John Curtice

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. He has made it clear the party has moved on from the Jeremy Corbyn era, but he has disappointed many by dropping popular policies like nationalisation of utilities and promising no new taxes on the rich.

Labour needs message of hope for toxic election

Has Boris Johnson finally had enough and decided to leave politics for good? Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Is Boris Johnson saying 'au revoir' or 'goodbye'?

Robin Harper of the Green Party and independent Margo MacDonald in good spirits at the 2003 election count at Meadowbank as they learn they have both won been elected as Lothian MSPs (Picture: Neil Hanna)

Is Scotland's 'rainbow parliament' of 2003 set to make a comeback? – Ian Swanson

Humza Yousaf's decision to challenge the UK Government's block on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill flies in the face of public opinion (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

With SNP in disarray, Hapless Humza is using gender bill as 'dead cat strategy'

Independence supporters held a rally outside the Scottish Parliament on the day the UK Supreme Court ruled that the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to hold a second independence referendum. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Independence ahead for fourth poll in a row

Liz Truss will officially become prime minister when she sees the Queen at Balmoral. Picture: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images.

Will this be the most right-wing government this century?

Nicola Sturgeon joined a hen-party on Portobello beach at the weekend (Picture: Lesley Martin/PA Wire)

Why this week's council elections are full of dramatic potential – Ian Swanson

Cammy Day, left, and Adam McVey are the leaders of the Edinburgh Council coalition parties, Labour and the SNP, respectively (Picture: Ian Georgeson)

Here's some simple advice about Edinburgh's council elections – John McLellan

Boris Johnson with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen (Picture: Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Why Brexit is set to remain a difficult fact of life – Ian Swanson

The Scottish Government made a decision last week to keep Glasgow in Level 3 restrictions over concerns about the spread of the Indian variant in the city.

Prof Leitch calls on those who missed vaccine appointment

After the SNP's clear victory in the Scottish Parliament elections, an independence referendum should now take place, says Helen Martin (Picture: Robert Perry)

Brexiteer unionists need a reality check over independence – Helen Martin

Nicola Sturgeon wish Muslims in Scotland and around the world happy Eid praising 'community spirit' during coronavirus pandemic.

Readers' letters: Labour voters move behind independence

Russell’s SNP bluster is fooling no one - your views

Both Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon have said that elections north and south of the border should be able to go ahead in May (Picture: Rui Vieira/PA)

Why some want Holyrood election delayed (and it's not Covid) – Angus Robertson

Scottish Independence supporters will have a choice of party at the Holyrood election in May.

'No evidence' splinter independence parties will hurt SNP's majority push

Douglas Ross has said he will not allow the Holyrood election to become a 'bitter and angry fight' over an independence referendum (Picture: John Devlin)

Tories can’t tell voters what 2021 election issues are – Ian Swanson
Scottish Tories won more seats than ever before at the last Holyrood elections with a single, simple pledge – to stop another independence referendum.

Nicola Sturgeon will have to take care and show judgement if she is to succeed in getting a second Scottish independence referendum (Picture: Neil Hanna/PA)

Why Boris Johnson could change his mind about Indyref2 – Ian Swanson

Nicola Sturgeon is leading the SNP into what could be the key moment in its history (Picture: Fraser Bremner/Scottish Daily Mail/PA Wire)

Nationalists must unite, not divide – Helen Martin

Support for independence has remained steady in recent weeks. Picture: John Devlin

Curtice: Yes side favourites to win indyref2