Keith Brown

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SNP depute leader Keith Brown hit out at BBC Scotland after a 'false claim' in an interview with Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

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BBC apologises after SNP hit out at 'false claim' on Scottish income tax

John Swinney says Scotland is closer to independence than ever before, but Keith Brown says a Section 30 will never be granted

John Swinney says Scotland is closer to independence than ever before, but Keith Brown says a Section 30 will never be granted

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Statements from SNP leaders must be taken with a pinch of salt

Keith Brown said last week we have 'got to accept' that London is never going to allow another referendum

Keith Brown said last week we have 'got to accept' that London is never going to allow another referendum

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How is a vote for independence to be put into effect?

Keith Brown says independence supports must 'accept' Westminster will not grant a Section 30 order again

Keith Brown says independence supports must 'accept' Westminster will not grant a Section 30 order again

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SNP depute leader: Westminster will never grant another Section 30 order

Lesley Riddoch and Keith Brown will appear on the panel, alongside key figures from To See Ourselves

Lesley Riddoch and Keith Brown will appear on the panel, alongside key figures from To See Ourselves

Last chance! Get your tickets for our indyref anniversary event

Keith Brown previously spoke about the rebuttal unit at last year's SNP conference

Keith Brown previously spoke about the rebuttal unit at last year's SNP conference

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SNP provide new update on party's 'research and rebuttal' unit

SNP depute leader Keith Brown speaking at the party's 2024 conference

SNP depute leader Keith Brown speaking at the party's 2024 conference

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Keith Brown says SNP back convention of 'all' pro-indy parties – read speech in full

The National is hosting a screening of To See Ourselves to mark 10 years since the referendum

The National is hosting a screening of To See Ourselves to mark 10 years since the referendum

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Keith Brown looks ahead to National's indyref event – get your tickets

Lesley Riddoch and Keith Brown will appear on the panel, alongside key figures from the documentary To See Ourselves

Lesley Riddoch and Keith Brown will appear on the panel, alongside key figures from the documentary To See Ourselves

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Line-up confirmed for The National's indyref anniversary event

The two party leaders went head-to-head for the final time last night before polling day on July 4

The two party leaders went head-to-head for the final time last night before polling day on July 4

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Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak's BBC debate slammed for right-wing rhetoric

Keith Brown challenged Reform UK's Richard Tice over the use of anti-immigration rhetoric

Keith Brown challenged Reform UK's Richard Tice over the use of anti-immigration rhetoric

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'Utterly depressing': Keith Brown slams 'demonisation' of migrants during TV debate

The SNP's depute leader Keith Brown said Scotland fans had been failed by Westminster

The SNP's depute leader Keith Brown said Scotland fans had been failed by Westminster

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Tartan Army ‘failed’ by Westminster over broadcast of Scotland games, say SNP

Laura Kuenssberg will be part of the BBC's election night coverage

Laura Kuenssberg will be part of the BBC's election night coverage

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BBC slated for 'dismal' election coverage as SNP call for fairness

Former health secretary Michael Matheson is facing calls to resign as an MSP after lying about an £11,000 iPad roaming bill

Former health secretary Michael Matheson is facing calls to resign as an MSP after lying about an £11,000 iPad roaming bill

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Michael Matheson 'made mistakes and should be punished', SNP depute leader says

Keith Brown said it was important to respect the SNP's democratic processes

Keith Brown said it was important to respect the SNP's democratic processes

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SNP received ‘immediate lift’ after Swinney leadership bid, says Keith Brown

The SNP have seized on an admission about Scottish independence from Gordon Brown

The SNP have seized on an admission about Scottish independence from Gordon Brown

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Gordon Brown's independence admission exposes 'lack of argument for Union', say SNP

Stephen Kerr was quoted in the initial Daily Telegraph story (Brian Lawless/PA)

Stephen Kerr was quoted in the initial Daily Telegraph story (Brian Lawless/PA)

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PM should block Stephen Kerr candidacy after Gaza funding row, says Keith Brown

Stewart McDonald discussed Keith Brown's suggestion the SNP should withdraw MPs from Westminster in a new column

