The SNP’s defence headache
As the West rearms against the Russian threat, Scotland’s government risks appearing detached from reality.
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Can Labour rally in Scotland?
Amid a polling slump, Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar had a mission at party conference: to revive and re-energise.
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When will Labour tell the truth about Scotland?
Chasing the SNP’s spendthrift politics is an irresponsible strategy for a serious party.
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Why Scottish Labour isn’t panicking
The party still believes that incumbency could be the SNP’s undoing at the 2026 election.
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Is the SNP renewing itself again?
John Swinney has reversed Nicola Sturgeon’s errors and is making the political weather.
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Are Scotland and England swapping places on education?
As Labour rolls back academy freedoms, Scottish parties are showing interest in a different approach.
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Nicola Sturgeon still thinks she was right
The former first minister has shown little interest in self-reflection since leaving office.
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Why the Scottish Tories are marooned
The decline of the independence debate has left the Conservatives struggling to find political purpose.
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