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Another fake-news poll confirms dishonesty will be key unionist indyref2 tactic

There’s a saying that’s trotted out at problem-solving seminars: if you don’t like the answer, change the question.

#ResignBoris: Unionist stunt backfires as court order confirms Boris Johnson misled MPs

Three unionist campaign groups showed a disastrous sense of timing by launching a billboard stunt demanding Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation just as news broke of a court order showing Boris Johnson misled parliament over Covid contracts.

Westminster seizes control of Scottish economic regeneration cash in attack on devolution

WESTMINSTER has cut the Scottish government out of decisions over how and where to spend hundreds of millions of pounds earmarked for economic regeneration. The move has been described as an aggressive plan to dismantle devolution.

Bewildered Boris Johnson stands by as failing Union Unit becomes a laughing stock

AS the dust settles over the fiasco that is the Tories' ill-fated Union Unit only one thing looks certain … Michael Gove will play a key role in deciding who will take over as the leader of the organisation set up to counter the rise in support for Scottish independence.

Unionist united front against indyref2 wobbles as Labour figures back vote

THE unionist joint stand against indyref2 is beginning to crumble. Opposition is growing within the 'Better Together' camp to Boris Johnson’s stand against the democratic will of the Scottish people by attempting to block a second independence referendum.

It's time to unite around positive ways to counter unionist ploys

AFTER a worrying opinion poll and angry in-fighting within the SNP it's time for the Yes Movement to unite around positive independence initiatives. Reports at the weekend brought news of developments which offer the chance to do just that.

Fishing Brexit crisis: Scotland acts while Westminster dithers

THE seafood and fishing industry has welcomed Scottish government help to deal with the chaos imposed by Westminster’s disastrous post Brexit arrangements.

UK government under fire as Scotch whisky export losses reach £500m

THE Scotch whisky industry has lost £500m worth of exports waiting in vain for the UK government to persuade the US to lift tariffs imposed in 2019.

Five reasons why a second independence referendum could take place this year

THE timing of the second independence referendum has been hotly contested for months but recent developments suggest that support is growing for a poll to be held before the year is out.