Alistair Grant
@alistairkgrant.bsky.social
đ¤ 1451
đĽ 159
đ 374
Journalist. Political editor of The Scotsman.
Stay tuned to
@scotsman.com
for all the best election coverage over the next couple of days đ
loading . . .
about 11 hours ago
0
1
0
'Intergrity', political vision and superheroes Itâs the
@scotsman.com
âs election diary!
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
5 days ago
0
0
0
add a skeleton here at some point
13 days ago
0
2
0
đ¨ Alex Salmond believed someone within SNP HQ hired a private detective to spy on him, according to claims in a new book published today. Joanna Cherry said the former first minister even warned her that she might be under surveillance herself:
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Alex Salmond 'believed SNP HQ hired private detective to spy on him'
A new book claims the former first minister feared he was under surveillance by the party he once led
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/alex-salmond-believed-snp-hq-hired-private-detective-to-spy-on-him-7172468
15 days ago
0
0
0
Epigraph to William McIlvanneyâs Walking Wounded.
25 days ago
0
0
0
'Absolutely not': Wes Streeting rules out second independence referendum
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Wes Streeting rules out second independence referendum
The UK Health Secretary said the country has had âenough of chaosâ
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/wes-streeting-rules-out-second-independence-referendum-6571690
26 days ago
0
0
0
đââď¸ To kick off
@scotsman.com
âs new series of leader interviews, I went surfing with
@alex.scotlibdems.org.uk
Or rather, he surfed, I fell in. A lot. You can watch the full video of that, plus my interview with him, on YouTube now:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=I-1E...
loading . . .
The Scotsman surfs the waves with Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton
YouTube video by The Scotsman
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I-1E3ZzX4Do&ra=m
28 days ago
1
0
2
Swinney: Ming Yang would not have been blocked if it was in England
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Swinney: Ming Yang would not have been blocked if it was in England
The First Minister said the decision by the UK government was âunacceptableâ
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/swinney-ming-yang-would-not-have-been-blocked-if-it-was-in-england-6565697
about 1 month ago
0
0
0
Sensitive Swinney, Sunshine on [Redacted] and Reformâs ad van woes Itâs The Scotsmanâs election diary!
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Election Diary: Sensitive Swinney, and sunshine on [redacted]
The latest whispers, gossip and nonsense from the Holyrood campaign trail
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/election-diary-sensitive-swinney-and-sunshine-on-redacted-6562193
about 1 month ago
1
0
0
reposted by
Alistair Grant
Ballot Box Scotland
about 1 month ago
SP26: You'll have had your MSP then? Amongst the many lists of candidates published this week, here's one list sitting MSPs don't want to be on: those at risk of losing. With an almost certainly record-breaking turnover in MSPs this year, find out who is most at risk of an electoral sacking.
loading . . .
SP26: Youâll have had your MSPÂ then?
With 42 MSPs already retired or deselected, this year's Holyrood election is all but guaranteed to have the highest turnover in the parliament's history - but of the 81 MSPs trying to get back in, which are at most risk?
https://ballotbox.scot/sp26-youll-have-had-your-msp-then/
2
36
15
NEW: John Swinney signals major shift in SNP's position on new oil and gas He told a Holyrood Sources event the war in Iran had changed the "dynamics" of the debate around developments such as Rosebank and Jackdaw:
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
John Swinney signals major shift in SNP's position on new oil and gas
The First Minister said events in the Middle East had changed the âdynamicsâ of the debate
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/john-swinney-signals-major-shift-in-snps-position-on-new-oil-and-gas-6538930
about 1 month ago
2
1
3
Had somehow missed the news about this new folk horror film festival in Leith. Sensational line up of films â and what a brilliant poster.
