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Supreme Court awards round one to the SNP
As the court rejects the UK Government attempt to avoid a judgment on the substantive issue, Richard Parry assesses the politic
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As political drama unfolds in London, Labour and SNP move ahead on constitutional policy
With the fall of Boris Johnson commanding attention, Richard Parry reviews important policy developments in the same week that
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The Borders of Brexit
Theresa May’s efforts to keep her DUP allies onside may, suggests Prof Nicola McEwen, end up easing Nicola Sturgeon’s path to independence following any subsequent referendum on the subject.
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A new vision of independence?
The highly-anticipated publication of 'Scotland: A New Case for Optimism' outlines the new economic case for independence but, asks Coree Brown-Swan, it remains to be seen whether this will pro
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Sturgeon Consults the Calendar
The First Minister's statement to parliament was uncomfortable for her but at least gives her a deadline.
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Where Next for the SNP?
The SNP machine has been quick to point out that the party has just won its (and any party’s) highest ever share of constituency votes.
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Scotland Bill May Be SNP's Biggest Test
The influence of the SNP at Westminster is yet to be truly measured, says Nicola McEwen, but the Scotland Bill may demonstrate that real change is achieved behind the scenes.
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The SNP must perform a balancing act at Westminster
Craig McAngus looks at how the SNP has to both protest and oppose, and this won’t be an easy balancing act.
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Votes for the SNP are not votes for independence
The results of the general election in Scotland were described by Ed Miliband as a "nationalist surge" however, explains Jan Eichhorn, voting for the SNP and supporting and supporting indepen
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The SNP has blown British politics apart – and the UK must now change if it is to survive
Paul Cairney suggests that right now, we should take a step back to think about how big this SNP win is.