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Serial loser: Boris Johnson and his litany of defeats

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In his short time as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has already faced eleven embarrassing defeats in Parliament and two damning rulings in the courts. This is a Prime Minister with no authority, no majority, and no mandate from Scotland.

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First Minister’s open letter to EU citizens in Scotland

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon: “I am deeply proud that you chose to make Scotland your home and will do everything in my power to ensure you can stay. You will always be welcome here.”

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SNP will put the case for independence at the centre of the election

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The chaos of Brexit highlighted just how dysfunctional Westminster really is, and how no price is too high for the Tory fanatics’ dangerous ideology.

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Opposition parties must unite to bring down Boris Johnson

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Boris Johnson sought to silence Parliament and shut down democracy, so that he and his Vote Leave cronies could railroad us to economic devastation. He must resign or be removed from office immediately.

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Westminster in chaos: 5 things you need to know

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As the hard-right Tory government continues to falls apart and Westminster descends to chaos, Boris Johnson comes under fire for his illegal, extreme actions. Here’s what you need to know.

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Do the Scottish Tories have no shame?

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It is shameful that a Conservative member of Parliament gets up and asks about the money we’re spending to prepare for the impact of a policy that his party is imposing on Scotland against our will.

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It is Boris Johnson who broke the law and it is Boris Johnson who must resign

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Boris Johnson’s behaviour shames his office, shames the UK Government, and shames the Conservative Party – he must now resign. The Supreme Court ruling demonstrates beyond doubt that Westminster politics is broken.

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Brexit chaos continues as Boris Johnson’s shutdown of Parliament ruled unlawful – latest updates

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Boris Johnson’s dictator-like shutdown of Parliament has just been ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. Keep up with the latest news with our timeline of recent events.

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This is a defining moment in the failure of the British state

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Boris Johnson has been acting like a dictator – he lied to MPs, misled the Queen, and shut down Parliament to force a no-deal Brexit through the backdoor. Following the Supreme Court ruling, he must resign.

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Boris Johnson must resign for acting unlawfully

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“Let’s be blunt about the significance of the ruling. It has found that the PM acted unlawfully in seeking to prorogue Parliament, that he had no good reason for doing so, that in fact it was about evading scrutiny. I think Boris Johnson should resign.”

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Europe is more ready than ever to welcome Scotland

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In Scotland and in the EU, attitudes on independence are changing. We must now rise to the opportunity of being an equal partner in building a more progressive Europe.

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Court ruling was a damning indictment of a PM who is ripping up the rule book

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Joanna Cherry QC MP: “Boris Johnson cannot be allowed to break the law with impunity – I am proud that the Scottish courts have led the charge in reminding him that he is not above the law.”

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Boris Johnson suspends UK Parliament: what you need to know

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Boris Johnson is acting like a dictator and suspending the UK Parliament to prevent MPs holding him to account, as his authority crumbles. Here’s what you need to know.

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We stand ready to protect our democracy and stop Boris Johnson in his tracks

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Scotland must not pay the price of a no-deal Brexit, a hard-right Tory obsession for which Boris Johnson has no mandate. We will work with others in Parliament to stop Johnson in his tracks.

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MPs must unite to fight Boris Johnson’s assault on democracy

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Boris Johnson is shutting down Parliament to impose a catastrophic no-deal Brexit without a mandate. This brazen attack on democracy highlights just how broken Westminster is.

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No-deal Brexit would be catastrophic for our daily lives – here’s how

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A no-deal Brexit would cause a long-term and widespread damage in Scotland – shrinking the economy, slashing jobs, increasing food prices and causing chaos. We cannot, and will not, accept that.

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It’s time to make sure Boris Johnson is the UK’s last Prime Minister

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Boris Johnson is a pompous, offensive, crass, and dangerous character. Even worse than he himself, is him with the addition of his hard-right Cabinet.

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The case for Scotland staying part of no-deal Brexit Britain is fast turning to dust

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A positive and inclusive case for independence is much more attractive than an insular Brexit Britain with Boris Johnson at Number 10.

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We’ll always stand up for Scotland

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Regardless of who Boris Johnson picks as his Scottish Secretary, it’ll be the SNP that always stand up for Scotland.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be a disaster for Scotland

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In the face of yet another disastrous Tory Prime Minister we didn’t vote for, it’s no wonder a majority of people in Scotland now want a fresh independence referendum.

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Westminster’s disgraceful inaction threatens Scotland’s climate change goals

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The UK Government appears intent on being an obstacle to Scotland’s ambitious plans to tackle climate change.

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Tories wouldn’t recognise a day job if they fell over it

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The UK Parliament is completely paralysed by self-obsessed Tories who can’t be trusted to deliver for Scotland. Scotland can’t afford to leave our future at the mercy of Westminster – we can choose better with independence.

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Scotland is right to move ahead on trans equality

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We have a serious problem with transphobia in Scotland and it is one that we need to face up to. Respecting the identity of trans people is a core part of that.

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Rip-off delivery charges must be scrapped

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Rural consumers in Scotland must not be penalised for shopping online. That’s why we’re leading the campaign to scrap unfair delivery charges still being applied in many parts of Scotland.

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After 20 years of devolution, it’s time to complete our journey to independence

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Devolution has demonstrated what can be achieved when Scotland takes decisions in line with its values and interests. With independence, we can truly fulfil our potential and build a fairer, more progressive country.

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Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt, it’s the worst of both worlds for Scotland

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Scotland’s future must be decided by the people of Scotland, not by a self-serving Tory feud.

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Ian Blackford slams Boris Johnson for litany of racism

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Boris Johnson has a record of dishonesty, of stoking division in communities and of explicitly racist language. He is not fit for office.

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The route to Brexit Britain is a road to ruin for Scotland

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Scotland must not be held hostage by a Tory Party consumed by chaos and occupied by careerists. Scotland must have a choice over the direction of its future.