EU Election

Letters

This election is about choosing a government that will recognise our right at some point to vote Yes or No

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This election is about securing indyref2, not deciding Yes or No

As a smaller state, working with others comes as second nature to Scotland

As a smaller state, working with others comes as second nature to Scotland

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Scotland can do better than the UK speaking for us on the world stage

Nicola Sturgeon's comments come as EU leaders gather in Brussels

Nicola Sturgeon's comments come as EU leaders gather in Brussels

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Nicola Sturgeon makes independence plea to EU in German newspaper

Ascension Island's runway is a wee bit bigger than, for example, the beach on Barra (pictured)

Ascension Island's runway is a wee bit bigger than, for example, the beach on Barra (pictured)

Conservative Party

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Tory asylum seeker plan is making me think of Alcatraz

Boris Johnson's Internal Market Bill cleared the Commons this week.

Boris Johnson's Internal Market Bill cleared the Commons this week.

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State of the Union podcast: What does the Internal Market Bill mean for Scotland?

The Electoral Commission said five parties are being examined

The Electoral Commission said five parties are being examined

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Watchdog launches investigation into Tory spending on EU election

Michel Barnier says the EU will closely monitor the UK's implementation of the border terms between Northern Ireland and the Republic

Michel Barnier says the EU will closely monitor the UK's implementation of the border terms between Northern Ireland and the Republic

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Michel Barnier warns of 'very serious divergences’ in Brexit negotiations

Clara Ponsati and her lawyer Aamer Anwar (right) depart from court in Scotland after an extradition hearing last month

Clara Ponsati and her lawyer Aamer Anwar (right) depart from court in Scotland after an extradition hearing last month

Clara Ponsati on Brexit, immunity, and being in the European Parliament

Brussels expert Anthony Salamone suggests an independent Scotland would be eligible to be represented by 14 MEPs in the European Parliament

Brussels expert Anthony Salamone suggests an independent Scotland would be eligible to be represented by 14 MEPs in the European Parliament

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Blueprint report by Brussels expert reveals route back into EU for Scotland

McDonald says she “may be the next Taoiseach” and an irish unity poll is possible after a surge in votes for Sinn Fein

McDonald says she “may be the next Taoiseach” and an irish unity poll is possible after a surge in votes for Sinn Fein

Sinn Fein surge in votes with possibility of Irish unity poll in next five years

Following Brexit, the exiled former Catalan minister is now officially one of the five new MEPs gained by Spain

Following Brexit, the exiled former Catalan minister is now officially one of the five new MEPs gained by Spain

Spain wants Clara Ponsati extradited from Scotland and her MEP immunity revoked

James Kelly from ScotGoesPop says there is a golden opportunity for an outright independence mandate

James Kelly from ScotGoesPop says there is a golden opportunity for an outright independence mandate

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Astonishing poll is packed with good news for independence supporters

Nicola Sturgeon used her speech to say there would be no shortcuts to indyref2

Nicola Sturgeon used her speech to say there would be no shortcuts to indyref2

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Nicola Sturgeon's Brexit speech urges indyref2 is coming, but patience is needed

The Vote Leave campaign has been found to have broken the law, and is the subject of two ongoing investigations

The Vote Leave campaign has been found to have broken the law, and is the subject of two ongoing investigations

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The media seem to have forgotten that Vote Leave cheated

UK Government inaction caused EU citizen vote scandal, watchdog says

UK Government inaction caused EU citizen vote scandal, watchdog says

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UK Government inaction caused EU citizen vote scandal, watchdog says

Gordon Brown believes EU leaders will remove Boris Johnson's excuse for a No-Deal Brexit

Gordon Brown believes EU leaders will remove Boris Johnson's excuse for a No-Deal Brexit

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EU will 'withdraw' October 31 Brexit deadline, Gordon Brown says

Dr Aileen Mcleod with her fellow MEPs in Edinburgh

Dr Aileen Mcleod with her fellow MEPs in Edinburgh

SNP MEP takes up two key positions in European Parliament

Special Rapporteur on human rights and counter-terrorism for the UN Ben Emmerson is against Josep Borrell being given the job of the EU's chief diplomat. Photograph: Philippe Desmazes

