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The UK Government has been called out for cutting the Winter Fuel Payment as freezing temperatures hit Scotland

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Leading charity calls out UK Government on winter fuel cut as temperatures plunge

The SNP are looking to defend a number of seats in council by-elections across Scotland

The SNP are looking to defend a number of seats in council by-elections across Scotland

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SNP bid to defend seats as five by-elections take place in councils across Scotland

Brian Topping was a Fraserburgh councillor for 38 years

Brian Topping was a Fraserburgh councillor for 38 years

Aberdeen City Council

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Former veteran councillor rejoins SNP after defecting to Alba

John Swinney congratuated Donald Trump as the election result was revealed

John Swinney congratuated Donald Trump as the election result was revealed

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'Read the room': Scots criticise John Swinney for congratulating Donald Trump

Rachel Reeves with new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg yesterday

Rachel Reeves with new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg yesterday

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Ash Regan: Businesses will be the ones making ‘tough choices’

File photograph of former first minister Alex Salmond

File photograph of former first minister Alex Salmond

Police assessing fresh sexual assault claim against Alex Salmond

Keir Starmer's GB Energy will be headquartered in office space already occupied by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Keir Starmer's GB Energy will be headquartered in office space already occupied by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

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GB Energy will not have its own Aberdeen headquarters, UK Government confirms

Salmond died suddenly after suffering a heart attack on October 12

Salmond died suddenly after suffering a heart attack on October 12

MSPs pay tribute to 'political giant' Alex Salmond in Scottish Parliament

Joanna Cherry has been appointed senior counsel for a Scottish couple in their bid to overturn cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment

Joanna Cherry has been appointed senior counsel for a Scottish couple in their bid to overturn cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment

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Joanna Cherry to act for Scottish couple in Winter Fuel Payment legal challenge

The SNP has been given only one seat on the Scottish Affairs Committee

The SNP has been given only one seat on the Scottish Affairs Committee

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: SNP's one seat on Scottish Affairs Committee shows Labour's pettiness

A man holds the order of service at the funeral of former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond

A man holds the order of service at the funeral of former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond

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Tributes paid to 'outstanding' politician and 'dear friend' Alex Salmond at funeral

The coffin of former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond, draped in a Saltire, is loaded into a hearse at Aberdeen Airport

The coffin of former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond, draped in a Saltire, is loaded into a hearse at Aberdeen Airport

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Details released ahead of Alex Salmond's private family funeral

Former first minister Alex Salmond, and a supporter who sent to Holyrood to sign the book of condolences after his death

Former first minister Alex Salmond, and a supporter who sent to Holyrood to sign the book of condolences after his death

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Fury as Scottish Parliament security 'ban Alex Salmond tribute T-shirt'

Former first minister Alex Salmond urged the Scottish Government last year not to allow businesses in the rest of the UK to gain a competitive advantage over Scotland

Former first minister Alex Salmond urged the Scottish Government last year not to allow businesses in the rest of the UK to gain a competitive advantage over Scotland

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Chris McEleny: We must treat businesses better to help drive case for independence

Supporters of Indyref2 attend a rally arranged by Believe in Scotland outside the Scottish Parliament on September 18, 2024 in Edinburgh

Supporters of Indyref2 attend a rally arranged by Believe in Scotland outside the Scottish Parliament on September 18, 2024 in Edinburgh

Scottish independence

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Yes leads in first Scottish independence poll since Alex Salmond's death

A convoy also followed Alex Salmond's coffin and family after his return to Scotland

A convoy also followed Alex Salmond's coffin and family after his return to Scotland

Convoy organised to sign Alex Salmond’s book of condolences ahead of funeral

Was the former FM wrong to make Alba a political party rather than a movement?

Was the former FM wrong to make Alba a political party rather than a movement?

