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A second Global Sumud Flotilla will set sail this spring ⛵️ Organisers have hinted at more than 100 boats taking part - with the UK delegation fundraising to send a ship of their own Here's everything you need to know 👇
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Scots urged to 'stand on the right side of history' as new flotilla bid launched
A bid to send an aid ship to Gaza from the UK has been launched – with Scots urged to 'stand on the right side of history'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25889759.global-sumud-flotilla-fundraiser-launched-send-aid-ship-uk/#
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What has GB Energy actually achieved since Labour took power 18 months ago? 💡 I did a deep dive as part of
@scotnational.bsky.social
’s Energy Week series ⬇️
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What has GB Energy actually achieved since Labour took power?
Labour won the 2024 general election by a landslide, with a flagship pledge in Scotland being the promise of GB Energy
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25871212.gb-energy-achieved-since-labour-took-power/
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Free bus travel for all and more funding for childcare – all the key manifesto pledges announced at the
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conference today ⬇️
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3 things which were announced at the Scottish Greens conference
With 75 days to go until the Holyrood election, the Scottish Greens have unveiled a number of key manifesto policies
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25875201.3-things-announced-scottish-greens-conference/
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I’m at the
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conference today in Glasgow for
@scotnational.bsky.social
All focus on election prep - plus we’ll hear from co-leaders
@gillianmacmsp.bsky.social
and
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7 days ago
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The National
about 2 months ago
Tomorrow's front page 📰 US seizes 'Russian' oil tanker off coast of Scotland
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So at least three airports owned by the Scottish Government were used by the US Air Force in today’s seizure of the Russian tanker… 👀 Absolutely wild day of reporting
@scotnational.bsky.social
- especially as one of the US planes flew right over our heads
www.thenational.scot/news/2574832...
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Scottish Government 'faces questions' over airports used in US tanker operation
The Scottish Government has 'serious questions' to answer after US Air Force planes used a number of Scottish airports during an operation to seize…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25748321.scottish-government-questions-us-planes-wick-airport/
about 2 months ago
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Laura Pollock
about 2 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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Real delight to speak with Kai Reesu, Scottish Album of the Year winners 🏆 We spoke about being the ‘underdogs’, Scotland’s thriving jazz scene & what ‘jazz’ even means ⬇️
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'Bellowing screams': Kai Reesu on winning Scottish Album of the Year as 'underdogs'
THE winners of the Scottish Album of the Year have said it is a 'huge honour' to receive one of the top awards in Scotland's music scene ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25623654.kai-reesu-honoured-win-scottish-album-year/
4 months ago
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Laura Webster
6 months ago
NEW: Meet the Scottish activist taking part in the largest civilian aid mission to Gaza, as part of the Global Sumid Flotilla James Hickey, a 52-year-old Glasgow removals driver and dad, says he's taking part for his future grandchildren
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News coming from City of Edinburgh Council this afternoon - councillors have finally voted to ban arms firms from testing equipment in public green spaces It comes after outcry over Leonardo testing in Braid Hills Full story in
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Scottish council bans arms testing in public parks
A Scottish council has officially banned arms companies and weapons manufacturers from using public parks to test their equipment ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25408311.edinburgh-council-bans-arms-testing-public-parks/
6 months ago
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With recess over, the Snippet is back! I had fun writing this one 👇
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10 months ago
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Zarah Sultana MP
10 months ago
Will the media finally do their job & ask No.10 who blocked the arrest warrant for Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar during his UK visit? It’s astonishing the PM insists he had no role in blocking a warrant for an unindicted war criminal. So who’s lying? Because someone is.
