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Ian Fraser
3 days ago
Students at the University of Edinburgh have opened an exhibition memorialising the more than 250 journalists who have been killed by Israel in Gaza since 7 October 2023.
@stephbrawn.bsky.social
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Journalists killed by Israel remembered in Edinburgh university exhibition
STUDENTS at the University of Edinburgh have created an exhibition memorialising hundreds of journalists killed in Palestine by Israel.
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26150504.journalists-killed-israel-remembered-edinburgh-university/#Echobox=1780073351
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Nicola Sturgeon has hit out at Scotland’s newspapers over their coverage of Peter Murrell’s embezzlement from the SNP, saying it is not 'right' that she has 'been on more front pages this week than my former husband'
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Nicola Sturgeon hits out at Scottish media over coverage of Peter Murrell's crimes
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26151248.nicola-sturgeon-hits-scottish-media-peter-murrell-coverage/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1780070115
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This clip of Keir Starmer a few years ago is staggering when the energy price cap is about to soar 13%🙄
www.thenational.scot/news/2614187...
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Awkward Keir Starmer clip resurfaces as energy price cap rockets
AN awkward clip of Keir Starmer pledging to freeze energy bills under a Labour government has re-emerged on social media as the price cap is set to…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26141879.awkward-keir-starmer-clip-re-emerges-energy-price-cap-rockets/
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Does First Past the Post have more to answer for than we think? And is it to blame for why Scotland's more proportional system is becoming less so? A fascinating chat with expert Stuart Donald on why FPTP is so damaging for
@scotnational.bsky.social
podcast 🎙️
www.thenational.scot/politics/261...
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How First Past the Post has caused extreme inequality in UK
WE all know first past the post is an unfair voting system which produces governments the vast majority of people in the UK – and certainly…
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26116440.first-past-post-blame-uks-extreme-inequality/
14 days ago
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The National
23 days ago
Stephen Flynn has slammed Sky News presenter Trevor Phillips for branding the SNP's planned bid for a second independence referendum as 'separatist'
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Stephen Flynn pans Trevor Phillips for branding indyref2 bid 'separatist'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26093197.stephen-flynn-pans-trevor-phillips-branding-indyref2-separatist/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1778409038
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My on the ground analysis from the Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire counts as Stephen Flynn clinches a Holyrood seat and the SNP win a nail biter in Banffshire and Buchan Coast...🗳️
www.thenational.scot/news/2609169...
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Inside the room as Stephen Flynn secured his future at Holyrood
WHILE one election might be over in Aberdeen, another one is now waiting just around the corner.
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26091696.stephen-flynn-ditched-westminster-holyrood/
24 days ago
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The way Polanski is being vilified by the media is uncomfortably familiar. Jeremy Corbyn received similar treatment. And scarily, it's working. Polanski's approval ratings have taken a hefty hit over the last week. My analysis ✍️ft.
@desfreedman.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/news/2607970...
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How the media is using the Jeremy Corbyn playbook on Zack Polanski
TRUST in the mainstream media is on a downward slope, but no one should ever underestimate the power it still has to shape democracy and people’s…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26079700.zack-polanski-vilification-scary-similarities-corbyn-treatment/
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Expert
@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
has claimed the "change" messaging around Labour's campaign has not cut through because it is not clear what they "would do that would be fundamentally different to the current administration" 🫠
www.thenational.scot/news/2607144...
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Expert gives verdict on Scottish Labour Holyrood campaign
ANAS Sarwar's claims the polls are wrong about Labour "does not wash" and their Holyrood campaign messaging has "struggled", a…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26071446.expert-gives-verdict-scottish-labour-holyrood-campaign/
about 1 month ago
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EXCL: Wales is changing voting system🗳️ With polls saying the SNP could be re-elected on around 35% of the vote on the constituency ballot and less than 30% on the list, is it time Scotland did the same? I spoke to experts incl
@markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social
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www.thenational.scot/news/2606840...
