Scottish independence
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Alex Salmond and the 'giant gap' in the Scottish independence movement
The Explainer Scotland's former first minister and SNP leader died suddenly this weekend
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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What will John Swinney do for Scotland's independence movement?
Talking Point New first minister promises 'stability' for SNP, but some say outlook is 'bleak' for Scottish independence
By The Week UK Published
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John Swinney: the SNP's ultimate 'safe pair of hands'
Why Everyone's Talking About Former leader described as a 'serious person for serious times' is front runner to replace Humza Yousaf
By The Week UK Published
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Humza Yousaf quits: what next for devolution?
Today's Big Question The SNP leader has resigned as first minister after causing 'hurt and upset' to Scottish Greens
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Nicola Sturgeon and the Covid Inquiry: another blow to her reputation?
Talking Point Scotland's ex-leader provokes outrage with testimony to Covid Inquiry about deleted WhatsApp messages from pandemic
By The Week UK Published
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'Seismic' Labour win in Scotland may ease Starmer's path to No.10
Speed Read A 20% swing from SNP to Labour 'transforms the Scottish political weather'
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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Scottish independence: the pros and cons
Pros and Cons SNP expected to set out plans for Scottish citizenship were country to vote to leave the UK
By Julia O'Driscoll Last updated
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Humza Yousaf: can new SNP leader keep Starmer out in Scotland?
Today's Big Question Election of former health secretary as party chief greeted as ‘very good result for Labour’
By The Week Staff Published
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Humza Yousaf: the ‘Irn-Bru-swigging’ new SNP leader
Why Everyone’s Talking About ‘Continuity candidate’ narrowly defeats Kate Forbes in vote to succeed Nicola Sturgeon
By Jamie Timson Last updated
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The Week Unwrapped: Life expectancy, Palestinians and summing up Sturgeon
podcast Why aren’t Brits living as long as they might have hoped? Who is questioning the existence of Palestinians? And what will be the legacy of Nicola Sturgeon?
By The Week Staff Published
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Next SNP leader odds and polls: the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon
In Depth ‘Continuity candidate’ Humza Yousaf remains front runner but Kate Forbes still in running as voting opens
By Asya Likhtman Last updated
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Does Sturgeon’s exit mean the end of SNP rule in Scotland?
Today's Big Question Opponents say party is ‘all played out’ and one MP doubts party can survive leader’s departure
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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If at first you don’t secede: the rise and fall of Nicola Sturgeon
Why Everyone’s Talking About Scotland’s first female and longest serving first minister announces resignation, saying ‘it’s not right to carry on’
By Jamie Timson Last updated
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The Section 35 order used to block Scottish laws
feature ‘Veto’ provision used for first time by UK government in row over gender reform bill
By The Week Staff Published
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