Scots urged not to ‘sleepwalk’ into second independence referendum
Scots are being urged not to “sleepwalk into disaster” in next week’s General Election by backing either Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP or Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour.
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I can move Britain into top gear with election win, Boris Johnson says
Boris Johnson says he wants to put Britain in “top gear” after claiming the country will be “stuck in neutral” if voters boot him out of Downing Street.
SNP on course for extra 11 MPs at General Election, analysis suggests
The SNP is on course to add an extra 11 MPs at the General Election next week, new analysis suggests.
On the campaign trail on Friday
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn will go head-to-head in the latest election debate on Friday night.
Campaign highlights: Corbyn plans schools boost as Farage hit by defections
A series of departures from the Brexit Party provided a boost for Boris Johnson during Thursday’s campaigning, while Jeremy Corbyn was again fending off accusations of anti-Semitism in the Labour Party.
PM has ‘ducked and dived’ his way through election campaign, Sturgeon claims
Boris Johnson has come under fire from Scotland’s First Minister for “evading scrutiny” during the General Election campaign.
SNP will announce indyref2 ‘within days’ if they defeat Lib Dems, Swinson warns
The SNP will announce an independence referendum “within days” if they win in seats being fought by the Liberal Democrats, Jo Swinson claims.
Former Lib Dem candidate backs SNP opponent Ian Blackford
The Liberal Democrat who stood against the SNP’s Ian Blackford at the last election has now said she will support him on December 12.
In Pictures: Johnson changes a tyre while Corbyn gets a haircut
Boris Johnson paid a visit to Red Bull Racing in the key election battleground of Milton Keynes as Jeremy Corbyn addressed a rally in Nottingham.
Campaign highlights: Nato shapes debate as bees swarm Lib Dems and Brexit Party
The Nato summit in Watford influenced Wednesday’s campaigning as party leaders were quizzed about their feelings towards US President Donald Trump and the alliance itself.
Nato leaders filmed apparently gossiping about Donald Trump
Nato leaders appeared to mock Donald Trump at a Buckingham Palace reception.
Labour member who notified party about Dundee candidate Jim Malone faces suspension
A Labour party member has revealed he could be suspended after accusing Dundee West parliamentary candidate Jim Malone of antisemitism.
Trump and Macron build bridges after diplomatic flare-up over Nato
Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron have moved to build bridges after a diplomatic flare-up threatened to derail Nato talks hosted by Boris Johnson.
Donald Trump ignites diplomatic row with ‘nasty’ President Macron
Donald Trump has ignited a fresh diplomatic row with French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of “insulting” Nato allies.
EWAN GURR: ‘Conservatives and SNP lost my vote and respect with hustings no-show’
I attended the Dundee West hustings at St Peter’s Free Church on Perth Road last Thursday.
On the campaign trail: Parties make big push with key policies
Major political figures paused their campaigning to attend a vigil in London for the two young people who died in last week’s terror attack.
In Pictures: Corbyn announces rail fare plans while PM enjoys boat trip
Jeremy Corbyn received a warm reception from both activists and constituents as he pledged to slash regulated rail fares in England by a third from next month.
‘Lame donkey’ Brexit must be reconsidered, Alliance leader Naomi Long says
Brexit must be reconsidered after voters were promised a “unicorn” and are now being offered a “lame donkey”, the Alliance Party leader has said.
BBC had ‘institutional issue’ during referendum, Sturgeon claims
There was an “institutional issue” with the BBC in its coverage of the 2014 independence referendum, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Sturgeon refuses to rule out legal bid if Johnson blocks indyref2
Nicola Sturgeon has refused to rule out taking legal action if Boris Johnson is returned to Downing Street and blocks a second Scottish independence vote.