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Boris Johnson reiterates opposition to second Scottish independence vote in call to Nicola Sturgeon

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The First Minister, whose party won 47 seats in yesterday's General Election, said the SNP's success "reinforcesand strengthens the mandate" to ensure a second vote. Picture: PA

Nicola Sturgeon: Indyref2 is 'democratic right of the Scottish people'

Politics

Under the voting system used in the European Parliament election (dHondt list PR), the Conservatives would take 45.6 per centof the seats, far closer to their 43.6% vote share

General Election 2019: research shows how results could have looked under proportional representation

Politics

Jackson Carlaw pledged his party would not let down its supporters who were opposed to IndyRef2. Picture: PA

Jackson Carlaw promises Scottish unionists: We can still stop IndyRef2

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General election 2019: SNP cheers and Labour sorrow as Scotland takes a different path

Politics

Online petition calling for Scottish independence reaches 350k signatures

Politics

General Election 2019: Jeremy Corbyn defies mounting calls to quit immediately

Politics

Brexit: Why Gibraltar’s border issue is most likely flashpoint for violence – Alastair Stewart

Columnists

Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn and Nicola Sturgeon. Pictures: Getty

General Election Results 2019: SNP win big in Scotland, Labour routed in heartlands as Tories secure majority

Politics

The celebrations from the First Minister were broadcast by Sky News while she was conducting interviews at the Glasgow count.

Nicola Sturgeon branded ‘ungracious’ after celebrating Jo Swinson losing her seat

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Transport More Transport >>

Why Caledonian Sleeper is (almost) Scotland’s answer to Orient Express – Alastair Dalton

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A report to the UK Airprox Boardsaid the black drone with four rotors came within a distance of between 50 metres and 100 metres of the Airbus A319. Pictures: JPI Media/ Jose Luis Carrascosa-Shutterstock

Drone passed 'within one wingspan' of passenger plane on approach to Edinburgh Airport

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The airport has cited falling domestic travellers as driving the reduction

Drop in passenger numbers at Edinburgh Airport continues for second month

Travel

The 85-year-old pedestrian was on Cowane Street in Stirling, near the Cowane shopping centre, when he was hit. Picture: Google

OAP dies after being hit by car near Stirling shopping centre

Transport

Police closed the road.

Police close road after early morning crash

Transport

Crime More Crime >>

Man, 31, jailed for shooting neighbour in Bathgate crossbow murder bid

Crime

TV presenter Caroline Flack has been charged with assault

TV presenter Caroline Flack has been charged with assault

Crime

Police in Midlothian carriedout a Rural Crime initiative throughout November.

Midlothian Rural Crime Initiative gets results

Crime

The man appeared in Glasgow Sheriff Court

Fourth man in court charged with murder over Glasgow shooting at traffic lights

Crime

Weather More Weather >>

General Election 2019: Ice and wintry showers expected to blast Scotland today

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Met Office meteorologists cautioned the public againstinjuries from slipson frozen surfaces and urged drivers to take care of icy patches on untreated roads. Picture: JPIMedia

General Election 2019: Ice warnings in place for Scotland on polling day

Weather

There are weather warnings for flooding across Scotland. Picture: John Devlin / JPI MEDIA

Scotland weather: Toddler, mother and pensioner rescued after cars get stuck in floodwater

Weather

Flood alerts Scotland

These are the 26 areas at risk of flooding across Scotland on Wednesday

Weather

The footage shows the moment the HGV was blown over, causing closures on the A1. PICS: Police Scotland

Watch the unbelievable moment a lorry on the A1 is blown on to a police car during Storm Brendan

Weather

Scottish News More Scottish News >>

Jo Wood interview: pictures of life on the road with the Rolling Stones

Books

Mothercare products to be sold through Boots stores from next summer

Business

Peter Holbrook would like the PM to take the country in a fresh direction. Picture: Contributed

General Election 2019: Social enterprise chief calls on PM to 'ditch business as usual'

Business

Jeremy Corbyn leaves Islington Town Hall after giving an interview following Labour's election defeat

General Election 2019: Jeremy Corbyn defies mounting calls to quit immediately

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Politics More Politics >>

General Election 2019: Social enterprise chief calls on PM to 'ditch business as usual'

Business

Jeremy Corbyn leaves Islington Town Hall after giving an interview following Labour's election defeat

General Election 2019: Jeremy Corbyn defies mounting calls to quit immediately

Politics 5

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds arrive in Downing Street after the Conservative Party was returned to power

Analysis - can Boris Johnson hold together a transformed Tory Party?

