Scottish National Party (SNP)

SNP unveils independence taskforce to 'ramp up' separation campaign

Opposition parties accuse the Nationalists of putting separation ahead of tackling the pandemic as details of the group are unveiled.

SNP Health Secretary apologises to Matt Hancock for publishing sensitive vaccine supply figures

Jeane Freeman said she apologised to Matt Hancock amid concerns publication of the figures risks doses being diverted from the UK.

Alex Salmond demands inquiry gives him immunity against prosecution so he can tell 'whole truth'

Scots banned from getting takeaway coffee or food indoors as Nicola Sturgeon tightens lockdown

Devastating impact of lockdown school closures on children laid bare after investigation

Weight loss, anxiety, social problems and even regression in toilet skills reported after first school closure last year

Nicola Sturgeon: 'Healthy competition' between Scotland and England can speed up vaccine roll-out

Salmond invited to give evidence at Holyrood next week after explosive claims about 'lying' Sturgeon

Mr Salmond's appearance, which he is yet to confirm, will be one of the most eagerly anticipated proceedings in Holyrood history

Two-thirds of Scotland's Covid cases 'missed by testing system'

The Scottish Covid detection rate of 32 per cent was less than half that found in Wales (70 per cent) and Northern Ireland (81 per cent).

First day of online learning in Scotland thrown into chaos by Microsoft Teams problem

Kay Ullrich, Scottish Nationalist MSP and mentor to Nicola Sturgeon – obituary

She joined the SNP out of anger at nuclear submarines on the Clyde and served as chief whip in the Scottish Parliament

Sturgeon to fight 'nonsense' Salmond claims as pressure mounts for probe to examine lying allegations

MSPs demand remit of investigation into potential ministerial code breaches by First Minister is formally expanded

New independence referendum 'is an essential priority' for Scotland's Covid recovery, Swinney claims

Comments provoke furious backlash from unionists, who say focus should be on vaccine roll-out and supporting hard-hit businesses

Salmond accuses Sturgeon of repeatedly misleading parliament and giving 'untrue' evidence to Holyrood probe

Opposition claim revelations expose "allegations of corrupt actions at heart of government" which if proven will be "resignation matter"

SNP minister tells Australian government during Covid second wave: 'We want indy ref two this year'

Mike Russell, the Constitution Secretary, told the Australian High Commissioner in November he hoped a vote could be staged by then.

Nicola Sturgeon 'must agree to postpone Holyrood election' if lockdown continues after January