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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The question of Scottish independence has reappeared in the political agenda since the EU referendum in 2016. You can find the latest on the topic here from Chris Deerin, our Scotland editor, and other political commentators.
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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Why the fall of Nicola Sturgeon offers little reason for unionist triumphalism
The enduring strength of the SNP is not just a morbid symptom of British decline: it is a rebuke to…
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Will Kate Forbes’s religion stop her leading the SNP?
Her conservative beliefs on abortion and gender put her at odds with her party’s image.
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Why Nicola Sturgeon was destined for failure
The First Minister’s overriding obsession with Scottish independence led to the neglect of other policy areas.
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What is behind the fall of Nicola Sturgeon?
The SNP’s fraught divisions over the gender bill and the path to independence destroyed the First Minister’s leadership.
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