Alyn Smith

COMMENT

The Scottish Government's investment maintains funds for students at the College of Europe

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Why Scottish places at College of Europe must be protected

For all Labour's deeply silly talk of black holes in the UK finances, the one they should get onto is getting us back into the customs union and single market

For all Labour's deeply silly talk of black holes in the UK finances, the one they should get onto is getting us back into the customs union and single market

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Alyn Smith: Time for Keir Starmer to accept the EU’s gift for our young people

The new iPhone 16 is displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters

The new iPhone 16 is displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters

'Where is our Apple?': EU competitiveness report has lessons for Scotland

This satellite image released by Planet Labs PBC shows fires near the village of Krasnooktyabrskoe in Russia's Kursk region

This satellite image released by Planet Labs PBC shows fires near the village of Krasnooktyabrskoe in Russia's Kursk region

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Alyn Smith: Scotland needs a seat at the EU table in a new era for defence

The proposal has been described as 'appalling' and 'rotten' by ex-MP Alyn Smith

The proposal has been described as 'appalling' and 'rotten' by ex-MP Alyn Smith

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Scots urged to sign petition against 'appalling' Bannockburn battlefield plans

Energy policy has been integral to the development of the EU from the get go, writes Alyn Smith

Energy policy has been integral to the development of the EU from the get go, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: Evolving EU energy policy could open the door for Scotland

Alyn Smith has spoken out on the SNP's challenges after they lost dozens of seats at the General Election

Alyn Smith has spoken out on the SNP's challenges after they lost dozens of seats at the General Election

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Alyn Smith: SNP party structures and staffing 'not fit for purpose'

Alyn Smith is one of the SNP hopefuls with the highest probability chance of being re-elected on Thursday

Alyn Smith is one of the SNP hopefuls with the highest probability chance of being re-elected on Thursday

ELECTION ANALYSIS

2024 Constituency Profiles

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Alyn Smith brings strong hope for the SNP in fight with the Tories

In Scotland, the election remains up for grabs, writes Alyn Smith

In Scotland, the election remains up for grabs, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: There's only one way to ensure Scotland’s voice is heard

Inside the EU we were a constructive voice working alongside our fellow Europeans, writes Alyn Smith

Inside the EU we were a constructive voice working alongside our fellow Europeans, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: This weekend's conference shows need for European solidarity

Georgia's EU dream is a reflection of Scotland, writes Alyn Smith

Georgia's EU dream is a reflection of Scotland, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: Georgia’s EU dream is a reflection of our own

SNP MP Alyn Smith urged the Tories and Labour to reconsider proposals for a youth mobility scheme in the EU

SNP MP Alyn Smith urged the Tories and Labour to reconsider proposals for a youth mobility scheme in the EU

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SNP MP urges Tories and Labour to reconsider EU youth mobility scheme

A new EU-inspired exhibition is coming to Scotland later this month

A new EU-inspired exhibition is coming to Scotland later this month

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EU-inspired art exhibition 'Please Leave a Light On' to be held in Scottish town

The event is set to take place in Stirling next month

The event is set to take place in Stirling next month

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Young Scots for Independence announce major international event on path back to EU

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Alyn Smith: Scotland must invest in efforts to co-operate globally

Donald Trump said he would 'not protect' any Nato member that had failed to meet defence spending targets

Donald Trump said he would 'not protect' any Nato member that had failed to meet defence spending targets

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Nuclear elephant in the Nato room cannot be ignored

Calls have been made for the Scotland in Europe debate to include options other than rejoining the EU

Calls have been made for the Scotland in Europe debate to include options other than rejoining the EU

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Renewed call for Scotland in Europe debate to include Efta option

Scotland has to keep up with the EU on net zero, writes Alyn Smith

Scotland has to keep up with the EU on net zero, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: Scotland must take notice of the EU's ambitious plan to reach net zero

Scottish Labour MSP Neil Bibby's comments were slammed by Alyn Smith

Scottish Labour MSP Neil Bibby's comments were slammed by Alyn Smith

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Scottish Labour MSP 'sticking head in the sand over Brexit impact', say SNP

