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Home Secretary Suella Braverman laughs as she tours a building site on the outskirts of Kigali, Rwanda, where deported migrants are planned to be housed (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Braverman's laughter at Rwandan 'internment' camp was shocking – Angus Robertson

Angus Robertson was speaking at a cnference in Aberdeen.
Angus Robertson was speaking at a cnference in Aberdeen.

Boost for rural Scotland through partnerships with ‘Arctic neighbours’

Whatever happens in the SNP leadership contest, Humza Yousaf seems unlikely to continue as Health Secretary (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)
Whatever happens in the SNP leadership contest, Humza Yousaf seems unlikely to continue as Health Secretary (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Who would want the 'poison chalice' of Health Secretary? – Joseph Anderson

Brian Cox said Nicola Sturgeon has “huge shoes to follow” as he warned members of the SNP they must make sure her resignation as Scottish First Minister did not become a setback for the independence cause.
Brian Cox said Nicola Sturgeon has “huge shoes to follow” as he warned members of the SNP they must make sure her resignation as Scottish First Minister did not become a setback for the independence cause.

Brian Cox warns independence supporters over Nicola Sturgeon resignation

The UK Government has been challenged to reverse “damaging” plans to tackle illegal migration – with a senior member of the Scottish Cabinet insisting the proposals will in fact “increase people’s risk of exploitation and destitution”.
The UK Government has been challenged to reverse “damaging” plans to tackle illegal migration – with a senior member of the Scottish Cabinet insisting the proposals will in fact “increase people’s risk of exploitation and destitution”.

Migration Bill will increase risk of exploitation, Scottish minister warns

SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf on the campaign trail in Lanark. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf on the campaign trail in Lanark. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Humza Yousaf pledges to empower Scotland's rural communities as First Minister

Angus Robertson. Picture: Lesley Martin
Angus Robertson. Picture: Lesley Martin

Angus Robertson becomes fourth SNP Cabinet minister to back Humza Yousaf

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's ministers have faced increasing questions about a key wind statistic.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's ministers have faced increasing questions about a key wind statistic.

Two ministers told to resign over misleading parliament around wind statistic

Kate Forbes currently appears to be the frontrunner to replace Nicola Sturgeon (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Kate Forbes currently appears to be the frontrunner to replace Nicola Sturgeon (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP feuding could create a historic moment for Scotland – Scotsman comment

Ben Macpherson, the minister for social security, ruled himself out of the SNP leadership race
Ben Macpherson, the minister for social security, ruled himself out of the SNP leadership race

Potential fourth candidate for SNP leadership race rules himself out

Finance secretary Kate Forbes. Picture: PA
Finance secretary Kate Forbes. Picture: PA

Kate Forbes's views 'could see SNP split' if she became First Minister

Angus Robertson has ruled himself out of running for First Minister
Angus Robertson has ruled himself out of running for First Minister

Angus Robertson confirms he will not stand for SNP leadership

Scottish street orchestra Nevis Ensemble last month announced its closure with immediate effect.
Scottish street orchestra Nevis Ensemble last month announced its closure with immediate effect.

Unions demand reversal of Scotland’s culture cuts which 'threaten 8,500 jobs'

Nicola Sturgeon leaves after her historic press conference
Nicola Sturgeon leaves after her historic press conference

I hope the candidates to replace Nicola Sturgeon are brave and question her

Humza Yousaf is backed by seven per cent of SNP voters to become their next leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Humza Yousaf is backed by seven per cent of SNP voters to become their next leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

All to play for in contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon – Scotsman comment

Minister for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Angus Robertson is a contender to replace Nicola Sturgeon.
Minister for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Angus Robertson is a contender to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

Who is Angus Robertson? The former journalist tipped to become First Minister

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn suggested that the party’s planned conference to discuss the next steps in its push for Scottish independence could now be delayed.
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn suggested that the party’s planned conference to discuss the next steps in its push for Scottish independence could now be delayed.

Stephen Flynn calls for the de facto conference to be delayed

Dance Base, which has been operating from the Grassmarket in Edinburgh since 2001, has already announced job losses and the scaling back of its programmes.
Dance Base, which has been operating from the Grassmarket in Edinburgh since 2001, has already announced job losses and the scaling back of its programmes.

Emergency campaign launched to 'bring Scottish culture back from brink'

Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister and leader of the SNP? (left to right) Kate Forbes, Angus Robertson, John Swinney, Humza Yousaf
Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister and leader of the SNP? (left to right) Kate Forbes, Angus Robertson, John Swinney, Humza Yousaf

Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader?

