UK tech companies dedicated to making the internet safer have seen their revenues soar over the past year. With more people logging on during the pandemic than ever before, new research shows the security tech sector is one of the fastest growing sectors of the UK tech industry. Revenues haveRead More →
Scotland is an inclusive and internationalist country, with a long history of welcoming people of all nationalities. However, the Conservatives’ dire and draconian approach to migration is incompatible with the values of Scottish society and the needs of our economy. Instead of acknowledging Scotland’s unique demographic needs, Boris Johnson andRead More →
introduction Independence ensures that decisions about Scotland are made by the people who live there. Devolving powers to our Scottish Parliament will empower the people of Scotland and give us the opportunity to transform our country for the better. However, to build this better society, a society based on compassionRead More →
With rainy weather forecast for next week, many residents and visitors enjoying staycations will take the opportunity to revisit attractions forced to close due to the coronavirus lockdown. Here we take a look at which museums are open, what you can see and how you can book your visit. ThisRead More →
The results of Thursday’s vote put the issue firmly on the table and set the stage for a clash with London. In her victory speech, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said her Scottish National Party (SNP) – which wants to secede from the UK – had won a “historic andRead More →
The Scottish renewable energy industry has thanked Holyrood Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse, who lost his seat in parliamentary elections last week. The chief executive of the Scottish Renewables trade body, Claire Mack, said Wheelhouse had demonstrated a “deep understanding” of the renewable energy industry throughout his tenure as Minister ofRead More →
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has invited the leaders of the UK’s devolved nations to crisis talks over the union after the pro-independence Scottish National Party won its fourth successive parliamentary election. Key points: Mr Johnson congratulated Nicola Sturgeon on his party’s victory in the Scottish election He invited leaders fromRead More →
Scottish Labor shadow secretary Ian Murray MP has said a referendum on independence is not the priority of the Scottish people at the moment. Speaking to Sophy Ridge on Sky, the MP for Edinburgh South said: ‘The important thing to be achieved from these elections, which is essential for allRead More →
The Scottish National Party won its fourth consecutive parliamentary election on Saturday and insisted it would press for another referendum on Scottish independence from the UK, even if it failed to win obtain a majority of one seat. Final election results on Thursday showed the SNP winning 64 of 129Read More →
Edinburgh, Scotland The Scottish National Party (SNP) has won 61 seats so far and holds a clear lead as vote counting continues on Saturday. Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s independence party now needs four more seats to secure an absolute majority in the 129-seat parliament. She said on Friday that “aRead More →
Press play to listen to this article LONDON — It’s hard to believe now, but British politics hasn’t always been dominated by big constitutional issues. If the 2014 Scottish independence referendum brought these debates to the fore, Brexit sent them into the stratosphere. Now the two combine in the nextRead More →