With voters eager for change, polls suggest the party could lose a large number of its Westminster seats. But support for independence remains strong
The SNP is down but not out: Labour must prove that a UK government can deliver benefits to Scotland’s voters
John Swinney calls on voters to ‘intensify pressure’ for new referendum
Former finance secretary says receiving role in John Swinney’s cabinet is an ‘extraordinary privilege’
A failed strategy by its champions and policies that ignore Scotland’s mainstream have set back the independence cause
Support for the party began to crater before Yousaf took over — now it must figure out how to win it back
Downfall of Humza Yousaf further pushes back the prospect of an independent Scotland
Yousaf successor is expected to pivot towards a pragmatic, economy-focused agenda after social issues split party
Six contenders are expected to launch bids to become the new leader of the Scottish National party
There is a fundamentally different policy consensus north of the border — and different rules apply
Opposition hopes disillusionment with governing SNP could help it win majority in UK general election
Humza Yousaf cannot offer a convincing route to the independence his party demands
Holyrood fails in attempt to get London’s veto struck down
Poll showing record low voter interest in prioritising the constitutional question will challenge first minister
First minister announces plans to tap markets for infrastructure funding in speech to party conference
Backed by the SNP, his new plan for a second vote to leave UK is likely to fall flat
Yousaf says party can claim ‘mandate’ for second vote to leave UK if nationalists win majority of Scottish seats at next UK election
Scotland’s first minister dismisses speculation over position in wake of crushing by-election defeat
Confusion over the nation’s relationship to the rest of the UK is part of a long, international tussle
Humza Yousaf seeks to reverse population decline and address shortage of workers
Councillors rule out rejoining Norway as archipelago considers ‘alternative forms of governance’
Mixed messaging highlights challenge facing first minister Humza Yousaf in trying to satisfy impatient members
Humza Yousaf discards predecessor’s plan to use next UK election as a de facto referendum
SNP leader will address special party conference in attempt to move on from crises
First minister Humza Yousaf wants to safeguard rights contained in the ECHR
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