Humza Yousaf sets out new Scottish independence plans
First Minister Humza Yousaf and SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn have backed a party motion that lays out new Scottish independence plans. The motion states that: “If the SNP subsequently…
Anti-choice protests to be mitigated by Holyrood
2023 will likely be the year Green MSP Gillian Mackay’s “Buffer Zones” Bill comes into effect in Scotland. The law would establish a 150m radius “safe access zone” around Scottish…
Modern Two art gallery to close indefinitely
Modern Two, one of the two galleries at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, is closing until further notice. The National Galleries of Scotland is facing an unprecedented crisis…
Nicola Sturgeon announces plan to hold second independence referendum in October 2023
Nicola Sturgeon announced today that her government plans to hold another independence referendum on 19 October 2023. Speaking to Holyrood in a televised address, she said that the 2021 Scottish…
A “socially corrosive monopoly” – the truth behind Scotland’s land
When I ask you to consider who owns Scotland, what first comes to mind? My focus is instantly drawn to the verb choice. Owns. ‘Who owns Scotland’ implies that Scotland…
Sturgeon’s hotel lockdown is ultimately futile
As of the 15th of February, anyone entering Scotland (with the exception of those entering via the common travel area (CTA)) will be required to isolate in a hotel of…
Salmond set to appear before inquiry as Holyrood agrees to publish submission
The Holyrood committee of MSPs investigating how the Scottish Government handled sexual harassment allegations against Alex Salmond has re-issued its invitation to the former First Minister to give evidence to…
SNP in “unprecedented turmoil” after reshuffle according to Edinburgh MP
A senior SNP MP has said the party is in “unprecedented turmoil” after being dropped from the party’s shadow cabinet at Westminster. Joanna Cherry, MP for Edinburgh South West since…