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Michelle O'Neill and John Swinney pictured at the British Irish Council meeting in Edinburgh

Swinney to turn to Sinn Féin to help force Downing Street's hand on IndyRef2

John Swinney will meet Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald and Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth in Cardiff on Monday as he pursues a legally binding referendum trigger modelled on Northern Ireland's Good Friday Agreement provisions .

Jackdaw decision not expected until after Labour's by-election battle with the Greens

The party said the “independence dividend” would come as a result of the economic cost of Brexit.

The party said the “independence dividend” would come as a result of the economic cost of Brexit.

SNP claims independence could make every Scot £3,000 a year better off

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

Swinney calls for Indyref2 talks after Burnham sets out conditions for new vote

UK government's £540k on gift vouchers to reward civil servants' 'high performance'

Zack Polanski, Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham

Zack Polanski, Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham

The by-election that could redraw the British left for a generation

SNP demands Grangemouth plan after Burnham's Sustainable Aviation Fuel pledge

'When you look back at legendary industrial milestones such as the Red Clydeside movement, or the leadership of figures like Jimmy Reid, the struggle was not for top-down state dependency or a culture of victimhood'

'When you look back at legendary industrial milestones such as the Red Clydeside movement, or the leadership of figures like Jimmy Reid, the struggle was not for top-down state dependency or a culture of victimhood'

The old working class knew something modern Scotland has forgotten

Gordon Brown’s pointed verdict on honours weeks after Anas Sarwar peerage

Screen grab of Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking during his first Prime Minister's Questions

Screen grab of Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking during his first Prime Minister's Questions

Burnham pledges to work with SNP on energy transition after £79bn ScotWind warning

Sir Keir Starmer is to stand down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election following his departure from Downing Street.

Sir Keir Starmer is to stand down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election following his departure from Downing Street.

Sir Keir Starmer quits as MP on eve of Andy Burnham's first PMQs

Holyrood seeks devolution power grab as Scots 'exploitation' jobs soar

A protest on Zero Hours

A protest on Zero Hours

Scots 'exploitation' jobs soar 20% despite Labour ban pledge

Poll: Andy Burnham 'most popular politician in Scotland'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

Andy Burnham most popular politician in Scotland, poll suggests

Jane Meagher leads Scotland's second largest local authority.

Jane Meagher leads Scotland's second largest local authority.

Tourist tax, festivals, and Princes Street: Capital's council chief on the hot seat

Scottish Labour leadership candidate Joe Fagan speaking to The Herald's deputy political editor Rebecca McCurdy.

Scottish Labour leadership candidate Joe Fagan speaking to The Herald's deputy political editor Rebecca McCurdy.

Scottish Labour leadership contender reveals what went wrong for Anas Sarwar

Anas Sarwar looms over Michael Marra and Joe Fagan

Anas Sarwar looms over Michael Marra and Joe Fagan

Sarwar's shadow: the near impossible task facing Scottish Labour's next leader

The UK Government is losing seven devices a day.

The UK Government is losing seven devices a day.

Jeffrey Epstein

The UK government lost 2,400 devices last year and the MoD lost the most

Scottish Labour leadership contenders have been urged to investigate unanswered questions over access to key campaign systems during the Holyrood election.

Scottish Labour leadership contenders have been urged to investigate unanswered questions over access to key campaign systems during the Holyrood election.

'It reeks’: Scottish Labour leadership hopefuls urged to probe campaign systems row

Anas Sarwar vowed to spend the final week of the election campaign persuading Scots to vote Labour (Jane Barlow/PA)

Anas Sarwar vowed to spend the final week of the election campaign persuading Scots to vote Labour (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish Labour lost access to campaign tools after Sarwar called for Starmer to quit

An ultimately futile protest against the closure of Scotland's last oil refinery at Grangemouth

An ultimately futile protest against the closure of Scotland's last oil refinery at Grangemouth

So you think Holyrood is in decline? What about the UK?

Brexit is firmly in focus.

Brexit is firmly in focus.

Two very big issues for Burnham as he gets feet under table and SNP has say

'The episode is worth recounting now that Burnham has arrived in Number 10, feted as Labour’s saviour'

'The episode is worth recounting now that Burnham has arrived in Number 10, feted as Labour’s saviour'

Stuart Nicolson

Why Scotland should scrutinise Andy Burnham's devolution plans

This leadership contest has come too early for Scottish Labour, but change can't wait

Andy Burnham's very exciting. So why do so many of us feel uninspired, asks Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin.

Andy Burnham's very exciting. So why do so many of us feel uninspired, asks Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin.

New PM. Good vibes. Polo shirt. Also voted for the asylum bill.

Former Labour MSP Monica Lennon who has announced she will run as a candidate in a Scottish Labour leadership contest.

Former Labour MSP Monica Lennon who has announced she will run as a candidate in a Scottish Labour leadership contest.

‘Ready to lead’: Monica Lennon launches bid to revive Scottish Labour

Anas Sarwar cartoon

Anas Sarwar cartoon

Today's cartoon is on the story of Anas Sarwar getting a seat in the House of Lords

Andy Burnham's visit to Scotland is an own goal for John Swinney.

Andy Burnham's visit to Scotland is an own goal for John Swinney.

The big mistake Andy Burnham has made in his first meeting with John Swinney

Monica Lennon eyes Scottish Labour leadership after Anas Sarwar’s exit

Douglas Alexander remains Scottish Secretary under Andy Burnham after surviving a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle.

Douglas Alexander remains Scottish Secretary under Andy Burnham after surviving a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle.

