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As long as we’re useful to UK, we’ll never be independent

Believe in Scotland unveiled a three-point plan to achieve Scottish independence

Believe in Scotland unveiled a three-point plan to achieve Scottish independence

Believe in Scotland

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Believe in Scotland outlines three-point strategy to deliver Scottish independence

A soldier amongst military graves illuminated during part of a military-led vigil to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of the Somme

A soldier amongst military graves illuminated during part of a military-led vigil to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of the Somme

First World War

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The day will come when we seize the opportunities gifted by our ancestors

The Kenmure Street protest signifies the difference between UK and Scottish values, writes Karen Adam

The Kenmure Street protest signifies the difference between UK and Scottish values, writes Karen Adam

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Karen Adam: There is a fundamental clash of values within the UK

By being open, honest, and relatable, we can rebuild trust and strengthen the independence movement, writes Karen Adam

By being open, honest, and relatable, we can rebuild trust and strengthen the independence movement, writes Karen Adam

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Karen Adam: We must not lose momentum on the road to independence

A person places a ballot paper into a ballot box

A person places a ballot paper into a ballot box

General Election

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Karen Adam: The cost of Westminster cuts must be made clear to Scotland's electorate

The new podcast will cover issues outside of the central belt bubble

The new podcast will cover issues outside of the central belt bubble

Community Council

Watch our new independence podcast with Karen Adam and Kate Forbes

Karen Adam will host the first podcast, with Kate Forbes joining as a guest

Karen Adam will host the first podcast, with Kate Forbes joining as a guest

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Karen Adam and Kate Forbes launch new independence podcast

Our political actions and decisions have real, tangible impacts on people's lives

Our political actions and decisions have real, tangible impacts on people's lives

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Karen Adam: 2023 was about grappling with Scottish identity, values and future

Who is better to discuss the rights of children than children themselves, asks Karen Adam

Who is better to discuss the rights of children than children themselves, asks Karen Adam

Children & Young People

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Karen Adam: The unfiltered wisdom of Scotland's youngest citizens

Members of the emergency services help local residents to safety in Brechin, Scotland

Members of the emergency services help local residents to safety in Brechin, Scotland

Karen Adam: The response to Storm Babet has brought out the best in us

We have to challenge the prejudices which surround victims of sexual assault, writes Karen Adam MSP

We have to challenge the prejudices which surround victims of sexual assault, writes Karen Adam MSP

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Karen Adam: We must end the culture of suspicion around sexual assault claims

Not one to miss!

Not one to miss!

EARLY BIRD OFFER

Aberdeen Independence Movement (AIM)

The National's pre-conference event returns to Aberdeen - with early-bird offer!

Our rural communities need solutions to the many problems they're facing, writes Karen Adam MSP

Our rural communities need solutions to the many problems they're facing, writes Karen Adam MSP

Highly Protected Marine Areas

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Why it’s vital we empower our rural communities

The North East cannot be left behind during discussions of Scotland's independence, writes Karen Adam

The North East cannot be left behind during discussions of Scotland's independence, writes Karen Adam

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The independence movement must represent the needs of the North East

I want to explain how, for example, me holding a surgery in a food bank is campaigning for independence.

I want to explain how, for example, me holding a surgery in a food bank is campaigning for independence.

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Karen Adam: Everything I do as an MSP relates back to independence

From Elvis to politics, we spoke with Karen Adam on the 10 things that changed her life

From Elvis to politics, we spoke with Karen Adam on the 10 things that changed her life

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10 things that changed my life: MSP Karen Adam

We need to listen to our fishing communities to ensure their survival, writes Karen Adam MSP

We need to listen to our fishing communities to ensure their survival, writes Karen Adam MSP

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Scotland's fishing communities deserve better from politicians

Kate Forbes, Fergus Ewing and Alasdair Allan voted against the government and called for a rethink on HPMA proposals

Kate Forbes, Fergus Ewing and Alasdair Allan voted against the government and called for a rethink on HPMA proposals

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SNP MSPs rebel as Tory call for a 'reconsideration' of HPMA proposals fails

This Deaf Awareness Week we must consider what true inclusivity looks like, writes Karen Adam

