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Christian Allard served as an SNP MEP

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French election should teach UK the dangers of First Past the Post, warns ex-MEP

Will Anas Sarwar, John Swinney and Douglas Ross be up against it with the election date in the summer holidays?

Will Anas Sarwar, John Swinney and Douglas Ross be up against it with the election date in the summer holidays?

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Is the General Election really terrible timing for Scottish voters?

Detail from a Boundaries Scotland map showing proposed changes to constituencies in the Edinburgh area

Detail from a Boundaries Scotland map showing proposed changes to constituencies in the Edinburgh area

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New Scottish Parliament constituencies – all the proposed changes mapped

First Minister Humza Yousaf pictured giving a speech in Blantyre

First Minister Humza Yousaf pictured giving a speech in Blantyre

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Scottish Government shelves plans to let 16-year-olds run to be MSPs

Polling station

Polling station

Scotland's lazy democracy halts community and economic inclusion

A new study has examined the impact of tactical voting at every Holyrood election

A new study has examined the impact of tactical voting at every Holyrood election

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Study reveals impact of 'significant' unionist tactical voting in Holyrood elections

One poll has Anas Sarwar's party on course to take swathes of seats off the SNP

One poll has Anas Sarwar's party on course to take swathes of seats off the SNP

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Inside Westminster: SNP MPs calm as polls show party losses

More foreign nationals are registered to vote in Scottish elections than ever before

More foreign nationals are registered to vote in Scottish elections than ever before

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Scottish areas with highest – and lowest – number of foreign voters shown in new data

How many English voters are aware that a system of proportional representation is used for Scottish Parliament elections?

How many English voters are aware that a system of proportional representation is used for Scottish Parliament elections?

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It's important to bear in mind the depth of English ignorance about Scottish affairs

Nigel Farage urged voters to abandon the Tories and vote for his own party, Reform UK, at the next General Election

Nigel Farage urged voters to abandon the Tories and vote for his own party, Reform UK, at the next General Election

Conservative Party

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Nigel Farage holds secret meeting with Red Wall Tory MPs in 'political comeback plot'

Americans went to the polls for their first election in two years – with John Fetterman among the winners

Americans went to the polls for their first election in two years – with John Fetterman among the winners

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How this American state gave us real insight into the state of a nation

Young Americans voted 63% in favour of the Democrats – the only age demographic to have voted more than 50% for either party

Young Americans voted 63% in favour of the Democrats – the only age demographic to have voted more than 50% for either party

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Kelly Given: How the US election shows us the key to winning independence

American democracy is on the line in this election, according to president Joe Biden

American democracy is on the line in this election, according to president Joe Biden

David Pratt: These are key issues in America's midterm elections

far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro (pictured) faces veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, or 'Lula'

far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro (pictured) faces veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, or 'Lula'

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David Pratt: Future on the line as as Brazil heads to the polls

Keir Starmer said 'more and more Scots' are taking another look at Labour

Keir Starmer said 'more and more Scots' are taking another look at Labour

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Keir Starmer rejects Nicola Sturgeon's call for 'de facto' referendum on independence

Social Democrat Prime Minister Magdalena resigned on Thursday after defeat from right-wing bloc

Social Democrat Prime Minister Magdalena resigned on Thursday after defeat from right-wing bloc

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David Pratt: 'Nordic nation in a very different political light'

Willie Adamson (centre) pictured in 1920 with fellow leading Labour politicians Arthur Henderson, William Brace, Vernon Hartshorn and James Henry Thomas

Willie Adamson (centre) pictured in 1920 with fellow leading Labour politicians Arthur Henderson, William Brace, Vernon Hartshorn and James Henry Thomas

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Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh: The lessons Yes can learn from historic 1918 election

Alex Cole-Hamilton was criticised for using a local by-election as a national 'barometer' on independence

Alex Cole-Hamilton was criticised for using a local by-election as a national 'barometer' on independence

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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Alex Cole-Hamilton told off by Ballot Box Scotland after indyref2 claim

The Prime Minister suggested the idea is “ridiculous” after previously refusing to rule out an early poll

The Prime Minister suggested the idea is “ridiculous” after previously refusing to rule out an early poll

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Boris Johnson says he won't call snap general election

The Scottish Election Study analysed the 2021 Holyrood vote

The Scottish Election Study analysed the 2021 Holyrood vote

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Major election study reveals five new insights into SNP victory

Michael Gove will become the minister responsible for setting the strategy of the Electoral Commission

Michael Gove will become the minister responsible for setting the strategy of the Electoral Commission

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Charities’ fears over threats to democracy from Westminster bills

The REAL Scottish Politics: Here's why Tory bill is so disturbing

The REAL Scottish Politics: Here's why Tory bill is so disturbing

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The REAL Scottish Politics: Here's why Tory bill is so disturbing

Roza Salih is standing for Greater Pollock as an SNP candidate, and she hopes to give back to the area that has shown her ‘overwhelming support'

Roza Salih is standing for Greater Pollock as an SNP candidate, and she hopes to give back to the area that has shown her ‘overwhelming support'

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The Glasgow Girl who’s aiming to be Scotland’s first refugee councillor

In this geographically diverse authority, the issues people will vote on vary door to door

In this geographically diverse authority, the issues people will vote on vary door to door

LOCAL ELECTION PROFILE

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SNP confident once again they will lead South Lanarkshire council

