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SNP looks set to consolidate on its General Election success, while Labour's woes continue.

SNP says it is a centre-left anti-austerity party but froze council tax, piling pressure on local services.

First Minister of Scotland launched the manifesto during a speech to party supporters in Edinburgh.

First minister of Scotland unveiled the SNP's manifesto 'for the next generation' in Edinburgh.

Energy pricing and climate change policy may have to be revised if Britain is to have a long-term and viable steel industry.

Pressure is growing on the chancellor as Scottish party leaders disclose tax return documents.

The MSP's admission comes as she faces criticism over apparently supporting Scottish independence.

Asad Shah died after a brutal stabbing by another Muslim at his shop in Shawlands.

Even allotting 100 per cent of oil and gas revenues to the Scottish exchequer would not eliminate what has become Scotland's annual Budget Deficit.

Sturgeon said her party would not 'browbeat' voters into supporting leaving the UK.

Alec Salmond gave a commitment that the 2007 freeze would be extended throughout the life of the 2011 Scottish Parliament

Labour leader claims he is not on the same side of the argument as the prime minister.

SNP leader says she wants the UK to 'overwhelmingly' back a 'remain' vote at the referendum.

Labour leader says £100bn replacing Trident would be better invested into high-tech industry.

Top politicians and celebrities join thousands of anti-nuclear weapons activists as they hold a mass rally in London

By the government's own evaluation, Trident does nothing to meet our current security threats.

The former prime minister said he expects Cameron to 'get his demands' from the EU.

Mundell, 53, said the announcement was part of sorting out his personal priorities for 2016.

Britain Stronger in Europe executive director issued the warning to IBTimes UK.

The most crass insensitivity of all is that Harrison's project has been titled The Glasgow Effect.

'It is crucial that the Prime Minister and Government are held to account', said Corbyn.

US presidential hopeful also loses honorary degree from university in Aberdeen.

David Mundell says Scotland would struggle to tackle terrorism threats if it leaves United Kingdom.

Only 17 MSPs voted against renewing Trident in the Scottish Parliament but who are they?

First Minister of Scotland has 'existing commitment' and cannot attend the royal bash.

Nicola Sturgeon sets up SNP as the primary opposition party to the Conservatives.

First Minister to tell the SNP conference that the plan will double the number of operations in Scotland by 2025.

Scottish Nationalist Party leader is buoyed by poll showing support for Labour is dwindling

The Labour grandee issued the warning during a speech at the University of Glasgow.

IBTimes UK presents the best politician quotes and photos ahead of the RWC opening ceremony.