Murdo Fraser

Scottish Parliament seat projections based on national polling do not properly take account of tactical voting against the SNP – as demonstrated by the 2024 general election result

The SNP is no longer the party of Alex Salmond, which at least appeared to have a focus on the economy

If just a quarter of Reform voters in the Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine constituency had backed the Conservatives instead, the SNP’s Stephen Flynn would have lost

Kenny Gibson has proven himself to be a rarity in nationalist ranks – someone with an independent mind who is unafraid to challenge SNP ministers

Murdo Fraser offers his suggestions about how to save money as a £4.7 billion black hole in the Scottish Government’s finances looms

The Peter Murrell scandal suggests that, despite being the SNP’s chief executive for years, he didn’t believe there would be an independence referendum anytime soon

There is a real concern in the tourist sector about the likely impact on visitor spend

World Cup fever won’t make the questions disappear

Kemi Badenoch was the big winner from last week’s by-elections as her style of leadership is clearly resonating with voters

People who simply hold the view that individuals cannot change sex through self-identification may find themselves criminalised and even jailed