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Stephen Flynn elected as SNP Westminster leader replacing Ian Blackford with Mhairi Black as deputy

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Stephen Flynn elected as SNP Westminster leader replacing Ian Blackford

On Tuesday night, at the party’s annual general meeting, Mhairi Black was confirmed as Flynn's deputy.

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Police hunt for driver after cyclist left in hospital following crash at the Melrose Bypass

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Police hunt for driver after cyclist left in hospital following crash

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Michelle Mone to take leave of absence from House of Lords amid Medpro PPE controversy

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Michelle Mone to take leave of absence from Lords amid PPE controversy

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Workers at 11 Scottish airports in Highlands to strike over Christmas period

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Workers at 11 Scottish airports to strike over Christmas period

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Car ploughs into side of university building in one-vehicle crash

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Temperatures to plummet as low as -10C amid snow blizzards warning

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SNP set to vote on successor for Ian Blackford at Westminster

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Lack of Glasgow social housing leading to £5m overspend to help homeless

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Police appeal in search for 14-year-old girl missing from Glasgow since Friday

Police appeal in search for 14-year-old girl missing since Friday

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Scottish drinks giant AG Barr acquires Boost in deal worth up to £32m

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Two pensioners rushed to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin after crash near Chivas Brothers distillery in Moray

Two pensioners rushed to hospital after crash near distillery

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Family of missing man informed after body discovered at property on Primrose Crescent in Perth

Body discovered during search for man missing for almost a week

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Three Guinea pigs dumped on street corner in bag lined with hay

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Around 700 litres of fuel stolen from Lochaline Hotel oil tank in Highlands

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Locals call for bridge or tunnel to replace lifeline ferry crossing

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Strike action to hit Highlands and Islands airports over Christmas holidays

Strike action to hit 11 Scottish airports over Christmas holidays

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City residents urged to apply for £150 winter fuel bills payment

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Home Start Caithness handing out more blankets despite windfarms producing more than enough energy

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Stephen Flynn elected as SNP Westminster leader replacing Ian Blackford with Mhairi Black as deputy

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Stephen Flynn elected as SNP Westminster leader replacing Ian Blackford

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