Inside Burnham’s gamble on Douglas Alexander after Labour’s Holyrood disaster

Burnham keeps Alexander in Scotland Office as he makes sweeping changes to Cabinet

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham with his wife Marie-France van Heel outside 10 Downing Street, London, after meeting King Charles III and accepting his invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government.

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham with his wife Marie-France van Heel outside 10 Downing Street, London, after meeting King Charles III and accepting his invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government.

Andy Burnham promises to build 'national unity' in first speech as Prime Minister

Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer issues a statement outside 10 Downing Street ahead of the arrival of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer issues a statement outside 10 Downing Street ahead of the arrival of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Keir Starmer says 'my work is done' as he officially resigns as Prime Minister

Former First Minister Jack McConnell

Former First Minister Jack McConnell

Jack McConnell: Scottish Labour must not shut down debate over UK party ties

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham outside 10 Downing Street

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham outside 10 Downing Street

Rough sleeping, regeneration and ‘Manchesterism’: the truth about Andy Burnham’s rise

Newly confirmed Labour Party leader Andy Burnham speaking last week.

Newly confirmed Labour Party leader Andy Burnham speaking last week.

Andy Burnham to take 'more pragmatic approach' to North Sea oil and gas

Free prescriptions, as well as free dental and eye care, could benefit tens of thousands of young people, the Department for Health and Social Care said (Julien Behal/PA)

Free prescriptions, as well as free dental and eye care, could benefit tens of thousands of young people, the Department for Health and Social Care said (Julien Behal/PA)

Why Scotland’s free prescriptions are back at the centre of the NHS debate

Andy Burnham arrives for a labour party leadership special conference in London, Friday, July 17, 2026

Andy Burnham arrives for a labour party leadership special conference in London, Friday, July 17, 2026

Andy Burnham pledges to 'give hope back' as he becomes Labour Party leader

Political comedian and satirist Matt Forde will appear at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.

Political comedian and satirist Matt Forde will appear at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.

Matt Forde on SNP scrutiny, Labour sexism and why Binface should fight Farage to win

Graphic showing rock Alex Salmond has installed at Heriot-Watt in 2014

Graphic showing rock Alex Salmond has installed at Heriot-Watt in 2014

Scrapping tuition fees was meant to help Scots students. Now it's shutting them out.

Argentina players hold up a banner with the words 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' following victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final match at the Atlanta Stadium

Argentina players hold up a banner with the words 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' following victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final match at the Atlanta Stadium

Labour MP says Argentina players should be banned from World Cup final

Andy Burnham: ‘He has a strong work ethic and he gets things done’

Andy Burnham: ‘He has a strong work ethic and he gets things done’

Shabnum Mustapha

I've worked with Andy Burnham. Be assured, there is much to look forward to

What is Andy Burnham's plan for No 10 North and UK devolution?

What is Andy Burnham's plan for No 10 North and UK devolution?

Andy Burnham is about to become PM. Here's what Wilson and Attlee can teach him.

Clacton by-election

Offord says rivals 'feart of Farage' as parties boycott Clacton by-election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage makes a statement to the media at the party headquarters in Millbank, central London. Mr Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, saying he will fight the forthcoming by-election. Picture date: Tuesday July 7, 2026. PA Photo.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage makes a statement to the media at the party headquarters in Millbank, central London. Mr Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, saying he will fight the forthcoming by-election. Picture date: Tuesday July 7, 2026. PA Photo.

Clacton by-election

Nigel Farage will not face Labour or Conservative candidates in Clacton by-election

It would be ridiculous to suggest in any way the North Sea sector is irrelevant.

It would be ridiculous to suggest in any way the North Sea sector is irrelevant.

Just Transition

Scottish Labour MPs call on UK Government to approve new oil and gas

'Andy Burnham set out a ten-year programme to transform the UK'

'Andy Burnham set out a ten-year programme to transform the UK'

Burnham's big idea is 'Manchesterism' but what does it mean?

'In March I joined a cross-party group of 45 MPs and Peers in signing an open letter calling on the Prime Minister to respond formally to the Britain Owes Palestine petition'

'In March I joined a cross-party group of 45 MPs and Peers in signing an open letter calling on the Prime Minister to respond formally to the Britain Owes Palestine petition'

Britain owes Palestine: why the UK must face its mandate-era responsibility

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander and and Monica Lennon before the launch of the Scottish Labour party's 2026 Scottish Parliament election campaign.

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander and and Monica Lennon before the launch of the Scottish Labour party's 2026 Scottish Parliament election campaign.

Scottish Labour could consider breaking away from UK party in summer review

Andy Burnham with colleagues from the Parliamentary Labour Party in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament in central London, as he returns to the House of Commons to take up his seat after winning the Makerfield by-election. Picture date: Monday

Andy Burnham with colleagues from the Parliamentary Labour Party in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament in central London, as he returns to the House of Commons to take up his seat after winning the Makerfield by-election. Picture date: Monday

Andy Burnham poised to be next PM – and inherit Starmer’s economic hangover

Andy Burnham with colleagues from the Parliamentary Labour Party in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament yesterday

Andy Burnham with colleagues from the Parliamentary Labour Party in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament yesterday

Burnham's move to No 10 could be 'game changer' for Glasgow says SNP council boss

Michelle O'Neill and John Swinney pictured at the British Irish Council meeting in Edinburgh

Michelle O'Neill and John Swinney pictured at the British Irish Council meeting in Edinburgh

Poll: 'Scots would rather SNP works with Sinn Féin than Burnham's Labour'

Tory MP urges Keir Starmer to launch probe into SNP's £400k Murrell scandal