This Deaf Awareness Week we must consider what true inclusivity looks like, writes Karen Adam

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An independent Scotland has to consider the needs of everyone

Karen Adam (left), Fergus Ewing (middle) and Kate Forbes have all voiced concern about HPMAs

Karen Adam (left), Fergus Ewing (middle) and Kate Forbes have all voiced concern about HPMAs

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Tories call on SNP MSPs to back their motion on scrapping HPMAs

Karen Adam has welcomed reassurances from the Scottish Government that HPMAs will not be 'imposed' on coastal communities

Karen Adam has welcomed reassurances from the Scottish Government that HPMAs will not be 'imposed' on coastal communities

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SNP MSP welcomes reassurance HPMAs will not be 'imposed' on coastal communities

Karen Adam outlined what she thinks an independent Scotland should look like

Karen Adam outlined what she thinks an independent Scotland should look like

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'It's not an abstract idea': MSP on what an independent Scotland should look like

Humza Yousaf is bidding against Kate Forbes and Ash Regan to lead the SNP

Humza Yousaf is bidding against Kate Forbes and Ash Regan to lead the SNP

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Karen Adam: Humza Yousaf's unifying vision for independence is what SNP needs

True inclusion of LGBT people means viewing them as a normal part of a diverse society

True inclusion of LGBT people means viewing them as a normal part of a diverse society

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It's time to stop viewing LGBT issues through the lens of sex

Banff Academy has found itself at the centre of a conspiracy theory imported from the United States

Banff Academy has found itself at the centre of a conspiracy theory imported from the United States

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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How America's 'litter box conspiracy' spread to one Scottish school

Around ten thousand people march down Union Street in Aberdeen to show there support for Scottish independence

Around ten thousand people march down Union Street in Aberdeen to show there support for Scottish independence

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We need to take the public with us as we plan the next indyref

Karen Adam said a call with DWP about her relative's Personal Independence Payment left her 'livid'

Karen Adam said a call with DWP about her relative's Personal Independence Payment left her 'livid'

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DWP told to learn from Scottish benefits system after 'disturbing' call to MSP

Many of us have differing views on how we achieve our independence goal – and that’s a good thing

Many of us have differing views on how we achieve our independence goal – and that’s a good thing

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Karen Adam: Hud gaun – our Yes goal is now within touching distance

Douglas Ross's Scottish Tories have been accused of misogynistic and disruptive behaviour

Douglas Ross's Scottish Tories have been accused of misogynistic and disruptive behaviour

Conservative Party

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Female MSPs 'considering action over Tories' misogynistic behaviour'

SNP MSP Karen Adam said the police may become involved after a 'malicious' attempt to harass her ahead of a Holyrood debate on gender reform

SNP MSP Karen Adam said the police may become involved after a 'malicious' attempt to harass her ahead of a Holyrood debate on gender reform

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SNP MSP condemns 'malicious, creepy' attempt to harass her before gender debate

An analysis of green jobs noted a “significant” skills gap in the UK that cannot be addressed by the existing energy workforce.

An analysis of green jobs noted a “significant” skills gap in the UK that cannot be addressed by the existing energy workforce.

Conservative Party

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UK's post-Brexit immigration policies 'are a threat to Scotland's net zero ambitions'

It's easy to get drawn in by the promises of corporate Christmas - but the real joy is in human connection

It's easy to get drawn in by the promises of corporate Christmas - but the real joy is in human connection

Christmas generosity isn’t about how much cash is spent

Scottish Women's Aid are organising an online vigil on Thursday to remember all the women and children who have died due to domestic abuse

Scottish Women's Aid are organising an online vigil on Thursday to remember all the women and children who have died due to domestic abuse

Domestic violence

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Karen Adam: The onus is on men to stop violence against women

Like 2014, now is the time and the season to reinvigorate campaigning for independence

Like 2014, now is the time and the season to reinvigorate campaigning for independence

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The Supreme Court has laid bare the undemocratic Union for all to see

Buckie High School larder team members Phoenix, Natalie, Lucy and Nicole with councillors Sonya Warren and John Stuart and MSP Karen Adam

Buckie High School larder team members Phoenix, Natalie, Lucy and Nicole with councillors Sonya Warren and John Stuart and MSP Karen Adam

Karen Adam: I know how it feels to not have a penny to your name

Miners strike 1984. Police horses move in on pickets as coal lorries enter Ravenscraig

Miners strike 1984. Police horses move in on pickets as coal lorries enter Ravenscraig

Holyrood or Westminster: which do you think is worthy of your trust?