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Wales is changing voting system. Should Scotland do the same?
Until this year, Wales and Scotland have both used the additional member system to elect their respective parliaments, but in 2026 that is about to…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26068406.wales-changing-voting-system-2026-scotland/
about 1 month ago
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Mark McGeoghegan
about 1 month ago
Spoke to
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Wales is changing voting system. Should Scotland do the same?
Until this year, Wales and Scotland have both used the additional member system to elect their respective parliaments, but in 2026 that is about to…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26068406.wales-changing-voting-system-2026-scotland/
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The BBC would now appear to think climate news is less important than tech...🤷♀️ Concerns have been shared about this by
@markruffalo.bsky.social
👀 Thanks to
@leohickman.carbonbrief.org
for flagging this important issue, which may otherwise have gone unnoticed
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BBC News slated for downgrading climate section on website
BBC News has come under fire for downgrading the climate section on its website, with the subject now not appearing on the home page.
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26065969.bbc-news-fire-downgrading-climate-section-website/
about 1 month ago
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A pleasure to have ex-MP Philippa Whitford on
@scotnational.bsky.social
pod! 📻 She spoke to us about how focusing on a wellbeing economy - and highlighting our limits in achieving one while in UK - could be key to convincing people on Scottish independence...
www.thenational.scot/news/2606393...
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How a 'wellbeing economy' could unlock Scottish independence
A FORMER SNP MP has said her party have not talked enough about the “why” of independence throughout their Holyrood campaign, with talk of…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26063937.ex-snp-mp-holyrood-campaign-fallen-short-independence/
about 1 month ago
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EXCL: Reform UK are telling voters they will abolish VAT on heating costs and reduce fuel duty if they get into government in Scotland. Sounds great, right? One problem. They can't. Scotland (sadly) does not have these powers 🫠 Read more 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2606007...
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Reform UK blasted for 'lying' on election leaflets about Scotland's powers
REFORM UK have been panned for "lying" on a Scottish election leaflet after suggesting they can introduce policies that are outwith…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26060076.reform-uk-slated-lying-leaflets-scotlands-powers/
about 1 month ago
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NEW: Alex Cole-Hamilton has been urged to apologise for "idiotic" remarks he made about indyref2. Public health minister Maree Todd said they "insulted" independence supporters. The Greens' Patrick Harvie said they were "grotesque". Find out more 👇
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Alex Cole-Hamilton told to apologise for 'idiotic' indyref2 comment
ALEX Cole-Hamilton has been urged to apologise for an "astonishing gaffe" after he compared a second independence referendum to a poll on…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26047233.alex-cole-hamilton-told-apologise-idiotic-indyref2-remark/
about 1 month ago
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Caroline Lucas
about 1 month ago
Happy St George’s Day 🏴. It’s time to tell more positive stories of England. If progressives don’t try to define an inclusive sense of English identity, then we leave it to the far right to determine who does and doesn’t belong - and that could hardly be more dangerous
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Xander
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Professor Sir Tom Devine, considered Scotland's pre-eminent historian, has drawn comparisons between Reform UK and Nazi Germany. Reform have been dismissive of experts. This is one that'll be harder to ignore Great exclusive story from my colleague
@stephbrawn.bsky.social
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Eminent historian Tom Devine compares Reform to Nazi Germany amid museum row
RENOWNED Scottish historian Tom Devine has compared Reform UK to Nazi Germany after Nigel Farage's party pledged it would tell museums how to…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26040257.tom-devine-compares-reform-uk-nazi-germany-museum-row/
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Steph Brawn
The National
about 1 month ago
Renowned historian Tom Devine has drawn comparisons between Reform UK and Nazi Germany after the party pledged it would tell museums how to present history 🗣️ 'If Reform dare to advance this policy in Scotland, it will be met by outraged opposition well beyond the ranks of museum professionals'
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EXCL: While the PM is trying to defend himself over Mandelson, here's something that will go under the radar. Labour has snubbed a petition calling for a probe into pro-Israel lobbying. "I believe this should be treated as a scandal on the scale of Mandelson."
