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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 19m
NEW: SNP members have voted for John Swinney's independence strategy - deciding an SNP majority at Holyrood 2026 will be the mandate for a second referendum.

Alternative plans to change this to a pro-indy majority saw little support in the room

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SNP members back John Swinney's independence strategy in party conference vote
SNP members have voted for John Swinney’s independence strategy at the party conference, stating that an SNP majority at Holyrood next year will…
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SNP members back John Swinney's independence strategy in party conference vote
SNP members have voted for John Swinney’s independence strategy at the party conference, stating that an SNP majority at Holyrood next year will…
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 25m
BREAKING: SNP members have backed John Swinney's independence strategy at party conference.

Members backed making an SNP majority at Holyrood 2026 the mandate for a second referendum.
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1h
EXCLUSIVE: Sid Khan arrived at the SNP conference on Saturday afternoon just as attendees were filing out of the main hall for lunch

96 hours ago I was in an Israeli prison. Here’s why I came to SNP conference
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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 1h
🚨We're live from SNP conference, covering the debate on the party's independence plans. How will members respond to John Swinney's proposal for an SNP majority next year to act as a mandate for a fresh indy push? Follow live and see how it goes

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LIVE: All the updates from SNP conference in Aberdeen
The SNP are meeting for their 91st annual conference from Saturday to Monday. The main focus of the day is a debate on the party's independence…
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1h
Israel has carried out intense air strikes on southern Lebanon, killing one person, wounding seven and briefly cutting a highway that links Beirut with parts of south Lebanon, the Health Ministry said
Israel strikes south Lebanon, killing one and wounding seven
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2h
The independence debate at the SNP conference has begun. You can keep up to date with the key details with our liveblog 👇
LIVE: All the updates from SNP conference in Aberdeen
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2h
EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Flynn has praised the four Scottish activists who took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla
Stephen Flynn hails 'brave' Scottish flotilla activists detained by Israel
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2h
People from around the world are 'holding Scotland as an example' of speaking up for Palestine, says Sid Khan of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

The activist and SNP member is back from Israeli prison - and at party conference calling on ministers to do more to hold Israel to account
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3h
Roz Foyer, general secretary of the STUC, has delivered her first main-stage speech to the SNP conference
Read Roz Foyer's full speech to SNP conference 2025
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3h
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has delivered a speech at his party's conference, taking aim at Labour ahead of next year's election
Read Stephen Flynn's full speech from SNP conference 2025
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3h
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LIVE: All the updates from SNP conference in Aberdeen
The SNP are meeting for their 91st annual conference from Saturday to Monday, with speeches from Westminster leader Stephen Flynn and the STUC's Roz…
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3h
Stephen Flynn delivered his speech during the SNP annual conference at the Event Complex Aberdeen this morning. You can keep up to date with everything going on via our liveblog 👇
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3h
Inside the ancient Scottish seaside town that's home to famed actress Tilda Swinton
The ancient Scottish seaside town that's home to famed actress Tilda Swinton
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3h
🚨 A man has been arrested after two people were assaulted at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Man arrested after two people assaulted in Scottish hospital
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 4h
Here's why one of Scotland's most 'sophisticated' and important abbeys lies in ruins 👇
Why one of Scotland's 'most sophisticated' and important abbeys lies in ruins
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 4h
John Swinney has said he has 'to try and get on' with US President Donald Trump, following a series of meetings this year
John Swinney says 'he has to try and get on' with Donald Trump
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5h
NEW: Stephen Flynn tore into the 'failing branch offic' of Scottish Labour in his speech to SNP conference, as he declared an independent future for Scotland is 'essential'

'Failing branch office': Stephen Flynn rips into Scottish Labour at SNP conference
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5h
Lochaber will be the epicentre of Gaelic language celebrations for the next nine days as the Royal National Mòd began yesterday
World’s biggest Gaelic festival kicks off in Highlands
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5h
EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Flynn has said that the SNP will secure a majority at next year's Holyrood elections and that John Swinney’s plan will deliver Scottish independence

Stephen Flynn says John Swinney's plan will secure Scottish independence
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5h
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Kate Forbes: Gaelic is in fine voice, so let’s keep up momentum
Once again, performers across Scotland and beyond are gearing up as the Royal National Mòd gets under way ...
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5h
Giving the opportunity for young people to learn the language and to be able to study in their native tongue is absolutely critical, writes Kate Forbes ✍️

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6h
LIVE: Keep up to date with all the latest updates from the SNP's party conference in Aberdeen 👇
LIVE: All the updates from SNP conference in Aberdeen
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6h
A man has been arrested and charged following the death of a motorcyclist in a crash which took place in November last year
Man arrested and charged following death of motorcyclist in crash last year
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6h
The SNP and Labour have been warned that abandoning environmentally-friendly policies will lose them votes according to new polling
SNP and Labour warned that ditching eco policies will cost them votes
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