Scottish Independence

Alba Party members have voted to approve the party's independence strategy

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Alba members vote to approve party's independence strategy

25 youth leaders from across Europe descended on Stirling this weekend

25 youth leaders from across Europe descended on Stirling this weekend

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'Scotland has right to have another indy referendum', EU youth activists say

We should not be surprised at Rishi Sunak calling the Scottish independence movement ‘extremist’ given the influence of the Unionist populist press

We should not be surprised at Rishi Sunak calling the Scottish independence movement ‘extremist’ given the influence of the Unionist populist press

Power of the Unionist populist press should not be underestimated

Maylis Roßberg is one of the two lead candidates to head the EU Commission for the European Free Alliance

Maylis Roßberg is one of the two lead candidates to head the EU Commission for the European Free Alliance

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EU Commission President candidate: 'I absolutely want an independent Scotland'

The housing crisis will not be resolved by grandiose statements of recognition

The housing crisis will not be resolved by grandiose statements of recognition

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There’s an opportunity here to make a real win for the Yes case

Kaukab Stewart was speaking at the Our European Future conference organised by Young Scots for Independence

Kaukab Stewart was speaking at the Our European Future conference organised by Young Scots for Independence

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Scotland will take place within European family as soon as possible, minister says

The YSI conference won't get us back in the EU, but it's a start, writes Koepplinger

The YSI conference won't get us back in the EU, but it's a start, writes Koepplinger

The YSI conference won’t get us back in the EU, but it is part of the process

The YSI's national convenor looks back on the history of the group

The YSI's national convenor looks back on the history of the group

The Young Scots for Independence is building on a long tradition

This weekend is a shining example of the belief that Scotland has in the European Union, writes Kelly Given

This weekend is a shining example of the belief that Scotland has in the European Union, writes Kelly Given

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Kelly Given: Let’s show Europe that we reject ugly politics of Brexit

Inside the EU we were a constructive voice working alongside our fellow Europeans, writes Alyn Smith

Inside the EU we were a constructive voice working alongside our fellow Europeans, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: This weekend's conference shows need for European solidarity

By continuing to engage, learn and grow together with our friends in Europe, we can ensure a brighter, more connected future, writes Samake-Roman

By continuing to engage, learn and grow together with our friends in Europe, we can ensure a brighter, more connected future, writes Samake-Roman

Assa Samake-Roman: It's never been more important for Scotland to engage with Europe

Olaf Stando, international officer at Young Scots for Independence, reflects on the importance of organising an international convention

Olaf Stando, international officer at Young Scots for Independence, reflects on the importance of organising an international convention

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Olaf Stando: Youth conference will put Scotland's future into our own hands

The tale of two parliaments for Scotland has never been starker, writes Angus Robertson

The tale of two parliaments for Scotland has never been starker, writes Angus Robertson

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Angus Robertson: The tale of two parliaments for Scotland has never been starker

AyeApp aims to increase voter registration in the run-up to the next Holyrood election

AyeApp aims to increase voter registration in the run-up to the next Holyrood election

Electoral Commission

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Grassroots activists create 'democracy tool' to encourage voter registration

The ex-FM is being used as a weapon to split the independence movement asunder

The ex-FM is being used as a weapon to split the independence movement asunder

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It’s no surprise the Unionist media are now making use of Alex Salmond

The YSI are holding a conference in Stirling to discuss Scotland's path back to independence and a way back to EU membership

The YSI are holding a conference in Stirling to discuss Scotland's path back to independence and a way back to EU membership

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Everything you need to know about this week’s YSI’s international conference

The Tories are still dealing with the political fallout of labelling Scottish nationalists as 'extremist'

The Tories are still dealing with the political fallout of labelling Scottish nationalists as 'extremist'

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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The real ‘extremists’ are the Tories who have failed to deliver on Better Together

Rishi Sunak’s comment about ‘Scottish nationalists’ has sparked outrage

Rishi Sunak’s comment about ‘Scottish nationalists’ has sparked outrage

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Denying Scots the right to choose our future is the extremist position