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Appetite for Alba was very limited even with Salmond as leader

Alex Salmond's body returned home to Scotland on Friday with crowds lining the street to pay tribute

Alex Salmond's body returned home to Scotland on Friday with crowds lining the street to pay tribute

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Ash Regan: The task of shaping Alex Salmond's legacy lies with all of us

The party has lost its leader, but it cannot lose focus on the ultimate prize he sought - winning independence for Scotland

The party has lost its leader, but it cannot lose focus on the ultimate prize he sought - winning independence for Scotland

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George Kerevan: Alba must regroup and build on solid foundation built by Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond's family are considering a St Andrew's Day celebration of his life

Alex Salmond's family are considering a St Andrew's Day celebration of his life

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Family of Alex Salmond considering St Andrew's Day celebration

Ruth Wishart discusses the impact of Alex Salmond's death in her latest column

Ruth Wishart discusses the impact of Alex Salmond's death in her latest column

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Ruth Wishart: One-of-a-kind Salmond leaves a gaping hole in Scottish political scene

Alex Salmond's passing could spark a surge in support for Scottish independence, Alba general secretary Chris McEleny has suggested

Alex Salmond's passing could spark a surge in support for Scottish independence, Alba general secretary Chris McEleny has suggested

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Surge in Scottish independence support predicted after Alex Salmond's death

Alex Salmond's death has been described as 'devastating' for the Alba Party, but the leadership still believe they can succeed at Holyrood in 2026

Alex Salmond's death has been described as 'devastating' for the Alba Party, but the leadership still believe they can succeed at Holyrood in 2026

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Alba 'confident' for 2026 election despite 'devastating' loss of Alex Salmond

Former first minister and Alba leader Alex Salmond died aged 69

Former first minister and Alba leader Alex Salmond died aged 69

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RECAP: Alex Salmond returns home to Scotland

The coffin of Alex Salmond in North Macedonia

The coffin of Alex Salmond in North Macedonia

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Footage shows Alex Salmond receive guard of honour

Alex Salmond’s coffin will be transported with a full police escort

Alex Salmond’s coffin will be transported with a full police escort

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North Macedonian government praised for 'fitting tribute' to Alex Salmond

It is understood that a cortege will leave Aberdeen Airport at 1:45pm and will be led by a group of Yes Bikers

It is understood that a cortege will leave Aberdeen Airport at 1:45pm and will be led by a group of Yes Bikers

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Family invite people to join Alex Salmond on 'one last journey' as bikers lead convoy

Chris McEleny had paused his campaign for the Gourock by-election on Saturday to travel to North Macedonia immediately after Alex Salmond's

Chris McEleny had paused his campaign for the Gourock by-election on Saturday to travel to North Macedonia immediately after Alex Salmond's

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Alba's Chris McEleny to fight by-election 'in Alex Salmond's honour'

Membership to the Alba Party has increased following the death of Alex Salmond

Membership to the Alba Party has increased following the death of Alex Salmond

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Alba membership increases following death of Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond (left) and Fergus Ewing appearing on an episode of Scotland Speaks with Alex Salmond which was released in October

Alex Salmond (left) and Fergus Ewing appearing on an episode of Scotland Speaks with Alex Salmond which was released in October

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SNP's treatment of Alex Salmond 'pathetic and Stalin-esque', Fergus Ewing says

From left: John Swinney, Nicola Sturgeon, Alex Salmond, and Michael Russell

From left: John Swinney, Nicola Sturgeon, Alex Salmond, and Michael Russell

John Swinney lodges Holyrood motion marking Alex Salmond's 'substantial' impact

Alex Salmond with a copy of The National in our former offices.

Alex Salmond with a copy of The National in our former offices.

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National readers share their memories of Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond's court case against the Scottish Government is set to continue despite his death

Alex Salmond's court case against the Scottish Government is set to continue despite his death

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Alex Salmond's court case against the Scottish Government to continue

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond, photographed with the Ryder Cup in 2011

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond, photographed with the Ryder Cup in 2011

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'Political giant who created modern SNP': Martin Hannan's obituary of Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond, who led the SNP before later founding the Alba party, died at the age of 69 on Saturday afternoon from a suspected heart attack

Alex Salmond, who led the SNP before later founding the Alba party, died at the age of 69 on Saturday afternoon from a suspected heart attack

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Acting Alba leader writes to members following Alex Salmond's death

