SNP and Greens agree to hold Scottish independence referendum in first half of Holyrood term

SNP MPs called on Ministers to take action.

True North OystersSeafood lovers can enjoy oysters sourced from a co-operative of small-scale shellfish farmers based on the west coast of Scotland, who belong to the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group.This is the first time that True North’s product will be stocked in Aldi’s Scottish stores.Grown in mesh bags that are laid on low trestles on the shore at the low tide mark, the oysters grow naturally by feeding from the nutrient-rich tidal flows of Scotland’s seas.

Perthshire are being invited to take part in the development of a historic forest. Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is inviting people in and around Aberfeldy and Kenmore to make their views known on the Drummond Hill Land Management Plan.

Greens, were entitled to question three at the session in four weeks out of six. They were also allowed a back bench question on one of the other weeks.

Universal Credit. Scottish Lib Dems have called out the nationalists on a “Reject the Crunch” website which encourages voters to take action against chancellor Rishi Sunak’s planned £20-a-week cut to the benefit.

Scottish Secretary, has revealed that Boris Johnson will grant powers to hold a referendum if polling for a referendum, not necessarily independence, is consistently at 60 per cent.

Kieran Tierney has returned to full training as the club’s injury list clears up ahead of a pivotal clash. The news also provides a massive boost to Steve Clarke with the Scotland boss poised to announce his squad for a World Cup qualifying triple header.

Aberdeenshire Council, took to social media to announce her resignation from the SNP. On Friday, the SNP announced it had struck a deal with Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater's party after weeks of negotiations following the Holyrood election in May.

SNP ploughed ahead with policy not backed by the Greens Harvie said: “Ultimately, if that’s the approach they take then this agreement wouldn’t work.

an historic formal co-operation deal, meaning MSPs will be expected to collaborate on key areas such as economic development, the environment, and Scottish independence.

Sir Tom Devine claimed politicians in London who are no longer worried by a prospect of IndyRef2 are "living in a fool's paradise".And the top historian said the Grim Reaper "may be on the side of the SNP's position" as those under 40 tend to be strongly in favour of independence.Devine, who was raised in Motherwell, was speaking at an Edinburgh book festival event yesterday alongside Ciaran Martin, a former top civil servant who was involved in negotiating the terms of the 2014 referendum.The

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensAny eligible voter who does not have one of these will be able to apply for a free voter card from their council and the cost of producing these will be covered by the Cabinet Office.Paisley East and Central councillor Will Mylet added: “Not a single case of voter fraud has been proven to take place in Scotland over the last four years.

First Minister they have called on her to “do the right thing” to help thousands of poverty-stricken children. The SCP is a vital £10-a-week payment for low income Scots that has initially been paid out for the under 6s.

Anneliese Dodds said the Scottish Government must "get a grip" on NHS services and bring down waiting times that have grown because of the covid pandemic.In an interview with the Record while on a visit to Glasgow, the chair of UK Labour said it was her party that was speaking up for working people and those concerned about the future of local services.The former shadow chancellor, who was born in Aberdeen, insisted Labour could win back voters from the SNP if it made "strong arguments" on

stability from international allies. "I'm not going to speak on behalf of President Biden, but what I would say is you know I listed all these many ties that exist across the Atlantic and I think our priority is ensuring that these ties continue to be strong and continue to prosper," she told The Times.

ruled out working with the Nationalists at Westminster except on environmental issues and has previously insisted there is "no case" for Britain to rejoin the European Union in the future. But Kirsten Oswald said polling proved there remained widespread support among Scots for EU membership, with a survey carried out by Opinium in March finding 53% backed rejoining, once don't knows were excluded.

climate crisis summit will be staged in Glasgow this year and Scotland’s own record on cutting greenhouse gas emissions is under the microscope. Given that fossil fuels are a major contributor to climate change, activists are furious the Cambo oil field plan is still on the table.

Scottish independence supporters took to the streets of Glasgow today in a huge march. Photos showed large crowds of people waving saltire flags during the demo which kicked off just before midday with a 'large number' taking part.Police Scotland were in attendance during the pro-indy rally on Saturday - which is the first to take place since lockdown restrictions eased.