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'Scandal' as Labour snub call for inquiry into pro-Israel lobbying
THE UK Government has been accused of a "political scandal on the scale of Peter Mandelson" after snubbing a petition calling for an…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26036785.scandal-labour-snub-call-probe-pro-israel-lobbying/
about 1 month ago
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NEW: Viral claims that Apple Maps is not displaying place names in southern Lebanon have spread rapidly on social media, causing outrage and confusion amid Israel's invasion of the country. Here we explain what's going on 👇🤔
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Is Apple deleting place names from its map of south Lebanon?
CLAIMS that Apple has started deleting the names of villages in south Lebanon from its maps app have been rapidly circulating on social media, with…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26015581.apple-deleting-place-names-map-lebanon/
about 2 months ago
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Over the coming weeks we'll be introducing you to a few SNP candidates we believe are ones to watch...👀🟡 Today I spoke with
@paulinestaffordsnp.bsky.social
who has gone from being a classical pianist to running for Holyrood 🎹🗳️
www.thenational.scot/politics/259...
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Meet the classical pianist fighting to secure a Holyrood seat for SNP
PLAYING piano is like meditation, SNP candidate Pauline Stafford tells me, as she looks back on her musical career that preceded her foray into…
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25998325.meet-classical-pianist-fighting-secure-holyrood-seat-snp/
about 2 months ago
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🚨🧵Huge Norstat poll out today showing Reform slumping to their lowest level of support in Scotland in more than a year📉 It comes after a chaotic start to their campaign which has seen them lose a bucket load of candidates a fortnight on from their launch But it could be "bad news" for the SNP...
about 2 months ago
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"So unequal is this United Kingdom that we don't even have the powers to call a vote on our own future." The Plaid Cymru leader has spoken out on the unfairness of the Union as he aims to become Wales' first pro-independence first minister
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Plaid Cymru leader rages at 'unequal' UK over Welsh referendum rules
PLAID Cymru's leader has hit out at an "unequal" UK as he shared his frustration that Wales cannot hold a referendum on its future in the…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25994435.plaid-cymru-leader-rages-unequal-uk-welsh-referendum-rules/
about 2 months ago
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EXCL: Nigel Farage called Welsh speakers 'foreign' earlier this month and there are fears Gaelic could be his next target if Reform get MSPs in May👀 "I think it will signal an end to cross-party support for Gaelic."💔
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Nigel Farage attacked the Welsh language. Could Gaelic be next?
Cross-party support for Gaelic could come under threat for the first time in the Scottish Parliament if Reform MSPs are elected in May, an SNP…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25984777.nigel-farage-attacked-welsh-language-gaelic-next/
2 months ago
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EXCL: Anas Sarwar is “not meeting the moment” and is pitching policy “too late” to save Scottish Labour, young Labour members have told us. “I’d like to see more radical policies to tackle the cost of living. Until Anas does that, we won’t beat Reform." 🥀
www.thenational.scot/news/2597390...
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Too little too late – young Scottish Labour members' verdict on campaign launch
ANAS Sarwar is “not meeting the moment” and is pitching policy “too late” in the day to save Scottish Labour in the Holyrood election, young…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25973904.young-scottish-labour-members-give-verdict-holyrood-campaign-launch/
2 months ago
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EXCL: National readers have told us which women they'd like to see a memorial of in Scotland instead of Queen Elizabeth 👀 Plans have been announced to erect a permanent memorial to the late monarch, but is it the best use of public money? 🤔
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National readers tell us who they’d like a memorial of instead of Queen Elizabeth
READERS of The National and Sunday National have suggested other women from arts, politics and science who should be memorialised instead of the…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25975577.national-readers-like-memorialised-instead-late-queen/
2 months ago
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The National
2 months ago
Anas Sarwar said facing questions about Peter Mandelson and his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein had a 'monumental bearing' on his decision to call for Keir Starmer's resignation
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Anas Sarwar: Peter Mandelson questions made me turn on Keir Starmer
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25963927.peter-mandelson-questions-made-turn-starmer-says-anas-sarwar/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774363457
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Which woman would you like to see a memorial of instead of Queen Elizabeth?👑 There are plans to construct a memorial of the late Queen using public money in Scotland, but are there other women we should be celebrating?🤔 Have your say👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2596252...