Stewart McDonald discussed Keith Brown's suggestion the SNP should withdraw MPs from Westminster in a new column

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'Withdrawing SNP MPs from Westminster would betray promise to Scottish people'

SNP depute leader Keith Brown has suggested the party should consider withdrawing MPs from Westminster

SNP depute leader Keith Brown has suggested the party should consider withdrawing MPs from Westminster

Conservative Party

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General Election Watch: Timing is everything for the SNP… and the Tories

Scotland's MPs are within their rights to question their place at Westminster, writes Wee Ginger Dug

Scotland's MPs are within their rights to question their place at Westminster, writes Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Is it time for the SNP to withdraw from Westminster?

Shona Robison has said there is a 'debate to be had' about SNP MPs role in Westminster

Shona Robison has said there is a 'debate to be had' about SNP MPs role in Westminster

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'Debate to be had' on SNP MPs role at Westminster, says Shona Robinson

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Senior SNP figure calls for party to consider withdrawing MPs from Westminster

Alister Jack outside the UK Government's hub in Edinburgh

Alister Jack outside the UK Government's hub in Edinburgh

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UK Government's Edinburgh hub branded an 'unnecessary shambles'

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer

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Labour's New Year's resolution 'should be no more U-turns', says SNP

The Yes Scotland website is being revamped

The Yes Scotland website is being revamped

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SNP launch revamped Yes website with support from new Rebuttal Unit

Keith Brown was quickly bombarded with questions about Michael Matheson

Keith Brown was quickly bombarded with questions about Michael Matheson

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Keith Brown clashes with BBC host after being ‘tricked’ into appearance

Health Secretary Michael Matheson has said his teenage sons had run up the iPad bill while watching football

Health Secretary Michael Matheson has said his teenage sons had run up the iPad bill while watching football

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‘No shortage’ of opportunities to ask Health Secretary about iPad bill

Horse McDonald hit out at Suella Braverman on BBC's Debate Night

Horse McDonald hit out at Suella Braverman on BBC's Debate Night

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Scottish musician condemns Suella Braverman for 'abhorrent' stance on immigration

Keith Brown added that he still strongly backs the deal

Keith Brown added that he still strongly backs the deal

Bute House Agreement

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SNP depute leader indicates support for Green deal debate

Keir Starmer has been criticised for a number of policy u-turns lately

Keir Starmer has been criticised for a number of policy u-turns lately

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SNP slam 'sell out' Keir Starmer ahead of expected Scotland visit

Humza Yousaf speaking in Dundee to members

Humza Yousaf speaking in Dundee to members

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Humza Yousaf to address first SNP members regional assembly

Humza Yousaf has said that the next General Election must be fought on independence - signalling a return to his predecessor's de facto referendum strategy

Humza Yousaf has said that the next General Election must be fought on independence - signalling a return to his predecessor's de facto referendum strategy

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Humza Yousaf indicates return to de facto referendum strategy

SNP MSP John Swinney took aim at Scottish Labour during a debate on devolution

SNP MSP John Swinney took aim at Scottish Labour during a debate on devolution

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Labour's devolution architects would be 'horrified' to hear party now, Swinney says

Keith Brown responded to claims from AUOB, after it was announced the independence convention will be held on the same day as a rally in Stirling

Keith Brown responded to claims from AUOB, after it was announced the independence convention will be held on the same day as a rally in Stirling

All Under One Banner

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SNP's depute leader responds to 'contempt' claims from All Under One Banner

Keith Brown hit out at Laura Maxwell for interrupting him

Keith Brown hit out at Laura Maxwell for interrupting him

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SNP's depute leader in clash with BBC presenter over interruptions

Keith Brown is this week's guest on The National's Holyrood Weekly podcast

Keith Brown is this week's guest on The National's Holyrood Weekly podcast

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Independence will be 'front and centre' of the SNP's Westminster campaign, says Brown

Keith Brown: A vote for independence is not a vote for an SNP-led Scotland

Keith Brown: A vote for independence is not a vote for an SNP-led Scotland

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Keith Brown suggests one key message the SNP must get out there