Special Rapporteur on human rights and counter-terrorism for the UN Ben Emmerson is against Josep Borrell being given the job of the EU's chief diplomat. Photograph: Philippe Desmazes

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Campaign to stop Borrell gaining EU diplomat position is gaining ground

Germany's Ursula von der Leyen could become the first woman to hold the position of European Commission President. Photograph: Jean-Francois Badias

Germany's Ursula von der Leyen could become the first woman to hold the position of European Commission President. Photograph: Jean-Francois Badias

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Here's what you need to know about each new EU chief

Alyn Smith MEP gives his analysis on the EU election contenders. Photography: Gordon Terris

Alyn Smith MEP gives his analysis on the EU election contenders. Photography: Gordon Terris

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Alyn Smith: As UK runs in circles, team EU is ready to go

The European Parliament is one of the institutions which will appoint a new head

The European Parliament is one of the institutions which will appoint a new head

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Top jobs at EU institutions are about to be filled. Here’s how it works...

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage (centre) with Brexit Party chairman Richard Tice (left) and candidates Michael Heaver and June Mummery at the Sugar Hut in Brentwood

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage (centre) with Brexit Party chairman Richard Tice (left) and candidates Michael Heaver and June Mummery at the Sugar Hut in Brentwood

SNP MEP apologises to Brexit Party chairman over 'money laundering' claim

Nigel Farage triggered almost six times as many abusive tweets as the next MEP candidate

Nigel Farage triggered almost six times as many abusive tweets as the next MEP candidate

Farage’s tweets sparked the most abuse during Europe elections

SNP MEP Alyn Smith will also be first vice-president of the Greens/EFA group

SNP MEP Alyn Smith will also be first vice-president of the Greens/EFA group

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SNP MEP elected president of key European Parliament group

The Andrew Marr Show was one of the BBC political shows examined

The Andrew Marr Show was one of the BBC political shows examined

Conservative Party

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SNP may report BBC to Ofcom over Tory bias in political shows

Snior SNP MSP Michael Russel is urging the UK Government to investigate why so many EU citizens were denied a vote

Snior SNP MSP Michael Russel is urging the UK Government to investigate why so many EU citizens were denied a vote

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Tories ‘trying to shift blame’ for vote fiasco says senior SNP MSP

Are Farage, Johnson and Gove the charlatans Donald Tusk was aiming at with his reference to hell?

Are Farage, Johnson and Gove the charlatans Donald Tusk was aiming at with his reference to hell?

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The EU may be flawed, but it has brought us decades of peace

Keith Brown vowed not to let the issue slide

Keith Brown vowed not to let the issue slide

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Inaccurate SNP graph 'will further erode BBC trust' as viewer's complaint upheld

It is sad to see the party of Donald Dewar reduced to a coterie of naw-sayers intent on halting Holyrood’s growth

It is sad to see the party of Donald Dewar reduced to a coterie of naw-sayers intent on halting Holyrood’s growth

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Labour in Scotland risk being reduced from a branch to a mere twig

That a Frenchman can represent Scotland in Europe is a huge and ironic message to xenophobic Brexit supporters

That a Frenchman can represent Scotland in Europe is a huge and ironic message to xenophobic Brexit supporters

French MEP for Scotland sends an important message

The party of 11 MPs is already on its last legs

The party of 11 MPs is already on its last legs

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Change UK in crisis as half of its MPs quit the party

Stock pic of someone voting.....Vote..Ballot Box.

Stock pic of someone voting.....Vote..Ballot Box.

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The SNP should reach out to its members who are Eurosceptics

Either Nigel Farage makes his own bid for Prime Minister, or the Tory Party will shape itself in his image

Either Nigel Farage makes his own bid for Prime Minister, or the Tory Party will shape itself in his image

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Win-win for Farage but Scotland is facing a devil that’s far worse

Concern for the environment is growing rapidly, especially among younger voters

Concern for the environment is growing rapidly, especially among younger voters

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We need Greens to keep the SNP on their toes at Budget time

Counting of votes for the European election in Edinburgh

Counting of votes for the European election in Edinburgh

The voters spoke on May 23, and they said ‘Remain’

