Fifteen activists from Take Back Power were arrested earlier this month on suspicion of planning a mass shoplifting campaign.

Micheal Martin viewed the Irish Memorial in Philadelphia dedicated to those who died or emigrated to the United States.

The SNP leader also promised help for those seeking to buy their first home if his party wins the Scottish Parliament election in May.

An independent Scotland would ban the militaries of countries involved in “illegal conflicts” from the country, John Swinney has said. In a swipe at the US and Israeli governments over their attacks ...