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Boris Johnson addresses the Conservative victory rally this morning

General Election 2019: Boris Johnson victory speech calls on Tories to be a 'One Nation' government

Politics 14

Jeremy Corbyn leaves his home in north London after Labour's defeat in the general election was revealed (Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty)

Scottish Labour was undermined by Jeremy Corbyn and now faces fight to survive – Labour MSP

Columnists

Opinion More Opinion >>

Scottish Labour was undermined by Jeremy Corbyn and now faces fight to survive – Labour MSP

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Boris Johnson arrives back at 10 Downing Street after visiting Buckingham Palace (Picture: Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

How general election reinforced two great political divides: Leave-Remain and Scotland-England border – Professor John Curtice

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Celebrating too soon? Nicola Sturgeon takes a selfie with newly elected MPs at the general election count in Glasgow (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty)

A vote for Scottish independence? 54% of Scots backed pro-Union parties – Pamela Nash

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Nicola Sturgeon has led the SNP to another impressive victory in Scotland, says Angus Robertson

Angus Robertson: Why general election result is green light for Scottish independence vote

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People More People >>

Jo Wood interview: pictures of life on the road with the Rolling Stones

Books

Colin and Livia were often seen together at red carpet events.

Colin Firth has split from his wife Livia

People

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Calls for Corbyn Road name change after local seat swings to Tories for first time ever

People

TV presenter Caroline Flack has been charged with assault

TV presenter Caroline Flack has been charged with assault

Crime

Scottish actor John Hannah has vented his fury following the general election results. Picture: PA

Scottish actor John Hannah: Like it or not we are a country of racists

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Environment More Environment >>

Climate change: When people are struggling to breathe, it’s time to get serious – Joyce McMillan

Columnists 5

Four British submariners began their 3000-mile row across the Atlantic

Three Scottish brothers set off to row across Atlantic

People

Arctic Polar Bear on Melting Glacier, designed by Annie Lennox OBE

Climate change image by Annie Lennox chosen as First Minister’s Christmas card

Politics 4

A young girl returns glass bottles to her local shop and gets cash in return

Scottish deposit return scheme ‘utterly unambitious’, campaigners claim

Environment

UK News More UK News >>

Mothercare products to be sold through Boots stores from next summer

Business

People scuffle with police during an anti-Boris Johnson demonstration.

'Not my Prime Minister' - protesters descend on Westminster and clash with police

Politics 3

Colin and Livia were often seen together at red carpet events.

Colin Firth has split from his wife Livia

People

Under the voting system used in the European Parliament election (dHondt list PR), the Conservatives would take 45.6 per centof the seats, far closer to their 43.6% vote share

General Election 2019: research shows how results could have looked under proportional representation

Politics

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Calls for Corbyn Road name change after local seat swings to Tories for first time ever

People

World More World >>

House of Representatives committee approves two articles of impeachment against Donald Trump

Politics

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage's philosophy may diminish the UK as a player on the world stage (Picture: Jacob King/PA Wire)

Brexit and the death of Britain’s global influence – leader comment

Columnists 4

US president Donald Trump has called Greta Thunberg's selection as Time Person of the Year 'ridiculous'

Donald Trump tells Greta Thunberg to 'chill' and calls her Time Person of the Year selection 'ridiculous'

Environment 8

The Duchess of York has defended her former husband Prince Andrew

Fergie says ex-husband Prince Andrew a 'wonderful man' who has gone through 'enormous pain'

People 18

Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Obituary: Gun-Marie Fredriksson, singer who achieved worldwide fame with Swedish pop duo Roxette

Obituaries

David Bellamy has died at the age of 86. Picture: Carl De Souza/Getty Images

Obituary: David Bellamy OBE, botanist and broadcaster who was ‘banned’ from TV

Obituaries

Obituary: Dougal Dick, award-winning Shetland pony breeder, judge, breed president and farmer

Obituaries

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Obituary: The Hon Marista Leishman, writer and educationalist

Obituaries

Caroll Spinney with his characters Oscar The Grouch. Picture: AP

Obituary: Caroll Spinney, puppeteer who was Big Bird, the most famous Muppet on Sesame Street

Obituaries