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Steven Gerrard admits he's the proudest man in Glasgow as Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy
STEVEN Gerrard admitted he was the proudest man in Glasgow tonight as he watched Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lift the Premier League trophy. Gerrard was unable to watch his former club's 5-3 triumph over Chelsea in their final home game of
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Big scared s*****bag': Scots get ready to welcome Boris Johnson
BORIS Johnson is set to travel to Scotland tomorrow after Cabinet concerns over rising support for independence. UK Government ministers have repeatedly claimed that the pandemic has proved the worth of the Union – though analysis of recent opinion
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This is what the Queen can and can’t do under lockdown in Scotland
THE Queen’s visit to Balmoral Castle this summer is likely to be different from normal due to the coronavirus restrictions in place. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said arrangements for the visit in early August “will be in line with the relevant
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Lanarkshire outbreak shows why we must all follow the guidance
YOUR story “Lanarkshire Covid-19 outbreak sparks fears ‘complacency is setting in’” (thenational.scot, July 22) is a good news and a bad news story! It’s good to hear that the containment systems in place are robust and effective, doing exactly
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Souring of relations between England and Scotland must be avoided
GEORGE Kerevan is absolutely right insofar as this present government is concerned (Why a big pro-indy vote next year will not get Scotland its referendum, July 20).We must not forget also that when oil was discovered in the North Sea, Jim Callaghan
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The Scottish Tories would be mad to back an inquiry into indyref meddling
THERE’S one thing that we can rely on the Scottish Tories for, and that's a limitless supply of hypocrisy. If we were able to bottle it and use it as a power source, we'd never have to hear them go on about how the oil is running out ever again
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Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer clash over apology to whistleblowers
LABOUR’S former and current leader have clashed over the party’s decision to pay "substantial damages" to whistleblowers who contributed to a TV expose of its handling of antisemitism. An unreserved apology was also issued over "defamatory and
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Nicola Sturgeon urged to condemn RT ... even though she already has
NICOLA Sturgeon has been urged to condemn her predecessor over his links to Russian state broadcaster RT. Alex Salmond has had a regular show on the channel since 2017. At the time, Sturgeon was critical, saying Salmond’s “choice of channel
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Boris Johnson's views on 'unjust' devolution made clear in unearthed column
LEGISLATION providing Scots with free personal care and teachers with pay rises was a “scandal and a disgrace”, Boris Johnson wrote in a 2001 Telegraph column on devolution. Months before becoming an MP, the journalist penned the column which described
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Frank McAveety to stand down as Glasgow Labour leader
FRANK McAveety is to stand down as leader of the Labour group in Glasgow. McAveety served as council leader on two separate occasions, with three terms as a MSP and Scottish Executive minister in between. The long serving politician from the
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Russia report hot potato is Boris Johnson's PMQs anniversary present
HAPPY anniversary! It's one year since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister, so the leader of the opposition has a gift for him – it's a hot potato, straight out of the oven! Why did the UK Government sit on the report into Russian interference for
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This Scottish city has been named the most cultured in the UK
A SCOTTISH city has been crowned the most cultured in the UK. Aberdeen has earned the title thanks to its residents travelling to the most cultured places in Europe, compared to the rest of the UK's travel trends. Edinburgh took third place
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Constructive criticism is what’s needed, not throwing in the towel
ROBIN McAlpine’s new assault on the SNP leadership – the latest in a long and now expletive-bearing series – clearly echoes the frustrations of a growing number of independence supporters, both party members and others, at the slow (some would say
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Policy plans are needed to sell indy to voters on the fence
ONCE again a superb article by George Kerevan in Monday’s National (Why a big pro-indy vote next year will not get Scotland its referendum, July 20). I completely agree with his main point that no matter what the SNP do or whatever majority they
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New parents in Scotland can get £600 CASH free — all you need to know
NEW parents or carers in Scotland could get a cash sum to help give their child the best start in life. The Scottish Government's Best Start Grant means parents welcoming their first child are eligible for a free £600 cash payment - or a £300 payment
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Donald Trump's ambassador lobbied David Mundell to bring Open to Turnberry
DONALD Trump's ambassador reportedly lobbied David Mundell to bring the Open golf tournament to Turnberry. According to today’s New York Times, Woody Johnson was asked by the President to get the major contest to his flagship Ayr course. Despite
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Maree Todd announces bid to replace Gail Ross as constituency SNP MSP
SNP MSP Maree Todd has announced her bid to take Gail Ross's Caithness, Sutherland and Ross seat in the 2021 Holyrood elections. The Highlands and Islands MSP said that if she won the election it would be “the privilege of my life to represent
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Awkward moment as BBC News wrongly introduces SNP MP as 'Alyn Smith'
