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Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson

Warnings the UK Government is determined to 'roll back on devolution'

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson says the UK Foreign Office is undermining Scottish devolution

UK Foreign Office accused of undermining Scottish devolution

With the SNP in trouble, many independence supporters may stay at home at the next general election (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP needs to stand on cross-party independence ticket or many MPs are doomed

Ukrainian troops take part in exercises near Kyiv ahead of a planned counteroffensive (Picture: Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images)

Ukrainians are paying ultimate price for defence of democracy – Angus Robertson

Minister for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Angus Robertson gave a statement to parliament on Tuesday.

UK Government expected to u-turn on bonfire of EU law 'as soon as tomorrow'

Angus Robertson, seen with Humza Yousaf, needs to show greater commitment to free speech (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Robertson a coward for dodging question on Cherry's cancellation – Brian Wilson

Old-style farming methods, as seen on Skye circa 1910, are not easy to duplicate today, advises reader (Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Regenerative farming is not a simple option

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is wrong to rein in Scottish Government's bids for a place on world stage, reckons the SNP's Angus Robertson (Picture: Hannah McKay/Pool/AFP Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: UK right to get tough on Scottish ‘foreign policy’

Angus Robertson has accused the foreign secretary of "censoring" the Scottish Government

Foreign Secretary 'censoring' Scottish Government claims Angus Robertson

The Scottish Parliament building

Scottish Parliament is not family-friendly and needs to change, MSPs say

Stephen Flynn

Flynn admits SNP Westminster group could miss out on £1.2m if deadline missed

Constitution secretary Angus Robertson. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

SNP 'festering culture of secrecy' condemned as £33k salary boost revealed

A protest against Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine outside the Russian consulate in Edinburgh. The Russian flag can be seen in the background (Picture: Lesley Martin/PA)

Yousaf should call for Putin's diplomats in Edinburgh to be expelled from UK

Broadcaster Gail Porter led this year's Tartan Day parade in New York City. Picture: Martin McAdam

Invasion of politicians conjures new dimension to Tartan Week cringe factor

Tomorrow's Tartan Day parade in New York will be a celebration of all things Scottish (Picture: Mark Mainz/Getty Images)

Our definition of Scottish diaspora is broad and welcoming – Angus Robertson

Scotland Office minister John Lamont has hailed the “cultural ties” with the US as he jets off to New York’s annual Tartan Week celebrations.

Minister hails ‘cultural ties’ with US ahead of Tartan Week parade

A new framework to strengthen Scotland’s engagement with global connections has been published.

New Scottish diaspora framework and fund will 'unlock many opportunities’

Humza Yousaf has been officially elected as the sixth First Minister of Scotland.

Who's set to replace Humza Yousaf in the toughest job in politics?

Home Secretary Suella Braverman laughs as she tours a building site on the outskirts of Kigali, Rwanda, where deported migrants are planned to be housed (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Braverman's laughter at Rwandan 'internment' camp was shocking – Angus Robertson

Angus Robertson was speaking at a cnference in Aberdeen.

Boost for rural Scotland through partnerships with ‘Arctic neighbours’

Whatever happens in the SNP leadership contest, Humza Yousaf seems unlikely to continue as Health Secretary (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Who would want the 'poison chalice' of Health Secretary? – Joseph Anderson

Brian Cox said Nicola Sturgeon has “huge shoes to follow” as he warned members of the SNP they must make sure her resignation as Scottish First Minister did not become a setback for the independence cause.

Brian Cox warns independence supporters over Nicola Sturgeon resignation

The UK Government has been challenged to reverse “damaging” plans to tackle illegal migration – with a senior member of the Scottish Cabinet insisting the proposals will in fact “increase people’s risk of exploitation and destitution”.

Migration Bill will increase risk of exploitation, Scottish minister warns

SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf on the campaign trail in Lanark. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Humza Yousaf pledges to empower Scotland's rural communities as First Minister

Angus Robertson. Picture: Lesley Martin

Angus Robertson becomes fourth SNP Cabinet minister to back Humza Yousaf

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's ministers have faced increasing questions about a key wind statistic.

Two ministers told to resign over misleading parliament around wind statistic

Kate Forbes currently appears to be the frontrunner to replace Nicola Sturgeon (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP feuding could create a historic moment for Scotland – Scotsman comment

Ben Macpherson, the minister for social security, ruled himself out of the SNP leadership race

Potential fourth candidate for SNP leadership race rules himself out

Finance secretary Kate Forbes. Picture: PA

Kate Forbes's views 'could see SNP split' if she became First Minister

Angus Robertson has ruled himself out of running for First Minister

Angus Robertson confirms he will not stand for SNP leadership

Scottish street orchestra Nevis Ensemble last month announced its closure with immediate effect.

