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Nicola Sturgeon at a launch ceremony for the MV Glen Sannox in 2017 (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Brian Wilson: Naming Hull 802 the ‘MV Nicola Sturgeon’ would be fitting tribute

Like former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson, Nicola Sturgeon kept the SNP's demons at bay with her reputation and managerial style (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Like former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson, Nicola Sturgeon kept the SNP's demons at bay with her reputation and managerial style (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP can learn from Tories about recovering from an 'utter shambles'

Boris Johnson takes the oath ahead of his evidence to the Commons' Privileges Committee (Picture: House of Commons/UK Parliament)
Boris Johnson takes the oath ahead of his evidence to the Commons' Privileges Committee (Picture: House of Commons/UK Parliament)

Johnson’s mental gymnastics over Partygate are not credible – Scotsman comment

Boris Johnson lost support among Tory MPs after his appearance.
Boris Johnson lost support among Tory MPs after his appearance.

Analysis: Boris Johnson makes a bad situation worse and his supporters know it

Conservative deputy chairman Lee Anderson has revealed he will be paid £100,000 a year for hosting a show on GB News.
Conservative deputy chairman Lee Anderson has revealed he will be paid £100,000 a year for hosting a show on GB News.

Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson to earn £100,000 for presenting GB News show

Boris Johnson being grilled by the committee
Boris Johnson being grilled by the committee

Boris Johnson says 'hand on heart I didn't lie' over partygate

MPs have voted in favour of regulations to implement the Stormont brake section of the Windsor Framework by 515 to 29, majority 486.
MPs have voted in favour of regulations to implement the Stormont brake section of the Windsor Framework by 515 to 29, majority 486.

MPs back Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

Boris Johnson will give evidence this week on whether he misled parliament during the Partygate scandal
Boris Johnson will give evidence this week on whether he misled parliament during the Partygate scandal

Watch live as Boris Johnson faces MPs at Privileges Committee

The Commons Privileges Committee is set to hear from Boris Johnson this week amid claims he lied to Parliament over the partygate scandal.
The Commons Privileges Committee is set to hear from Boris Johnson this week amid claims he lied to Parliament over the partygate scandal.

When is Boris Johnson giving evidence? How to watch Privileges Committee

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is braced for a possible Tory backbench rebellion as MPs vote on a key plank of his new deal with Brussels on post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is braced for a possible Tory backbench rebellion as MPs vote on a key plank of his new deal with Brussels on post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland.

Boris Johnson and Liz Truss to vote against Sunak’s Brexit deal

The then prime minister Boris Johnson (right) at a leaving gathering in the vestibule of the Press Office of 10 Downing Street, London,.
The then prime minister Boris Johnson (right) at a leaving gathering in the vestibule of the Press Office of 10 Downing Street, London,.

Five key questions as Boris Johnson prepares to face Privileges Committee

Boris Johnson conceded in his evidence to the Privileges Committee that his statements to Parliament “did not turn out to be correct”, but insisted he corrected the record at “the earliest opportunity”.
Boris Johnson conceded in his evidence to the Privileges Committee that his statements to Parliament “did not turn out to be correct”, but insisted he corrected the record at “the earliest opportunity”.

Boris Johnson Partygate defence published - How to read dossier

Protesters gathered outside the boarded-up cinema on Sunday to call for the Filmhouse to be saved and not sold for a pub. Picture: Annabelle Gauntlett.
Protesters gathered outside the boarded-up cinema on Sunday to call for the Filmhouse to be saved and not sold for a pub. Picture: Annabelle Gauntlett.

Edinburgh Filmhouse: SNP demands building reopens as art house cinema

A letter from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) to the information commissioner argues TikTok could be in breach of UK law. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP) (Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)
A letter from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) to the information commissioner argues TikTok could be in breach of UK law. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP) (Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)

MPs believe TikTok breaches UK law - could be banned

Martin Lewis reacts to Jeremy Hunt’s budget after Chancellor name checks him and ‘calls speaker old’
Martin Lewis reacts to Jeremy Hunt’s budget after Chancellor name checks him and ‘calls speaker old’

Budget 2023: Martin Lewis gives his verdict

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA

PMQs: Sunak probed on why he didn't stand up to 'snowflake' MPs over Lineker row

PMQs today: Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will face off
PMQs today: Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will face off

When is next PMQs? How to watch PMQs today

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn celebrated 100 days in the job on Thursday.
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn celebrated 100 days in the job on Thursday.

How has Stephen Flynn fared in his first 100 days as SNP Westminster leader?

TikTok is to be investigated by National Cyber Security Centre
TikTok is to be investigated by National Cyber Security Centre

UK TikTok ban not being ruled out by government

The security minister has not ruled out imposing a ban on TikTok in the UK over security fears about the Chinese-owned app.
The security minister has not ruled out imposing a ban on TikTok in the UK over security fears about the Chinese-owned app.

Security minister does not rule out full TikTok ban

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron on Friday.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron on Friday.