Olaf Stando has said Young Scots for Independence has a duty to 'talk louder' about Europe

Olaf Stando has said Young Scots for Independence has a duty to 'talk louder' about Europe

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Major European conference to reach out to parties 'abandoned' by Labour

Stephen Flynn and Rishi Sunak clashed at PMQs

Stephen Flynn and Rishi Sunak clashed at PMQs

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Rishi Sunak REFUSES to apologise for 'comparing Yessers with Putin'

Scotland ended up out of the EU despite the claims of Better Together

Scotland ended up out of the EU despite the claims of Better Together

Germans were staggered to hear of threats used against us in 2014

Douglas Ross was asked what he made of Rishi Sunak's comments on 'extremist' Scottish nationalism earlier this week

Douglas Ross was asked what he made of Rishi Sunak's comments on 'extremist' Scottish nationalism earlier this week

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Douglas Ross defends Rishi Sunak's 'extremist' comments on Yes movement

Polish farmers and other protesters gather in downtown Warsaw to protest the European Union's climate policies and Poland's pro-EU government, in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, May 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Polish farmers and other protesters gather in downtown Warsaw to protest the European Union's climate policies and Poland's pro-EU government, in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, May 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

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What the Yes movement can learn from protests by EU farmers

The Prime Minister has staked his political future on dumping asylum seekers in Rwanda

The Prime Minister has staked his political future on dumping asylum seekers in Rwanda

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I’m happy for Rishi Sunak and his amoral chums to call me a subversive

The full line-up of speakers at the Young Scots for Independence international conference has been announced

The full line-up of speakers at the Young Scots for Independence international conference has been announced

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Young Scots for Independence confirms full line-up of speakers for Europe conference

Emma Roddick has returned to the backbenches after being a minister in Humza Yousaf's government

Emma Roddick has returned to the backbenches after being a minister in Humza Yousaf's government

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Scottish independence should not be end of union with UK, former minister says

Will parties co-operate with each other ahead of the next Holyrood election?

Will parties co-operate with each other ahead of the next Holyrood election?

Time for old scores to be buried as pro-indy parties look to 2026

YES supporters at George Square, Glasgow

YES supporters at George Square, Glasgow

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Fears independence activists 'could be referred to counter-extremism programme'

Prime Minister mentioned 'Scottish nationalism' in a major speech on extremism

Prime Minister mentioned 'Scottish nationalism' in a major speech on extremism

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'No way': Extremism expert debunks Rishi Sunak attack on 'Scottish nationalists'

Stewart Kirkpatrick writes on the 2014 Yes referendum, and his new campaign that could help learn from the defeat

Stewart Kirkpatrick writes on the 2014 Yes referendum, and his new campaign that could help learn from the defeat

Scottish independence referendum

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Independence lost in 2014. Help us understand why – and win next time

A Yes supporter photographed walking after the results of the 2014 referendum were announced

A Yes supporter photographed walking after the results of the 2014 referendum were announced

Scottish independence referendum

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Why didn't Scotland vote for independence in 2014? New survey aims to find answer

Alba said that Rishi Sunak will “say anything to remain relevant”

Alba said that Rishi Sunak will “say anything to remain relevant”

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Mhairi Black in perfect response after Rishi Sunak brands Yessers 'extremist'

Rishi Sunak has taken aim to Scottish nationalism in a major speech about extremism

Rishi Sunak has taken aim to Scottish nationalism in a major speech about extremism

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Rishi Sunak mentions 'Scottish nationalists' in speech on 'extremist' threats to UK

John Swinney set out his views on the path to independence in an article for The National

John Swinney set out his views on the path to independence in an article for The National

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The gentle persuasion approach will not work – so why keep pushing it?

Unifying the independence movement has been set out as a focus of the new First Minister

Unifying the independence movement has been set out as a focus of the new First Minister

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You heard the First Minister – let’s unite for independence!

