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General Election 2024

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Now First Minister John Swinney speaking to the SNP's annual conference in 2022

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SNP conference agenda 'not fit for purpose and needs replacing', members say

John Swinney during his speech at the SNP conference at The Event Complex Aberdeen

John Swinney during his speech at the SNP conference at The Event Complex Aberdeen

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Lesley Riddoch: A summer of silence and heid scratching won't cut it for the SNP

The SNP leader called on members to give feedback on the party's election campaign

The SNP leader called on members to give feedback on the party's election campaign

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John Swinney asks SNP members for feedback on General Election campaign

The group said the SNP had sent 'mixed messages' on independence throughout their election campaign

The group said the SNP had sent 'mixed messages' on independence throughout their election campaign

Believe in Scotland

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Indy group issues stark warning to SNP over future of movement

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey during the General Election campaign.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey during the General Election campaign.

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Has this election made young people disillusioned or hopeful about politics?

Nicola Sturgeon's legacy cannot be rewritten, writes Anne McLaughlin

Nicola Sturgeon's legacy cannot be rewritten, writes Anne McLaughlin

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Anne McLaughlin: Those attacking Nicola Sturgeon should reflect on her victories

Tommy Sheppard has said the SNP will learn from its defeat in the General Election

Tommy Sheppard has said the SNP will learn from its defeat in the General Election

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Labour will drive ‘disappointed’ Scots to independence, claims former MP

A former Labour adviser has hit back at Alistair Carmichael for claiming independence is 'on life support'

A former Labour adviser has hit back at Alistair Carmichael for claiming independence is 'on life support'

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Former Labour adviser claims indy is 'deferred rather than defeated' after election

A number of Reform candidates in Scotland failed to appear on the campaign trail or at the election count

A number of Reform candidates in Scotland failed to appear on the campaign trail or at the election count

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'I do exist': Glasgow 'ghost' Reform candidate tracked down more than 200 miles away

Stephen Flynn is the SNP's Westminster leader, whilst Kate Forbes is Deputy First Minister in Holyrood

Stephen Flynn is the SNP's Westminster leader, whilst Kate Forbes is Deputy First Minister in Holyrood

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Former MP calls for fresh SNP leadership under Kate Forbes and Stephen Flynn

The Rees-Mogg family will star in a new five-part documentary series about their life

The Rees-Mogg family will star in a new five-part documentary series about their life

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Jacob Rees-Mogg and family to become 'British Kardashians' in reality TV show

Thousands of people in constituency after constituency who chose to give their vote to a party whose entire message revolves around hostility towards migrants, writes Caitlin Logan

Thousands of people in constituency after constituency who chose to give their vote to a party whose entire message revolves around hostility towards migrants, writes Caitlin Logan

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Caitlin Logan: The media is ignorant to its role in promoting xenophobic Reform Party

As the Nouveau Front Populaire and the Labour Party step into leadership, they must do so with humility, writes Assa Samake-Roman

As the Nouveau Front Populaire and the Labour Party step into leadership, they must do so with humility, writes Assa Samake-Roman

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Assa Samake-Roman: The UK has a lot to learn from France's election victory

From left: Humza Yousaf, John Swinney, and Nicola Sturgeon in the Holyrood chamber

From left: Humza Yousaf, John Swinney, and Nicola Sturgeon in the Holyrood chamber

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SNP 'must be remade after damage done by Stalin-esque Nicola Sturgeon', grandee says

One third of newly-elected MPs from Scottish Labour, the SNP and the Scottish LibDems are current councillors

One third of newly-elected MPs from Scottish Labour, the SNP and the Scottish LibDems are current councillors

One-third of MPs in Scotland are currently councillors – see the full list

BBC Scotland stood by a report on Scottish votes at General Elections, but has now been overruled by the executive complaints unit

BBC Scotland stood by a report on Scottish votes at General Elections, but has now been overruled by the executive complaints unit

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'Fell short': BBC scolded over claim about Scottish votes at General Election

SNP and Labour activists outside the polling station at Pollokshields primary school in the Southside of Glasgow

SNP and Labour activists outside the polling station at Pollokshields primary school in the Southside of Glasgow

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Ash Regan: How did Scotland as a nation arrive at this point of disillusionment?

