Lucy Jackson
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A damning indictment on how independent media is treated in the UK 🗞️ 🟨
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has been de-banked by Lloyds w/ no explanation 🟨 The bank holds a 'substantial amount' of money and no word on when it will be returned 🟨 Staff currently can't be paid
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'Outrage' as left-wing news outlet 'de-banked without explanation'
A left-wing news outlet has reportedly been de-banked by Lloyds Banking Group without explanation
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26240703.left-wing-news-site-canary-de-banked-lloyds/
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Tomorrow's front page 📰 GB Energy forks out millions "to be told how to do its job"
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EXCLUSIVE: GB Energy is handing out millions of pounds in taxpayers' cash to private consultants to tell it ‘how to do its job’ Here’s what you need to know – and why you should care 🧵
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about 1 month ago
Here's your first look at tomorrow's front page 📰 Scot grateful to be alive after Israeli 'torture' ordeal
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Scottish flotilla activist Hughie Stirling has returned home after being detained by Israel in international waters In an exclusive interview, he recalls the horrific abuse he was subject to and a lack of support from the Foreign Office👇
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Scottish flotilla activist 'grateful to be alive' after 'torture' by Israel military
It has been less than 24 hours since Hughie Stirling arrived home at Inverness Airport, carrying nothing but a duty free bag containing his Israeli…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26135160.scottish-gaza-flotilla-activist-abuse-israeli-prison/
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Scottish flotilla activist Hughie Stirling is set to return home today after being deported by Israel He was left to wander Istanbul Airport in his prison clothes with no shoes, missing one hearing aid and his glasses Exclusive
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Scottish flotilla activist to return home today after being 'left to wander airport'
A Scottish activist who took part in a major aid flotilla to Gaza is set to return home on Saturday after being deported by Israel ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26133962.scottish-global-sumud-flotilla-activist-return-home-today/
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NEW: The UK Government has finally broken its silence after Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla 🚨 15 UK activists were kidnapped by Israeli forces while sailing in international waters – they're now being taken to Israel UK Govt statement 👇
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UK Government finally breaks silence after Israel kidnaps flotilla activists
The UK Government has finally broken its silence after Israel kidnapped activists sailing in international waters while taking part in a flotilla to…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26123139.uk-government-issues-statement-global-sumud-flotilla/
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A second activist from Scotland has been detained by Israel while taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla Dr Antonis Vradis, who works at St Andrews University, was sailing as part of the Greek delegation More here 👇
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Second Scot detained after Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla
A second activist from Scotland has been detained by Israel after taking part in a major flotilla to Gaza ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26120094.second-scot-detained-israel-intercepts-gaza-flotilla/
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NEW: Malcolm Offord is under investigation by the Scottish charity regulator over the trust to which he previously vowed to donate his MSP salary 🚨 All the latest
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Malcolm Offord put under investigation by Scottish charity watchdog
Malcolm Offord is under investigation by the Scottish charity regulator over the trust he previously vowed to donate his MSP salary to ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26119932.malcolm-offord-investigation-scottish-charity-regulator/
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MSP Ariane Burgess has written to the Foreign Secretary after her constituent Hughie Stirling was detained by Israeli forces while taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla So far, the UK Government has refused to provide an on the record comment
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LATEST: The UK Government has refused to comment on the flotilla being intercepted by Israel There are at least 12 UK nationals now detained after being taken in international waters by Israeli soldiers. The Foreign Office will not go on the record and condemn 👇
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EXCLUSIVE: The loved ones of a Scottish activist kidnapped by Israel while taking part in a major flotilla to Gaza have issued a plea calling for his safe return So far complete silence from the UK Govt 👇
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'Terrified' loved ones issue plea as Scottish flotilla activist kidnapped by Israel
The loved ones of a Scottish activist kidnapped by Israel while taking part in a major flotilla to Gaza have issued a plea calling for his safe…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26116074.family-pleads-safe-return-scottish-activist-kidnapped-israel/