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BREAKING: An arrest warrant has been sought for Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar during his secret visit to the UK Sa'ar met with David Lammy on Tuesday
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Arrest warrant sought for top Israeli minister as secret UK visit revealed
An arrest warrant has been sought for Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar during his secret visit to the UK ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25095432.arrest-warrant-sought-israeli-minister-uk-visit/
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ICYMI: David Lammy met with Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar yesterday during a secret visit The meeting was only confirmed when I reached out to the Foreign Office
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David Lammy meets with Israel minister in secret UK visit
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has met with Israel's foreign minister during a secret visit to the UK ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25093119.uk-invites-israel-minister-secret-visit-reports-say/
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David Lammy met with Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar on Tuesday The meeting was not announced and was only confirmed when
@scotnational.bsky.social
asked the Foreign Office 👇
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David Lammy meets with Israel minister in secret visit
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has met with Israel's foreign minister during a secret visit to the UK ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25093119.uk-invites-israel-minister-secret-visit-reports-say/
11 months ago
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My analysis of
@scottishgreens.org
spring conference 👇 The party has been given a fresh start this weekend – all eyes will be looking to see what it does with it
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Inside story: Are the Scottish Greens at war? What conference showed
The Scottish Greens are currently engaged in what appears to be a bitter feud between members and the party leadership ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25085660.scottish-greens-war-conference-showed/
11 months ago
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I’m in sunny Stirling today covering the Scottish Greens Spring Conference ☀️ Stay tuned here and at
@scotnational.bsky.social
for all the latest…
11 months ago
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It was great to speak to Karen Dunbar for
@scotnational.bsky.social
about winning her first Bafta award in her video game debut 🏆 Still Wakes the Deep picked up three awards at Tuesday's ceremony 👇
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https://www.thenational.scot/news/25084223.scottish-actor-karen-dunbar-winning-bafta-still-wakes-deep/
11 months ago
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EXC: Israel avoiding 'international scrutiny' by refusing entry to MPs,
@humzayousaf.bsky.social
says
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Israel avoiding 'international scrutiny' by refusing entry to MPs, says Humza Yousaf
Israel "does not want to the world to see the atrocities being committed in Palestine", Humza Yousaf has said after two Labour MPs were…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25067968.humza-yousaf-israel-not-want-world-see-palestine-atrocities/
11 months ago
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I’ve loved doing this wee project – if you haven’t subscribed already, check it out!
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11 months ago
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Here’s some Pollok Park cows to cleanse the timeline ✨
11 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE:
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social
tells me that the UK Government is focused on 'bad business as usual' amid an ongoing legal battle over 31 new North Sea oil and gas licences Read more in
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'Bad business as usual': Chris Packham slams Labour for defending Tory oil licences
CHRIS Packham has said the UK Government is focused on "bad business as usual" amid an ongoing legal battle over 31 new North Sea oil and…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25039894.chris-packham-labour-focused-bad-business-usual/
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The UK Government is being taken to court over its decision to grant 31 North Sea oil and gas licences
@oceanauk.bsky.social
argues that the licences put marine protected areas at risk – and the Government failed to take this into account
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UK Government taken to court over 'unlawful' 31 oil and gas licences
The UK Government is being taken to court over its decision to grant 31 oil and gas licences ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25037403.uk-government-taken-court-31-oil-gas-licences/
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Nicola Sturgeon appeared at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, where she thanked the audience ‘from the bottom of my heart’ for their support Plus, a wee dig at Douglas Ross 👀
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Nicola Sturgeon opens up with heartfelt message at comedy festival
Nicola Sturgeon has given a heartfelt message to a Glasgow International Comedy Festival audience in her first public appearance since being cleared…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25029856.nicola-sturgeon-gives-heartfelt-message-comedy-festival/
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We’re just a few hundred pounds off our £50,000 fundraising goal for
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! Please consider donating:
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12 months ago
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The Snippet
12 months ago
This week’s Snippet is out now! 🗞️ 📩 Read more at
www.snippetscotland.com/p/the-snippet-14th-march-2025
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I’ve spent the past few days reporting on Labour’s welfare cuts and, as a journalist with a disability, I am fed up of seeing the same, tired narrative It isn’t about ‘getting people back into work’ Read my latest piece in
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I'm disabled, working, and on benefits – why does Labour say I’m the problem?
BROKEN. Indefensible. Taking the mickey. This is how the welfare system and people who claim benefits have been described ...
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25000408.working-benefits---labour-say-problem/
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Latest newsletter out now 👇
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EXCLUSIVE: The UK Government is facing questions over whether there are any GB Energy employees working in Aberdeen It comes as it emerged there is still no GB HQ ⬇️
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Doubts over whether GB Energy has any staff working in Aberdeen
The UK Government is facing questions over whether there are any GB Energy employees working in Aberdeen ...
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24968849.doubts-number-gb-energy-staff-working-aberdeen/
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What’s going on at universities in Scotland? I spoke with Mary Senior of
@ucuscotland.bsky.social
about the latest slew of cuts 👇
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www.thenational.scot/news/2495210...
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‘A perfect storm': Why are universities in Scotland facing issues?
Universities in Scotland are facing a fresh wave of strike action amid threats of cuts and closures.
