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The mobile phone alert sytsem message sent to millions of people on Friday warning them against lighting anything that could spark a wildfre (PictureL Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA Wire)

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Anas Sarwar unveiling Scottish Labour's manifesto in Edinburgh

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The Tories are on the right side of oil and gas argument Brian Wilson

SNP has been sent a message: it must listen Scotsman leader

The SNP needs to learn a lot of lessons in how it approaches North Sea oil and gas.

Analysis Aberdeen South: SNP needs to do some soul-searching on oil and gas

The Tories' Douglas Lumsden (front row centre) celebrates with supporters at P&J Live in Aberdeen after winning the Aberdeen South by-election

SNP infighting begins after thumping defeat in Aberdeen by-election

Douglas Lumsden and the Scottish Conservatives celebrate after winning the Aberdeen South by-election.

Breaking Conservatives pull off stunning victory in Aberdeen South by-election

First Minister John Swinney with the SNP's candidate in the Aberdeen South by-election, Richard Thompson

Future of oil and gas 'on the line' as polls open in by-elections

The SNP are hoping to win both the Aberdeen South and the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-elections on Thursday.

Why the two Scottish by-elections are the SNP's to lose Rachel Amery

Lara Bird, the SNP candidate for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry

Exclusive Peter Murrell hasn't come up 'at all', says SNP by-election candidate

Jacob Rees-Mogg

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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election.

Andy Burnham vows to stand in any potential Labour leadership contest

The Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields are off the Scottish coast

Exclusive SNP Aberdeen South candidate backs Rosebank and Jackdaw

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice

Reform's Richard Tice: I almost weep at decline of Aberdeen

Disused North Sea oil rigs stacked up in the Cromarty Firth during a downturn in the sector in 2018

Exclusive SNP given 100 days to reveal plan to save North Sea jobs

Stephen Gethins MSP and Stephen Flynn MSP

Analysis Why the two Westminster by-elections are the SNP's to lose

Sir Keir Starmer, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham

Analysis Starmer thought he was holding on to his belt - but Burnham arrived

The Scotsman's Westminster Correspondent Andrew Quinn interviewing SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

Flynn's Westminster allies hoping to follow his lead to Holyrood

The Scotsman's Westminster Correspondent Andrew Quinn interviewing SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

Flynn says he is not worried about MSPs who have briefed against him

Exclusive SNP MP's son appointed as senior advisor to party's Westminster group

Stephen Flynn and John Swinney at Euro 2024

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Steve Clarke could potentially be in line for a knighthood

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SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

Exclusive 'Checked out' Stephen Flynn's voting record in Commons revealed

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

Analysis Who could replace Stephen Flynn as SNP Westminster leader?

Callum McCaig speaking at the SNP conference in 2015.

SNP appoints ex-MP and council leader as party's new chief executive

The sun rising behind a redundant oil platform. PIC: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Exclusive 'Idealistic' net zero approach causing job losses - SNP chief

Grangemouth Refinery has been earmarked for closure with plans being drawn up to turn the plant into a centre for green energy. PIC: Getty.

SNP claim double standards over Grangemouth and British Steel

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn could be saying goodbye to Westminster

Who is Stephen Flynn and how long has he been an MP?

Stephen Gethins MP

SNP MP looking to win Holyrood seat after just 9 months in Westminster

Left to right: Stephen Flynn and Michael Matheson have passed vetting to stand in the 2026 Holyrood election

Matheson, Flynn pass vetting decisions to stand in Scottish election

Exclusive SNP MSP on Flynn: 'Not tempted to follow leader who acts that way'

Evelyn Tweed MSP

'I wanted to make a difference': Second female SNP MSP resigns in days

SNP MP Audrey Nicoll (left) and party Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

'I’m not in the game of being pressurised by men', declares SNP MSP

MSP Audrey Nicoll could now be replaced Stephen Flynn

SNP's Audrey Nicoll to step down in potential boost for Stephen Flynn

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Stephen Flynn says UK Government denying land borrowing powers

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn won’t decide on whether to run for Holyrood until next year

Stephen Flynn gives update on Holyrood election decision

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

SNP set to block Stephen Flynn's Holyrood bid

(From left to right): John Swinney, Kate Forbes and Stephen Flynn

Analysis What Stephen Flynn's Holyrood bid means for the SNP leadership

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Explainer What time each Scottish constituency declares its results

Stephen Flynn

Flynn admits SNP Westminster group could miss out on £1.2m if deadline missed

Stephen Flynn

New SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn reveals ‘dynamic’ front bench reshuffle
The SNP's new Westminster group leader has announced his "dynamic" front bench reshuffle following a series of resignations.

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

Ian Blackford: I believe I would have won if I’d put myself forward in SNP race

Ian Blackford, SNP Westminster Leader said he will be the last leader of the party in the House of Commons.

Ian Blackford aims swipe at leadership contenders after reports of challenge

SNP Wesminster leader Ian Blackford speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

SNP MP rules out internal coup against Blackford for Westminster leadership

Ross Thomson. Picture: Conservative Party/PA Wire

Former Tory MP cleared of sexual harassment after appeal dismissed

Stephen Flynn, new SNP MP for Aberdeen South, and his wife Lynn-Suzanne, who is due to give birth in two days time.

General Election 2019: SNP steal Ross Thomson's old Aberdeen South seat from Tor...

Ross Thomson denies allegations that he groped a Labour MP in a House of Commons bar

General Election 2019: Tories insist they can win Aberdeen South despite Ross Th...

Ross Thomson denies the allegations

Tory MP Ross Thomson quits as election candidate after groping allegations

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford

Ian Blackford’s lawyers demand apology over ‘arms dealer’ comment

Aberdeen MP Ross Thomson.

Ross Thomson confirms second investigation as banner calls for him to resign

Ross Thomson may face a second probe over conduct

Tory MP Ross Thomson may face second probe over conduct

Ross Thomson.

Ross Thomson denies accusations of ‘sexual touching’ and refers himself to Tory ...

Aberdeen MP Ross Thomson

Aberdeen MP Ross Thomson ‘removed’ from Commons bar by police

Mr Thomson has been criticised over his tweet. Picture: contributed

Tory MP Ross Thomson slated over food bank donations tweet

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