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Low vote for Alba party strengthens hand of successor Nicola Sturgeon as first minister
A principled review of the UK’s constitutional compact would help end the stand-off over independence
Cabinet Office minister says such measures are not needed to counter cause of Scottish independence
Sturgeon and Johnson braced for extended stand-off over independence referendum
To preserve the Union, the UK government needs to win the argument
Sturgeon says referendum a matter of ‘democratic principle’ after SNP and Greens win 72 seats
Pro-independence SNP is returned to power but falls short of an outright majority
Despite concerns over economic cost of independence, the SNP leader is on course for victory on Thursday
Labour aims to overtake Conservatives and restore its fortunes in Edinburgh parliament
The Conservative advance in Labour ‘red wall’ seats underscored the party’s tilt to English nationalism
Their ferocious battle has upended Scottish politics. Now it threatens to undermine the independence movement
Party promises to spend heavily to create jobs and rebuild the health and care systems
As the country reopens, Nicola Sturgeon is riding high — but Covid has complicated her party’s push for self-governance
Former first minister says Scotland’s ruling party is also failing on issues from economy to trans rights
Use the FT’s tool to see whether Alba will help or hinder pro-independence parties
Poll reveals less than a quarter of people think UK will exist in current form a decade from now
Polls suggest it is on course for landslide on May 6, providing a platform to renew push for Scotland to leave the UK and rejoin EU
Party pledges to back SNP’s push to leave the UK if it retains balance of power in Edinburgh parliament
UK prime minister has ruled out a second vote even if a pro-independence majority is elected to Holyrood next month
A widening gulf separates entrepreneurs from nationalist ‘conviction politicians’ such as Nicola Sturgeon
Former first minister says new Alba party could help thwart opposition to independence
Ahead of elections to the Scottish and Welsh parliaments on May 6, the FT is examining whether the UK’s four nations are likely to stick together
One of the prime minister’s biggest challenges after Covid-19 is preserving the union between England and Scotland
Economists say country can afford to leave the UK but FT analysis suggests it would need to raise taxes or cut spending
Former first minister says new Scottish party’s involvement will add interest but polls give it just 3% of vote
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