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Graeme McGarry: James McFadden was magic, but is he among the greatest Scotland players of all time?
AS you also were, no doubt, I was aghast this week that my opinion wasn’t sought by the Scottish Football Association as they had the media weigh in on the debate over the five greatest Scotland international players of all time. Fear not, for despite
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Keir Starmer loses Labour frontbencher after ‘torrent of online hate’
MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle has stepped down from the Labour frontbench, saying he had been the victim of a “torrent of online hate” because of a “campaign by the right-wing media”. The Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven representative’s departure from
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OGC Nice 1 Celtic 1: Three things we learned from Celtic's first friendly outing
ODSONNE EDOUARD IMPRESSES ON HOME TURF The success of Edouard for the France under-21s last term, hitting a staggering 10 goals in his first five caps, will have alerted plenty of fans in his homeland to his burgeoning talent, and probably a few
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OGC Nice 1 Celtic 1: Patryk Klimala grasps opportunity to give Celts deserved friendly draw
PATRYK KLIMALA staked his claim to move up the pecking order of Celtic’s striking options as his first goal for the club was enough to claim a draw against OGC Nice in the first match of the Veolia Trophy. The Pole came on as a second-half substitute
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It is not only cranks who question the wisdom of ‘both votes SNP’
FIRST I was upset at Alyn Smith’s defence of the “both votes SNP” message, declaring as it did that the best way to secure a stonking majority for independence is to vote SNP on the list, wilfully ignoring that most of those votes will be lost (July
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There is no justification for the Tories' plans to grab powers
IN all the stushie about whether the Westminster proposals for an internal market constitute a power grab from the devolved governments, particularly Scotland, some simple questions can provide the answer. Have these powers been exercised for the
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Kate Forbes praised for figuring out phoney budget pledge to Holyrood
WESTMINSTER has come under fire after it emerged that Scotland will get just a fraction of the funds promised in the UK Government’s emergency spending plan. An extra £800 million was pledged last week to the Scottish Government in the Chancellor
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Russian hackers targeting Covid-19 researchers, UK security agency warns
HACKERS linked to the Russian intelligence agencies are targeting British scientists seeking to develop a coronavirus vaccine, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned. In a joint statement with the US National Security Agency and the
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George Galloway's 'invitation' to Labour to save the Union is wishful thinking
IN all the many bizarre utterances which litter his life and career, there is surely none which better capture the sheer barefaced effrontery of George Galloway than his "invitation" to Scottish Labour to join him in a pact to save the Union. You
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WATCH: Jacob Rees-Mogg can't answer three simple questions about power grab
JACOB Rees-Mogg has been condemned for side-stepping scrutiny over a planned Tory power grab on Holyrood. Pressed on the issue by SNP MP Tommy Sheppard, the Leader of the House of Commons ignored pleas to provide detail about the UK Government’
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Nuclear submarine almost collided with ferry off Scottish coast
A NUCLEAR-POWERED submarine almost collided with a ferry carrying 282 people off the coast of Scotland, an investigation has found. The Royal Navy vessel, based at Faslane, was at "serious risk of collision" with the boat after safety decisions
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Ex-SNP communications chief says new indy parties are 'doomed to fail'
THE SNP's former communications chief has said the coronavirus pandemic has "made the route map to independence clearer" but said that new pro-Yes parties will not work. Fergus Mutch, who was the party's head of communications and research for
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Fewer than 5 per cent of Scots likely to have had Covid-19, study finds
FEWER than 5% of Scots have antibodies to Covid-19, according to the latest analysis from Public Health Scotland. The body examined 4571 blood samples taken from community healthcare appointments between April and June this year. They found the
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‘Internal market’ must be resisted and our producers protected
IT was interesting to see an interview yesterday with BBC senior journalist Sarah Smith outlining positively Scotland’s handling of the Covid crisis compared to Westminster, the First Minister’s growth in popularity and the rise in support for Independence
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Tonight's TV: Stephen Lawrence, has Britain changed?
