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The 58-year-old singer is no stranger to causing controversy with his public remarks.

Scotland houses 2,000 Syrian refugees three years ahead of schedule through the Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement Programme, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces.

Nationalist leaders from across the United Kingdom have voiced their concerns over a possible deal that could see Northern Ireland continue under EU trade laws and regulations.

Scottish government had put proposals forward five years but has faced a lengthy legal challenge ever since.

The Scottish National Party (SNP) conference is being held at the SEC Centre in Glasgow and will run from today (08 October) until Tuesday (10 October).

But a re-branding would be "far too complicated", according to the First Minister of Scotland.

"What would they do with the British Open if they ever got out?" the golf-course owner said.

Scotland's first minister to wait until negotiations are over before deciding whether to hold second referendum.

UK trend of new-borns getting named after popular political figures.

An analysis of Ipsos MORI data from the general election shows under-24 turnout increased to 64%

After all the election hullabaloo, the real concern is that Britain is just as divided as ever over Brexit.

Sturgeon thought this election would drive another wedge between Scotland and the UK. She was wrong.

There are no top-level elections planned until the next general, in 2022.

Leaders from across the globe are offering support and condolences to the victims of the London Bridge and Borough Market terror attacks.

"Those here tonight will show that real leadership is standing up for what you believe in, not hiding from it."

LGBT rights are firmly on Labour's agenda - what about the other parties?

Latest poll will come as a blow to Sturgeon, who has been pushing hard for a second referendum.

If a nation can't understand the basis on which others are deciding its future, the time has come to opt out.

The SNP leader said Theresa May's decision was a 'huge political miscalculation'.

Alfonso Dastis said Spain would not block Scotland's bid from rejoining the EU.

SNP leader told Theresa May that he mandate for another plebiscite was "beyond question".

The letter is expected to be sent to Theresa May on Friday (31 March).

Prime Minister May said she will block a referendum until the process of leaving the EU has been completed.

To deny a second Scottish independence referendum - IndyRef2 - would be democratically indefensible.

Female political leaders, such as Theresa May and Nicola Sturgeon, must be 'fashionable' to be taken seriously.

Paul Dacre has an alarming degree of control over the press regulator Ipso.

The prime minister will give an address north of the border to kickstart a politically significant week.

Outspoken David Coburn was interviewed by IBTimes UK as MSPs plan to vote on IndyRef2 in Holyrood.

Scottish Conservative leader said voters were 'sick to death of the SNP's games'.

Former Bank of England chief foresees no major problems with currency in an independent Scotland.