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Which woman would you like a memorial of instead of Queen Elizabeth?
THERE are plans to construct a memorial to Queen Elizabeth I in Scotland using public money, but many feel this is inappropriate and that other…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25962529.woman-like-memorial-instead-queen-elizabeth/
2 months ago
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Steph Brawn
The National
3 months ago
Fiona Bruce interrupted a Green MP five times in less than two minutes on Question Time last night, after asking her to explain the party's policy on Nato 👇
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'Outrageous': Fiona Bruce interrupts Green MP FIVE TIMES over Nato policy
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25933328.fiona-bruce-interrupts-green-mp-five-times-nato-policy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1773397626
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The National
3 months ago
EXCLUSIVE: The Green Party have slated the BBC after it handed Reform UK their third Question Time slot in a row the week before a crucial by-election in England 🔗
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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Welsh Labour FM Eluned Morgan was prepared to admit that nationalist governments in all the devolved nations of the UK - a likely scenario come May - could lead to the end of the Union. But Anas Sarwar is ploughing on with the ignorance is bliss approach 🤷🥀
www.thenational.scot/news/2579814...
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Anas Sarwar silent as Welsh Labour FM says end of UK a 'real possibility'
SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has remained silent after his Welsh counterpart admitted there was a "real possibility" of the UK…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25798146.anas-sarwar-silent-eluned-morgan-admits-uk-end/
4 months ago
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EXCL: SNP appearances plummet and right-wing journos appear twice as often as left-wing...🤔 Some intriguing findings by media experts at
@cardiffuni.bsky.social
about Question Time in 2025👀 Thanks to
@maxwellmodell.bsky.social
for sharing insights!
www.thenational.scot/news/2577777...
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SNP appearances on BBC Question Time plummet, new research shows
SNP appearances on Question Time have dramatically dropped in the last year compared to the previous decade, fresh research by experts has revealed.
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25777778.snp-appearances-bbc-question-time-plummet-experts-find/
4 months ago
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Steph Brawn
Maxwell Modell
4 months ago
It was a pleasure to speak to
@stephbrawn.bsky.social
of
@scotnational.bsky.social
to discuss our latest analysis of Question Time guests in 2025. Research team:
@mattwalshjourno.bsky.social
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@stephencushion.bsky.social
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@perkinskeighley.bsky.social
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www.thenational.scot/news/2577777...
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Question to Keir Starmer this morning: "Do you think Trump is seriously considering military action in Greenland?" Starmer: "I don't, actually." 🙃
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4 months ago
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The Scottish Government has said it will add two new council tax bands for the homes worth £1m or more, but an ex-SNP Government adviser has said the move is "timid" and "makes no sense". Experts have long called for a full revaluation of all homes in Scotland to create a fairer system.
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Former SNP Government adviser slates 'timid' council tax reforms in Scottish Budget
A TWO-TIER council tax system is about to be created in Scotland, a former SNP Government adviser has said ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25764787.timid-scottish-council-tax-reforms-make-no-sense-says-expert/
5 months ago
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Steph Brawn
The National
5 months ago
NEW: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh has stepped down as chair of the Alba Party
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Alex Salmond ally steps down as chair of Alba Party
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25761987.alex-salmond-ally-steps-chair-alba/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1768313083
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The National
5 months ago
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A concerning appearance from Palantir's Louis Mosley on the BBC Laura Kuenssberg show was the focus of my weekly Media Watch newsletter. You can get this in your inbox for free every Monday. Be there for it!
