WATCH: If Scotland voted for independence, would Sturgeon demand a second referendum on the exit deal? “No…”

“I don’t believe we should equate the two things,” the First Minister argues.

Henry Hill: Scottish Nationalists, Democratic Unionists, and Sinn Fein put themselves on a war footing

Also: Holyrood system would not serve the purported aims of Tomkins’ new party; Scottish court rejects bit to block prorogation; and IRA in spotlight over donation.

Henry Hill: McDonnell reminds us wherein lies the real threat to the Union

Labour politicians pandering to nationalist sentiment, and Remainers colluding with separatists in Parliament, are a clear and present danger.

Lord Ashcroft: My new Scotland poll. Yes to Independence takes the lead.

That’s the first time this has been the case for more than two years – though the majority is small.

John Lamont: Contrary to the SNP’s expectations, the closer we get to Brexit, the more popular the Union becomes

In her haste to hijack the EU referendum result to serve her cause, Sturgeon badly misjudged it.

Henry Hill: Davidson endorses Javid as Johnson and Hunt polish unionist credentials

The Foreign Secretary has got tough with devocrats pursuing their own foreign policy, whilst his predecessor picks up several endorsements from Scottish and Welsh MPs.

Andy Maciver: As Johnson’s leadership prospects improve, Scots Tories mull going it alone. Here’s why.

As their conference opens this weekend, they are pondering claims that his ratings north of the border are dismal – and how to respond.

Dean Lockhart: How the Conservatives will make Scotland a tiger economy

Holyrood already has the powers we need, but the SNP will always put the pursuit of independence first.

Henry Hill: Davidson demands May’s successor rules out another Scottish independence referendum

Also: Ministry of Defence and Northern Irish Office clash over protecting ex-servicemen and police; and another bad week for Scottish Labour.

Henry Hill: Caught between her activists and the voters, Sturgeon plays for time on independence

Also: Will Lyra McKee’s murder in Londonderry be enough to re-start the political process in Northern Ireland? It doesn’t seem likely.

Henry Hill: Hunt urges May to repair relations with DUP as leadership hopefuls woo Ulster allies

Also: Dugdale wins lawsuit against cybernat blogger; devolution row as English hospitals shut out Welsh patients over funding; and a week in SNP bad news.

Henry Hill: Support for independence slumps in latest Scottish polling

Also: Dublin urged to ‘come clean’ over support for IRA during the Troubles; Welsh tax powers come into force; and Salmond inquiry tells Sturgeon not to destroy evidence.

Henry Hill: Hunt squares off with Sturgeon over prospect of second independence referendum

Also: Tory MPs lead the charge against prosecutions of ex-servicemen who served in Ulster; Ulster Unionist leader savages DUP; and more.

Henry Hill: New report says Scottish independence negotiations will be ‘tougher than Brexit’

Also: Welsh Labour slump in latest poll; SNP push Mundell over post-Brexit funding; DUP resist calls for 50/50 police recruitment – and more.

Henry Hill: Salmond inquiry warns Scottish Government not to destroy any evidence

Also: Labour hint at laws compelling private businesses to deal in Welsh; SNP divided over ‘soft indy’ call; and DUP hold their line on the backstop.