Angus MacNeil

Nicola Sturgeon pictured in the Holyrood chamber

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Nicola Sturgeon 'personality cult' blamed for SNP defeat as 'apology' demanded

Angus MacNeil is facing a challenge from both Labour and the SNP in Na h-Eileanan an Iar.

Angus MacNeil is facing a challenge from both Labour and the SNP in Na h-Eileanan an Iar.

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Angus MacNeil ‘very optimistic’ of retaining seat as independent MP

MP, Angus MacNeil leaves following a memorial service at Inverness Cathedral, in Scotland, for the former SNP MP, MEP and MSP, Winnie Ewing, who died in June. Picture date: Saturday July 15, 2023..

MP, Angus MacNeil leaves following a memorial service at Inverness Cathedral, in Scotland, for the former SNP MP, MEP and MSP, Winnie Ewing, who died in June. Picture date: Saturday July 15, 2023..

2024 Constituency Profiles

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It's Labour against an Independent in Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Lesley Riddoch will take on Alan Cumming in The National's Euros sweepstake

Lesley Riddoch will take on Alan Cumming in The National's Euros sweepstake

Lesley Riddoch takes on Alan Cumming in big day for The National's Euros sweepstake

Na h-Eileanan an Iar candidate Torcuil Crichton

Na h-Eileanan an Iar candidate Torcuil Crichton

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Rhoda Meek: The islands deserve more than just a mention as campaigning heats up

Reform MP Lee Anderson showed 'disdain' for communities in the Western Isles (shown, Stornoway)

Reform MP Lee Anderson showed 'disdain' for communities in the Western Isles (shown, Stornoway)

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'Send refugees to Outer Hebrides where nobody lives', Reform MP says

Keir Starmer's Labour party recommends activists travel hundreds of miles rather than campaign in their local area

Keir Starmer's Labour party recommends activists travel hundreds of miles rather than campaign in their local area

General Election

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'Clueless': Labour advise members in Shetland to campaign in Western Isles instead

If Angus MacNeil stands against an SNP candidate, the pro-independence vote will be split

If Angus MacNeil stands against an SNP candidate, the pro-independence vote will be split

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Will Labour be gifted Western Isles seat by the SNP?

Will Angus MacNeil’s fresh criticism of the SNP leadership’s approach inspire a change of course?

Will Angus MacNeil’s fresh criticism of the SNP leadership’s approach inspire a change of course?

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SNP putting a sticking plaster on UK policies is no longer enough

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UK government pledged to introduce similar gender Bill under Theresa May

Angus MacNeil has represented the Western Isles at Westminster since 2005

Angus MacNeil has represented the Western Isles at Westminster since 2005

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SNP confirm candidate to run against Angus MacNeil for Western Isles seat

Angus MacNeil has been expelled by the SNP and is expected to stand as an independent candidate in the General Election

Angus MacNeil has been expelled by the SNP and is expected to stand as an independent candidate in the General Election

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SNP have a tricky call to make about seat held by Angus MacNeil

Fergus Ewing has suggested the SNP should back Angus MacNeil as an independent candidate for the General Election

Fergus Ewing has suggested the SNP should back Angus MacNeil as an independent candidate for the General Election

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Fergus Ewing urges SNP not to stand candidate against Angus MacNeil

The Faroe Islands is home to an undersea roundabout

The Faroe Islands is home to an undersea roundabout

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MPs to visit Faroes to scope out idea of tunnels linking Scottish islands

Angus MacNeil said the Media Bill needed to safeguard funding for Gaelic broadcasting

Angus MacNeil said the Media Bill needed to safeguard funding for Gaelic broadcasting

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Call for Gaelic broadcasting to have same provisions as Welsh channel

It is always easy to criticise than to offer realistic solutions

It is always easy to criticise than to offer realistic solutions

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I suggest it is Angus MacNeil who hasn’t really thought things through

Angus MacNeil says the SNP have become 'very unthinking'

Angus MacNeil says the SNP have become 'very unthinking'