SNP MP Drew Hendry politely held his tongue on BBC News this afternoon after he was incorrectly introduced as his colleague Alyn Smith. Presenter Norman Smith gathered a Tory, Labour and SNP MP following Prime Minister’s Questions to discuss
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Nicola Sturgeon tells Boris Johnson to follow Scotland's Covid rules during trip
THE First Minister has no plans to meet the Prime Minister during his visit to Scotland tomorrow, she has said. Speaking at today’s Scottish Government Covid-19 briefing, Nicola Sturgeon said she was always happy to meet Boris Johnson but nothing
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WATCH: Boris Johnson told his plan to save the Union is doomed
BORIS Johnson has been warned that his plan to save the Union is sure to backfire. The Prime Minister is preparing to travel north as he urges Cabinet colleagues to spend more time in Scotland in a bid to quell a surge in support for independence
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This 19th-century Scottish castle is cheaper to live in than a flat in London
IF spending time at home during lockdown has prompted you to think about making a move, this Scottish castle could be what you’re looking for. You could live in a 19th-century baronial mansion with its own lift for a lot less than the average price
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Covid-19 in Scotland: Zero deaths and 10 new cases confirmed
THERE have been no further Covid-19 deaths registered over the last 24 hours in Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. Speaking at a Scottish Government briefing, Sturgeon announced there had been 10 new virus cases confirmed. While
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Covid-19 deaths in Scotland decrease for 12th week in a row
A TOTAL of 4193 people have died in Scotland with confirmed or suspected coronavirus, according to new figures from the National Records of Scotland (NRS). Six deaths relating to Covid-19 were registered between July 13 and July 19, down seven
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Talk looks at tactical approach to next year's Holyrood election
SHOWING how the Yes movement is coming out of lockdown hibernation, another online event, scheduled for tomorrow night, is sold out. Yes Kirriemuir has organised Democracy, D’Hont, and Holyrood Elections on Zoom so that people can find out about
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Voices for Scotland back with online talks and discussions
WITH phase three of Scotland’s route map now in action, Voices for Scotland has welcomed back its two employees and campaign organisers from furlough. Now the organisation is set to institute a series of online talks and discussions to try and
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How can Scottish Tories justify their votes to sell off the NHS?
MIKE Pompeo, Secretary of State in Donald Trump’s government, arrived on Tuesday morning. Rumour has it he is trying to drum up more support for the US anti-China campaign. I have another reason for him being in the UK. Pompeo is here to thank
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Polling shows the case for independence is overwhelming
THE long-delayed exposé of the Russian report has greatly damaged the UK Government’s security competence within the democratic process. And this year – with the government’s late response to the coronavirus crisis, along with the endless disaster
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PM to talk up plan for 'Boris Bridge' from Scotland-Northern Ireland during visit
THE Tory leader will talk up his vision of a bridge connecting Scotland with Northern Ireland during his visit tomorrow. It was announced this week that the Prime Minister will visit Scotland as ministers enter “panic mode” over the state of the
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Comet Neowise: 'Once-in-6800 years' chance to see rare comet TONIGHT
Stargazers are being urged to look to the sky tonight at a newly discovered comet which will not be coming back for another 6800 years. The mountain-sized Neowise comet made its closest approach to the sun on July 3 and is now shining brightly
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Lanarkshire Covid-19 outbreak sparks fears 'complacency is setting in'
SCOTS have been urged to stick to social distancing rules amid fears that people have become complacent. Deputy First Minister John Swinney spoke out after 19 coronavirus cases were linked to a Sitel premises in Motherwell, where staff work on
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UK Government gives up hope of agreeing Brexit deal before deadline
DESPITE campaigning on the slogan that a deal was “oven ready”, Tory ministers expect the UK to crash out of European Union without a deal. The Telegraph reports that Downing Street has ditched any pretense that an agreement is likely. The
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Tommy Sheridan confirms involvement in new Alliance for Independence
TOMMY Sheridan has confirmed his Solidarity party is involved in a new pro-independence group set up by a former SNP MSP. Dave Thompson fronts the new Alliance for Independence (AFI), which is due to submit its registration paperwork to the Electoral
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'Millions' targeted in coronavirus scam — what we know and what you MUST do
MORE than 11 million people in the UK are thought to have been targeted by a coronavirus-related scam, according to reports. Some 22% of people surveyed by Aviva have had had emails, texts, phone calls or other contact mentioning Covid-19 which
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Senior Tory ministers have 'fears' over Nicola Sturgeon's TV briefings
SENIOR UK Government figures have “fears” about the First Minister’s frequent televised Covid-19 briefings, according to reports. As it emerged the Prime Minister had told his Cabinet ministers to visit Scotland more often in efforts to win over
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Labour to pay 'substantial damages' to antisemitism whistleblowers
LABOUR will pay "substantial damages" to whistleblowers over "defamatory and false allegations" made following a Panorama investigation into antisemitism. The party, which has issued an apology, was sued by seven former employees, who criticised
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PM tells Tory ministers to go to Scotland more in efforts to win over voters