fiendsinthefurrows.com
about 1 month ago
0
2
0
reposted by
Alistair Grant
Chris Williams
about 1 month ago
GPs urge next government to take drastic action on poverty
@alistairkgrant.bsky.social
covering RCGP Scotland survey findings- on the front page of the
@scotsman.com
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
0
1
1
reposted by
Alistair Grant
David Bol
about 1 month ago
EXCL: Scottish Labour has plotted a route to put Anas Sarwar in Bute House. It involves Reform playing a part and Labour having the "moral mandate" to govern. It will also still need a big shift in the polls which hasn't looked like happening.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Holyrood election: Anas Sarwar's slim hopes for a tactical route to Bute House
Labour is trailing far behind the SNP in the polls but hopes to flip seats in key Central Belt battlegrounds
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/holyrood-election-anas-sarwars-slim-hopes-for-a-tactical-route-to-bute-house-6508698
20
18
65
In central Edinburgh tomorrow evening? Come to our hustings! đ¨ 6pm at the Assembly Rooms - tickets free via Eventbrite
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Line-up revealed for The Scotsman and Scotland 2050 hustings
The hustings on March 31 will be your chance to grill politicians on the issues that matter to you
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/line-up-revealed-for-the-scotsman-and-scotland-2050-hustings-6385056
about 1 month ago
1
0
0
reposted by
Alistair Grant
Martyn McLaughlin
about 1 month ago
"Heâs a f****** nuisance, and heâs ignorant, heâs so f****** ignorant about whatâs going on in the world." My excl interview with Brian Cox and Nicole Ansari-Cox on Trump, Iran, independence, and the SNP."
www.scotsman.com/news/intervi...
loading . . .
Interview: Brian Cox on Holyrood election, 'deadbeat' Trump and 'hideous' Farage
In an exclusive interview with The Scotsman, the acclaimed actor discusses politics, war, and his hopes for the future
https://www.scotsman.com/news/interview-brian-cox-on-holyrood-election-deadbeat-trump-and-hideous-farage-6478200
0
15
5
Saw The Land Before Time at âtoddler cinemaâ. Pure nostalgia.
add a skeleton here at some point
about 1 month ago
0
1
0
I know what youâre thinking: if only you could somehow relive the joy, the excitement, the sheer thrill of the first proper day of the Holyrood election campaign. Well, have I got a podcast for you⌠Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/1vLX...
Apple:
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
about 1 month ago
0
0
0
Anas Sarwar rules out any coalitions, deals, or "stitch-ups" with Reform UK. "We are not going to touch Reform"
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Anas Sarwar: Scottish Labour won't do any deals with Reform
Mr Sarwar ruled out any coalitions or deals with Nigel Farageâs party
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/anas-sarwar-scottish-labour-wont-do-any-deals-with-reform-6369653
about 1 month ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Alistair Grant
David Bol
about 1 month ago
Malcolm Offord has claimed he "instantly regretted" his homophobic joke after having had "a bit to drink". His only Reform MSP, Graham Simpson, has backed him to remain party leader in Scotland. John Swinney disagrees.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Malcolm Offord claims he 'instantly regretted' homophobic joke as Reform's only MSP backs him
John Swinney has suggested âlots of people would laugh and applaudâ if they heard the offensive joke at a Reform event or conference
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/malcolm-offord-homophobic-joke-reform-uk-graham-simpson-6291358
2
6
3
reposted by
Alistair Grant
David Bol
about 1 month ago
SNP Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has accused the Labour government of having "pulled the rug out from under Scotlandâs renewables industryâ by blocking the ÂŁ1.5bn investment plans.
add a skeleton here at some point
0
2
3
reposted by
Alistair Grant
David Bol
about 1 month ago
EXCLUSIVE: The UK Labour government has blocked Chinese firm Ming Yang's attempt to build a wind turbine factory in the Scottish Highlands that would have created hundreds of jobs. It is understood that national and cyber security fears could not be addressed.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Labour blocks Chinese wind factory plans for Scottish Highlands over security fears
The UK government has blocked Ming Yangâs wind turbine plans for the Scottish Highlands.
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/uk-labour-government-blocks-chinese-wind-factory-plans-for-the-scottish-highlands-over-security-fears-6277324
1
3
6
EXC: Granton Lighthouse to be transformed after securing ÂŁ2m funding
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Granton Lighthouse to be transformed after securing ÂŁ2m funding
Edinburgh Council said the money will allow the historic building to be âbrought back to lifeâ
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/granton-lighthouse-to-be-transformed-after-securing-ps2m-funding-6218501
about 1 month ago
1
4
2
reposted by
Alistair Grant
PeatWorrier
about 2 months ago
Holyrood's decision not to reform the law on assisted dying leaves us with the status quo - a kind of legal limbo which will add to the store of human suffering, but which is also inconsistent with the explanations given by the majority for opposing legislation.
www.thenational.scot/politics/259...
loading . . .
