Pete Wishart

Pete Wishart

Referendum route to independence now 'dead', says SNP MP Pete Wishart

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

Nicola Sturgeon and SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Nicola Sturgeon denies SNP 'civil war' amid brutal leadership race

MPs warned that Scotland fans were being 'let down' over a lack of free-to-air TV coverage of key games. Picture:Rob Casey/SNS

MPs call for review to open up free TV access to crunch Scottish football ties

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon after delivering her keynote speech during the SNP conference at The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) in Aberdeen, Scotland

SNP conference on 'de facto' referendum independence strategy postponed

Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Analysis: De facto referendum plan risks turning into an almighty mess

Emergency services at the scene at the New County Hotel in Perth

'We woke to the sounds of the alarms going off and just ran'

Emergency services at the scene at the New County Hotel in Perth where three people have died following a fire.

Investigation launched after three die in Perth hotel fire

Stephen Flynn, new leader of the Westminster SNP group, is watched by his predecessor, Ian Blackford, as he makes a point in the Commons (Picture: House of Commons/PA)

SNP may be delighted by recent polls, but there are hopeful signs for unionists

Stephen Flynn

New SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn reveals ‘dynamic’ front bench reshuffle

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn (left) sitting next to deputy leader Mhairi Black (centre) at Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: Jessica Taylor/UK PARLIAMENT/AFP via Getty Images

Stephen Flynn denies plotting against SNP predecessor Ian Blackford

New SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn is planning an overhaul of how his front bench works.

Stephen Flynn planning overhaul of how front bench works as two MPs resign

New SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn. Picture: Jessica Taylor/UK Parliament

SNP chief whip sacked as senior party MP left 'bemused' by changes

Aviva employs some 1,800 people in Scotland, with around 900 people based at its Perth office, which hosts the company’s claims centre of excellence for both commercial and personal property.

Aviva Perth site employing 900 people to go green with giant turbine

Members of 4th Battalion The Rifles marching, as the Ministry of Defence will aim to improve its understanding of how its work impacts areas of devolution following a Scottish Affairs Committee intervention. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

MoD vows to consider implications of decisions on devolved policies

Scotland has the highest percentage loss of bank branches across the UK, with 53% closing since 2015, the Scottish Affairs Committee’s Access to Cash in Scotland report found. Picture: PA

Cash-dependent Scots facing challenges due to increasing bank closures, MPs warn

It is not clear how the Scottish Government would calculate victory in the 'de facto referendum' of the 2024 General Election.

Doubts on whether pro-indy party votes will count towards 'de-facto referendum'

The SNP is planning for another independence referendum

Minister: SNP do not have mandate for independence referendum

Prime Minister Boris Johnson answering questions in front of the Liaison Committee

Boris Johnson warned his career could be 'toast' over partygate

The First Minster Nicola Sturgeon has said the current amount of granted visas under a new Home Office scheme to help Ukrainians “just isn’t good enough” (Photo: Sandy Young).

Only 50 visas for Ukrainians granted under new UK scheme

Helping Ukraine Campaign at Hindu Mandir Glasgow. Picture: John Devlin/JPIMedia

Aid for Ukraine: love and logistics - Dani Garavelli

Carbon capture and storage will be considered as part of a new Westminster inquiry into Scotland's role in the UK's move to net zero and creation of a hydrogen sector

Inquiry: Westminster to consider Scotland's role in UK green plans

A Union Jack, Saltire and European flag fly outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: PA

Ministers back Tory MP calls for BBC to play UK national anthem more

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has said he was not invited to a Christmas party in Downing Street at the centre of controversy.

Scottish Secretary was not at Downing Street party

Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg had previously declined to wear a mask in the chamber.

Jacob Rees-Mogg insists mask wearing for MPs a ‘matter of judgement’

The Scottish and UK Governments will work together to help give benefit claimants the best experience.

Scottish and UK Governments recommit to work together on benefits policy

The Malones are one of the most popular families on Gogglebox.

