The humbling of the SNP
After nearly two decades, the age of nationalist hegemony may be over.
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Explore a diverse range of articles examining the Scottish National Party (SNP), covering its policies, leadership, electoral impact, and key debates surrounding Scottish independence and devolved governance.
Is it over for the SNP?
After Peter Murrell’s arrest, some believe the party is condemned to irreversible decline.
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SNP’s Peter Murrell arrested: what we know so far
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband – and the party’s former chief executive – is being questioned over the alleged misuse of £600,000…
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The Scottish NHS deserves far better than Humza Yousaf’s tired plans
The First Minister’s early moves suggest a preference for political fudge and risk avoidance.
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Can Humza Yousaf put the broken SNP back together?
A doubtful Scotland is watching and waiting.
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The undoing of Nicola Sturgeon
The SNP reached its electoral zenith under the First Minister but she leaves office humbled by Westminster and alienated from…
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Scottish nationalists must face the scale of their defeat
An era of political disruption has ended, as the British state has beaten back the threats to its rule.
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Will the SNP be swept away by Scottish Labour?
There is an increasing belief across Scottish politics that a nationalist collapse may come surprisingly quickly.
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Starmer signals a Labour “reset” on gender reform
Has Labour changed its mind on self-ID?
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Is the SNP heading for a split?
Both opponents and allies of Kate Forbes are warning of resignations if she becomes leader.
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Peter Murrell’s resignation shows the SNP is collapsing from within
The departure of Nicola Sturgeon’s husband over misleading membership figures leaves Scotland’s governing party in chaos.
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Mhairi Black: “I have no doubt that Scotland will become independent in my lifetime”
The SNP deputy leader in Westminster spoke at a New Statesman event about Kate Forbes, gay rights and what life…
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The SNP seems to think it can’t lose Scotland – but it can
Collapsing membership numbers and sudden poll drops should be telling the party something.
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“There will be blood” inside Labour’s HQ once “Rottweiler” Sue Gray starts as chief of staff
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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Scotland needs its own Rishi Sunak
After a decade of political warfare, the country would benefit from unshowy pragmatism.
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Downing Street blocking Scotland’s bottle scheme will provoke a fresh crisis for the SNP
In the midst of the party’s leadership election, Westminster overturning a second key policy could cause further fractures.
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The SNP machine is in a state of panic over Kate Forbes
Despite the best efforts of Sturgeon loyalists, the Finance Secretary may yet edge the contest.
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Will the SNP leadership candidates ever talk about anything other than independence?
The first TV debate neglected the real economic and social problems facing Scotland.
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SNP leadership candidates need to abandon the independence delusion
Even Kate Forbes pretends that another referendum is imminent – it isn’t and the party should get real.
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Why Kate Forbes just won’t quit
The socially conservative religious beliefs of Scotland’s finance secretary have dismayed her supporters, yet her leadership campaign survives. Could she…
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