Election

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SNP and Greens would need 2m votes for IndyRef2, says Malcolm Offord

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Can Labour maintain the ‘Burnham bounce’? Rachel Amery

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Reform UK's Malcolm Offord diagnosed with prostate cancer

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While Farage won big in Clacton, Badenoch’s joking fell flat Brian Monteith

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Analysis East Kilbride Obama should stick to straight-talking answers

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Sarwar says 'my interest is in government' as he defends joining Lords

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Exclusive Ex-first minister's warning to Scottish Labour amid bitter infighting

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Exclusive Douglas Alexander 'remains neutral' in Scottish Labour leadership race

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John Swinney defends Holyrood campaign after Nicola Sturgeon attack

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Analysis Scottish Labour will be ungovernable after this leadership contest

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I would 'unite and renew' Scottish Labour as leader

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MSP elected just two months ago running for Scottish Labour leadership

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John Swinney 'determined' ending long NHS waits will be his legacy

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Monica Lennon: Sir Keir Starmer was a 'selfish and stubborn' PM

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Exclusive Left-wing MSP considering Scottish Labour leadership bid

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Monica Lennon officially launches Scottish Labour leadership bid

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Andy Burnham: I will call out Donald Trump

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Scottish Labour needs answers - Burnham will depend on them in 2029

Monica Lennon is expected to return to Holyrood following Anas Sarwar’s resignation.placeholder image

Monica Lennon to give £50,000 golden goodbye to charity

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Scottish Labour suffering 'identity crisis' as Sarwar heads to Lords

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Burnham's ruthless purge of cabinet as Starmer allies shown the door

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Analysis Burnham could not match excitement of when Starmer became PM

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Burnham to 'approve new North Sea drilling' on Monday - reports

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Explainer Andy Burnham to be crowned Labour leader today - but he's not PM yet

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Who will be Scottish Secretary when Andy Burnham becomes PM?

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Why compulsory voting works in Australia and Scotland needs it too George Foulkes

It looks like Count Binface will be the only candidate to stand against Nigel Farage.placeholder image

Why I am looking forward to the summer of Count Binface Rachel Amery

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Reform UK wins second council by-election in Scotland

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Explainer Who is Count Binface, the man challenging Nigel Farage?

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Jackdaw bosses call for 'timely approval' from Miliband before winter

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Offord: 'Establishment stitch-up' as parties reject Farage by-election

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Explainer What does Nigel Farage's resignation mean for donations investigation?

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Scottish Reform leader backs Nigel Farage after forcing by-election

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Analysis Andy Burnham could be the man who saves Scottish Labour

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Labour ‘will win the next election’ with Burnham, insists Starmer

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Five key takeaways from Andy Burnham's devolution speech

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New MSP's journey from being 'bedbound' to being elected to Holyrood

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Next prime minister 'faces battle for heart and soul of the country'

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A battle of ideas is needed before Burnham gets to Number 10

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Next British Prime Minister Odds: 10 politicians tipped for top job

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Exclusive New MSP hopes to be voice for families with sick children in Holyrood

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Exclusive SNP lost Highlands because they 'don't get rural Scotland' - new MSP

The Lib Dems won two major Highland seats off of the SNP at the Holyrood election - one of them believes he knows why is party was so successful in the north.

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Exclusive Allies hit back as anonymous MPs brand Alexander 'most absent man in cabinet'

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If the next general election is a Brexit re-run Labour will lose Brian Monteith

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Exclusive Westminster committee to discuss SNP embezzlement inquiry next week

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Exclusive SNP Aberdeen South candidate backs Rosebank and Jackdaw

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John Curtice: Reform voters want the Britain of 30 years ago

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Jack McConnell: 'Depressing' Holyrood is a shadow of its former self

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

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MSPs told to give sex and trans status for Scottish parliament website

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Exclusive Former senior SNP MSP says supermarket price cap 'won't work'

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Scottish Government urged to reinstate women's health minister

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How did Operation Branchform begin? And where it led

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The downfall of Scotland's most powerful political couple

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Exclusive Cost-of-living overtakes the NHS as the top concern for Scots

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No filter Kenny Gibson has the qualities our lame parliament needs Euan McColm

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wireplaceholder image

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

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Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries

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