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24952108.universities-scotland-facing-financial-issues/
about 1 year ago
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I hopped on the newsletter train and I’m really enjoying it so far! Here’s this week’s edition of The Snippet… If you’re interested in Scottish politics please do give it a read and subscribe! 💌
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The Snippet: 31st January 2025
Scottish Budget set to pass, Rosebank challenge success, and more MSPs to step down...
https://open.substack.com/pub/snippetscotland/p/the-snippet-31st-january-2025?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
about 1 year ago
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If anyone needs a pick me up (judging by the news I think we all do), I met a very chaotic baby Haggis today 🦛
about 1 year ago
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The Snippet
about 1 year ago
Don’t forget to subscribe to get the first edition of The Snippet sent straight to your inbox tomorrow 🔔
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The Snippet | Lucy Jackson | Substack
The latest Scottish politics news – written by young people, for young people 🏴📰. Click to read The Snippet, by Lucy Jackson, a Substack publication. Launched 2 days ago.
https://www.snippetscotland.com
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The Snippet
about 1 year ago
Introducing The Snippet – a brand new Scottish politics newsletter for young people 📰🏴 A completely free way of accessing news, without the ads and clutter 📩 Subscribe now to get a weekly round-up sent straight to your inbox every Friday👇
www.snippetscotland.com/p/welcome-to-the-snippet
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🚨 I’m so excited to announce I’m starting The Snippet
@snippetscotland.bsky.social
– a free weekly newsletter on Scottish politics for young people 📰 Sign up now to get the first edition sent straight to your inbox on Friday morning 👇
www.snippetscotland.com/p/welcome-to-the-snippet
about 1 year ago
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A slightly more personal piece today and my first op-ed for
@scotnational.bsky.social
The Government has announced a crackdown on benefits in a bid to 'get Britain working' – I wrote about my experience with the DWP as I'm sick of seeing the same tired stereotypes
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I’m a journalist with a disability – the benefits conversation needs to change
I’M a journalist with a disability, and I firmly believe the conversation in our media and politics around benefits needs to change.
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/24762697.disabled-journalist---benefits-conversation-needs-change/
about 1 year ago
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Glasgow Times
over 1 year ago
The march will set off from Glasgow Green at 11am, with a rally planned in Adelaide Place for 12pm.
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Annual St Andrew's Day march to take place in city centre this weekend
An annual march against racism and fascism is set to take place in the city centre this weekend.
https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24760853.st-andrews-day-march-take-place-glasgow-city-centre/
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A union has warned that police staff could go on strike for the first time as they gathered in Glasgow's city centre to protest over pay Read all about it
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‘Undervalued and unhappy’: Police staff warn of strikes in protest over pay
Police officers gathered in the city centre today to protest over an “unfair” pay offer ...
https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24757157.police-officers-protest-pay-glasgow-city-centre/
over 1 year ago
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Police officers are protesting in Glasgow city centre this morning over an 'unfair pay deal' 🚨 They've been offered 4.75%, compared to the NHS which received 5.5%
over 1 year ago
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Lucy Jackson
The National
over 1 year ago
Good morning! Here's today's front page 📰 Labour Government's welfare cuts branded 'vile and out of touch'
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EXCLUSIVE: The SNP have branded Alex Cole-Hamilton 'anti-democratic' after he said the LibDems would vote down the Budget if it contained 'even a penny' on independence spending
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SNP slam 'anti-democratic' Alex Cole-Hamilton after Budget indy spending comments
THE SNP have branded Alex Cole-Hamilton “anti-democratic” for stating his party will vote down the upcoming Budget if it includes spending…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24747075.snp-slam-anti-democratic-alex-cole-hamilton-indy-comments/
over 1 year ago
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The National
over 1 year ago
NEW: Around 1000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators have gathered for a rally in Glasgow Campaigners repeated calls for the UK and Scottish governments to stop funding Israeli companies
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Pro-Palestine campaigners gather for Glasgow demonstration despite Storm Bert
CAMPAIGNERS have repeated calls for the UK and Scottish governments to stop funding Israeli companies after the International Criminal Court (ICC)…
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24746046.pro-palestine-rally-goes-ahead-glasgow-despite-storm-bert/
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In case you haven't seen, here's your handy starter pack for The National 👇
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over 1 year ago
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I've loved my first few days at the Glasgow Times! Here's a short thread (do we still call them threads over here?) on a few of the stories I've done... First up: A 66-year-old coach from Renfrewshire won a top judo award at the Veterans' World Championships 🏆
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'Competitive nature doesn’t change': Linwood coach, 66, wins top judo award
A Renfrewshire coach has won a top award at an international judo competition, saying his age hasn’t changed his “competitive nature” ...
https://www.the-gazette.co.uk/sport/24738010.linwood-man-66-wins-top-international-judo-award/
over 1 year ago
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Super excited to announce I'm starting at the Glasgow Times today! Can't wait to get stuck in 🤓 I'll still be reporting over at
@scotnational.bsky.social
, so if you have a story or want to get in touch – whether it's about Scotland or specific to Glasgow – email
[email protected]
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over 1 year ago
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Welp, I've made the move 👀 excited to see what life is like on the other side...
over 1 year ago
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