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference after his first Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference after his first Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street

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Colin Fox: Self-determination was allowed to become plaything of one party

Nicola Sturgeon has criticised the SNP for not making sufficient use of independence as their unique selling point

Nicola Sturgeon has criticised the SNP for not making sufficient use of independence as their unique selling point

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James Kelly: For every six Labour voters in Scotland, there were five for SNP

Grassroots campaigners have reflected on the next steps for the independence movement

Grassroots campaigners have reflected on the next steps for the independence movement

All Under One Banner

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Yes activists on where the independence movement goes next

The SNP were completely wiped out in Edinburgh as Scottish Labour won 37 seats

The SNP were completely wiped out in Edinburgh as Scottish Labour won 37 seats

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What it was like inside the Edinburgh count as the SNP were wiped out

Wes Streeting (left) and Rachel Reeves (right) were among those appointed to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's top team

Wes Streeting (left) and Rachel Reeves (right) were among those appointed to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's top team

Cabinet reshuffle

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Keir Starmer appoints Cabinet as he forms Labour government

Ian Murray appointed as Scotland Secretary

Ian Murray appointed as Scotland Secretary

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Ian Murray appointed as Scotland Secretary

All Under One Banner is holding its next march for Scottish independence next month

All Under One Banner is holding its next march for Scottish independence next month

All Under One Banner

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'Scotland will rise again': All Under One Banner issues call for indy movement

Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp is the founder of Believe in Scotland

Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp is the founder of Believe in Scotland

Believe in Scotland

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'Independence is bigger than any party': Leading activist responds to election result

Emily Maitlis mistook the BBC broadcasting gardens for a graveyard

Emily Maitlis mistook the BBC broadcasting gardens for a graveyard

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Emily Maitlis mistakes BBC gardens for graveyard during Stephen Flynn interview

Nigel Farage's Reform party won four seats south of the Border

Nigel Farage's Reform party won four seats south of the Border

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Reform UK secure significant Scottish vote share – despite winning zero seats

Left to right: Pete Wishart, Stephen Flynn and Kirsty Blackman

Left to right: Pete Wishart, Stephen Flynn and Kirsty Blackman

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See all nine SNP MPs elected so far in the General Election

Anas Sarwar spoke with the BBC after a big night for Labour in the election

Anas Sarwar spoke with the BBC after a big night for Labour in the election

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Anas Sarwar grilled on message for Yes supporters after General Election

John Swinney delivered a speech in Edinburgh following a difficult night for the SNP

John Swinney delivered a speech in Edinburgh following a difficult night for the SNP

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John Swinney: 'We failed to convince people of the urgency of independence'

George Galloway lost his seat in Rochdale

George Galloway lost his seat in Rochdale

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George Galloway joins list of shortest-serving MPs as he loses Rochdale seat

Alex Salmond has given his reaction to the General Election

Alex Salmond has given his reaction to the General Election

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Alba lose deposit in ALL seats where candidates stood in General Election

Sian Berry and Green Party supporters celebrate winning the Brighton Pavilion seat

Sian Berry and Green Party supporters celebrate winning the Brighton Pavilion seat

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'Bizarre': Anger as BBC passes over Greens despite equalling Reform in MPs

SNP supporters at the count in Glasgow, where the party lost all of its seats to Labour

SNP supporters at the count in Glasgow, where the party lost all of its seats to Labour

READER FEEDBACK

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Where next for the SNP after General Election loss? Tell us your views

Carla Denyer took Bristol Central for the Greens

Carla Denyer took Bristol Central for the Greens

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Greens celebrate historic night as party makes significant gains

Douglas Ross has been unseated as an MP

Douglas Ross has been unseated as an MP

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Douglas Ross loses seat to SNP in Aberdeenshire North and Moray East