Accounts also detail the number of former IEA staff now working in the UK media

Accounts also detail the number of former IEA staff now working in the UK media

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Think tank behind Liz Truss appears on UK media 14 times a DAY in 2023

Scotland must maintain relationships in Europe, writes Alyn Smith

Scotland must maintain relationships in Europe, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: It’s vital to make sure the EU still sees and hears us

Alyn Smith said scrapping the cap on bankers' bonuses was 'absurd'

Alyn Smith said scrapping the cap on bankers' bonuses was 'absurd'

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SNP MP applauded on Question Time as he labels bankers' bonus cap removal 'absurd'

The scale of destitution across the UK shows the brutality of Tory mismanagement, writes Alyn Smith

The scale of destitution across the UK shows the brutality of Tory mismanagement, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: Report on destitution makes tough reading for a broken UK

SNP MP Alyn Smith said his party looked like it had forgotten how to listen

SNP MP Alyn Smith said his party looked like it had forgotten how to listen

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'Too many SNP ministers seem behind the curve', senior party MP says

Ed Davey said the UK rejoining the EU is 'currently off the table'

Ed Davey said the UK rejoining the EU is 'currently off the table'

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LibDems accused of 'throwing in the towel' after ruling out UK return to the EU

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers her annual speech on the state of the European Union

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers her annual speech on the state of the European Union

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Alyn Smith: State of the Union address shows Europe is leaving the UK behind

Alyn Smith has written to the leader of Stirling Council demanding answers about the removal of the Christie Clock

Alyn Smith has written to the leader of Stirling Council demanding answers about the removal of the Christie Clock

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Better Together council faces questions over 'botched' removal of iconic clock

Aerial view of people arriving at the Bibby Stockholm immigration barge

Aerial view of people arriving at the Bibby Stockholm immigration barge

The UK's cruel treatment of migrants show extreme measures do not work

Alyn Smith has written to the Home Office over a detained Stirling university student

Alyn Smith has written to the Home Office over a detained Stirling university student

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SNP MP writes to Home Office over detained Stirling postgraduate student

The couple met in 2013 and live in Stirling together

The couple met in 2013 and live in Stirling together

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SNP MP Alyn Smith marries long-term boyfriend in Stirling

Brexit has caused irreparable damage to many hospitality businesses, writes Alyn Smith

Brexit has caused irreparable damage to many hospitality businesses, writes Alyn Smith

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The issues in our hospitality sector were created by Brexit

We must strive to build a Scotland where politicians like Boris Johnson are never propelled to high office, writes Alyn Smith

We must strive to build a Scotland where politicians like Boris Johnson are never propelled to high office, writes Alyn Smith

An independent Scotland would never reward the likes of Boris Johnson

Alyn Smith's language does not acknowledge that there has always been a large part of the SNP membership opposed to Nato. Photograph: Gordon Terris

Alyn Smith's language does not acknowledge that there has always been a large part of the SNP membership opposed to Nato. Photograph: Gordon Terris

Nato and the EU are two vastly different institutions

Independence is vital if Scotland is to avoid the errors of Brexiteers like Jacob Rees-Mogg, writes Alyn Smith

Independence is vital if Scotland is to avoid the errors of Brexiteers like Jacob Rees-Mogg, writes Alyn Smith

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The EU bonfire has been doused - but danger still looms for Scotland

Horizon Europe aims to promote scientific breakthroughs in vital areas of research

Horizon Europe aims to promote scientific breakthroughs in vital areas of research

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Alyn Smith: Re-joining the EU’s scientific initiative is a no-brainer

Scotland has a lot to offer on the EU's big questions such as energy security and tourism, writes SNP MP Alyn Smith

Scotland has a lot to offer on the EU's big questions such as energy security and tourism, writes SNP MP Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: We can be EU rule-makers instead of the UK's rule-takers

Why can't Scotland have the same access to the EU single-market as Northern Ireland?

Why can't Scotland have the same access to the EU single-market as Northern Ireland?

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The UK's new Brexit deal shows there’s something rotten in our ‘democracy’

HMS Glasgow is moved onto a barge at the BAE Govan shipyard

HMS Glasgow is moved onto a barge at the BAE Govan shipyard

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Must our forward-looking independent Scotland manufacture war machines?

