Boris Johnson was criticised for "playing with his phone" rather than listening to the demands of the SNP over Scotland's future.

Former Scottish Labour leader and ex-First Minister Henry McLeish has urged his old party to accept a second Scottish independence referendum will happen.

The first blows in a new constitutional battle between the Scottish and UK governments were traded yesterday as Nicola Sturgeon laid out her “clear democratic case” for a second independence referendum, while Boris Johnson said she should concentrate on “domestic priorities”.

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The SNP has written to senior broadcasters offering advice on how to quiz Tories and hold them to account on Scottish independence.

Glasgow Airport owner AGS Airports is believed to be the preferred bidder for Prestwick Airport, The Scotsman understands.

The Prime Minister has returned to one of his favourite causes, telling MPs to “watch this space” when questioned about whether he supports a bridge across the Irish Sea between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.

The consequence of Boris Johnson's refusal to grant an IndyRef2 will be increased support for independence, a former senior UK Government adviser has warned.

Nicola Sturgeon wants the permanent transfer of the power to hold independence referendums from Westminster to the Scottish Parliament.