A decade after the referendum, is Scottish independence a legacy issue or a matter of destiny? | Panel view
The SNP's success is largely attributed to a political shift away from Labour, framed as a return to Scotland's centre-left values.
The Guardian view on Scottish politics today: the SNP is down but it is definitely not out | Editorial
Labour aims for a collaborative relationship with devolved nations for a national reset, amidst rising public spending deficits in Scotland.
Labour has big hill to climb' to win next Scottish election, says Ian Murray
Labour must prove its effectiveness to regain Scottish voters and win the 2026 elections, facing many challenges amidst a volatile electorate.
Growth takes the spotlight in election campaign
Parties in Scotland gearing up for the next election with a focus on economic growth and energy policies.
Sarwar pledges to expand winter fuel payment
Scottish Labour aims to expand winter fuel payment eligibility for all pensioners if elected, while addressing funding shortfalls for the Scottish equivalent.
A decade after the referendum, is Scottish independence a legacy issue or a matter of destiny? | Panel view
The SNP's success is largely attributed to a political shift away from Labour, framed as a return to Scotland's centre-left values.
The Guardian view on Scottish politics today: the SNP is down but it is definitely not out | Editorial
Labour aims for a collaborative relationship with devolved nations for a national reset, amidst rising public spending deficits in Scotland.
Labour has big hill to climb' to win next Scottish election, says Ian Murray
Labour must prove its effectiveness to regain Scottish voters and win the 2026 elections, facing many challenges amidst a volatile electorate.
Growth takes the spotlight in election campaign
Parties in Scotland gearing up for the next election with a focus on economic growth and energy policies.
Sarwar pledges to expand winter fuel payment
Scottish Labour aims to expand winter fuel payment eligibility for all pensioners if elected, while addressing funding shortfalls for the Scottish equivalent.
Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond dies age 69
Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, died at 69 after collapsing in North Macedonia, remembered for his significant contributions to politics.
Tributes paid to Alex Salmond's colossal contribution' to Scottish and UK politics
John Swinney praised Alex Salmond's significant influence on Scottish politics and his role in the SNP's success toward independence.
Flynn aims to stand for SNP at Holyrood election
Stephen Flynn plans to compete in the 2026 Holyrood elections while serving his current Westminster position without accepting double salaries.
Mourners gather for Alex Salmond's funeral
Alex Salmond's funeral was a private service attended by family and friends, reflecting on his impact as a leader and a person.
SNP chief executive Murray Foote to stand down
Murray Foote resigns as SNP chief executive citing inability to commit to party reorganization after significant electoral losses.
Alex Salmond's political star had long faded. Yet his death has sent shock waves through Scotland | Lesley Riddoch
Alex Salmond's death has significantly impacted Scotland, highlighting the lasting influence he had on Scottish politics despite his controversial reputation.
Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond dies age 69
Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, died at 69 after collapsing in North Macedonia, remembered for his significant contributions to politics.
Tributes paid to Alex Salmond's colossal contribution' to Scottish and UK politics
John Swinney praised Alex Salmond's significant influence on Scottish politics and his role in the SNP's success toward independence.
Flynn aims to stand for SNP at Holyrood election
Stephen Flynn plans to compete in the 2026 Holyrood elections while serving his current Westminster position without accepting double salaries.
Mourners gather for Alex Salmond's funeral
Alex Salmond's funeral was a private service attended by family and friends, reflecting on his impact as a leader and a person.
SNP chief executive Murray Foote to stand down
Murray Foote resigns as SNP chief executive citing inability to commit to party reorganization after significant electoral losses.
Alex Salmond's political star had long faded. Yet his death has sent shock waves through Scotland | Lesley Riddoch
Alex Salmond's death has significantly impacted Scotland, highlighting the lasting influence he had on Scottish politics despite his controversial reputation.
Alex Salmond, Scotland's Former First Minister, Dies at 69
Alex Salmond, influential Scottish politician and former first minister, has died at the age of 69 after a speech in North Macedonia.
Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond dies aged 69
Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland and Alba Party leader, has died unexpectedly at age 69, prompting tributes from political leaders.
Former First Minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69
Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, died from a suspected heart attack, receiving widespread tributes for his political legacy and contributions.
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, Who Sought Scotland's Independence, Dies at 69
Alex Salmond, a prominent advocate for Scottish independence, passed away at age 69, leaving a significant impact on British politics.
Political and media figures pay tribute to former first minister Alex Salmond
Alex Salmond's death has prompted tributes highlighting his monumental impact on Scottish and UK politics and his dedication to public service.
Alex Salmond death latest: Starmer leads tributes for ex-Scottish first minister
Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, passed away at 69, leaving a significant mark on Scottish politics and independence.
Alex Salmond, Scotland's Former First Minister, Dies at 69
Alex Salmond, influential Scottish politician and former first minister, has died at the age of 69 after a speech in North Macedonia.
Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond dies aged 69
Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland and Alba Party leader, has died unexpectedly at age 69, prompting tributes from political leaders.
Former First Minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69
Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, died from a suspected heart attack, receiving widespread tributes for his political legacy and contributions.
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, Who Sought Scotland's Independence, Dies at 69
Alex Salmond, a prominent advocate for Scottish independence, passed away at age 69, leaving a significant impact on British politics.
Political and media figures pay tribute to former first minister Alex Salmond
Alex Salmond's death has prompted tributes highlighting his monumental impact on Scottish and UK politics and his dedication to public service.
Alex Salmond death latest: Starmer leads tributes for ex-Scottish first minister
Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, passed away at 69, leaving a significant mark on Scottish politics and independence.
Humza Yousaf resigned as Scotland's first minister after facing a vote of no-confidence and losing support due to political divisions.
Scotland's Leader Humza Yousaf Resigns
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigned ahead of a potential no-confidence vote, less than two years after becoming Scotland's first non-white and Muslim leader.
Tell us: what are your views on the current political situation in Scotland?
Resignation of Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf after scrapping the Bute House agreement amid internal criticism within the SNP.
Yousaf refuses to rule out Scottish election as no confidence vote looms
Humza Yousaf seeks common ground with political parties in Scotland amidst no confidence vote at Holyrood.
Humza Yousaf pulls out of public appearance amid growing crisis in his leadership
Humza Yousaf canceled a speech on Scottish independence amid a leadership crisis.
Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf resigns
Humza Yousaf resigned as Scotland's first minister after facing a vote of no-confidence and losing support due to political divisions.
Scotland's Leader Humza Yousaf Resigns
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigned ahead of a potential no-confidence vote, less than two years after becoming Scotland's first non-white and Muslim leader.
Tell us: what are your views on the current political situation in Scotland?
Resignation of Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf after scrapping the Bute House agreement amid internal criticism within the SNP.
Yousaf refuses to rule out Scottish election as no confidence vote looms
Humza Yousaf seeks common ground with political parties in Scotland amidst no confidence vote at Holyrood.
Humza Yousaf pulls out of public appearance amid growing crisis in his leadership
Humza Yousaf canceled a speech on Scottish independence amid a leadership crisis.
Ross says Tories have positive vision' for Scotland as Sturgeon era ends
Scottish Tories can provide the positive vision Scotland needs, Douglas Ross claimed as he said the country was at a crossroad as the Nicola Sturgeon era of Scottish politics comes crashing down.The Scottish Conservative leader set out his alternative vision for Scotland as he addressed his party's conference in Glasgow.
Humza Yousaf to be sworn in as First Minister
Humza Yousaf is to be legally sworn in as Scotland's sixth First Minister.The ceremony, at the Court of Session in Edinburgh, will see the 37-year-old make his statutory declarations after which he will be granted his official title of First Minister and Keeper of the Scottish Seal.The ceremony comes after MSPs backed him to become Scotland's next leader, replacing Nicola Sturgeon after her more than eight-year rule.