Channel 4 launches search for Scottish family to appear on Gogglebox

The SNP had called for the Met to launch an investigation

Met Police rule out investigation into Tory ‘cash for honours’ claims

Lord Offord of Garvel is a Scotland Office minister.

Calls for Scotland Office minister's peerage to be revoked amid sleaze row

Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: Peter Summers/PA Wire

SNP MP asks Met Police to investigate Tories over House of Lords appointments

Pete Wishart has called for a police investigation

SNP call for police probe into Tory ‘cash for honours’ claims

Former Cabinet minister Owen Paterson in the House of Commons. Picture: PA Wire

Opposition parties furious as MPs vote to overhaul disciplinary process

There have been shortages of some products due to a lack of carbon dioxide supply.

‘Autumn of discontent’ as consumer costs spiral amid drastic shortages

The Orbital tidal energy turbine at the European Marine Energy Centre, Orkney (Picture: Jane Barlow/WPA pool/Getty Images)

How Scotland can lead the world into a carbon-free economy – Pete Wishart

The Scottish Affairs Committee’s visit to EMEC in Orkney.

Scottish renewables progress hampered by grid connection charges, MPs say

Jacob Rees-Mogg sitting on the front benches of Parliament. Picture: PA

English votes for English laws abolished in move labelled 'utter humiliation'

The report praised the devolution of welfare but called for better relations to improve benefit take-up.

Devolution of welfare working well but good relationship 'crucial', report finds

Alister Jack claimed not everyone voting SNP was doing so for independence

Alister Jack insists public has ‘greater concerns' than independence

Pete Wishart has labelled the Alba’s aim of achieving a pro-independence supermajority at Holyrood “absolute b***ocks”.

Pete Wishart declares Alba Party’s super-majority claims ‘absolute b***ocks’

Many Scottish seafood businesses have faced administrative issues and red tape since the UK left the EU. Picture: John Devlin

Why Scottish indy would be repeating past Brexit mistakes - Alistair Carmichael

Pete Wishart today criticised the UK Government over a lack of support for musicians in the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

Musicians treated as ‘collateral’ by Brexit agreement

Boris Johnson has again dismissed holding a second independence referendum.

Boris Johnson dismisses second referendum and calls for focus on coronavirus

Cabinet Office Michael Gove. Picture: Pippa Fowles/10 Downing Street/Crown Copyright/PA Wire

Gove's 'Trumpian' rejection of Scottish independence support 'will boost cause'

Bill Jamieson informed and entertained Scotsman readers with his wise and witty words

Readers' Letters: Thanks for the fine journalism, Bill

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack was compared to Donald Trump during the heated debate

SNP MPs compare Alister Jack to Donald Trump in heated row over indyref stance

MPs must register financial donations and other gifts or foreign trips

The cash behind our Scottish MPs: Part Four

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove, returns to Downing Street after the weekly Cabinet meeting. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Michael Gove says Scottish independence worse than worst-case Brexit scenarios

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the debate on the Internal Market Bill in the House of Commons

SNP accuses Westminster of trying to ‘bypass Scottish Government’

Have First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and colleagues been getting it wrong on Covid-19? (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell /PA Wire

Government must answer for its Covid policies – Letters

SNP could boycott Westminster if indyref2 refused, MP warns

Brexit trade breakthrough by July is a ‘goner’, fishing leader warns

More than 2000 engineers at energy supplier SSE are to be made redundant months after it was taken over by Ovo Energy, a trade union has claimed. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Ovo Energy to cut 2,600 jobs after SSE merger

Pete Wishat has written to the Home Secretary with his concerns

Rights of EU citizens living in UK ‘must not be impacted’, says SNP MP

Paris Gourtsoyannis: Why SNP arguments are not the end of independence

Committee launches probe into immigration policies in Scotland

Second report calls for post-study work visas to be reintroduced

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Ferguson Marine Limited is a shipbuilding company whose yard, located in Port Glasgow on the Firth of Clyde in Scotland, was established in 1903. It is the last remaining shipbuilder on the lower Clyde and is currently the only builder of merchant ships on the river.

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