Total 26 Posts
A tale of two opinion polls
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Two polls show conflicting results for SNP and the Scottish Independence, with one indicating significant losses for the party in the next UK General Election. The second poll, however, shows support for independence at 53%. Will the SNP have time to develop strategies to stem potential vote loss?
A decade of polls suggests Scotland’s new first minister Humza Yousaf will struggle to deliver independence, just like Nicola Sturgeon
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The SNP’s new leader only just squeaked over the line against his rivals, which is a bad sign for his ambition to take Scotland out of the UK.
A new era in Scottish politics
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Humza Yousaf has been elected Scotland’s first ethnic minority leader. His task is to put his own stamp on the SNP, restart the grassroots independence campaign, focus on independence, reach out to critics and provide a better pitch to the public.
Nicola Sturgeon resigns: The end of an era
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After 8 years as First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon resigns with dignity and maturity to promote unity and leave behind a legacy of approval ratings her opponents can only dream of. A shock to many, her departure marks the end of an era in Scottish politics.
Nicola Sturgeon resignation: The unanswered questions for Scotland and the SNP she leaves behind
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What does the future hold for Scottish independence and the SNP after Nicola Sturgeon?
The inevitable backlash
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The decision of the Supreme Court is a seismic and fundamental shift in the basis upon which Scotland is a part of the United Kingdom, a change which has been imposed on Scotland without consultation, consent, consultation or permission.
UK supreme court rules Scotland cannot call a second independence referendum – the decision explained
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The Scottish government wanted to trigger a second independence vote without consulting Westminster but that has been deemed not legally permissible.