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

WATCH: The Scotsman's political team discuss Sturgeon's legacy and indy impact

The real hallmark of Nicola Sturgeon's time as First Minister has been wealth redistribution (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)
The real hallmark of Nicola Sturgeon's time as First Minister has been wealth redistribution (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Sturgeon's legacy? An uncompetitive economy struggling to afford her socialism

The MS Victoria cruise ship in Leith hosts refugee families from Ukraine.
The MS Victoria cruise ship in Leith hosts refugee families from Ukraine.

Scotland's new funding package to help refugees integrate revealed

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's government has faced repeated questions on when it first knew a favoured wind energy statistic was inaccurate.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's government has faced repeated questions on when it first knew a favoured wind energy statistic was inaccurate.

Analysis: How the Scottish Government has obstructed over inaccurate wind figure

Scottish culture secretary Angus Robertson: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Scottish culture secretary Angus Robertson: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Angus Robertson pledges help for crisis-hit arts organisations

Iain Munro is chief executive of Creative Scotland (Picture: Kat Gollock)
Iain Munro is chief executive of Creative Scotland (Picture: Kat Gollock)

Creative Scotland has delivered a chilling future vision after budget cut

Donald Shaw is the creative director of Glasgow's Celtic Connections festival. Picture: Bill Murray
Donald Shaw is the creative director of Glasgow's Celtic Connections festival. Picture: Bill Murray

Celtic Connections chief and performers condemn BBC Scotland over cuts

Iain Munro is chief executive of Creative Scotland. Picture: Kat Gollock
Iain Munro is chief executive of Creative Scotland. Picture: Kat Gollock

Creative Scotland may cut number of companies with long-term funding in half

Angus Robertson led the Scottish Government debate on independence in Holyrood.
Angus Robertson led the Scottish Government debate on independence in Holyrood.

Refusal to allow referendum is risking 'undermining democracy itself'

Linlithgow Palace
Linlithgow Palace

Full inspection of Linlithgow Palace underway ahead of 'significant' repairs

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture date: Wednesday March 9, 2022.
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture date: Wednesday March 9, 2022.

What is the process for choosing a new SNP Westminster leader?

Census time in Scotland was extended after a slow return
Census time in Scotland was extended after a slow return

‘Lessons must be learned' after census extension cost extra £6m, say auditors

Protesters called for an end to the detention of asylum seekers in hotels after six people were injured in a knife attack at Park Inn Hotel in Glasgow in June 2020.
Protesters called for an end to the detention of asylum seekers in hotels after six people were injured in a knife attack at Park Inn Hotel in Glasgow in June 2020.

Glasgow hotel stabbing report ‘shocking indictment of UK’s broken asylum system’

Powers passed to help in dealing with the impact of Brexit are being used for the first time to ensure Scotland’s drinking water aligns with standards set by the European Union.
Powers passed to help in dealing with the impact of Brexit are being used for the first time to ensure Scotland’s drinking water aligns with standards set by the European Union.

Brexit mitigation powers used for first time to protect Scots drinking water

Angus Robertson, constitution secretary, has reaffirmed his party's commitment to indyref2 in October next year.
Angus Robertson, constitution secretary, has reaffirmed his party's commitment to indyref2 in October next year.

SNP 'remain committed' to indyref2 in 2023 despite Westminster 'instability'

Nicola Sturgeon (right) told Laura Kuenssberg: ‘I detest the Tories and everything they stand for’ (Picture: Russell Cheyne/WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Nicola Sturgeon (right) told Laura Kuenssberg: ‘I detest the Tories and everything they stand for’ (Picture: Russell Cheyne/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Sturgeon painting Tories as panto villains is dangerous - Russell Findlay

Angus Robertson MSP(L), Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture alongside Michael Russell, SNP President and Political Director of the SNP Independence Unit during the SNP conference at The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) in Aberdeen , Scotland.
Angus Robertson MSP(L), Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture alongside Michael Russell, SNP President and Political Director of the SNP Independence Unit during the SNP conference at The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) in Aberdeen , Scotland.

SNP President warns court ruling against indyref2 would 'fail' Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon's plan to fight the next general election as a 'de facto' referendum is not backed by the public.
Nicola Sturgeon's plan to fight the next general election as a 'de facto' referendum is not backed by the public.

Poll: Majority of Scots think 'de facto' referendum is 'wrong'

The Centre for the Moving Image runs both the Edinburgh International Film Festival and  the Filmhouse cinema. Picture: Aleksandra Janiak
The Centre for the Moving Image runs both the Edinburgh International Film Festival and  the Filmhouse cinema. Picture: Aleksandra Janiak

Edinburgh International Film Festival and Filmhouse cinemas enter administration

Kelvin Hall, where the TV studio is based. Picture: John Devlin
Kelvin Hall, where the TV studio is based. Picture: John Devlin

BBC Studioworks launches new TV studio in Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall

Queen Elizabeth II receives pledges of allegiance from her subjects during her coronation ceremony on June 2, 1953 (Picture: Intercontinentale/AFP via Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II receives pledges of allegiance from her subjects during her coronation ceremony on June 2, 1953 (Picture: Intercontinentale/AFP via Getty Images)

A crowning opportunity to ditch talk of Indyref2 – Brian Wilson

Mike Findlay, CEO International Network of Street Papers
Mike Findlay, CEO International Network of Street Papers

Homeless are not others, they are us - Mike Findlay

Scotland’s film and TV sector has been valued at £567 million.
Scotland’s film and TV sector has been valued at £567 million.