Ian Murray was re-elected as Scottish Labour MP for Edinburgh South

Ian Murray was re-elected as Scottish Labour MP for Edinburgh South

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'You have blood on your hands': Ian Murray heckled as he wins Edinburgh seat

At a victory rally in central London, Sir Keir Starmer said the country could now 'get its future back'

At a victory rally in central London, Sir Keir Starmer said the country could now 'get its future back'

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'We did it': Sir Keir Starmer gives victory speech after Labour landslide win

Rishi Sunak does not covet much popularity, but Keir Starmer must offer more than a simple alternative

Rishi Sunak does not covet much popularity, but Keir Starmer must offer more than a simple alternative

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Patrick Harvie: Not being Rishi Sunak will be far from enough from new PM

All Under One Banner march for independence in Glasgow. Photograph by Colin Mearns.

All Under One Banner march for independence in Glasgow. Photograph by Colin Mearns.

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Unprecedented Yes support could indeed be this election’s outcome

Commons leader Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North seat to Labour

Commons leader Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North seat to Labour

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Conservative Commons leader Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North seat to Labour

Nigel Farage has won the Clacton constituency for the Reform Party

Nigel Farage has won the Clacton constituency for the Reform Party

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Nigel Farage becomes MP at 8th time of asking with Clacton victory

Jeremy Corbyn has held his seat of Islington North, where he has been the MP since 1983

Jeremy Corbyn has held his seat of Islington North, where he has been the MP since 1983

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Jeremy Corbyn wins major victory in Islington North as Labour challenge falls short

Sir Keir Starmer is set to become the next prime minister, with the exit poll suggesting Labour will win more than 400 seats

Sir Keir Starmer is set to become the next prime minister, with the exit poll suggesting Labour will win more than 400 seats

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Sir Keir Starmer holds Holborn & St Pancras as left-wing challenger comes second

Stewart Hosie and Deidre Brock have responded to the results of the exit poll, which predicts the SNP will win just 10 seats

Stewart Hosie and Deidre Brock have responded to the results of the exit poll, which predicts the SNP will win just 10 seats

SNP figures react to 'stark' exit poll result leaving party with just 10 seats

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said independence is off the 'immediate agenda'

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said independence is off the 'immediate agenda'

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Nicola Sturgeon: Poor SNP result 'takes independence off immediate agenda'

Polling expert professor John Curtice on the BBC election night coverage

Polling expert professor John Curtice on the BBC election night coverage

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'Not much difference' between Labour and Tory policies, John Curtice says

This election has seen the second lowest voter turnout since 1885

This election has seen the second lowest voter turnout since 1885

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How does voter turnout compare with previous Westminster elections?

Party leaders from left: LibDem Ed Davey, Labour's Keir Starmer, the SNP's John Swinney, and Tory Rishi Sunak

Party leaders from left: LibDem Ed Davey, Labour's Keir Starmer, the SNP's John Swinney, and Tory Rishi Sunak

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Live General Election updates: Keir Starmer appoints Labour Cabinet

The results of the General Election exit poll projected onto the BBC building in London

The results of the General Election exit poll projected onto the BBC building in London

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General Election exit poll predicts winner of every seat in Scotland – see full list

THE National's election trackers are nearly complete

THE National's election trackers are nearly complete

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General Election tracker: Maps and charts show Scotland results so far

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon will feature on STV's election coverage

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon will feature on STV's election coverage

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What can be expected from TV General Election coverage this evening?

Labour leader Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria at a polling station in London

Labour leader Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria at a polling station in London

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General Election exit poll predicts Labour landslide as SNP win just 10 seats

Martin Docherty-Hughes has said MI5 and MI6 being accused of providing a tip-off to Indian authorities is an 'astonishing' development

Martin Docherty-Hughes has said MI5 and MI6 being accused of providing a tip-off to Indian authorities is an 'astonishing' development

ELECTION ANALYSIS

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Pro-independence area may stick with SNP in tight contest

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