Alyn Smith has thrown his hat into the ring to become president of European Free Alliance

Alyn Smith has thrown his hat into the ring to become president of European Free Alliance

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SNP to have huge influence on EU's future with MEP poised for key post

Prime Minister Theresa May dismissed fears about voter disenfranchisement ahead of the European Parliament election

Prime Minister Theresa May dismissed fears about voter disenfranchisement ahead of the European Parliament election

Conservative Party

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SNP pile pressure on Tories for inquiry into ‘shambolic’ EU election

Lots of outrage, but still no answers to my EU-related questions

Lots of outrage, but still no answers to my EU-related questions

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Lots of outrage, but still no answers to my EU-related questions

Christian Allard, right, is acting on point of principle

Christian Allard, right, is acting on point of principle

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MEP Christian Allard is right to refuse to apply for settled status

Aileen McLeod will be the first woman to represent the SNP as an MEP since Winnie Ewing

Aileen McLeod will be the first woman to represent the SNP as an MEP since Winnie Ewing

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Aileen McLeod: Here are my next steps as an SNP MEP in Brussels

The SNP’s Alyn Smith, Christian Allard and Aileen MacLeod have begun work in Brussels

The SNP’s Alyn Smith, Christian Allard and Aileen MacLeod have begun work in Brussels

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We went behind the scenes with your new SNP MEPs and here's what happened

Boris Johnson stands accused of misconduct in a public office

Boris Johnson stands accused of misconduct in a public office

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Why should I honour a result obtained by blatant dishonesty?

Nicola Sturgeon pictured with the three newly elected SNP MEPs Christian Allard, Aileen McLeod and Alyn Smith

Nicola Sturgeon pictured with the three newly elected SNP MEPs Christian Allard, Aileen McLeod and Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: Our new MEPs are already making waves in Brussels

National editor Callum Baird with Paul Kavanagh and the Wee Ginger Dug

National editor Callum Baird with Paul Kavanagh and the Wee Ginger Dug

Wee Ginger Dugcast: Hidden details in the indyref Bill and the EU election

The Vow was one of many tactics used by the No side in indyref1

The Vow was one of many tactics used by the No side in indyref1

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The results in 2014 and 2016 were secured by deception

Newly elected Irish Green Party MEP Cairan Cuffe Photograph: Niall Carso

Newly elected Irish Green Party MEP Cairan Cuffe Photograph: Niall Carso

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We need indyref2 before 2021 – Brexit or no Brexit

Did it make sense for Yes/Leavers to loan their votes to a far-right party?

Did it make sense for Yes/Leavers to loan their votes to a far-right party?

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It wasn’t logical for an SNP supporter to vote for the Brexit Party

Two of Richard Leonard's frontbench MSPs resigned on Tuesday

Two of Richard Leonard's frontbench MSPs resigned on Tuesday

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Scottish Labour face 'terminal decline', former party chief warns

SNP MEP Alyn Smith questioned the source of Brexit Party funding

SNP MEP Alyn Smith questioned the source of Brexit Party funding

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Alyn Smith threatened with legal action after calling Brexit Party 'shysters'

Westminster has had three years to take action and what have they done?

Westminster has had three years to take action and what have they done?

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The UK is now in a complete mess with no obvious solution

Nigel Farage is celebrating after his party dominated the European Parliament elections south of the Border

Nigel Farage is celebrating after his party dominated the European Parliament elections south of the Border

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I’m an SNP activist, but last week I voted for the Brexit Party

In the selection race of 15 candidates Maggie Chapman received around half the first-preference votes

In the selection race of 15 candidates Maggie Chapman received around half the first-preference votes

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Maggie Chapman was the clear choice of candidate for Green party members

Scottish Conservative party leader Ruth Davidson

Scottish Conservative party leader Ruth Davidson

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Where is the evidence votes were ‘loaned’ to the SNP?

Bhuannaich am Pàrtaidh Nàiseanta trì BPE airson a’ chiad turas anns na taghaidhean Eòrpach

Bhuannaich am Pàrtaidh Nàiseanta trì BPE airson a’ chiad turas anns na taghaidhean Eòrpach

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Dà Thaghadh a’ cheart cho cudromach