THE Prime Minister has told Cabinet ministers to visit Scotland more frequently as polls continue to show increased support for independence, Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP. As the Cabinet met in person for the first time since lockdown, Boris Johnson
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How the Covid-19 crisis could threaten our right to privacy
SINCE the start of the pandemic, an army of companies - from the Big Tech players down to start-ups most of us haven’t heard of yet - rushed to be part of the Covid-19 response. This is the transformative "disruption" to the healthcare sector they’
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Majority of Scots regret Brexit and would vote to rejoin EU, poll finds
A MAJORITY of Scots regret the Brexit result and would vote to rejoin the EU in a future referendum, a poll has found. The new eu+me campaign, launched by an ex-SNP MP and the party’s former head of communications, commissioned the survey which
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‘Nondescript oddball’ Tory MPs join fight to save the Union
A NEW group of “nondescript oddball” Tory MPs has formed a club aimed at pushing Boris Johnson to be even more pro-Union. Little is known about the Conservative Union Research Group (CURG), other than it is modelled on the powerful Brexit-supporting
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Tories ‘actively avoided’ looking for Kremlin interference evidence
THE Tories “actively avoided looking for evidence that Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum”, one of the authors of a long-awaited Intelligence and Security Committee report has claimed. The SNP’s Stewart Hosie suggested ministers were so
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This is a crucial moment for building a fairer world
LAST weekend UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered the 18th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture. In the spirit of Mandela’s legacy of justice, dignity and equality, other prominent guests to have featured in this lecture series on tackling
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FM has ‘no objections’ to independence referendum investigation
ON Monday night Downing Street briefed journalists that the much-delayed report into Russian interference would show that the Kremlin had interfered in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. But that wasn’t quite what in yesterday’s document
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Stewart Hosie refuses to be drawn on 'de facto' Russian agent thoughts
THE SNP’s Stewart Hosie refused to be drawn on whether he thought his former boss was an “agent of the Russian state” at the press conference following yesterday’s publication of a report into the Kremlin’s meddling in UK politics. For the last
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Ruth Davidson hasn’t had £20,000 dinner with Russian who won auction
RUTH Davidson has not yet had dinner with the stupendously wealthy Russian who won her at auction. At the Tory party’s Black and White Ball in 2018, Lubov Chernukhin paid £20,000 for a lunch with the party’s former Scottish leader. Chernukhin
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Annual report was an exercise in Whitehall-wash and balderdash
WHAT’S THE STORY? THE annual report from the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Office of the Advocate General was published yesterday to absolutely no applause or acclaim. Not surprising when it amounts to 100 pages of balderdash
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Justice Secretary considering reducing community service hours
OFFENDERS who have been ordered to carry out unpaid work in the community could have the number of hours they are required to do cut as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic. Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf is considering the move after Social
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New research suggests former footballers have lower mental health risk
FORMER professional football players have a lower risk of admission to hospital for the most common mental health disorders than the general population, new research suggests. Latest findings from the Football’s Influence on Lifelong health and
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Scottish retail sales down by 18% on last year
SCOTTISH retail sales in June were down by almost one-fifth compared to last year in a fourth successive month of double-digit decline, according to new figures. The SRC-KPMG Scottish Retail Sales Monitor found total sales were down 18.6% in comparison
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Royal Bank of Scotland name change is set to become official
ROYAL Bank of Scotland bosses hailed a “historic” milestone ahead of it formally changing its name to NatWest Group today, in a shift away from the brand that was bailed out during the financial crisis. The name change will be official once it
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Former SNP MP launches bid to strengthen post-Brexit ties
A CAMPAIGN for a close relationship between Scotland and the EU after Brexit has been launched by a former SNP MP and the party’s former head of communications. The eu+me campaign is chaired by former North East Fife MP Stephen Gethins and the
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Lanarkshire call centre cases fuel Scotland's coronavirus rise
AN outbreak at a call centre has been responsible, at least in part, for 22 coronavirus cases being recorded in one day, Nicola Sturgeon has said. Speaking at the first Scottish Government coronavirus briefing of the week, the First Minister said
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Forget Russia ... the real Enemy Within wears ermine robes
TRADITIONALLY, the UK political establishment has come to rely on the guaranteed credulousness of the British people in matters pertaining to the rascally Russians. This is what you get for your money after a century of mass-produced anti-Russian propaganda
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Poison at the heart of Russian report is a loud wakeup call
ALMOST a year and a half after it was completed, the long-awaited Russia Report from the Intelligence and Security Committee of the UK Parliament was released yesterday. In that time, we’ve heard every excuse under the sun from Boris Johnson for
