Scottish independence
Nicola Sturgeon: ‘fractious’ leadership battle is good for the SNP
In final speech as leader, Scottish first minister says contest ‘is an unusual process for the SNP but it’s essential and it’s healthy’
Severin Carrell Scotland editor
20, Mar, 2023 @5:55 PM
Sturgeon’s successor will inherit ‘mess’ of SNP at war with itself
Key resignations, ideological conflicts and drop in membership numbers have left the SNP close to collapse
Severin Carrell Scotland editor
20, Mar, 2023 @1:03 PM
Labour’s attempt to block illegal migration bill defeated in Commons – as it happened
Opposition amendment to stop the government barring small boat arrivals claiming asylum defeated by 312 votes to 249
Tom Ambrose (now) and Andrew Sparrow (earlier)
13, Mar, 2023 @10:40 PM
The SNP may face disaster after Sturgeon. But the flame of independence still burns | Neal Ascherson
Whoever takes the reins in Scotland, statehood is surely an irresistible force
Neal Ascherson
12, Mar, 2023 @7:30 AM
SNP at a crossroads as leadership candidates gear up for first TV debate
TV cameras will further expose the gulf between the competing visions of the main contenders
Severin Carrell and Libby Brooks
07, Mar, 2023 @6:00 AM
First minister hopefuls clash over continuing SNP’s centre-left policies
Humza Yousaf warns fellow frontrunners to replace Sturgeon in Scotland not to abandon her progressive agenda
Severin Carrell Scotland editor
05, Mar, 2023 @3:48 PM
SNP leadership rivals likely to tear up Nicola Sturgeon’s main policies
Divisions open up in party as candidates challenge policies such as drinks deposit scheme and gender recognition reforms
Severin Carrell and Libby Brooks
02, Mar, 2023 @6:02 PM
Ash Regan outlines Scottish independence plan as SNP nominations close
Candidate to replace Nicola Sturgeon also pledges to scrap gender recognition bill in campaign launch
Severin Carrell Scotland editor
24, Feb, 2023 @3:46 PM
Rivals rejoice at Nicola Sturgeon’s departure, but Scots still need persuading the union is home | Andrew Rawnsley
The exit of the SNP’s most formidable advocate offers Labour an opportunity that Sir Keir Starmer can’t afford to squander
Andrew Rawnsley
19, Feb, 2023 @8:30 AM
Nicola Sturgeon couldn’t settle the Scottish independence debate – but Brexit just might | Jonathan Freedland
Rejoining the EU is now the best argument for independence. But unionists will fear risking another Brexit-style mess, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
Jonathan Freedland
17, Feb, 2023 @4:26 PM
Sturgeon exit may delay new Scotland independence vote by five years
SNP scraps conference on first minister’s proposal to use next general election as ‘de facto referendum’
Severin Carrell and Libby Brooks
16, Feb, 2023 @9:53 PM
The Guardian view on Nicola Sturgeon: a warning at the end of the road
Editorial: Scotland’s first minister has been a dominant political figure. But her resignation does not mean that independence is dead
Editorial
16, Feb, 2023 @6:45 PM
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