Unions demand reversal of Scotland’s culture cuts which 'threaten 8,500 jobs'

Nicola Sturgeon leaves after her historic press conference

I hope the candidates to replace Nicola Sturgeon are brave and question her

Humza Yousaf is backed by seven per cent of SNP voters to become their next leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

All to play for in contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon – Scotsman comment

Minister for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Angus Robertson is a contender to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

Who is Angus Robertson? The former journalist tipped to become First Minister

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn suggested that the party’s planned conference to discuss the next steps in its push for Scottish independence could now be delayed.

Stephen Flynn calls for the de facto conference to be delayed

Dance Base, which has been operating from the Grassmarket in Edinburgh since 2001, has already announced job losses and the scaling back of its programmes.

Emergency campaign launched to 'bring Scottish culture back from brink'

Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister and leader of the SNP? (left to right) Kate Forbes, Angus Robertson, John Swinney, Humza Yousaf

Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader?

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

WATCH: The Scotsman's political team discuss Sturgeon's legacy and indy impact

The real hallmark of Nicola Sturgeon's time as First Minister has been wealth redistribution (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Sturgeon's legacy? An uncompetitive economy struggling to afford her socialism

The MS Victoria cruise ship in Leith hosts refugee families from Ukraine.

Scotland's new funding package to help refugees integrate revealed

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's government has faced repeated questions on when it first knew a favoured wind energy statistic was inaccurate.

Analysis: How the Scottish Government has obstructed over inaccurate wind figure

Scottish culture secretary Angus Robertson: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Angus Robertson pledges help for crisis-hit arts organisations

Iain Munro is chief executive of Creative Scotland (Picture: Kat Gollock)

Creative Scotland has delivered a chilling future vision after budget cut

Donald Shaw is the creative director of Glasgow's Celtic Connections festival. Picture: Bill Murray

Celtic Connections chief and performers condemn BBC Scotland over cuts

Iain Munro is chief executive of Creative Scotland. Picture: Kat Gollock

Creative Scotland may cut number of companies with long-term funding in half

Angus Robertson led the Scottish Government debate on independence in Holyrood.

Refusal to allow referendum is risking 'undermining democracy itself'

Linlithgow Palace

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

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture date: Wednesday March 9, 2022.

What is the process for choosing a new SNP Westminster leader?

Census time in Scotland was extended after a slow return

‘Lessons must be learned' after census extension cost extra £6m, say auditors

Protesters called for an end to the detention of asylum seekers in hotels after six people were injured in a knife attack at Park Inn Hotel in Glasgow in June 2020.

Glasgow hotel stabbing report ‘shocking indictment of UK’s broken asylum system’

Powers passed to help in dealing with the impact of Brexit are being used for the first time to ensure Scotland’s drinking water aligns with standards set by the European Union.

Brexit mitigation powers used for first time to protect Scots drinking water

Angus Robertson, constitution secretary, has reaffirmed his party's commitment to indyref2 in October next year.

SNP 'remain committed' to indyref2 in 2023 despite Westminster 'instability'

Nicola Sturgeon (right) told Laura Kuenssberg: ‘I detest the Tories and everything they stand for’ (Picture: Russell Cheyne/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Sturgeon painting Tories as panto villains is dangerous - Russell Findlay

Angus Robertson MSP(L), Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture alongside Michael Russell, SNP President and Political Director of the SNP Independence Unit during the SNP conference at The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) in Aberdeen , Scotland.

SNP President warns court ruling against indyref2 would 'fail' Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon's plan to fight the next general election as a 'de facto' referendum is not backed by the public.

Poll: Majority of Scots think 'de facto' referendum is 'wrong'

The Centre for the Moving Image runs both the Edinburgh International Film Festival and the Filmhouse cinema. Picture: Aleksandra Janiak

Edinburgh International Film Festival and Filmhouse cinemas enter administration

The Scotsman Top Stories

Humza Yousaf and deputy first minister Shona Robison at Holyrood. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

FMQs: SNP 'tone deaf' on LEZ as Yousaf accused of ignoring homeless charity

Union chiefs have demanded action over reports of violence

Airport check-in staff assaulted and abused by ‘thuggish’ passengers – GMB union

Rose Matafeo won the main Edinburgh Comedy Awards prize for best show in 2018.

Comics who owe their careers to the Fringe should help keep awards going