Scottish devolution

Kemi Badenoch was questioned on whether Scotland is in a voluntary union

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Kemi Badenoch in row with BBC Scotland presenter over ‘voluntary union’ comments

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged not to impose cuts on the Scottish budget after analysis showed the block grant's value is falling

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged not to impose cuts on the Scottish budget after analysis showed the block grant's value is falling

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'Painful austerity': Scottish block grant 'worth £6bn less than in 2020', report says

Nick MacPherson said issues such as offshore wind are better looked at on a UK-wide basis

Nick MacPherson said issues such as offshore wind are better looked at on a UK-wide basis

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Devolving Crown Estate to Scotland was ‘mistake’ says ex-top Treasury official

Boris Johnson made an admission about the Internal Market Act in his new book

Boris Johnson made an admission about the Internal Market Act in his new book

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Call for Internal Market Act rethink after Boris Johnson admission

Protesters gathered outside the Queen Elizabeth House where Keir Starmer met with John Swinney and other UK leaders

Protesters gathered outside the Queen Elizabeth House where Keir Starmer met with John Swinney and other UK leaders

Council of the Nations and Regions

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Protesters gather as Keir Starmer hosts regions summit

The Believe in Scotland indyref anniversary rally in September

The Believe in Scotland indyref anniversary rally in September

25 years of devolution

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There's now an honest perspective from parties and activists on independence

Ross Greer has said the Scottish Greens are 'prepared to co-operate' with the Government

Ross Greer has said the Scottish Greens are 'prepared to co-operate' with the Government

Scottish Budget

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Greens will back Budget if Scottish Government 'stretches devolution'

Shona Robison has called on Labour to stick to their word and 'respect devolution'

Shona Robison has called on Labour to stick to their word and 'respect devolution'

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Labour urged to 'respect devolution' amid Ian Murray interview confusion

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner speaking at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner speaking at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool

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Angela Rayner pledges 'devolution revolution' in Labour conference speech

The Supreme Court ruling about Section 35 was a watershed moment

The Supreme Court ruling about Section 35 was a watershed moment

Scottish independence

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Devolution is dead, so the SNP must now chart a new course

King Charles and Queen Camilla en route to a church service near Balmoral in September

King Charles and Queen Camilla en route to a church service near Balmoral in September

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King Charles to address MSPs and meet 'local heroes' on 25th Holyrood anniversary

Lesley Riddoch said Scots 'don't know what they're missing' with some of the largest council areas in Europe

Lesley Riddoch said Scots 'don't know what they're missing' with some of the largest council areas in Europe

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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Scottish councils should be broken up to fix local government, campaigners demand

Lesley Riddoch was speaking at a fringe event at the SNP conference in Edinburgh

Lesley Riddoch was speaking at a fringe event at the SNP conference in Edinburgh

25 years of devolution

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'Devolution should extend to Scotland's councils', Lesley Riddoch tells SNP members

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes spoke at a child poverty fringe event at the SNP conference

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes spoke at a child poverty fringe event at the SNP conference

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Hard to raise tax without independence as people can move south, Kate Forbes says

Smoking could be banned in places such as beer gardens and outside sports grounds, reports say

Smoking could be banned in places such as beer gardens and outside sports grounds, reports say

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As UK Government considers smoking ban in pub gardens, will it apply in Scotland?

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (centre right) and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (centre left)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (centre right) and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (centre left)

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: No 'change' towards UK Government's contempt for Scottish devolution

For years, the Winter Fuel Payment from the DWP has helped reduce the pressures and supported pensioners to access a bit of support

For years, the Winter Fuel Payment from the DWP has helped reduce the pressures and supported pensioners to access a bit of support

Scottish Government

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Kate Forbes: Cutting Winter Fuel Payment budget before devolving is disrespectful

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes (left) and Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes (left) and Chancellor Rachel Reeves

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Kate Forbes is right. Labour's cynical 'change' slogan is undone

A Scottish Tory MP has backed Kemi Badenoch for the Conservative Party leadership

A Scottish Tory MP has backed Kemi Badenoch for the Conservative Party leadership