Alyn Smith has said the SNP will not stand for Scotland being taken out of the European Convention on Human Rights, something the UK Government is apparently considering

Alyn Smith has said the SNP will not stand for Scotland being taken out of the European Convention on Human Rights, something the UK Government is apparently considering

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'We will oppose any attempt to take Scotland out of ECHR', SNP say

I take exception to Alyn Smith’s demand that Joanna Cherry leave the SNP

I take exception to Alyn Smith’s demand that Joanna Cherry leave the SNP

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I take exception to Alyn Smith’s demand that Joanna Cherry leave the SNP

Anti-Brexit campaigners take part in a torchlight procession to the Scottish Parliament on the third anniversary of Brexit on January 31, 2023 in Edinburgh

Anti-Brexit campaigners take part in a torchlight procession to the Scottish Parliament on the third anniversary of Brexit on January 31, 2023 in Edinburgh

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Scotland needs freed from a stagnating UK to take its rightful place in Europe

Pro-EU Scots gathered outside Holyrood to mark the third anniversary of Brexit

Pro-EU Scots gathered outside Holyrood to mark the third anniversary of Brexit

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Hundreds gather outside Scottish Parliament to mark third anniversary of Brexit

Alyn Smith suggested those who do not support the Scottish Government's gender reforms, which Joanna Cherry has criticised, should leave the party

Alyn Smith suggested those who do not support the Scottish Government's gender reforms, which Joanna Cherry has criticised, should leave the party

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Joanna Cherry says she won't be leaving SNP following Alyn Smith remark

SNP MP launches 'one stop shop' for independence in the EU on Brexit anniversary

SNP MP launches 'one stop shop' for independence in the EU on Brexit anniversary

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SNP MP launches 'one stop shop' resource for independence and the EU

Anti-Brexit demonstrators wave European Union flags outside the Houses of Parliament in London

Anti-Brexit demonstrators wave European Union flags outside the Houses of Parliament in London

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Revoking years of EU law exposes the insanity of Brexit UK

The EU is celebrating 30 years of the single market

The EU is celebrating 30 years of the single market

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'Scotland will be back': SNP in message to EU after 30 years of single market

The disaster response charity will provide food and water to lorry drivers stuck in queues to cross the Channel

The disaster response charity will provide food and water to lorry drivers stuck in queues to cross the Channel

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UK Government drafts in disaster charity to help with Channel lorry queues

It’s time for activists to get back out on the doorsteps to make sure that every Scot knows that Scotland’s future is up to us

It’s time for activists to get back out on the doorsteps to make sure that every Scot knows that Scotland’s future is up to us

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Alyn Smith: It's time to take our activism back onto the streets of Scotland

Liz Truss’s short reign as prime minister caused financial chaos which the country could take years to recover from

Liz Truss’s short reign as prime minister caused financial chaos which the country could take years to recover from

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Alyn Smith: Scotland must put disappointment aside and get set for the next move

It's up to the Yes movement to explain why membership of the EU would benefit the people of Scotland

It's up to the Yes movement to explain why membership of the EU would benefit the people of Scotland

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We must hammer home the benefits of independence in the European Union

The report from the Nuffield Foundation found that Brexit has contributed to staff shortages in the NHS

The report from the Nuffield Foundation found that Brexit has contributed to staff shortages in the NHS

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Staffing crisis in NHS made worse by Brexit, report finds

Haiti is one of the top 20 countries at greatest risk of humanitarian crises in 2023, according to the International Rescue Committee

Haiti is one of the top 20 countries at greatest risk of humanitarian crises in 2023, according to the International Rescue Committee

Calls for Tories to U-turn on international aid cuts after alarming report

Scotland has come a long way politically since 1997, and the collapse of integrity and credibility at Westminster leaves the UK with an indefensible and unsustainable democratic deficit

Scotland has come a long way politically since 1997, and the collapse of integrity and credibility at Westminster leaves the UK with an indefensible and unsustainable democratic deficit

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Alyn Smith: Scotland has outgrown the devolution settlement

The UK Government has faced criticism over arms exports to Saudi Arabia

The UK Government has faced criticism over arms exports to Saudi Arabia

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Independent Scotland will have ‘greater scrutiny of arms trade’