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Scottish activist Hughie Stirling has been detained while taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla 🚨 Ahead of interception he said: 'I can only hope that by doing this some other ordinary people will also act to put an end to this slaughter of innocent civilians'
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🚨 The Global Sumud Flotilla is currently being intercepted Several UK delegates have already been boarded. The one Scot taking part, Hughie Stirling, tells me a warship is gaining on them. I’m still able to make contact with him just now
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‘This type of scrutiny, if you can even call it that, has nothing to do with protecting lesbians or queer women’ I spoke with new MSP Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill on beating Reform, Holyrood ice breakers & the media storm around the new Green group Exclusive interview
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New MSP on beating Reform, awkward Holyrood ice breakers and LGBT rights
The past few days have been a manic whirlwind of introductions, inductions and ice breakers for new MSP Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26105945.new-scottish-greens-msp-beating-reform-lgbt-rights/
about 2 months ago
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New Greens MSP Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill has done her Holyrood oath in Polish – with Gaelic, Scots, Dutch and BSL among other languages making an appearance Here she explains why 👇
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Scottish Parliament oaths taken in Scots, Polish, Gaelic and Dutch
A newly-elected MSP has become the first ever to take their Holyrood oath in Polish ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26105635.green-msp-kayleigh-kinross-oneill-holyrood-oath-polish/
about 2 months ago
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A protest has been planned outside the Scottish Parliament tomorrow as Reform UK's 17 MSPs are sworn into Holyrood Organisers
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say the party must be 'denied legitimacy in Scottish political life' Full story
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Huge protest planned as Reform UK MSPs sworn into Holyrood
A huge protest has been planned as the newly-elected Reform UK MSPs are sworn into Holyrood ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26103206.major-protest-planned-reform-uk-msps-sworn-holyrood/
about 2 months ago
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'This election has killed the lie that the Greens are just a second option' 👀 I went inside the Scottish Greens' historic campaign in Edinburgh – here's the reason they think they did so well 👇 Exclusive
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The real reason the Scottish Greens beat Angus Robertson in Edinburgh
“This election has killed the lie that the Greens are just a second option for people.”
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26096602.inside-scottish-greens-historic-edinburgh-central-campaign/
about 2 months ago
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Now that the Scottish election results have all been declared, I've put together a handy list of everything you need to know at a glance 👇
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Scottish elections 2026 results – see the numbers at a glance
The Scottish election results have now all been declared, more than 24 hours after polls closed ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26091958.scottish-elections-2026-results---numbers-glance/
about 2 months ago
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For all the latest updates now the polls have closed for the Holyrood elections, here’s a special edition of
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podcast with myself and
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Scottish polls are CLOSED: LIVE reaction - The National Podcast Special
YouTube video by The National
https://www.youtube.com/live/Dgx4Bu1rUrk?si=oMDYkNb7aL3RQvJL
about 2 months ago
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A Scottish activist sailing on a flotilla to Gaza has recalled the brutal treatment he witnessed while being held onboard an Israeli 'prison ship' Exclusive
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Highlander on Gaza flotilla recalls brutal treatment onboard Israeli 'prison ship'
Ullapool activist Bryn Higgs was one of around 180 activists to be kidnapped by Israeli forces while taking part in a historic aid mission to Gaza…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26087221.global-sumud-flotilla-activist-recalls-brutal-treatment-israel/
about 2 months ago
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The National
about 2 months ago
Tomorrow's front page 📰 The only route to a better future for Scotland is to vote for independence
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EXCLUSIVE: The Electoral Commission has been accused of spreading 'misinformation' around the upcoming Scottish elections The elections watchdog was criticised after ads telling people to bring ID to vote on Thursday appeared in Scotland
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Electoral Commission accused of spreading Scottish election 'misinformation'
The Electoral Commission has been accused of spreading 'misinformation' around the upcoming Scottish elections ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26084494.electoral-commission-scottish-election-2026-voter-id-misinformation/
about 2 months ago
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Malcolm Offord's charity – which he has vowed to donate his MSP salary to if elected – has been reported to the regulator 👀 Read full story