Stephen Lawrence: Has Britain Changed? (STV, 8pm) On April 22, 1993, black British teenager Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racially motivated attack. The aftermath hit the headlines and sparked discussions on institutional racism. Now, after
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Scots energy firm to continue with £7.5bn low-carbon plans despite dip in profit
ENERGY giant SSE has said it will push ahead with plans to invest £7.5 billion in low-carbon projects over the next five years, despite warning that its profits could take a £250 million hit from the coronavirus crisis. The UK energy supplier said
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Social Investment Scotland's post-lockdown boost for social enterprises
RESPONSIBLE finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has started providing support for social enterprises dealing with the impact of coronavirus. The Ambitions for Recovery initiative will support 20 social enterprise leaders to adapt
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WATCH: Dan Wootton laughs as caller claims FM is 'more dangerous' than Covid-19
EVERYONE is entitled to their views on Scottish independence – and whether you like a politician is ultimately down to personal preference. But surely regardless of your ideology, claiming a leader is “more dangerous” than a virus which has
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Government claims Russian 'actors' interfered in 2019 General Election
THE UK government has accused the Russians of interfering in last year’s General Election. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has told MPs that they believe Moscow was behind a leak of documents about a possible UK-US trade negotiation. The papers
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Economists slam Treasury over phoney budget pledge to Holyrood
EXPERT economists have condemned a "lack of transparency" in the Treasury as they confirmed that Holyrood will receive just a fraction of the funds promised in the UK Government’s emergency spending plan. An extra £800 million was pledged last
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These are the changes for couples who are shielding in Scotland
COUPLES who are shielding will be allowed to meet without following social distancing rules from tomorrow, the First Minister has said. Announcing changes for those in the shielding category, Nicola Sturgeon said she thought the news would be “
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Send YOUR birthday messages to Nicola Sturgeon ahead of her 50th
NICOLA Sturgeon has won widespread praise at home and abroad for her handling of the coronavirus crisis. Calm and measured throughout, the First Minister has helped the nation edge towards recovery. Now, with the FM approaching her 50th birthday
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RBS to ditch its Scottish name for NatWest after 300 years
LENDING giant Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed it will lose its Scottish name after 300 years in business. The bank will formally change its name to NatWest Group on July 22 as it looks to shift away from the brand that was bailed out in the
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FM's daily Coronavirus daily briefings to be 'temporarily' scaled back
THE SCOTTISH Government’s daily coronavirus briefings are set to be scaled back for the next two weeks, Nicola Sturgeon has revealed. For the next two weeks the televised press conference will be on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The briefings
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Covid-19 in Scotland: One virus death after week with no fatalities
SCOTLAND has recorded the death of one patient who had tested positive for Covid-19 after eight days with no virus fatalities, the First Minister has said. Speaking at the Scottish Government daily briefing, Nicola Sturgeon announced there had
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Call for inquiry into UK's £5.5bn emergency PPE contracts
THE UK Government’s multi-billion pound procurement of PPE during the Covid-19 pandemic should be investigated by the spending watchdog, Labour have said. The party has written to the National Audit Office calling on them to look into the number
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Coronavirus vaccine could be 'widely available' by September, expert says
A CORONAVIRUS vaccine could be “widely available” by September, a top researcher has cautiously predicted. Scientists in Oxford believe they have made a breakthrough after discovering the jab they are developing could provide "double protection
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In a civilised society, education should be free to all
IS it possible that the majority backing the removal of free university tuition is largely representative of those in our society who have not themselves benefitted from a university education (Survey finds voters back end of free tuition fees, July
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This is why a digital Scottish future is a means, not an end
‘WE have emerged with the powerful hope that the coming of the Scottish Parliament will usher in a way of politics that is radically different from the rituals of Westminster; more participative, more creative, less needlessly confrontational … (more
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How Scotland's schools could look when they reopen next month
THE Scottish Government's scientific advisors have today revealed guidance on how schools might be able to reopen safely next month. Deputy First Minister John Swinney is due to confirm next week if it's safe enough for pupils to head back to school
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Unionists furious as Nicola Sturgeon shares professional haircut picture
AFTER months of Unionist nonsense about the First Minister breaking lockdown to get her hair done, Nicola Sturgeon has shared a photograph of her long-awaited reunion with stylist Julie. Sturgeon has faced baseless accusations from Unionist
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Russia report to be published by intelligence committee next week
THE Intelligence and Security Committee has confirmed it will publish its eagerly anticipated report on Russia next week. The committee has reconvened after a seven-month delay, with Julian Lewis named chair despite Downing Street’s efforts to
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Nicola Sturgeon shares heartfelt wedding throwback on 10-year anniversary
NICOLA Sturgeon has marked her 10th wedding anniversary with a throwback to her big day. The First Minister shared a snap of her and husband Peter Murrell to celebrate the occasion. Posted by SNP chief executive Murrell, the caption read “3,653
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Revealed: Scotland’s jobs with highest coronavirus death rates