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Kemi Badenoch would curb more devolution to Scotland, says Scottish Tory MP

Scottish Government Minister Ivan McKee (left) and Scottish Secretary Ian Murray

Scottish Government Minister Ivan McKee (left) and Scottish Secretary Ian Murray

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Scottish Government 'will need to find £100m to mitigate Labour cuts', minister says

In 1967, Winnie Ewing was elected as an SNP MP in a by-election in Hamilton

In 1967, Winnie Ewing was elected as an SNP MP in a by-election in Hamilton

Scottish devolution

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Scottish home rule looked defeated in 1979. Yessers can learn from that today

Our own Andy Burnhams would only worsen issues around centralisation

Our own Andy Burnhams would only worsen issues around centralisation

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Craig Dalzell: Why 'Metro Mayors' should not be brought to Scotland

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn (left) explained devolution to Labour MP Barry Gardiner

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn (left) explained devolution to Labour MP Barry Gardiner

Scottish devolution

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'Absurd': Stephen Flynn schools Labour MP on devolution basics after interruption

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during the debate on the King's Speech

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during the debate on the King's Speech

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What was confirmed for Scotland and devolution in Keir Starmer's King's Speech?

Labour have committed to 'reset' the UK Government's relationship with the devolved governments

Labour have committed to 'reset' the UK Government's relationship with the devolved governments

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Holyrood committee invites UK constitution minister to discuss key devolution pledge

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has been urged not to consider new nuclear plants in Scotland

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has been urged not to consider new nuclear plants in Scotland

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Ian Murray urged to 'respect devolution' amid Scottish nuclear plant speculation

The new Scottish Secretary wants to turn the Scotland Office into a spending department

The new Scottish Secretary wants to turn the Scotland Office into a spending department

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It didn’t take long for Ian Murray to backtrack on promise of ‘change’

Sizewell B nuclear power station, and Labour's Scottish Secretary Ian Murray

Sizewell B nuclear power station, and Labour's Scottish Secretary Ian Murray

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Ian Murray fails to rule out ignoring devolution to build nuclear plants in Scotland

A photo showing an example of the tunnels which now connect the Faroe Islands

A photo showing an example of the tunnels which now connect the Faroe Islands

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Lesley Riddoch: There's a solution to discontent with Holyrood in the islands

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaking at the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) at Caird Hall in Dundee in April

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaking at the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) at Caird Hall in Dundee in April

General Election

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Labour challenged to back more devolved powers for Scotland by STUC

The Health Secretary Victoria Atkins said the Tories would make gender identity a reserved issue

The Health Secretary Victoria Atkins said the Tories would make gender identity a reserved issue

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Health Secretary says Tories would make gender identity a reserved issue

Keir Starmer has vowed to take forward a 'Take Back Control Act' on devolution

Keir Starmer has vowed to take forward a 'Take Back Control Act' on devolution

Keir Starmer’s plans may pose an existential threat to Holyrood

Might Anas Sarwar be tasked with producing a follow-up to Gordon Brown’s Commission on the UK’s Future report?

Might Anas Sarwar be tasked with producing a follow-up to Gordon Brown’s Commission on the UK’s Future report?

General Election 2024

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Expect changes to the devolution settlement if the SNP are overpowered

Douglas Ross speaking at the launch of the Scottish Tory manifesto in Edinburgh

Douglas Ross speaking at the launch of the Scottish Tory manifesto in Edinburgh

Conservative Party

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All the times Douglas Ross forgot about devolution in the Scottish Tory manifesto

Voters should be concerned about the consequences of abandoning the SNP

Voters should be concerned about the consequences of abandoning the SNP

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Labour will use a big majority to transfer powers back to Westminster

John Swinney has criticised plans to boost the Scotland Office's spending powers, a plan announced by Ian Murray

John Swinney has criticised plans to boost the Scotland Office's spending powers, a plan announced by Ian Murray

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Labour 'interfering in devolution' with new Scotland Office powers

There must be a fairer division of sovereignty in the UK to protect devolution, Dr Paul Anderson has suggested

There must be a fairer division of sovereignty in the UK to protect devolution, Dr Paul Anderson has suggested

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Parliamentary sovereignty must end to protect Union, politics expert says

What parallel universe is the former prime minister living in?

