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SNP figures who are considered potential leading candidates
Next leader of Scottish National party has to forge new strategy to try to secure cherished goal
SNP leader’s authority has been weakened by rows over independence strategy and transgender laws
Factors that have swelled support for Scottish independence will not recede
From teenage SNP activist to first minister at Holyrood
Departing first minister lacked any answer to intransigence from Westminster
It remains the most popular party in Scotland, despite polls showing voter discontent with its record in government
Opponents see health as key battleground to argue that the SNP has failed in office
Scottish first minister’s missteps over convicted rapist have highlighted divisions within ruling SNP
He was best known for his writing on the fragmenting of the British union, which he viewed as inevitable
UK government for first time moves to block legislation passed by Scottish parliament
Cracks appear in party discipline after supporters raise questions over Scottish leader’s independence strategy
Plus, as Simon Clarke attempts to amend levelling-up bill amid Tory MP rebellion, will Rishi Sunak accept Labour’s help?
Supreme Court says Scottish parliament does not have power to legislate for referendum
SNP says London’s rejection of trial visa programme for immigrant workers proves its case
Only independence and EU membership will secure our future prosperity
First minister describes Britain as being in economic decline and wants quick transition from pound with own central bank
London government’s counsel says Edinburgh parliament lacked legal authority to hold plebiscite
Judges to decide whether Holyrood government has authority to organise a referendum
First minister will ‘never give up on Scottish democracy’ even if she loses court case
Closing address to SNP conference to blame ‘aggressive unionism’ for undermining devolution
Focus on Brexit and Truss’s missteps is not sufficient to win the campaign, experts argue
The Queen was a symbol of unity for both Scotland and England but the question of a break-up hasn’t gone away
Nicola Sturgeon outlines programme of support for households during ‘humanitarian crisis’
Truss gains biggest cheers at Perth hustings, as both candidates deepen pro-union positions
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