragic death of her five-year old daughter
An Aberdeen mother has launched a campaign in memory of her five-year-old child amid claims doctors failed to diagnose her fatal brain tumour.
Nicola Sturgeon seeks permanent powers over referendums as she bids for indyref2
Nicola Sturgeon yesterday demanded Holyrood is given permanent powers to hold referendums as she made her formal request for a second independence vote.
First Minister sets out ‘democratic case’ for new Scottish independence vote
Nicola Sturgeon has published the “democratic case” for a new independence referendum as the Scottish Government requested the powers to hold another vote.
Nicola Sturgeon warns ‘democracy will prevail’ as she demands indyref2
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted “democracy must and will prevail” as she confirmed she has now written to Boris Johnson formally requesting the power for Holyrood to hold a second independence referendum.
Sturgeon: Independence referendum mandate ‘unarguable’
Scotland’s First Minister has said the mandate for a new independence referendum is unarguable as she stakes her claim for the transfer of powers needed to hold another vote.
Sturgeon urges unity on new independence referendum
Nicola Sturgeon has called for a “coming together” of political parties in the Scottish Parliament to deliver a second independence referendum.
Sturgeon: Growing support for Scotland to choose own future
Nicola Sturgeon will make the case for another vote on Scottish independence in response to the “new danger” posed by Boris Johnson’s government in a statement at Holyrood on Tuesday.
Johnson’s Brexit deal to be brought before Commons this week
MPs will be asked to vote on the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal this week as the Government begins its push to take Britain out of the European Union next month.
Johnson to address new Tory MPs as they prepare to vote on Brexit deal
Boris Johnson is to address his new intake of Tory MPs as they prepare to vote on his Brexit deal and he seeks to transform the nation after his landslide victory.
Johnson to address new Tory MPs as they prepare to vote on Brexit deal
Boris Johnson is to address his new intake of Tory MPs as they prepare to vote on his Brexit deal.
Nicola Sturgeon warns PM refusing indyref2 will ‘not be the end of the matter’
The PM refusing a second independence referendum will not be “the end of the matter”, Nicola Sturgeon has insisted – as she warned Boris Johnson: “Scotland cannot be imprisoned in the Union against its will.”
Nicola Sturgeon views election result as perfect catalyst for Indyref 2
Nicola Sturgeon wasted no time in ramping up the independence rhetoric after the SNP surged to 48 seats.
Nicola Sturgeon to step up her fight for an independence referendum next week after SNP’ election success
Nicola Sturgeon will step up her drive for a independence referendum next week by publishing a document making the “democratic” case for Holyrood to hold a poll.
Sturgeon to welcome new SNP MPs after indyref2 call with Johnson
Nicola Sturgeon is to welcome the SNP’s new raft of MPs in Dundee following their “watershed” General Election win – and hours after discussing a second independence referendum with the Prime Minister.
Boris Johnson reiterates opposition to indyref2 in call with Nicola Sturgeon
Boris Johnson has reiterated his opposition to a second vote on Scottish independence during a call with Nicola Sturgeon, despite her saying it is now a “democratic right”.
New independence vote would cause ‘more division and chaos’, says Carlaw
The Scottish Conservatives will not support any request for a second independence referendum, Jackson Carlaw has said.
Indyref2 ‘a democratic right’ after Tories defeated in Scotland, says Sturgeon
A second vote on Scottish independence is now a “democratic right” after the SNP’s victory in Scotland in a “watershed” General Election, Nicola Sturgeon has declared.
General Election 2019: Here’s what you missed across the north and north-east
For those of you just waking up, here's the low-down of all that happened in the General Election across the north and north-east of Scotland.