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Malcolm Offord reported to charity regulator after MSP salary pledge
Malcolm Offord has been urged to come clean and 'provide clear answers' after it emerged the charity he has pledged to donate his MSP salary to has…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26083276.malcolm-offord-reported-scottish-charity-regulator/
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Israel has extended the detention of two Global Sumud Flotilla activists yet again 🚨 Thiago Avila and Saif Abu Keshek are now due to be held in Israeli custody until May 10
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Israel extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists again
Two prominent activists who were taking part in a historic aid mission to Gaza remain in custody days after being detained by Israel ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26079115.israel-extends-detention-global-sumud-flotilla-activists/
about 2 months ago
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🚨Is this your first time voting in the Scottish elections? I want to hear from you! I’m looking to speak with young people who can vote on May 7 for an article with
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– drop me a DM or email if this is you! 🗳️
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Malcolm Offord has pledged to donate his MSP salary if he is elected – to his own charity 👀
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Malcolm Offord to donate MSP salary – to his own charity
Reform UK's Scottish leader Malcolm Offord has pledged to donate his salary if elected as an MSP – to his own charity ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26077078.malcolm-offord-donate-msp-salary-charity/
about 2 months ago
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🚨Is this your first time voting in the Scottish elections? I want to hear from you! I’m looking to speak with young people who can vote on May 7 for an article with
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– drop me a DM or email if this is you! 🗳️
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Ullapool activist Hughie Stirling has recalled how Israeli forces attacked the Global Sumud Flotilla – destroying boats and leaving people stranded in the middle of the sea ⛵️ I spoke to him as he continues sailing towards Gaza 👇
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I'm a Scot onboard the flotilla to Gaza. I watched on as Israel attacked our ships
A Scottish activist taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla has recalled how Israeli forces attacked dozens of ships in the middle of the night –…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26070569.global-sumud-flotilla-activist-recalls-israel-attacked-ships/
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Three Scots are taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla – Owen Richardson Okie, Hughie Stirling and Bryn Higgs, all of them from Ullapool ⛵️ Here's everything we know as Israel intercepted more than 20 boats last night off the coast of Greece 🧵
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The Scottish Greens want to introduce an ‘Offord tax’ after Malcolm Offord admitted to owning six houses, five cars and six boats More in
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www.thenational.scot/news/2606323...
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Scottish Greens propose 'Malcolm Offord tax' after Reform figure's 'boast' backfires
The Scottish Greens have pledged to introduce an "Offord tax" after Reform UK's Scottish leader "boasted" about owning six…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26063235.scottish-greens-propose-malcolm-offord-tax-stv-leaders-debate/
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Inflatable chickens have taken over a golf competition in Dornoch 🐔 A golfer could be seen swinging his golf club at the activists 👇
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Angry golfer swings golf club at inflatable chicken protesters
An angry golfer has been seen swinging his golf club at protesters dressed as inflatable chickens at a golf competition
https://thenational.scot/news/26063876.…
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Anas Sarwar has been mocked over a 'sad and desperate' election leaflet which features a glowing endorsement from the person legally responsible for his campaign
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Anas Sarwar forced to 'quote own election agent' in 'sad and desperate' leaflet
Anas Sarwar has been panned for a 'sad and desperate' election leaflet which features a glowing endorsement from the person legally responsible for…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26054147.anas-sarwar-mocked-holyrood-2026-election-leaflet/
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The National
2 months ago
Here's your first look at tomorrow's front page 📰 'Crisis will hit if migrants leave': Special report as UK Labour's harsh new policy threatens to drag Scotland into disaster 🥀
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Anas Sarwar’s Reform ‘weasel’ jibe completely overshadowed workers’ rights at
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Congress in Dundee – all it did was demonstrate why voters have lost faith in politicians My analysis
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How Anas Sarwar's Reform jibe overshadowed workers' rights at key union event
One of the biggest stories coming out of the STUC congress was sadly dictated by the final 10 seconds of Anas Sarwar's huddle with journalists
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26042197.went-stuc-congress-dundee-like/
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co-leader
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is addressing the