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Laura Webster
5 months ago
NEW: The BBC has been accused of "copying up to military power" after featuring the head of IDF linked tech giant Palantir (who also happens to be the grandson of fascist Oswald Mosley, wearing a very on-the-nose black shirt) on Laura Kuenssberg
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BBC 'cosying up to military power' in platforming of Palantir boss
THE BBC has been accused of “cosying up to military power” by an expert after featuring the head of IDF-linked tech giant Palantir UK on the…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25758577.bbc-cosying-military-power-platforming-palantir-boss/
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5 months ago
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The National
5 months ago
A hearing at the Court of Session in Edinburgh today, deciding whether a judicial review of the decision to proscribe Palestine Action can be pursued under Scots law is underway You can get updates from the court from our live blog
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Live updates as court hears bid to end Palestine Action ban in Scotland
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Steph Brawn
The National
5 months ago
Zack Polanski has hit back at Nigel Farage after the Reform UK leader called him a 'lunatic' 🗣️ 'Funny how loud the insults get when the facts start to land'
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Zack Polanski with perfect comeback as Nigel Farage calls him a 'lunatic'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25746764.zack-polanski-perfect-comeback-nigel-farage-lunatic-jibe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1767791244
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Laura Pollock
5 months ago
Biggest story today? Oh just the US military flying over our heads to seize a Russian-flagged tanker off the Scottish coast after breaking the Venezuela oil blockade Full recap of our live reporting 👇
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RECAP: US military seize 'Russian' oil tanker north of Scotland
US forces are reportedly attempting to seize the Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25746995.us-military-seizing-russian-oil-tanker-north-scotland/
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Laila Cunningham was announced as Reform UK's candidate for Mayor of London today 🗳️ A few weeks ago I looked into why this London councillor suddenly seems to be everywhere🤔👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2570933...
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Who is Laila Cunningham and why is she everywhere?
IN the last few weeks a new Reform UK councillor has been in appearing across news programmes and panel shows and people have begun to wonder why…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25709333.reform-uks-laila-cunningham-everywhere/
5 months ago
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The National
8 months ago
Campaigners have called for a full disclosure of 'just how little the royals do' following media coverage of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s visit to Northern Ireland
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'Work-shy William': Call for honesty over royals' 'lazy' work schedule
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25545516.call-full-disclosure-royal-familys-lazy-work-schedule/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1760539654
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The National
8 months ago
More than £2500 was raised for Medical Aid for Palestinians during our event with journalist Peter Oborne, which focused on the UK’s complicity in Gaza
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Sold-out National event with Peter Oborne raises thousands for Gaza charity
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25547563.nationals-talk-peter-oborne-raises-thousands-gaza-cause/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1760614325
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When I spoke to Donald MacAskill of Scottish Care about Keir Starmer's speech on immigration, he did not hold back. "It has echoes of Powell at his worst." He has deep fears for the care sector and called for Scotland to have immigration powers
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'Echoes of Powell': Care sector boss rips into Keir Starmer's immigration plans
The language Keir Starmer has used to describe migrant workers has “echoes of Enoch Powell at his worst” and will make it harder for the care…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25156316.scottish-care-sector-chief-rips-keir-starmers-immigration-plans/
about 1 year ago
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For the first time the European Movement UK has appointed a vice president from Scotland 🌍
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European Movement selects vice president from Scotland for first time
AN SNP MP has been named as a vice president of a pro-European organisation in a first for the movement.
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24732224.european-movement-appoints-vice-president-scotland-first-time/
over 1 year ago
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over 1 year ago
Exclusive: Keir Starmer called out on Gaza as old clip on 'genocide' re-emerges
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