SNP veteran warns Scottish independence declaration would be 'dead end'

the role left by Richard Leonard, who quit suddenly this month. Lennon sets out her vision, printed in full below, after frustration at the ongoing crisis despite years of promises at Holyrood.She said: “We will use the full might of the Scottish Parliament’s tax and social security powers.

Tom Arthur was branded a "Quisling", a "careerist" and an "arrogant trougher" after he objected to plans for a demonstration outside the UK Government's new office building in Edinburgh.But the MSP for Renfrewshire South told the Record he would not be stopped from speaking his mind.All Under One Banner - a non-party movement known for organising pro-independence marches - announced last week it would hold a protest outside the Scotland Office in the Capital, which it branded

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indyref2 was extended to “anyone who believes in democracy in Scotland.” The Scottish Government’s preferred option for securing another referendum is based on a joint agreement with the UK Government. This was the basis of the 2014 referendum, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will not consent to another vote.Over the weekend, it emerged that the SNP’s plan B involves the Scottish Parliament organising its own referendum.

coronavirus death recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. However, this figure is lower due to Register Offices being closed at weekends.

link.“However, I wanted to join NYDCS as the company offers a lot of experiences that you just would not get on your own. It’s also a great way to connect with other dancers and creatives.”Antonia, who also attended Lanarkshire’s Jazzart school and was part of the youth company South Lanarkshire, will now join 11 other dancers set to work with Anna Kenrick over the coming months.

weather warning affecting most of the west of Scotland has been announced by the Met Office. Snow and ice is expected to cause travel disruption today as scattered snow showers batter the region.The warning is in place from Saturday until 11am on Sunday.People are being warned to look out for icy patched on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.With roads and railways likely to be affected, longer journey tines are also expected.

referendum " on Scottish independence, setting out how they intend to take forward their plans for a second vote. Mike Russell, the Scottish Government's Constitution Secretary, will present the 11-point document to the party's policy forum on Sunday.

army veteran who suffers from extreme anxiety-triggered PTSD has successfully fought for his local council to change their on-hold music, which he says can cause flashbacks to his time in Bosnia. Harry Marshall, 41, found the on-hold music used by the systems at Perth and Kinross Council triggered severe anxiety whenever he was forced to sit through it.

independence, according to a new poll. The study conducted on behalf of the pro-independence Scot Goes Pop blog, discovered that 51% of those questioned said Scotland should be independent while 49% said it should not.

law firm has vowed to tackle the crippling cost of death. Friends Legal says its new unit, named By Your Side, will lead the way on transparency and provide value for families.

Scottish Labour has again been plunged into turmoil with the resignation of its leader just months ahead of Holyrood elections.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Scottish Water is advising road users in Hamilton of some road traffic management during upgrades to the water infrastructure. From Monday, January 18, Muttonhill Road in the town will be closed between Highstonehall Road and Newhousemill Road to enable the improvement works to be carried out safely.Road traffic management has been agreed in conjunction with South Lanarkshire Council, and it is anticipated

SNP’s Westminster group have called for Scotland to be given “compensation” for the economic effects of Brexit.Ian Blackford MP, the party’s Westminster leader, has described leaving the European Union, which was finalised on December 31, as an "act of economic vandalism".The Scottish Government has said changes to customs and exports could cost the UK £7 billion annually, while Constitution Secretary Mike Russell has said Scotland's GDP could drop by 6% in the next decade.It is not clear how

Scottish Parliament planned for next week. Officers from Police Scotland say that under the current Level 4 restrictions, such gatherings are not permitted to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

lockdown travel restrictions apply to Trump as much as anyone else, adding a golf trip is not an "essential purpose".The outgoing US president is refusing to accept defeat to Joe Biden, fuelling global speculation about what he will do on inauguration day on January 20.Sturgeon, at her first coronavirus briefing of the year, was asked if she knew whether Trump was planning to visit one of his golf resorts."I hope and expect the travel plan he immediately has is it exit the White house - beyond

Labour revival was needed to hold the SNP to account as a government which “pretend they’re in opposition”. Speaking on Sky News Blair said: “We had a referendum that rejected Scottish independence, but Brexit put it back on the agenda again.”“And it’s going to require very careful management.