SNP depute leader Keith Brown was interrupted by Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross

SNP depute leader Keith Brown was interrupted by Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross

Conservative Party

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Chaos at Holyrood as Douglas Ross leads Tory jeers against SNP depute leader

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross addressed his party conference in Glasgow

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross addressed his party conference in Glasgow

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Keith Brown urges Tories at ‘small conference’ to be clear on devolution

SNP depute leader Keith Brown (right) has hit back after Tory peer Lord Frost (left) suggested Holyrood didn't need the powers to raise taxes

SNP depute leader Keith Brown (right) has hit back after Tory peer Lord Frost (left) suggested Holyrood didn't need the powers to raise taxes

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Keith Brown slams Tory 'disdain' for Holyrood after peer attacks devolution

Keith Brown called out BBC Scotland's Martin Geissler

Keith Brown called out BBC Scotland's Martin Geissler

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Keith Brown calls out BBC Scotland for failing to scrutinise UK Government

Keith Brown claimed there had been an 'uptick' in members joining the SNP despite the police probe

Keith Brown claimed there had been an 'uptick' in members joining the SNP despite the police probe

'Uptick' in members joining SNP despite high-profile police probe, claims Keith Brown

Keith Brown revealed that he had only become aware of the auditors' decision “shortly before

Keith Brown revealed that he had only become aware of the auditors' decision “shortly before

SNP depute leader told about auditor resignation 'shortly before' it was made public

Will the party’s deputy leader Keith Brown be given full rein to implement the report's recommendations?

Will the party’s deputy leader Keith Brown be given full rein to implement the report's recommendations?

It’s time to dust down the SNP’s governance review from August 2021

Keith Brown said the party must work under its new leader to increase transparency

Keith Brown said the party must work under its new leader to increase transparency

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Keith Brown backs regular publication of SNP membership numbers after row

Justice Secretary Brown launched the consultation on International Women's Day on five new offences to tackle misogyny

Justice Secretary Brown launched the consultation on International Women's Day on five new offences to tackle misogyny

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Five new offences proposed as 'important step' to tackle misogyny in Scotland

LIVE: Kate Forbes enters SNP leadership race

LIVE: Kate Forbes enters SNP leadership race

RECAP: Kate Forbes announces SNP leadership bid

Keith Brown will not run to be SNP leader

Keith Brown will not run to be SNP leader

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Keith Brown rules himself out of SNP leadership contest

Angus Robertson, John Swinney, and Kate Forbes are just a few of the names who could be in the running to replace Nicola Sturgeon

Angus Robertson, John Swinney, and Kate Forbes are just a few of the names who could be in the running to replace Nicola Sturgeon

Angus Robertson

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Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister?

BBC Question Time host Fiona Bruce is facing questions after a statement about a trans prisoner in Scotland

BBC Question Time host Fiona Bruce is facing questions after a statement about a trans prisoner in Scotland

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Question Time's Fiona Bruce in unfounded claim about Scottish trans prisoner

Justice Secretary Keith Brown (right) and Scottish Conservative MSP Russell Findlay (left)

Justice Secretary Keith Brown (right) and Scottish Conservative MSP Russell Findlay (left)

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

'No ministerial involvement' in Isla Bryson case, says Justice Secretary

Keith Brown has announced measures to be put in place while the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is conducting a review of the policy on trans inmates

Keith Brown has announced measures to be put in place while the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is conducting a review of the policy on trans inmates

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Trans convicts with history of violence against women won't be housed in female jail

Keith Brown also told MSPs that the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill would have no implication on which prisons transgender people are held in.

Keith Brown also told MSPs that the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill would have no implication on which prisons transgender people are held in.

Conservative Party

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Scottish minister ‘trusts’ decision to send transgender rapist to women’s jail

Keith Brown said Keir Starmer proved his party is indistinguishable from the Tories with his new year speech

Keith Brown said Keir Starmer proved his party is indistinguishable from the Tories with his new year speech

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Starmer's speech proves Labour are 'carbon-copy' of Tories on Brexit, say SNP