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Angus MacNeil: My sheep show more independence of thought than the SNP

Alba MPs Neale Hanvey (left) and Kenny MacAskill (right) will work alongside Angus MacNeil in Westminster

Alba MPs Neale Hanvey (left) and Kenny MacAskill (right) will work alongside Angus MacNeil in Westminster

Alba conference

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Angus MacNeil to work with Alba in 'Scotland United' group at Westminster

From left: Alba leader Alex Salmond, MP Angus MacNeil, and SNP leader Humza Yousaf

From left: Alba leader Alex Salmond, MP Angus MacNeil, and SNP leader Humza Yousaf

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SNP urged to offer 'olive branch' to other Yes parties ahead of General Election

Angus MacNeil sits as the independent MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar after being expelled from the SNP in August

Angus MacNeil sits as the independent MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar after being expelled from the SNP in August

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Angus MacNeil says SNP's independence strategy 'ill-thought through'

Alba will back Angus MacNeil as an independent candidate at the next General Election

Alba will back Angus MacNeil as an independent candidate at the next General Election

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Alba to back Angus MacNeil as independent candidate at next General Election

Alex Salmond and Humza Yousaf have been urged to ditch 'petty squabbles'

Alex Salmond and Humza Yousaf have been urged to ditch 'petty squabbles'

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Humza Yousaf and Alex Salmond urged to ditch 'petty squabbles' for next election

Some in the SNP believe Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater are getting the most out of the governance deal

Some in the SNP believe Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater are getting the most out of the governance deal

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Greens are more popular because of Bute House Agreement, says pollster

The Na h-Eileanan an Iar MP stressed the need for island input

The Na h-Eileanan an Iar MP stressed the need for island input

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Angus MacNeil urges islanders to apply to join CalMac parent company’s board

The First Minister also hailed Murray Foote’s

The First Minister also hailed Murray Foote’s

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Humza Yousaf ‘delighted’ to have Murray Foote on board as SNP chief executive

Angus MacNeil has said he would only rejoin the SNP if there is a 'change of direction' in party leadership

Angus MacNeil has said he would only rejoin the SNP if there is a 'change of direction' in party leadership

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Angus MacNeil to stand as independent ‘unless change of direction in SNP leadership’

Angus MacNeil said he thought Kate Forbes would be a 'unifying force' for independence

Angus MacNeil said he thought Kate Forbes would be a 'unifying force' for independence

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Angus MacNeil says he'd rejoin SNP if Kate Forbes was made leader

MacNeil and Salmond are to meet on Monday

MacNeil and Salmond are to meet on Monday

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Angus MacNeil and Alex Salmond to discuss Scotland United election approach

Angus MacNeil was selected as Chair last week

Angus MacNeil was selected as Chair last week

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Scottish Government took ‘high and mighty’ approach to HPMAs, says ex-SNP MP

Most reasonable people would not regard Angus MacNeil's initial suspension as Draconian

Most reasonable people would not regard Angus MacNeil's initial suspension as Draconian

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Angus MacNeil’s actions left the SNP with no choice but expulsion

Fergus Ewing MSP has been a vocal critic of some Scottish Government policies

Fergus Ewing MSP has been a vocal critic of some Scottish Government policies

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Critical SNP figures must rise above promoting their personal political agendas

Was Angus MacNeil always a bit too independent-minded for the party hierarchy’s liking?

Was Angus MacNeil always a bit too independent-minded for the party hierarchy’s liking?