One activist said the credibility of the campaign relies on building a strong co-operation between groups and uniting the movement

One activist said the credibility of the campaign relies on building a strong co-operation between groups and uniting the movement

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Lively debate over SNP code of conduct plan - but motion passes conference

The Aberdeen Independence Movement and The National will be in Aberdeen on Friday for some fantastic debate

The Aberdeen Independence Movement and The National will be in Aberdeen on Friday for some fantastic debate

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Grab your ticket for Friday’s Big Night Out at the SNP conference in Aberdeen

The Scottish Greens have slammed reported cuts to the benefits of part time workers

The Scottish Greens have slammed reported cuts to the benefits of part time workers

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'Despicable and needless:' Scottish Greens slam Tory plans to cut benefits

It is the International Week of Deaf People

It is the International Week of Deaf People

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Karen Adam: 'The deaf community must be included not othered'

Karen Adam has previously said she will do 'everything I can' to bring rail links to her constituency

Karen Adam has previously said she will do 'everything I can' to bring rail links to her constituency

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'Realistic' plans for rail links to Scotland's north east win widespread support

Karen Adam, the MSP for Banff and Buchan, found that the glass doors at her Peterhead office had been smashed

Karen Adam, the MSP for Banff and Buchan, found that the glass doors at her Peterhead office had been smashed

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Police called as SNP MSP's office vandalised with glass door smashed

Mordaunt, Sunak, Badenoch and Zahawi have all made references to 'culture wars' in their leadership pitches

Mordaunt, Sunak, Badenoch and Zahawi have all made references to 'culture wars' in their leadership pitches

Conservative Party

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Leading LGBT organisations tell Tory hopefuls to 'call off the culture war'

Karen Adam said she would do 'everything I can' to bring rail services to the north east

Karen Adam said she would do 'everything I can' to bring rail services to the north east

SNP MP says she will do 'everything I can' to bring rail to north east towns

Ruth Davidson said she cried tears of joy when same-sex marriage was legalised - but Douglas Ross would have voted against it

Ruth Davidson said she cried tears of joy when same-sex marriage was legalised - but Douglas Ross would have voted against it

Scottish Tory 'hypocrisy' accusation as party adds Pride flag to Twitter logo

MSPs are hearing from those for and against GRA

MSPs are hearing from those for and against GRA

Equalities and Human Rights Commission

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Self-ID will not cause 'huge widening up' of those seeking to change gender, MSPs told

Scotland should aim to be a more socially just country

Scotland should aim to be a more socially just country

Gender equality

An independent Scotland must be progressive and forward-thinking

The SNP have urged Douglas Ross to retract the demand for Yes-supporting Labour candidates to be deselected

The SNP have urged Douglas Ross to retract the demand for Yes-supporting Labour candidates to be deselected

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SNP say Tories must retract demand for pro-indy Labour candidates to be deselected

Podcast: Karen Adam on misogyny, LGBT rights on International Women's Day

Podcast: Karen Adam on misogyny, LGBT rights on International Women's Day

PODCAST SPECIAL

Gender equality

Podcast: Karen Adam on misogyny, LGBT rights on International Women's Day

Karen Adam will lead the debate

Karen Adam will lead the debate

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SNP MSP to lead Scottish Parliament debate celebrating LGBT History Month

Christopher McEleny said he condemned the 'abhorrent threats' made against Karen Adam

Christopher McEleny said he condemned the 'abhorrent threats' made against Karen Adam

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Christopher McEleny calls for 'much nicer' political interactions on Twitter

South Lanarkshire councillor Brian Ferguson proposed the motion using British Sign Language to SNP members

South Lanarkshire councillor Brian Ferguson proposed the motion using British Sign Language to SNP members

Sign language qualification should be introduced into Scottish curriculum