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Ian Blackford, seen addressing the SNP conference in October, has been forced out as the party's Westminster leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Columnists What Ian Blackford’s defenestration tells us about the SNP – Murdo Fraser

Outgoing SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire

Politics Who is Stephen Flynn, and what next for the SNP Westminster group?

Politics Hamilton report into Sturgeon's conduct around Salmond Inquiry to stay secret

Columnists SNP and Labour's bitter war leaves 'Middle Scotland' in despair – Joyce McMillan

Politics Analysis: Woeful record keeping by Scottish Ministers on WhatsApp demands reform

Heritage Scotland in the 1980s: The pivotal political moments of the decade

Politics Ian Blackford aims swipe at leadership contenders after reports of challenge

Politics McColl's ownership of Ferguson Marine 'destroyed our shipyard', say workers

Politics SNP MP rules out internal coup against Blackford for Westminster leadership

Politics Salmond's lawyer hit with five-month suspension after naming accusers on train

Opinion Leader: Transparency is vital in energy debate

Columnists Christine Jardine: BBC has been a friend for 100 years. May it long continue

Columnists SNP’s flowery moralpolitik isn’t a serious foreign policy for indy Scotland

People Alex Salmond in moving tribute to former colleague

Transport Warning letters issued to tram inquiry witnesses as it finally nears completion

Politics Sturgeon defends Mackay and 'jobs for the boys' ferry contract

Politics Ferguson Marine not ruling out bidding for two new Clyde and Hebrides ferries

Politics Nicola Sturgeon pledges £20 billion ‘energy fund’ to finance independence

Politics Scottish Government report into complaints against Alex Salmond to remain secret

Politics Analysis: How a political gamble of building ferries sank with SNP's credibility

Columnists Sturgeon needs to follow Kwarteng’s lead on tax cuts – Murdo Fraser

Columnists Brian Wilson: SNP ministers must not escape judgement of Ferrygate inquiry

Transport Edinburgh trams inquiry due to cost same amount as Iraq war investigation

World Disgraced ex-MSP Tommy Sheridan declared bankrupt

Politics Analysis: Surely we should expect more around the energy crisis?

People Sir Sean Connery's family and friends gather in Edinburgh for moving celebration

Politics Joanna Cherry says she was 'cancelled' by SNP leadership over trans views

Politics New Scottish currency must be optional after independence, states Sir John Kay

Politics Nicola Sturgeon says she does not think she will speak to Alex Salmond again

Politics Scottish Government appoint 18th special adviser

Politics SNP proposal for whisky levy branded 'insane' by opposition parties

Politics BBC breached impartiality rules in Alex Salmond inquiry radio report

Letters Readers' Letters: Candidates must have gravitas to face Putin

Opinion The fight for independence was never meant to get this messy - Euan McColm

Columnists Sturgeon's big Indyref announcement was a horrifying act of political theatre

Opinion Scotsman comment: Indyref2 faces a new political landscape

Politics Salmond demands ‘plan of action’ on indyref2 from Sturgeon

Politics Analysis: SNP is in a mess over Patrick Grady sexual harassment row

Opinion Leader: ‘Devomax’ will never satisfy Nationalists

Politics Salmond challenges Sturgeon to show how she will 'bend UK Government'

Opinion Leader: Sturgeon must engage with indyref doubters

People 'Good time' for Scotland to pressure UK Government on indyref, says Alex Salmond

Politics Analysis: Public deserves some answers over Edinburgh tram inquiry farce

Politics Ministers urged to intervene over 'disgraceful' delays to Edinburgh tram inquiry

Politics UK Government says refuses to say whether indyref2 legal advice sought

Politics The Steamie: Has Sturgeon succeeded or failed as First Minister?

Columnists Nicola Sturgeon has spent eight wasted years sowing division – Brian Wilson

Letters Readers' Letters: Heartbroken at injustice of partying premier

Politics Analysis: As Nicola Sturgeon overtakes Alex Salmond, what will be her legacy?

Opinion Leader: Questions remain on sterlingisation plans

People Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina escapes Russia

Politics Salmond says Alba results 'very disappointing' as 'best hope' polls 274 votes

Letters Readers' Letters: SNP’s love of secrecy is transparently obvious

Politics Alex Salmond's Alba Party spoken to over leaflets 'breaking electoral law'

Politics Sturgeon says Scots will still vote in favour of indy despite polling dip

World Russian internet trolls accused of meddling in indyref vote target world leaders

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Politics How did the SNP's new Westminster leader Stephen Flynn perform at PMQs?

Politics Full inspection of Linlithgow Palace underway ahead of 'significant' repairs

Education Teachers warn of further strikes without ‘significantly improved’ pay offer