Analysis: Sunak to work with France on small boats, but MPs may not like it

MP Neil Coyle has been suspended for five days after an investigation found he breached Parliament’s bullying and harassment policy during two encounters after “excessive” drinking.
MP Neil Coyle has been suspended for five days after an investigation found he breached Parliament’s bullying and harassment policy during two encounters after “excessive” drinking.

MPs approve five-day Parliament suspension for Neil Coyle

Boris Johnson is congratulated by his father Stanley Johnson after delivering a Conservative Party conference speech (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)
Boris Johnson is congratulated by his father Stanley Johnson after delivering a Conservative Party conference speech (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Arise Sir Daddy? Knighthood for Boris Johnson's father is a bit rich

A complaint was upheld against Labour MP Neil Coyle.
A complaint was upheld against Labour MP Neil Coyle.

Suspended Labour MP Neil Coyle previously had sexual harassment complaint upheld

The privileges committee report out today includes evidence that has not been made public before suggesting that Boris Johnson was not being honest with MPs
The privileges committee report out today includes evidence that has not been made public before suggesting that Boris Johnson was not being honest with MPs

Evidence rule breaches ‘obvious’ to Johnson, partygate ‘lies’ inquiry says

Conservative MPs have expressed anger that Partygate investigator Sue Gray has been offered a job as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff
Conservative MPs have expressed anger that Partygate investigator Sue Gray has been offered a job as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff

Tory MPs express anger over Sue Gray’s job role as Starmer’s chief of staff

Sir Bernard Ingham talks to Baroness Thatcher at the 1998 Television and Radio Industry Club Awards in London (Picture: PA)
Sir Bernard Ingham talks to Baroness Thatcher at the 1998 Television and Radio Industry Club Awards in London (Picture: PA)

Scotsman Obituaries: Sir Bernard Ingham, press secretary to Margaret Thatcher

MPs warned that Scotland fans were being 'let down' over a lack of free-to-air TV coverage of key games. Picture:Rob Casey/SNS
MPs warned that Scotland fans were being 'let down' over a lack of free-to-air TV coverage of key games. Picture:Rob Casey/SNS

MPs call for review to open up free TV access to crunch Scottish football ties

Lady Boothroyd was fearless in her protection of MPs’ rights (Picture: PA)
Lady Boothroyd was fearless in her protection of MPs’ rights (Picture: PA)

Scotsman Obituaries: Baroness Betty Boothroyd, first female Commons Speaker

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets with Ursula von der Leyen during the Cop27 summit at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Rishi Sunak appears to be on the verge of agreeing a Brexit deal aimed at easing trade friction in Northern Ireland as he enters into “final talks” with the European Union.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets with Ursula von der Leyen during the Cop27 summit at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Rishi Sunak appears to be on the verge of agreeing a Brexit deal aimed at easing trade friction in Northern Ireland as he enters into “final talks” with the European Union.

Sunak set ‘final talks’ with EU on Northern Ireland protocol

Therese Coffey says ‘cherish turnips’ amid UK tomato and veg shortage

Shortages of fruit and vegetables will be a temporary issue that should be resolved in two to four weeks, according to the Environment Secretary.
Shortages of fruit and vegetables will be a temporary issue that should be resolved in two to four weeks, according to the Environment Secretary.

Fruit and veg shortage should be resolved 'within four weeks'

Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes is being urged to stand down.
Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes is being urged to stand down.

What stance has SNP Westminster group taken on Forbes and gay marriage views?

Demonstrators hold placards as they take part in a protest march in central London to show their support for Holyrood's Gender Recognition Reform Bill
Demonstrators hold placards as they take part in a protest march in central London to show their support for Holyrood's Gender Recognition Reform Bill

Readers' letters: Gender Recognition Reform Bill far from ‘dead in the water’​​​...

Some MPs believe the Gender Recognition Reform act is "dead in the water".
Some MPs believe the Gender Recognition Reform act is "dead in the water".

Gender reform recognition act is 'dead in the water', MPs claim

SNP MPs are sad to see the First Minister resign but insist the party's prospects will not be impacted.
SNP MPs are sad to see the First Minister resign but insist the party's prospects will not be impacted.

What's the mood among the MPs in Westminster after Sturgeon's resignation?

Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme is a source of controversy
Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme is a source of controversy

Readers' Letters

Richard Sharp's position is in increased peril after MPs found he made "significant errors of judgment" by acting as a go-between for a loan for Boris Johnson.
Richard Sharp's position is in increased peril after MPs found he made "significant errors of judgment" by acting as a go-between for a loan for Boris Johnson.

BBC chairman position 'untenable' over Boris Johnson loan

BBC chairman Richard Sharp was hauled in front of MPs over his involvement in a loan for Boris Johnson.
BBC chairman Richard Sharp was hauled in front of MPs over his involvement in a loan for Boris Johnson.

BBC chairman made ‘significant errors of judgment’ over Boris Johnson loan role

Christine Jardine MP claimed the SNP had achieved very little in Westminster.
Christine Jardine MP claimed the SNP had achieved very little in Westminster.