Sturgeon: I have never doubted decision to quit as First Minister and SNP leader
Nicola Sturgeon said she has never doubted her decision to step down as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister despite conceding that her decision to go had put her party in a very difficult position.The outgoing First Minister spoke out after a dramatic weekend saw first the SNP's media chief Murray Foote quit, followed by Ms Sturgeon's husband, Peter Murrell, who stepped down as chief executive on Saturday.
Kate Forbes insists she can lead Scotland to independence' as first minister
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Independence is coming sooner than people think, SNP leadership hopeful and would-be Scottish first minister Kate Forbes has declared.Ms Forbes, one of the three candidates in the running for the job, also insisted she has got what it takes for the top job in Scottish politics and would be the first minister who would lead Scotland to independence.
Swinney endorsement gives massive boost' to Humza Yousaf's bid to lead SNP
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Outgoing Deputy First Minister John Swinney has backed Humza Yousaf to be Scotland's next first minister.Mr Swinney said the current Scottish Health Secretary was the candidate who could strengthen the SNP as a force for progressive change in Scottish politics.
Davey: SNP now engulfed in poisonous divisions due to leadership race
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The SNP has been engulfed by poisonous divisions in the contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish first minister, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said.
Ross says Tories have positive vision' for Scotland as Sturgeon era ends
Scottish Tories can provide the positive vision Scotland needs, Douglas Ross claimed as he said the country was at a crossroad as the Nicola Sturgeon era of Scottish politics comes crashing down.The Scottish Conservative leader set out his alternative vision for Scotland as he addressed his party's conference in Glasgow.
Humza Yousaf to be sworn in as First Minister
Humza Yousaf is to be legally sworn in as Scotland's sixth First Minister.The ceremony, at the Court of Session in Edinburgh, will see the 37-year-old make his statutory declarations after which he will be granted his official title of First Minister and Keeper of the Scottish Seal.The ceremony comes after MSPs backed him to become Scotland's next leader, replacing Nicola Sturgeon after her more than eight-year rule.
Sturgeon: I have never doubted decision to quit as First Minister and SNP leader
Nicola Sturgeon said she has never doubted her decision to step down as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister despite conceding that her decision to go had put her party in a very difficult position.The outgoing First Minister spoke out after a dramatic weekend saw first the SNP's media chief Murray Foote quit, followed by Ms Sturgeon's husband, Peter Murrell, who stepped down as chief executive on Saturday.
Kate Forbes insists she can lead Scotland to independence' as first minister
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Independence is coming sooner than people think, SNP leadership hopeful and would-be Scottish first minister Kate Forbes has declared.Ms Forbes, one of the three candidates in the running for the job, also insisted she has got what it takes for the top job in Scottish politics and would be the first minister who would lead Scotland to independence.
Swinney endorsement gives massive boost' to Humza Yousaf's bid to lead SNP
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Outgoing Deputy First Minister John Swinney has backed Humza Yousaf to be Scotland's next first minister.Mr Swinney said the current Scottish Health Secretary was the candidate who could strengthen the SNP as a force for progressive change in Scottish politics.
Davey: SNP now engulfed in poisonous divisions due to leadership race
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The SNP has been engulfed by poisonous divisions in the contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish first minister, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said.
SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf pledges to work tirelessly' for women
Would-be first minister Humza Yousaf has pledged to work tirelessly to improve the rights of women and girls if he is elected to succeed Nicola Sturgeon.The current Scottish Health Secretary promised action to improve abortion care in Scotland.With some women having to travel to England for terminations later in pregnancy, Mr Yousaf said he would work to make abortion available up to 24 weeks, and would also consider decriminalising the procedure in this current parliamentary term.
Nicola Sturgeon hoping to have more fun' as she steps down from high office
Nicola Sturgeon has said she is hoping to have some more fun in life as she prepares to step down as both SNP leader and Scottish First Minister.Ms Sturgeon said it was only now at the age of almost 53, standing down from a lifetime in frontline politics that she was able to do this.Her comments came as she enters her final week as Scotland's First Minister a job she has had for more than eight years.