Boris Johnson appears to not betaking a backseat in the Scottish Tory council election campaign

Boris Johnson appears to not betaking a backseat in the Scottish Tory council election campaign

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Scottish Tories 'ashamed' of Boris Johnson as candidate distances herself from PM

SNP has ruled out doing a deal with the Tories in North Lanarkshire

SNP has ruled out doing a deal with the Tories in North Lanarkshire

LOCAL ELECTION PROFILE

Council Elections Scotland 2022

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SNP hoping to make history in 'ambitious' plan to oust Tories

The summit of Dumyat in the Ochil hills

The summit of Dumyat in the Ochil hills

LOCAL ELECTION PROFILE

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All eyes are on Tories in Clackmannanshire as party struggles to shake off sleaze

Yes parties need to hope the surge of Tory votes last time was an anomaly

Yes parties need to hope the surge of Tory votes last time was an anomaly

LOCAL ELECTION PROFILE

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Is this time up for Labour in West Lothian's 2022 council election?

The Alba Party's conference saw a focus on the cost of living crisis, GRA reforms and indyref2

The Alba Party's conference saw a focus on the cost of living crisis, GRA reforms and indyref2

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Case for indyref2 has never been stronger, Alex Salmond tells conference

Let’s be sure we win the argument for independence at the local council elections

Let’s be sure we win the argument for independence at the local council elections

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Alyn Smith: Independence should be used to energise Scots at council elections

The Scottish council elections are fast approaching

The Scottish council elections are fast approaching

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

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Send The National pictures of all your council election flyers

Perhaps the leadership are planning a kind of flash mob conference?

Perhaps the leadership are planning a kind of flash mob conference?

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Kevin McKenna: Why are there no plans for a pre-election SNP conference?

Jamie Robertson (right) has an interest in far-right commentators like David Duke, the former Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan

Jamie Robertson (right) has an interest in far-right commentators like David Duke, the former Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan

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Tories stand ex-Ukip candidate who subscribes to KKK chief videos

Scottish Labour sought to claim the centre ground during its three-day conference in Glasgow

Scottish Labour sought to claim the centre ground during its three-day conference in Glasgow

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Independence will not drive young people’s politics at 2026 election, Anas Sarwar claims

Ruth Davidson (right) said in 2018 that 'almost all' Scottish Tory candidates would have benefited from the dark money Scottish Unionist Association Trust, which has also donated to Douglas Ross

Ruth Davidson (right) said in 2018 that 'almost all' Scottish Tory candidates would have benefited from the dark money Scottish Unionist Association Trust, which has also donated to Douglas Ross

Conservative Party

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'Dark money' Scottish Unionist group hands Tories almost £100k in one year

Anas Sarwar spoke out after making his first major speech of the new year

Anas Sarwar spoke out after making his first major speech of the new year

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Anas Sarwar rejects coalitions with SNP or Tories after May’s council elections

Poll after poll is showing Boris Johnson is going to be a problem for the Tories at the next election

Poll after poll is showing Boris Johnson is going to be a problem for the Tories at the next election

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Kirsty Strickland: Why it is a new year to fear for Boris Johnson

Adam Tomkins said the strategy of pro-UK parties fielding one candidate would eventually defeat the SNP

Adam Tomkins said the strategy of pro-UK parties fielding one candidate would eventually defeat the SNP

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Former Tory MSP in 'desperate' call for Unionist electoral pact

Highland Council call for 'fundamental review' of electoral boundary changes

Highland Council call for 'fundamental review' of electoral boundary changes

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Highland Council calls for 'fundamental review' of electoral boundary changes

The poll found Nicola Sturgeon's party would get 53% of the Scottish vote if a General Election took place tomorrow

The poll found Nicola Sturgeon's party would get 53% of the Scottish vote if a General Election took place tomorrow

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SNP would gain 11 MPs and unseat Douglas Ross, new poll finds

Kirsten Oswald says Scotland will 'always be outvoted' under Westminster's broken system

Kirsten Oswald says Scotland will 'always be outvoted' under Westminster's broken system

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UK reveals plans to slash number of Scottish and Welsh MPs

Iraqi security forces simulate the process of protecting the polling stations for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Basra, Iraq, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Nabil al-Jurani).

Iraqi security forces simulate the process of protecting the polling stations for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Basra, Iraq, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Nabil al-Jurani).

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David Pratt: Iraq and the Balkans remind us of the power of the people

Anas Sarwar addresses the Labour Party conference in Brighton

Anas Sarwar addresses the Labour Party conference in Brighton

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Scottish Labour took in just £250 in fundraising over a full year, figures show

The Tory Elections Bill is a full-fronted attack on the fabric of what passes for democracy

The Tory Elections Bill is a full-fronted attack on the fabric of what passes for democracy

Conservative Party

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The Elections Bill has to be stopped – or else worse will follow

Boris Johnson's Tories have been accused of looking to suppress voters in order to stay in power

Boris Johnson's Tories have been accused of looking to suppress voters in order to stay in power

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Boris Johnson's voter ID bill 'dismantles democracy to keep Tories in power'

Boris Johnson visits energy company Bulb. Pic: Jeremy Selwyn - WPA pool/Getty Images

Boris Johnson visits energy company Bulb. Pic: Jeremy Selwyn - WPA pool/Getty Images

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Conservatives broke donations rules, elections watchdog says