SNP have become 'whining voice' of Scotland, says Scottish MP

Tearful Nadine Dorries confirms she’s standing down as MP amid Boris Johnson tirade - watch
Tearful Nadine Dorries confirms she’s standing down as MP amid Boris Johnson tirade - watch

Nadine Dorries quits as MP in tearful tirade - watch

MPs have been given a 2.9% pay rise, starting from April 1.
MPs have been given a 2.9% pay rise, starting from April 1.

MPs to get 2.9% pay rise, taking salaries to over £86,000

Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, during the Bank of England Monetary Policy Report Press Conference in London. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire
Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, during the Bank of England Monetary Policy Report Press Conference in London. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Inflation ‘guaranteed’ to fall in 2023 unless new global shock hits, says Bank

Gareth Arnold (left) and Jared O'Mara (right) have both been convicted of fraud relating to fraudulent invoices submitted to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority while O'Mara was the MP for Sheffield Hallam. The invoices requested reimbursement for services from the fictitious organisation: 'Confident about Autism South Yorkshire'
Gareth Arnold (left) and Jared O'Mara (right) have both been convicted of fraud relating to fraudulent invoices submitted to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority while O'Mara was the MP for Sheffield Hallam. The invoices requested reimbursement for services from the fictitious organisation: 'Confident about Autism South Yorkshire'

The moment cocaine-using ex-MP was dobbed in by his own staff

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives a V-for-Victory sign following his address to MPs and Lords in Westminster Hall (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives a V-for-Victory sign following his address to MPs and Lords in Westminster Hall (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Zelensky should get his planes and whatever else he needs to defeat Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses parliamentarians in Westminster Hall, London, during his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses parliamentarians in Westminster Hall, London, during his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks Britain in speech to Parliament

President Zelensky to visit the UK for the first time since Russian invasion - everything we know so far
President Zelensky to visit the UK for the first time since Russian invasion - everything we know so far

President Zelensky to visit the UK - everything we know so far

BBC chairman Richard Sharp was hauled in front of MPs over his involvement in a loan for Boris Johnson.
BBC chairman Richard Sharp was hauled in front of MPs over his involvement in a loan for Boris Johnson.

What evidence did BBC chairman Richard Sharp give around loan to Boris Johnson?

Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the SNP gender rebels should consider if they were 'comfortable' in the party (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the SNP gender rebels should consider if they were 'comfortable' in the party (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Pointless puppets dancing to Sturgeon’s tune

Labour leader Neil Kinnock looked set to become the next Prime Minister in the run-up to the 1992 general election, won by John Major's Conservatives (Picture: Michael Stephens/PA)
Labour leader Neil Kinnock looked set to become the next Prime Minister in the run-up to the 1992 general election, won by John Major's Conservatives (Picture: Michael Stephens/PA)

Labour landslide? Starmer looks more like Kinnock than Blair – John McLellan

Former prime minister Liz Truss. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
Former prime minister Liz Truss. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Analysis: Truss intervention boosts Sunak, but damages Tory party as a whole

Dame Alison Rose is the chief executive of RBS parent group NatWest.
Dame Alison Rose is the chief executive of RBS parent group NatWest.

NatWest chief Alison Rose will now face MPs over low savings rates

Keir Starmer has made clear that his Labour party is very different from the one lead by Jeremy Corbyn (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/WPA pool/Getty Images)
Keir Starmer has made clear that his Labour party is very different from the one lead by Jeremy Corbyn (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Starmer must be more radical if he's to heal broken Britain – Joyce McMillan

Rogue AI could eradicate humans, warn scientists

The Chancellor said the "best tax cut right now is a cut in inflation".
The Chancellor said the "best tax cut right now is a cut in inflation".

Analysis: Hunt gives speech light on details, but maybe that's a good thing

Taxpayers face huge bill to cover Boris Johnson’s Partygate legal fees

The Scotsman Top Stories

A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins
A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins

‘Crater-like’ Skye potholes threaten fatal crashes – tourism body SkyeConnect

Finance secretary Kate Forbes (left), ex-minister Ash Regan (centre), and health secretary Humza Yousaf (right) are seen arriving at the BBC televised leadership debate in Edinburgh. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty images
Finance secretary Kate Forbes (left), ex-minister Ash Regan (centre), and health secretary Humza Yousaf (right) are seen arriving at the BBC televised leadership debate in Edinburgh. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty images

Panic has set in within SNP, say party insiders

Servicemen from the The Royal Regiment of Scotland who helped carry the Queen's coffin at her lying-in-rest in Edinburgh have been awarded the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver), which recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch in the Queen's demise honours list. Picture: Alkis Konstantinidis/PA Wire
Servicemen from the The Royal Regiment of Scotland who helped carry the Queen's coffin at her lying-in-rest in Edinburgh have been awarded the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver), which recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch in the Queen's demise honours list. Picture: Alkis Konstantinidis/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II's Scottish pallbearers honoured in special list