Peter Murrell was part of husband and wife team in charge of the SNP
For almost a decade Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon have been the husband and wife team in charge of the SNP.But now Ms Sturgeon, who became both SNP leader and Scottish First Minister in 2014, is quitting those roles, while the contest to replace her has divided the party and seen her husband dramatically resign.
Voting to get under way in the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Voting in the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon and become Scotland's next first minister will begin later today.Ballot papers are being sent out to tens of thousands of SNP members, who are tasked with choosing their party's new leader.
Nicola Sturgeon Is Scotland's Longest-Serving First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon, who stood at the helm of Scotland's government for nearly a decade, rose through her party's ranks to become the most prominent figure in Scottish politics.Ms. Sturgeon, 52, was born in 1970 in the Scottish town of Irvine and went on to study law at the University of Glasgow.She worked as a lawyer in Glasgow before entering the Scottish Parliament as a regional representative in 1999.
Yousaf does not rule out cabinet position for Forbes
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SNP contender Humza Yousaf has not ruled out giving Kate Forbes a cabinet position in any future administration he leads.Speaking to journalists after First Minister's Questions, Mr Yousaf praised the Finance Secretary, who is also running to succeed Nicola Sturgeon.
SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf pledges to work tirelessly' for women
Would-be first minister Humza Yousaf has pledged to work tirelessly to improve the rights of women and girls if he is elected to succeed Nicola Sturgeon.The current Scottish Health Secretary promised action to improve abortion care in Scotland.With some women having to travel to England for terminations later in pregnancy, Mr Yousaf said he would work to make abortion available up to 24 weeks, and would also consider decriminalising the procedure in this current parliamentary term.
Nicola Sturgeon hoping to have more fun' as she steps down from high office
Nicola Sturgeon has said she is hoping to have some more fun in life as she prepares to step down as both SNP leader and Scottish First Minister.Ms Sturgeon said it was only now at the age of almost 53, standing down from a lifetime in frontline politics that she was able to do this.Her comments came as she enters her final week as Scotland's First Minister a job she has had for more than eight years.
Peter Murrell was part of husband and wife team in charge of the SNP
For almost a decade Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon have been the husband and wife team in charge of the SNP.But now Ms Sturgeon, who became both SNP leader and Scottish First Minister in 2014, is quitting those roles, while the contest to replace her has divided the party and seen her husband dramatically resign.
Voting to get under way in the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Voting in the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon and become Scotland's next first minister will begin later today.Ballot papers are being sent out to tens of thousands of SNP members, who are tasked with choosing their party's new leader.
Nicola Sturgeon Is Scotland's Longest-Serving First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon, who stood at the helm of Scotland's government for nearly a decade, rose through her party's ranks to become the most prominent figure in Scottish politics.Ms. Sturgeon, 52, was born in 1970 in the Scottish town of Irvine and went on to study law at the University of Glasgow.She worked as a lawyer in Glasgow before entering the Scottish Parliament as a regional representative in 1999.
Yousaf does not rule out cabinet position for Forbes
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SNP contender Humza Yousaf has not ruled out giving Kate Forbes a cabinet position in any future administration he leads.Speaking to journalists after First Minister's Questions, Mr Yousaf praised the Finance Secretary, who is also running to succeed Nicola Sturgeon.
SNP leadership race: What are the candidates views on gender recognition reform?
Nicola Sturgeon's resignation has prompted a search for her successor as both SNP leader and Scottish first minister.The first minister said on Wednesday she was stepping down for long-term reasons and not because of short-term pressures - but said the row over gender recognition reform was not behind her decision to quit.
John Swinney will not run to become SNP leader
Deputy First Minister John Swinney will not enter the race to become first minister and leader of the SNP, he has announced.Mr Swinney, who has been in the Scottish Parliament since 1999 and served as leader between 2000 and 2004, said the decision not to run came after he thought carefully about if he should stand and had to be sure what he did was right for my family, the Scottish National Party and our country.