There is room for real, substantial reform to the EU budget and many other aspects of the functioning and policy of European institutions, says Simon Barrow. But to address these issues properly, Britain’s political leaders should abandon rather than feed the narrow Westminster mindset that the recent EU budget row exemplifies.

The Scottish National Party's annual conference in Perth has kicked off with a ringing endorsement of the Yes Scotland campaign, following on from the Scottish Greens' approval of the independence push.

Scottish Green Party members attending their annual conference have formally voted to participate in Yes Scotland, the pro-independence campaign.

The NUJ is concerned at the increase in intimidation and bullying of Scottish journalists, its Scottish Executive Council says in a new statement.