You really can't aspire to be a better nation while still yoked to another administration, writes Ruth Wishart

You really can't aspire to be a better nation while still yoked to another administration, writes Ruth Wishart

Scottish independence

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Ruth Wishart: The guard may change but roadblocks to independence stay the same

Political independence for Scotland is not about identity but agency, Tommy Sheppard writes

Political independence for Scotland is not about identity but agency, Tommy Sheppard writes

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Tommy Sheppard: The John Swinney era will see us reposition the case for independence

Scotland's history can teach us a lot about how we can achieve independence, writes Hamish MacPherson

Scotland's history can teach us a lot about how we can achieve independence, writes Hamish MacPherson

BACK IN THE DAY

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Hamish MacPherson: History offers up a lesson for the independence cause

Tommy Sheppard pictured at a rally in Edinburgh

Tommy Sheppard pictured at a rally in Edinburgh

Scottish independence

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Secret Union polling campaign over as MP slams UK Government

The Alba party has announced their three-step electoral strategy to gain Scottish independence

The Alba party has announced their three-step electoral strategy to gain Scottish independence

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Alba's proposed Scottish independence strategy revealed

Domenec Ruiz Devesa appeared on The National's Our Friends in Europe podcast with columnist Assa Samake-Roman

Domenec Ruiz Devesa appeared on The National's Our Friends in Europe podcast with columnist Assa Samake-Roman

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Scotland should 'not delay' rejoining EU after independence, Spanish MEP says

John Swinney told Sky News he believes independence can be delivered within five years

John Swinney told Sky News he believes independence can be delivered within five years

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John Swinney: Scottish independence can be delivered within five years

Yes Dunbar called on the First Minister to place Scottish independence as a priority

Yes Dunbar called on the First Minister to place Scottish independence as a priority

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Yes group urges John Swinney to 'prioritise path to independence'

John Swinney axed the role of minister for independence which his predecessor Humza Yousaf had introduced

John Swinney axed the role of minister for independence which his predecessor Humza Yousaf had introduced

Natalie Elphicke

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Wee Ginger Dug: Overriding independence minister erodes confidence in the cause

The Scottish Government has published 13 white papers in its Building a New Scotland series

The Scottish Government has published 13 white papers in its Building a New Scotland series

Scottish Government

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Scottish Government issues update on future of independence white papers

Grassroots activists have responded after the First Minister scrapped the minister for independence role

Grassroots activists have responded after the First Minister scrapped the minister for independence role

Believe in Scotland

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'Performative gesture': Grassroots activists react to scrapping of indy minister role

A former SNP MP is to stand for Alex Salmond's Alba Party at the upcoming General Election

A former SNP MP is to stand for Alex Salmond's Alba Party at the upcoming General Election

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Former SNP MP to stand for Alba in General Election

Jamie Hepburn (left) served as minister for independence in the Scottish government led by Humza Yousaf

Jamie Hepburn (left) served as minister for independence in the Scottish government led by Humza Yousaf

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John Swinney addresses ending 'minister for independence' role

First Minister John Swinney writes in The National about how his Scottish Government will move towards independence

First Minister John Swinney writes in The National about how his Scottish Government will move towards independence

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John Swinney: Shortcuts and impatience will not win independence

Jamie Hepburn (left) previously served as the minister for independence

Jamie Hepburn (left) previously served as the minister for independence

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John Swinney drops minister for independence role in new ministerial team

John Swinney has quite a task on his hands before the General Election

John Swinney has quite a task on his hands before the General Election

General Election 2024

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Can John Swinney as First Minister boost the SNP’s General Election chances?

The former First Minister was focused on the SNP winning a majority of seats

The former First Minister was focused on the SNP winning a majority of seats

General Election 2024

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Sticking with Humza Yousaf’s election strategy is the wrong decision

Kezia Dugdale has said Anas Sarwar may scrap free tuition fees in Scotland if he becomes first minister

Kezia Dugdale has said Anas Sarwar may scrap free tuition fees in Scotland if he becomes first minister

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Kezia Dugdale says Scottish Labour may scrap free tuition fees in Scotland

A campaign day organised by grassroots independence groups will take place this weekend

A campaign day organised by grassroots independence groups will take place this weekend

Believe in Scotland

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Independence campaign day to be held in Dumfries and Galloway

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