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Claim over Scotland’s potential wind power was always inflated, says watchdog

A claim that Scotland has a quarter of Europe’s potential offshore wind resource was always “poorly constructed”, the statistics watchdog has found. Scottish ministers have already admitted that the claim was “out of date”, after opponents put it ...

08 Dec 2022 at 15:45

Nicola Sturgeon leaves ‘no clear strategy for independence’ – Salmond

Nicola Sturgeon leaves “no clear strategy for independence” as she stands down as Scotland’s First Minister, her predecessor Alex Salmond said. Her one-time mentor turned political enemy said he “feels for” the SNP leader as she announced her ...

15 Feb 2023 at 14:00

Second SNP MP to stand down at next election

A second SNP MP has announced that he will not stand at the next general election, saying he could not be certain that he would be able to cope with the physical and mental demands of another five years in office. Peter Grant, who represents ...

21 Jun 2023 at 22:11

Former Stirling Council boss appointed interim SNP chief executive

The former boss of Stirling Council has been appointed as the SNP’s interim chief executive after the resignation of Murray Foote. Carol Beattie was appointed interim chief executive by the party’s national executive committee (NEC) on ...

19 Oct 2024 at 14:29

‘Not a pleasant situation’, says Flynn as he defends Holyrood decision

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has defended his decision to seek a seat at Holyrood while continuing as an MP, but claimed it is “not a pleasant situation” for him or the MSP he is seeking to oust. Mr Flynn set off a political ...

17 Nov 2024 at 12:51

Kate Forbes: Praised for handling of budget but other views could divide party

Kate Forbes was first tipped as a potential candidate to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister after the way she calmly delivered the budget just hours after she took over from the finance secretary in 2020. Following the ...

20 Feb 2023 at 13:57

Alex Salmond: Master campaigner and tactician who reshaped Scottish politics

He was the fierce campaigner and master tactician who succeeded in reshaping Scottish politics beyond recognition. Loved and loathed in equal measure, but few could deny Alex Salmond’s immense impact both north – and south – ...

12 Oct 2024 at 21:53

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Gray to address MSPs as he faces questions over ministerial car use

Health Secretary Neil Gray will address MSPs as he faces questions over his use of a ministerial car to attend Aberdeen football games. Mr Gray will give a statement in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday, discussing his ...

12 Nov 2024 at 16:07

Alex Salmond’s funeral to take place near his Aberdeenshire home

The funeral of Scotland’s former first minister Alex Salmond will take place near his home in Aberdeenshire on Tuesday. Family and close friends of Mr Salmond will attend the service at Strichen Parish Church, which ...

29 Oct 2024 at 00:02

Alex Salmond’s cause of death confirmed as heart attack, says Alba

A post-mortem examination has confirmed Alex Salmond’s cause of death as a heart attack, the Alba Party has said. Mr Salmond, who was Scotland’s first minister from 2007 until 2014, died suddenly in North Macedonia ...

14 Oct 2024 at 19:20

Door still open in budget talks despite Labour abstentions, says Swinney

John Swinney’s door remains open for talks on his Government’s budget despite Labour’s plans to abstain in the final vote, the First Minister has said. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar announced on Tuesday that ...

07 Jan 2025 at 16:21

Former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon ends marriage to Peter Murrell

Nicola Sturgeon and her husband Peter Murrell have “decided to end our marriage”, the former first minister of Scotland has said. They have been married since 2010 but, in a post on Instagram, the SNP MSP said ...

13 Jan 2025 at 11:29

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