What parallel universe is the former prime minister living in?

Scottish independence

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Blair is deliberately obscuring the reality of our place in this Union

Tony Blair has been slated for suggesting Scotland not being independent is proof devolution has worked

Tony Blair has been slated for suggesting Scotland not being independent is proof devolution has worked

General Election 2024

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'Scottish Labour will be mortified': Tony Blair weighs in on independence

Rishi Sunak speaks at the launch of the Tory manifesto

Rishi Sunak speaks at the launch of the Tory manifesto

Conservative Party

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Rishi Sunak lists 'forces of separatism in retreat' as a Tory 'achievement'

The next UK Government must face pressure to give Holyrood the powers to hold a second independence referendum, say the Scottish Greens

The next UK Government must face pressure to give Holyrood the powers to hold a second independence referendum, say the Scottish Greens

General Election

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Next prime minister must be 'pressured' into devolving indyref powers, say Greens

A new podcast co-hosted by Scottish Left Review and Skotia will confront the questions facing Scotland a decade after the referendum

A new podcast co-hosted by Scottish Left Review and Skotia will confront the questions facing Scotland a decade after the referendum

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New podcast set to debate Scotland’s challenges a decade after the referendum

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner said Westminster had 'held back' the devolved Welsh government

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner said Westminster had 'held back' the devolved Welsh government

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Angela Rayner 'unwittingly makes case for independence' with devolution comments

The Scottish Government can borrow more under the new agreement (Jane Barlow/PA)

The Scottish Government can borrow more under the new agreement (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish devolution

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House of Commons lifts borrowing limit for Scottish Government by 1.6 per cent

There is currently no distinct charge that can be brought in recognition of the pregnancy loss

There is currently no distinct charge that can be brought in recognition of the pregnancy loss

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MSPs should act now to punish abusers who cause pregnancy loss

The Scottish Parliament has many things we can be proud of, but we can do so much better, writes Gerry Hassan

The Scottish Parliament has many things we can be proud of, but we can do so much better, writes Gerry Hassan

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Gerry Hassan: Holyrood has achieved many things, but we can do so much better

If Anas Sarwar takes up residence in Bute House, hounding the institutions of devolution will be trickier for UK Labour – and new challenges will emerge

If Anas Sarwar takes up residence in Bute House, hounding the institutions of devolution will be trickier for UK Labour – and new challenges will emerge

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Mike Small: Pondering being, nothingness and devolution in Scotland

People take part in a demonstration for trans rights outside the UK Government Office at Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh.

People take part in a demonstration for trans rights outside the UK Government Office at Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh.

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Flouting of Sewel Convention shows contempt for Scotland's democracy

The STUC voted unanimously in favour of devolving employment law to Holyrood

The STUC voted unanimously in favour of devolving employment law to Holyrood

STUC calls for devolution of employment law to Holyrood

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (left) and shadow health secretary Wes Streeting

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (left) and shadow health secretary Wes Streeting

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Wee Ginger Dug: Labour's embrace of NHS privatisation will fail patients

John-Paul Marks pictured with Humza Yousaf in Inveraray

John-Paul Marks pictured with Humza Yousaf in Inveraray

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Tories flouted key devolution convention 11 times, Scotland's top civil servant warns

The First Minister gave a speech at the STUC annual congress in Dundee on Tuesday

The First Minister gave a speech at the STUC annual congress in Dundee on Tuesday

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First Minister confirms Scottish Government plans for devolution of employment law

Patrick Harvie also said that urgent work is needed from the Scottish Government

Patrick Harvie also said that urgent work is needed from the Scottish Government

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‘Reserved powers being exercised by UK Government that is dangerous on climate’

A motion at SNP conference in 2021 highlighted concerns that the scheme was a part of the 'agenda to undermine devolution'

A motion at SNP conference in 2021 highlighted concerns that the scheme was a part of the 'agenda to undermine devolution'

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SNP members call for review into green freeports amid 'extreme' concerns