HEARTBREAKING new figures have revealed the jobs in Scotland with the highest coronavirus death rate. The statistics, published by the National Records for Scotland (NRS) on Wednesday, exposed that between March 1 and June 30 there were 230 deaths
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BT is moving 1.3 million customers to a 'more expensive' plan - how to opt out
Telecoms giant BT is to move more than a million customers onto a new and 'more expensive' deal - as the company aims to simplify its pricing structure. This is everything you need to know if you’re a customer. Which BT customers are affected
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Urgent product recall on dog food that might contain salmonella
A DOG food brand has launched an urgent recall on a number of products. Benyfit Natural Pet Food Ltd has called back several types of frozen raw dog food products containing beef because the products might contain salmonella. The company says
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WATCH: Michael Gove shrugs off polls showing 54% of Scots back independence
THE SNP’s longest serving MP asked Michael Gove about support for Scottish independence in the Commons this morning. Pete Wishart said: "Perhaps he can answer me this, why does he think that support for independence has now reached 54% amongst
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Sacked Tory MP says Boris Johnson made ‘improper request’ over ISC vote
THE new chairman of Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee has scolded Number 10 over its failed attempt to seize control of the security watchdog. MP Julian Lewis, making his first statement since being expelled from the parliamentary
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Twitter told to improve security after high-profile accounts hit by hack
SOCIAL media services like Twitter must tighten security around admin staff with access to internal systems, experts have said. The warning comes after last night's Twitter breach, where hackers targeted employees with access to the firm's internal
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UK claim power grab will lead to 111 new powers a 'lie', furious minister warns
UK Government claims that Scotland is on course to receive 111 extra powers after Brexit are “lies”, the Constitutional Secretary has warned. Speaking to the BBC’s Good Morning Scotland, Michael Russell said a Downing Street press release claiming
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'Total shambles' as MP who beat Chris Grayling to ISC chair loses Tory whip
A FORMER Tory minister has described the removal of the whip from the MP who beat Chris Grayling to the chairmanship of the Intelligence Committee as "utter absurdity". Julian Lewis secured the role despite widespread expectation that Grayling,
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Unemployment in Scotland increases as impact of lockdown is felt
UNEMPLOYMENT in Scotland increased between March and May as the impact of lockdown was felt, new figures show. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows the unemployment rate for people aged over 16 rose to 4.3% (120,000). The
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63 workers who shared flight with staff from Covid-hit farm went to Scotland
WORKERS who travelled to Scotland after sharing a flight with people heading to a coronavirus-hit farm have been traced, government officials said. Weeks ago a flight brought agricultural workers to the UK, with 63 people on board due to head to
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Joanna Cherry says SNP need an independence referendum back-up
JOANNA Cherry has called on the SNP to pull together “some serious contingency planning” and prepare for Boris Johnson to say no to any appeal for indyref2. Writing in today’s The National, the MP for Edinburgh South West said the “disrespect”
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SNP need independence 'contingency' plans as Tories rip up the rule book
THIS week most eyes have been rightly fixed on the devolution power grab planned by the Tories to secure their post-Brexit internal market. However, at the same time, SNP MPs have been working hard to find out what the Tories have in store for human
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Nicola Sturgeon says reopening pubs 'highest risk' in easing lockdown
NICOLA Sturgeon has told worried drinkers to take their business elsewhere if the bar they’re in fails to take proper coronavirus safety measures. Speaking as Scotland significantly eased lockdown restrictions, with pubs and restaurants allowed
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‘Yes family’ is shunning the Alliance for Indy umbrella
THE Alliance for Independence is struggling to win over Scotland’s other pro-indy parties, the National can reveal. The Greens, the Scottish Socialist Party and the fledgling Independence for Scotland Party have all said they will contest next
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This is why being in the military doesn’t make you pro-Union
"AND a huge thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for coming along tonight to listen to veterans explain in their own words their journey that has taken them along the road to why they think Scotland should be independent.” With those words the first
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Is independence for England the next step after Brexit?
NICOLA Sturgeon’s handling of the Covid crisis has seen a steady rise in support for independence north of the Border. It’s not something consciously orchestrated, but a happy by-product of her straight-talking, “show don’t tell” approach to Scottish
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‘Outrageous’ Tories try to sneak through Scottish power grab
THE TORIES have been accused of trying to “disguise a power grab” after Ministers in London claimed Scotland was on course for 111 extra responsibilities after Brexit. The UK Government will today publish a white paper – a consultation on proposed
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Worshippers in Scotland brace themselves for a ‘new normal’
CONGREGATIONS are facing a “new normal” as they return to communal worship amid the coronavirus outbreak. Services and prayer can take place in sacred spaces once again as of yesterday – but physical distancing must be adhered to and there will
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Boris Johnson hasn’t done his homework but opposition questions are pants
PANTS! Pants to coronavirus, pants to Keir Starmer, and pants to bereaved relatives! Wait, what? Did Boris Johnson make a joke about underwear when asked if he had a message for those whose loved ones had died from Covid-19? Yes, yes he did.
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Scottish paedophile loses appeal after lack of privacy claim
THE Supreme Court rejected a Glasgow paedophile’s appeal after he claimed that his human rights were breached because he was caught after being targeted by social media vigilantes. The justices said the “interests of children have priority over
