Cheers from the SNP as Labour’s Jim Murphy loses his seat.
EPA
After the astonishing events of the 2015 election, offering to implement the Smith proposals in Scotland will not suffice. The Tories will have to think bigger.
Under Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish National Party has swept Scotland at Labour’s expense.
Scottish Sun
The Murdoch press strategy of supporting the Conservatives in England and the SNP in Scotland reflected a common interest in denying Labour government in the UK election.
On May 8, a new battle begins.
Danny Lawson/PA
One of the consequences of the SNP’s rise is that the new UK government will have very few seats in Scotland. This looks set to become a hot potato after the election.
The mother of all crossroads.
Lightspring
The only way to seize the initiative back from the SNP is to build on the Smith Commission through a new Scottish Constitutional Convention
He’s back - again.
Andrew Milligan/PA
As the Scottish Nationalists gear up for a big win on May 7, the contribution of one man is in danger of being overlooked
‘Best job in the world’
Andrew Milligan/PA
Labour’s Scottish position could not be any more grim. Here are some suggestions for the long road back to contention.
Jim Murphy in a spin.
Danny Lawson/PA
Labour leader Jim Murphy is raising concerns that a big victory for Nicola Sturgeon will mean another referendum. Here’s why they’re wide of the mark.
The Ruth and nothing but the Ruth.
Andrew Miligan/PA
The Scottish Tory leader will need more than David Cameron’s backing to lead the UK party.
Tax trouble in store?
Dooder
Even with something far short of independence, international tax rules could cause major problems between Scotland and the rest of the UK.
‘Stone, scissors, paper.’
BBC
Ruling out a Labour arrangement with the Scottish nationalists will matter little after the election.
The PM chose Glasgow to unveil the Scottish Tory manifesto.
Jonathan Brady/PA
The SNP are the only major party that is yet to show its manifesto hand. Here’s why it’s probably not worth changing your plans to read it.
Has the SNP leader just been skewered or slandered?
Andrew Miligan/PA
The SNP leader stands accused of lying to the electorate about which party she wants to lead the next government. Here’s the problem with the argument.
Most in the UK don’t have any other choice.
Happystock
Holyrood is far better at female representation than Westminster. Here are some reasons for the difference.
The truth about Scots is sometimes surprising.
PromesaArtStudio
Some of Scotland’s top political scientists have been thinking about the implications of the constitutional change taking place. Here are some of their observations.
Meet Dave, the former lobbyist who promised to sort out political lobbying.
Anthony Devlin/PA
Five years ago the prime minister was elected on promises that he would clean up lobbying. The result is a big disappointment.
Paying for higher education: not as hot a potato as you might have thought.
Calvste
The SNP do it differently and it killed the Lib Dems - supposedly. But when it comes to paying for higher education, the public has fewer qualms.
Labour can almost count its young Scottish voters on one hand.
Scottish Government
New figures show that Labour is considerably further behind the SNP with an age-group that is planning to turn out in force on May 7.
Salmond signing books in Glasgow last week.
Danny Lawson/PA
A memoir by Scotland’s most famous politician may surprise one or two of his detractors.
There may not be much to smile about after May 7.
Andrew Milligan/PA
Ed Miliband may be tempted to emulate Scotland’s minority government of 2007 to 2011. Here’s why it would be a big mistake.
Viking funerals remain shrouded in mystery.
StockCube
Why an intrepid trio went to the Isle of Eigg armed with Viking shields and poetry to recreate a funeral ceremony from 1000 years ago.