Officials to explore whether Scotland needs dedicated 'film school'

Culture secretary Angus Robertson. Picture: Fraser Bremner-Pool/Getty Images
Culture secretary Angus Robertson. Picture: Fraser Bremner-Pool/Getty Images

Scottish minister blames rubbish-strewn streets on Labour council

Angus Robertson is Scotland's Culture Secretary. Picture: Fraser Bremner-Pool/Getty Images
Angus Robertson is Scotland's Culture Secretary. Picture: Fraser Bremner-Pool/Getty Images

Angus Robertson: The people of Edinburgh should embrace return of its festivals

Performers parade along Princes Street in Edinburgh in the Edinburgh Festival Carnival. Performers from more than 13 countries, take part in the event. Picture date: Sunday July 17, 2022.
Performers parade along Princes Street in Edinburgh in the Edinburgh Festival Carnival. Performers from more than 13 countries, take part in the event. Picture date: Sunday July 17, 2022.

Hundreds of performers enjoy Edinburgh Festival Carnival

Calton Hill fire: Emergency services in attendance as fire breaks out in Edinburgh city centre
Calton Hill fire: Emergency services in attendance as fire breaks out in Edinburgh city centre

Firefighters battle huge wildfire on Edinburgh's Calton Hill as area evacuated

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrives for First Minster's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday June 23, 2022. Picture: Press Association
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrives for First Minster's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday June 23, 2022. Picture: Press Association

Sturgeon only speaks out about sleaze when she has no choice - Euan McColm

Pro-independence supporters may end up being disappointed despite Nicola Sturgeon's rhetoric (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Pro-independence supporters may end up being disappointed despite Nicola Sturgeon's rhetoric (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

As Sturgeon hogs headlines, unionists need to offer better alternative vision

Martin Compston will be staring in the new Amazon series The Rig, which was made in the new studio facility in Leith.
Martin Compston will be staring in the new Amazon series The Rig, which was made in the new studio facility in Leith.

Scotland sets sights on securing £1 billion screen industry

Jacob Rees-Mogg and Angus Robertson
Jacob Rees-Mogg and Angus Robertson

Ministers engage in phoney EU law war amid claims of UK-led 'race to the bottom'

Angus Robertson suggested it could be legal for the Scottish Government to hold an independence referendum.
Angus Robertson suggested it could be legal for the Scottish Government to hold an independence referendum.

No reason Scotland can't have legal indyref, Angus Robertson claims

"Scotland Forever!", the 1881 painting by Lady Butler which depicts the start of the cavalry charge of the Royal Scots Greys at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 . The launch of the indyref2 paper was not quite as stirring, writes John McLellan. PIC: CC.
"Scotland Forever!", the 1881 painting by Lady Butler which depicts the start of the cavalry charge of the Royal Scots Greys at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 . The launch of the indyref2 paper was not quite as stirring, writes John McLellan. PIC: CC.

It wasn't quite Scotland Forever! The indyref2 paper barely scraped a pass

Angus Robertson MSP is at the forefront of SNP attempts to bring about a second Independence referendum (Picture: Fraser Bremner-Pool/Getty Images)
Angus Robertson MSP is at the forefront of SNP attempts to bring about a second Independence referendum (Picture: Fraser Bremner-Pool/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: SNP have no right to waste £20m on Indyref2

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Willie Rennie. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Willie Rennie. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Independence currency divisions compared to 'two bald bankers fighting over 50p'

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Getty Images
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Getty Images

Sturgeon denies Scotland's NHS and education playing 'second fiddle' to indyref2

Angus Robertson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture said the Scottish Government is preparing to launch a second independence referendum in October 2023. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images
Angus Robertson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture said the Scottish Government is preparing to launch a second independence referendum in October 2023. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Criticism of SNP for creating 'potentially illegal vote' in October 2023

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Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Sturgeon officially tenders resignation as First Minister to King Charles III

The Scotsman's Conor Matchett, Alistair Grant and Alexander Brown discuss the SNP leadership result.
The Scotsman's Conor Matchett, Alistair Grant and Alexander Brown discuss the SNP leadership result.

WATCH: The Scotsman's politics team discuss election of Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader
Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

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