@scottishtuc.bsky.social
congress in Dundee This is the first time the Scottish Greens have given a speech here –
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also watching on
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Day 2 of
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Congress is kicking off, and it's a busy day... We've got speeches from First Minister
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and STUC general secretary
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coming up Here's some other things to keep an eye on 👇
2 months ago
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An important story that has gone completely under the radar – one of Scotland’s oldest space observatories has been placed ‘at risk’ as a result of potential UK Government cuts 🔭
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Historic Scottish space observatory ‘at risk’ over UK Government cuts
One of Scotland’s oldest space observatories has been placed 'at risk' as a result of potential UK Government cuts
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26037821.130-year-old-edinburgh-space-observatory-risk-cuts/
2 months ago
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It’s been a busy first day at
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Congress in Dundee Here’s everything that happened 🧵
2 months ago
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A Reform MSP attacked his colleagues in a private conversation with Anas Sarwar, it has been claimed Graham Simpson allegedly called Thomas Kerr a 'weasel' and said Malcolm Offord was a 'useless' leader 👀
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Reform MSP privately attacked 'weasel' colleague, Anas Sarwar says
A Reform MSP reportedly called his party's Scottish leader 'useless' and branded another senior figure a 'weasel', Anas Sarwar has claimed
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26037132.reform-msp-criticised-party-anas-sarwar-claims/
2 months ago
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaking at the
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congress in Dundee He insists ‘a vote for Scottish Labour in this election is not an endorsement of Keir Starmer’
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I’m in Dundee for
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annual congress 👇 I’ll be posting updates here &
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– some really interesting topics set for debate…
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Tourists have been warned not to treat Highland cows as 'selfie props' amid a growing trend Animal welfare organisations have seen people put themselves in harm's way to get pictures - with some even sitting on the cows My exclusive
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Stop treating Highland cows as 'selfie props', charity warns tourists
Animal welfare organisations have issued safety warnings after a growing number of tourists have been seen treating Highland cows as 'selfie props'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26032031.tourists-seen-treating-highland-cows-selfie-props/
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The Global Sumud Flotilla is setting sail for Gaza this weekend ⛵️ Thousands of people are taking part, including around 40 from the UK – making it the largest civilian effort in history Here's everything you need to know 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2601128...
3 months ago
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Our
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spring sale is in full swing – you can grab an entire year's subscription for just £20! Don't miss out – find out more 👉
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3 months ago
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Scotland's newest homelessness village has officially opened today Developers have hailed the 'landmark' achievement 👇
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Scotland's newest homelessness village officially opens in 'landmark' moment
Scotland's newest homelessness village has officially opened, with developers hailing the 'landmark' achievement
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26004612.scotlands-newest-homelessness-village-opens-rutherglen/
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Remember that huge KFC advert in Edinburgh? Turns out it was allowed to stay in place despite breaching planning rules... Exclusive
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Outrage as huge Edinburgh advert allowed despite breaching planning rules
A massive controversial advert located on a listed building was allowed to stay in place despite breaching planning rules, it has emerged
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26005159.huge-edinburgh-advert-allowed-despite-breaching-planning-rules/#
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The National
3 months ago
Tomorrow's front page 📰 SNP demand probe into Joani Reid over 'scandal of unprecedented proportions'
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The National
4 months ago
BREAKING: MSPs have rejected legislation to legalise assisted dying in a late-night landmark vote
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A major international convoy carrying vital aid is set to arrive in Cuba later this month 🇨🇺 Here's what you need to know👇
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Major aid convoy to arrive in Cuba this month – here's everything you need to know
A major convoy carrying vital humanitarian aid is set to arrive in Cuba later this month
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25936352.convoy-cuba-arrive-havana-later-month/
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