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Diverge from the line of SNP HQ and you’re out

Angus MacNeil was expelled from the SNP last week

Angus MacNeil was expelled from the SNP last week

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George Kerevan: Angus MacNeil's expulsion is a symptom of the crisis in the SNP

Angus MacNeil was expelled from the SNP earlier this week

Angus MacNeil was expelled from the SNP earlier this week

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Mike Small: Angus MacNeil's expulsion asks questions on political purgatory

Angus MacNeil called on Michael Russell to resign in his column for The National

Angus MacNeil called on Michael Russell to resign in his column for The National

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Angus MacNeil calls on SNP president to resign following expulsion from party

The MP was expelled late on Thursday night

The MP was expelled late on Thursday night

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Angus MacNeil: My expulsion from SNP is a sideshow to main game of independence

Kate Forbes admitted she has concerns about the party's fortunes in the Western Isles going forward

Kate Forbes admitted she has concerns about the party's fortunes in the Western Isles going forward

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Kate Forbes gives verdict on Angus MacNeil expulsion from SNP

Angus MacNeil has been expelled from the SNP

Angus MacNeil has been expelled from the SNP

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Inside Westminster: What MPs are saying about Angus MacNeil's expulsion

The FM spoke at the Fringe

The FM spoke at the Fringe

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'He literally left the SNP': Humza Yousaf defends expulsion of Angus MacNeil

Angus MacNeil has represented the Na h-Eileanan an Iar constituency since 2005.

Angus MacNeil has represented the Na h-Eileanan an Iar constituency since 2005.

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Angus MacNeil announces expulsion from SNP following chief whip row

First Minister and SNP leader Humza Yousaf (left) and regular party rebel Fergus Ewing

First Minister and SNP leader Humza Yousaf (left) and regular party rebel Fergus Ewing

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Fergus Ewing to keep SNP whip despite branding party policy 'extremist'

Readers have been divided over Angus MacNeil's actions

Readers have been divided over Angus MacNeil's actions

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I totally agree with Michael Russell’s criticism of Angus MacNeil

It was Stephen Flynn who suspended MacNeil from the SNP Westminster group in the first place

It was Stephen Flynn who suspended MacNeil from the SNP Westminster group in the first place

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Is it one rule for Angus MacNeil and another for everybody else in the SNP?

SNP president Michael Russell has said that he 'utterly disagrees' with Angus MacNeil’s analysis and actions

SNP president Michael Russell has said that he 'utterly disagrees' with Angus MacNeil’s analysis and actions

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Portrayal of Angus MacNeil’s actions and intent is brazenly dishonest

Post mortem examinations are expected to continue through the week

Post mortem examinations are expected to continue through the week

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Scientists give update after tragic mass whale stranding on Lewis

It is believed that 55 whales are on the beach

It is believed that 55 whales are on the beach

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Entire pod of 55 whales dies following mass stranding in Lewis

Angus MacNeil said it feels 'strange to be suspended for being very pro-independence'

Angus MacNeil said it feels 'strange to be suspended for being very pro-independence'

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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Angus MacNeil: SNP must 'prioritise independence over the party'

I utterly disagree with Angus Brendan MacNeil’s analysis and actions this past week

I utterly disagree with Angus Brendan MacNeil’s analysis and actions this past week

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Michael Russell: When indy going gets tough, don’t run away

Angus MacNeil has been suspended from the SNP

Angus MacNeil has been suspended from the SNP

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Angus MacNeil suspended from the SNP after declining to rejoin Westminster group

Is Angus MacNeil helping or hindering the cause?

Is Angus MacNeil helping or hindering the cause?

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To gain independence for Scotland, we have to take people with us

Angus MacNeil has insisted he has no intention to join Alba

Angus MacNeil has insisted he has no intention to join Alba

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Angus MacNeil insists he has 'absolutely no plans' to join Alba

Angus MacNeil said he would not be rejoining the SNP group at Westminster

Angus MacNeil said he would not be rejoining the SNP group at Westminster

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MP Angus MacNeil will NOT rejoin SNP group at Westminster

SNP MP Angus MacNeil accused the group's chief whip of bullying

SNP MP Angus MacNeil accused the group's chief whip of bullying

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SNP MP accuses chief whip of 'bullying' after public bust-up at Westminster

The SNP MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar had been planning to attend but his flight from Stornoway was cancelled.

The SNP MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar had been planning to attend but his flight from Stornoway was cancelled.

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Angus MacNeil urges 'election for independence' in SNP conference statement