Andrew Tickell: Scots are being left in legal limbo when it comes to assisted dying
The status quo almost never has to justify itself, this is especially true for the limbo of assisted dying
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25957405.scots-stuck-legal-limbo-regarding-assisted-dying/
0
20
12
Reform UK pledges to cut number of MSPs in Holyrood
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Reform UK pledges to cut number of MSPs in Holyrood
The party said it would reduce the number of MSPs and âshut down the quangosâ
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/reform-uk-pledges-to-cut-number-of-msps-in-holyrood-6033561
about 2 months ago
0
0
0
Sean Clerkin is protesting outside the Reform UK Scotland conference.
loading . . .
about 2 months ago
0
0
1
EXC: Alba threatens to call in police amid dispute with local office bearers:
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Alba threatens to call in police amid dispute with local office bearers
The pro-independence party previously announced it will wind up as it is no longer financially viable
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/alba-threatens-to-call-in-police-amid-dispute-with-local-office-bearers-6025856
about 2 months ago
0
0
0
Todayâs front page
about 2 months ago
0
0
1
Landmark assisted dying legislation has been rejected by MSPs following a historic and highly emotional vote in Holyrood. Full coverage on
@scotsman.com
âs website:
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Assisted dying legislation rejected by MSPs following emotional debate
Liam McArthur, the MSP behind the bill, said many of those who voted against it would come to regret it deeply
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/assisted-dying-legislation-rejected-by-msps-following-emotional-debate-6025857
about 2 months ago
0
1
1
The leader of Reform UK in Scotland has questioned whether there are "too many" universities north of the border. Malcolm Offord said âevery barmanâ in Glasgow and Edinburgh has a degree and yet the country is short of "really good technical jobs":
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Reform's Scottish leader questions whether there are 'too many' universities
Malcolm Offord said âevery barman in Glasgow, every barman in Edinburgh has got a degreeâ
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/reform-leader-questions-whether-there-are-too-many-universities-5944764
about 2 months ago
4
1
9
A former leader of the House of Lords has urged the SNP to reconsider its long-standing policy of refusing to take up seats in the upper chamber. Tory peer Lord Strathclyde said something is "missing" in the Lords due to the absence of Scottish nationalists:
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
SNP urged to reconsider House of Lords membership
Lord Strathclyde said the Nationalists should âreconsider their banâ
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-urged-to-reconsider-house-of-lords-membership-5713312?r=7290
about 2 months ago
2
0
2
Nothing quite prepares you for the avalanche of damning details in this.
about 2 months ago
0
0
0
add a skeleton here at some point
2 months ago
0
1
0
Want to grill representatives from all of Holyrood's political parties ahead of the election? Come along to the Scotland 2050 hustings at the Assembly Rooms on March 31, chaired by
@scotsman.com
Tickets are free:
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
The Scotsman and Scotland 2050 to host Holyrood election hustings
The hustings is your chance to grill politicians on the issues that matter to you
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/the-scotsman-and-scotland-2050-to-host-holyrood-election-hustings-5618506
2 months ago
0
1
1
Cost of troubled Cairngorm railway may outweigh its benefits, MSPs warn
www.scotsman.com/politics/cos...
loading . . .
Cost of troubled Cairngorm railway may outweigh its benefits, MSPs warn
A new report by Holyroodâs public audit committee raises questions about the funicularâs future
https://www.scotsman.com/politics/cost-of-troubled-cairngorm-railway-may-outweigh-its-benefits-5608657
2 months ago
0
1
1
reposted by
Alistair Grant
Stephen Bush
3 months ago
Most of my job doesn't involve staring at a computer, it involves talking to people and reading books, and both of those, in different ways, tell me that we will have big problems if *30 per cent of working people in the UK* lose their jobs in the next 15 to 18 months.
20
214
18
If you love journalism and the inky, hard-bitten romance of newspapers, Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists is a total treat.
add a skeleton here at some point
3 months ago
0
0
0
EXC: Tories pledge to ban new low emission zones in Scotland
www.scotsman.com/politics/tor...
loading . . .
Tories pledge to ban new low emission zones in Scotland
The party said it would also reconsider âpunitive finesâ
https://www.scotsman.com/politics/tories-pledge-to-ban-new-low-emission-zones-in-scotland-5601156?r=4544
3 months ago
0
0
0
'Bring it on': Reform's Malcolm Offord rumoured to be plotting bid to take on Jackie Baillie
www.scotsman.com/politics/bri...
loading . . .
