Scottish independence

2 days ago

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Swinney aiming for independence referendum by 2031

The FM has signed an agreement with other nationalist leaders predicting "Westminster's time is coming to an end".

2 days ago

Two men in dark suits, Rhun ap Iorwerth and John Swinney, standing in front of two saltire flags and an ornate fireplace.

Photo call or 'pivotal moment' - How significant is leaders summit?

The first minister will meet the leaders of Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein in Cardiff on Monday.

2 days ago

6 days ago

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PM says second Scottish independence referendum remains 'off limits'

Andy Burnham clarifies remarks he made in the House of Commons and says his focus is on economic growth and the cost of living.

6 days ago

7 days ago

Andy Burnham, with dark speckled grey hair and black glasses. Wearing a suit, white shirt and tie.

PM would consider independence referendum if 'clear consensus' emerges

Andy Burnham had previously told First Minister John Swinney that a second referendum is "off limits".

7 days ago

4 Sept 2026

Head and shoulders shot of Malcolm Offord walking in a corridor. He is wearing a navy suit jacket, white shirt, green patterned tie and dark rimmed glasses.

Scottish independence referendum 'a million miles away' - Offord

The Reform UK Scotland leader told the BBC that there would need to be a "groundswell" of support for a fresh poll.

4 Sept 2026

29 Aug 2026

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'A huge vanity project' - when Sputnik crash-landed in Scotland

Ten years after Sputnik News opened in Edinburgh, why did Scotland become a front in the global disinformation war?

29 Aug 2026

28 Aug 2026

Yes and No campaigners on the Scottish independence campaign trail in September 2014 in Blantyre.

FM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill published

The draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.

28 Aug 2026

6 Aug 2026

John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon walking through the corridors of the Scottish Parliament. He wears black-rimmed spectacles, a blue suit, a purple tie and a white shirt. She is dressed in a red blazer and smiles at the camera.

Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranks

The former first minister's attack on the SNP's 2026 election campaign has led to rebukes from ex-colleagues.

6 Aug 2026

21 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham wearing a dark suit, white shirt and blue tie. He has dark hair and glasses. Burnham is standing outside of 10 Downing Street.

New PM Burnham tells John Swinney 'agree to disagree' on Scottish independence

Scotland's first minister raised the issue of Scottish independence during a phone call with Andy Burnham on Tuesday morning, in the hopes of advancing the debate.

21 Jul 2026