Conor Matchett Deputy Political Editor
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Deputy Political Editor at The Scotsman.

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732 Articles
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Crown Office still investigating Alex Salmond claims of perjury a year on

The Crown Office is still investigating allegations of perjury made by Alex Salmond in connection to his criminal tri...

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SNP report small increase in members as Tories refuse to publish figures

The SNP has reported an increase of around 2,700 members despite the ongoing crisis engulfing the party.

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SNP finances: What is Short money, why is it important, and what does it pay for?

Short money is at the centre of the SNP’s ongoing financial crisis, but what is it and what could the party be set to...

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What is Short money, why is it important, and what does it pay for?

Short money is at the centre of the SNP’s ongoing financial crisis, but what is it and what could the party be set to...

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Furious deposit return scheme row erupts as Green MSP accuses Alister Jack of 'categorically untr...

Scottish secretary Alister Jack has been accused of rewriting agreed processes of devolution and of making “simply an...

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Scottish Tory MSPs questioning Douglas Ross leadership after tactical voting plea 'bombed' among ...

Scottish Conservative MSPs are considering whether Douglas Ross is the right man to lead them forward after the party...

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SNP turmoil: Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie says Kate Forbes election victory would have ended B...

Kate Forbes becoming First Minister would have seen the Scottish Greens exit the Bute House Agreement, one of the par...

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Scottish education not in crisis, says new SNP education secretary Jenny Gilruth

Scotland’s new education secretary has rejected suggestions Scottish education is in crisis as she promised the Gover...

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to give keynote speech at Scottish Conservative conference in Scotland

Rishi Sunak will give a speech to the Scottish Conservative party conference in Glasgow, it is understood.

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SNP finances turmoil: Colin Beattie quits as party treasurer following arrest

The SNP has been left with no party treasurer, no auditors and a leader accused of being a “lame duck” after Colin Be...

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Gender Bill court challenge: SNP reject Tory calls to publish legal advice on Section 35 court ch...

Ministers have rejected calls for the Scottish Government to publish legal advice around the court challenge of the s...

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SNP reject Tory calls to publish legal advice on Section 35 court challenge

Ministers have rejected calls for the Scottish Government to publish legal advice around the court challenge of the s...

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