Reform's Malcolm Offord rumoured to be plotting bid to take on Jackie Baillie
Ms Baillie, Scottish Labourâs deputy leader, said she will âcampaign tirelesslyâ in Dumbarton
https://www.scotsman.com/politics/bring-it-on-reforms-malcolm-offord-rumoured-to-be-plotting-bid-to-take-on-jackie-baillie-5600308
3 months ago
0
0
1
add a skeleton here at some point
3 months ago
0
2
0
đ¨ New episode of The Steamie! We assess an extraordinary week for Anas Sarwar & Scottish Labour Plus, I talk to James Macintyre about his new biography of Gordon Brown Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/1MKj...
Apple:
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
3 months ago
0
0
0
I reviewed the new biography of Gordon Brown by James Macintyre, which is published today:
www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...
loading . . .
Gordon Brown: Power with Purpose by James Macintyre review: 'persuasive'
This new biography paints a picture of a man of substance driven by a deep moral purpose, writes Alistair Grant
https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/books/gordon-brown-power-with-purpose-by-james-macintyre-review-persuasive-5502657
3 months ago
0
0
0
Sarwar open to campaigning with Starmer despite urging him to quit
www.scotsman.com/politics/sar...
loading . . .
Sarwar open to campaigning with Starmer despite urging him to quit
The Scottish Labour leader called on the Prime Minister to resign on Monday
https://www.scotsman.com/politics/sarwar-open-to-campaigning-with-starmer-despite-urging-him-to-quit-5525416
3 months ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Alistair Grant
Wrote about the electoral contest on everyoneâs lips⌠âŚthatâs right, the extraordinary Ross and Cromarty by-election of February 1936!
www.scotsman.com/politics/pol...
loading . . .
âPolitics of the dunghillâ: How an âodiousâ by-election 90 years ago gripped Scotland
The sons of two British prime ministers faced off amid blizzards and bad luck
https://www.scotsman.com/politics/politics-of-the-dunghill-how-an-odious-by-election-90-years-ago-gripped-scotland-5506150
3 months ago
0
10
5
Wrote about the electoral contest on everyoneâs lips⌠âŚthatâs right, the extraordinary Ross and Cromarty by-election of February 1936!
www.scotsman.com/politics/pol...
loading . . .
âPolitics of the dunghillâ: How an âodiousâ by-election 90 years ago gripped Scotland
The sons of two British prime ministers faced off amid blizzards and bad luck
https://www.scotsman.com/politics/politics-of-the-dunghill-how-an-odious-by-election-90-years-ago-gripped-scotland-5506150
3 months ago
0
10
5
Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman dies aged 72
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Former health secretary Jeane Freeman dies aged 72
The former SNP MSP served as Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport from 2018-2021.
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/former-health-secretary-jeane-freeman-dies-aged-72-5507118
3 months ago
0
1
0
reposted by
Alistair Grant
Met Office - weather and climate
3 months ago
Wondering where the sunshine has gone? Spare a thought for northeast Scotland; Aberdeen Dyce hasn't recorded any sunshine since 21 January! This is provisionally the longest sunless period here since records began in 1957 âď¸
9
112
88
reposted by
Alistair Grant
David Bol
3 months ago
After my reporting of Fiona McQueen's "Disneyland" comments on
@scotsman.com
was raised at FMQs today, John Swinney has full confidence in her to continue as chair of the Scottish Police Authority.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Swinney has confidence in Fiona McQueen despite 'Disneyland' comments in hospital row
Anas Sarwar argued the Scottish Government should be ashamed of âbribes rather than truth and justiceâ.
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/swinney-has-full-confidence-in-fiona-mcqueen-despite-disneyland-comments-amid-bribery-over-truth-row-5504833
1
0
1
reposted by
Alistair Grant
David Simon
3 months ago
The hometown newspaper that I read as a teenager through Watergate and Vietnam and made me crave the life of a reporter is now being butchered by a billionaire who had $75 million to bribe and flatter a president and his wife but nothing to save journalism, an bulwark of the republic itself. Got it.
30
1050
255
Gordon Brown: I was always against Project Fear
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
loading . . .
Gordon Brown: I was always against Project Fear
The former prime minister refers to the âludicrous natureâ of the Better Together campaign in a new book
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/gordon-brown-i-was-always-against-project-fear-5494048
3 months ago
0
0
0
Load more
feeds!
log in