Alex Salmond died in North Macedonia from a suspected heart attack

Alex Salmond died in North Macedonia from a suspected heart attack

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UK Government pressed to arrange RAF flight to return Alex Salmond's body

Alex Salmond’s family said he was

Alex Salmond’s family said he was

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Alex Salmond's family pay tribute to 'loving husband' and 'fiercely loyal brother'

Kenny MacAskill has paid tribute to Alex Salmond saying his record is 'unsurpassed'

Kenny MacAskill has paid tribute to Alex Salmond saying his record is 'unsurpassed'

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Alba depute leader reflects on what Alex Salmond's death means for party

Alex Salmond appeared on a panel in Ohrid, North Macedonia, prior to his death

Alex Salmond appeared on a panel in Ohrid, North Macedonia, prior to his death

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Leader of North Macedonia event describes moment Alex Salmond died

Tributes have poured in for Alex Salmond who has died aged 69

Tributes have poured in for Alex Salmond who has died aged 69

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Readers invited to share their memories of Alex Salmond

Alba MSP Ash Regan hopes to introduce a 'Nordic model' of prostitution in Scotland

Alba MSP Ash Regan hopes to introduce a 'Nordic model' of prostitution in Scotland

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Ash Regan: Scotland must take a stand and ban sexual exploitation

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025

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George Kerevan: New oil war could be looming – what would that mean for Scotland?

We have so much to contribute, and the world needs Scotland

We have so much to contribute, and the world needs Scotland

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Daniel Jack: Once it’s been lit, the flame of national consciousness never dies

Russell Findlay made the comments at Tory conference

Russell Findlay made the comments at Tory conference

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Russell Findlay condemned for 'independence dream is dead' comment at Tory conference

Russell Findlay was elected as the new Scottish Tory leader on Friday morning

Russell Findlay was elected as the new Scottish Tory leader on Friday morning

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Scottish Tories have fewer members than Alex Salmond’s Alba Party

Ash Regan said using the list vote as a de facto referendum would put 'democracy in top gear'

Ash Regan said using the list vote as a de facto referendum would put 'democracy in top gear'

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'We deserve better': Call for 2026 de facto referendum rejected by MSPs

A Vanguard-class nuclear submarine pictured at Faslane

A Vanguard-class nuclear submarine pictured at Faslane

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Scottish nuclear base staff using pagers adds to fears over 'rotting' Trident fleet

It is unthinkable that any thorough Equality Impact Assessment would not show that both older people and those with disabilities would be at risk, writes Corri Wilson

It is unthinkable that any thorough Equality Impact Assessment would not show that both older people and those with disabilities would be at risk, writes Corri Wilson

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Corri Wilson: Justice for pensioners is more than party politics

Labour has closed the gap with the SNP in Holyrood polling

Labour has closed the gap with the SNP in Holyrood polling

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SNP and Labour neck-and-neck in Holyrood votes, poll suggests

The relationship between Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon will be explored in a 2-part BBC documentary airing on BBC Scotland on Tuesday and Wednesday

The relationship between Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon will be explored in a 2-part BBC documentary airing on BBC Scotland on Tuesday and Wednesday

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Alex Salmond 'seriously doubts' he will speak with Nicola Sturgeon again

Ash Regan has said she will back the SNP's Budget if they support her bill seeking to criminalise the purchase of sex

Ash Regan has said she will back the SNP's Budget if they support her bill seeking to criminalise the purchase of sex

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Ash Regan: I am willing to support Budget if SNP back my bill

First Minister John Swinney chairing a meeting of the Scottish Cabinet in May

First Minister John Swinney chairing a meeting of the Scottish Cabinet in May

Scottish Government

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Four key things the SNP could do instead of cutting £500m from public services

Defence Secretary John Healey and a Vanguard-class nuclear submarine in an image released by the MoD

Defence Secretary John Healey and a Vanguard-class nuclear submarine in an image released by the MoD

Nuclear weapons

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'Putting crews at risk': New images spark fears of state of UK nuclear submarines

SNP depute leader Keith Brown speaking at the party's 2024 conference

SNP depute leader Keith Brown speaking at the party's 2024 conference

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Keith Brown says SNP back convention of 'all' pro-indy parties – read speech in full