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Celtic new-boy Vasilis Barkas aims to emulate hero Manuel Neuer and become one of the best goalkeepers in Europe
IF Vasilis Barkas can become half the goalkeeper that his idol turned out to be, then Celtic will certainly have a bargain on their hands. Though he might give manager Neil Lennon the odd heart attack along the way if he adopts his style. The Greek
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New Celtic signing Vasilis Barkas asks Neil Lennon to pitch him into Hamilton opener
NEW Celtic goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas has told Neil Lennon he is ready and willing to step into the firing line as the champions look to get their quest for 10-in-a-row off to a flyer against Hamilton on Sunday. Barkas checked into Celtic Park yesterday
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Here's what Scottish Tory leader hopeful Douglas Ross said he'd do if PM
DOUGLAS Ross is rumoured to be the favourite to take over Jackson Carlaw as Scottish Conservative leader. But the Tory MP has had his fair share of scandals. In February Ross, who represents Moray, blasted after he refused a TV debate on his
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Ruth Davidson expected to take over at FMQs after Jackson Carlaw quits
RUTH Davidson is expected to replace Jackson Carlaw at First Minister's Questions after the Scottish Tory leader's resignation. Conservative MP Douglas Ross is expected to take over from Jackson Carlaw who said he is not the best person to make
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Who is Douglas Ross, the Tory MP rumoured to replace Jackson Carlaw?
TORY MP Douglas Ross is rumoured to be the favourite to take over Jackson Carlaw as Scottish Conservative leader. Carlaw announced his resignation earlier today, saying he is not the best person to make the case for Scotland staying in the Union
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'Scottish Tories are in real crisis': SNP respond to Jackson Carlaw quitting
THE SNP have said Jackson Carlaw's resignation has left the Scottish Tories in a "real crisis". SNP Depute Leader Keith Brown said the decision proves Westminster is pulling the strings. He added: "On behalf of all my SNP colleagues I wish
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It appears Layla Moran is anticipating Scotland leaving the Union
THE LibDems in Scotland are en route to be sunk without trace. Layla Moran, a candidate for the LibDem leadership in England and the UK, has said: “At 6% in the polls, we are in a sink or swim situation.” She is keen to impress that she has been
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Jackson Carlaw quitting shows there's no new Saviour of the Union on the horizon
WELL that was short, but decidedly not sweet. Jackson Carlaw's tenure as leader of the Scottish Conservatives has ended within months of it beginning. Faced with rising support for independence, and a First Minister whose approval ratings have left
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'Put the boot in' comment reveals true hostility of the Tories
ON many, many occasions the behaviour of the opponents of the independence of Scotland – in the House, in the media, spoken and published – has been exposed and condemned, but on no occasion is there a record of either an acknowledgement or (God forbid
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'Was he pushed or did he jump?': Twitter reacts to Jackson Carlaw quitting
POLITICIANS and social media users from across the political spectrum have reacted to Jackson Carlaw's resignation, with some wondering whether Westminster is pulling the strings. Tory MP Douglas Ross is expected to take over the role. READ
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John Swinney says he is 'stunned' by Jackson Carlaw's resignation
John Swinney said he was "stunned" by Mr Carlaw's sudden resignation, and wished him well for the future. The Deputy First Minister told BBC Radio Scotland: "I had absolutely no inclination this was coming. "Leadership is tough, and his statement
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'We’ve crossed swords politically': FM reacts to Jackson Carlaw quitting
NICOLA Sturgeon has paid tribute to Jackson Carlaw following his resignation as leader of the Scottish Conservatives after only six months in the role. The First Minister wrote on Twitter: “I wish Jackson Carlaw all the best. We’ve crossed swords
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Five of Jackson Carlaw's biggest blunders at First Minister's Questions
JUST like that, Jackson Carlaw’s stint as Scottish Conservative leader is over. It’s at times like these that politicians can be forgiven for giving a bit of thought to their legacy. In Carlaw’s case, aside from overseeing a period in
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Douglas Ross rumoured to take over as Jackson Carlaw quits as Scots Tory leader
TORY MP Douglas Ross is expected to take over from Jackson Carlaw as Scottish Conservative leader after he resigned only six months into the job. It has been reported that Ruth Davidson and John Lamont are backing Ross to take on the role.
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This is Boris Johnson's response to Jackson Carlaw quitting
PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has described Jackson Carlaw as a “tremendous servant” to the Tories as he quit his role. Carlaw became the Scottish Conservatives’ interim leader following Ruth Davidson’s resignation last year. He announced his
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Jackson Carlaw resigns as leader of the Scottish Conservatives
JACKSON Carlaw has resigned as leader of the Scottish Conservatives. He was elected leader in February, replacing Ruth Davidson. READ MORE: 'Was he pushed or did he jump?': Twitter reacts to Jackson Carlaw quitting The MSP has concluded
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Duncan Bannatyne accuses Nicola Sturgeon of having 'hidden agenda'
JUDGING by the polls, most people have been fairly impressed by Nicola Sturgeon’s leadership during the coronavirus crisis. There are of course exceptions. Jackson Carlaw, for instance, likes to study the First Minister’s steps in forensic
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Former Tory MP convicted of sexually assaulting two women
FORMER Tory MP Charlie Elphicke has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women. The former lawyer was warned he is facing the "very real possibility" of being sentenced to prison – and the end of his 25-year marriage. The jury at Southwark
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Michael Russell says Scotland will fight ‘tooth and nail’ against Tory power grab
THE Scottish Government has pledged to fight “tooth and nail” against Westminster plans it has branded a “blatant power grab”. Scottish Constitution Secretary Mike Russell made a statement to Holyrood on Thursday, vowing to oppose the UK Government
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Development of Scottish Covid-tracing app at 'advanced stage'
SCOTLAND is at an "advanced stage" in developing a Covid-19 proximity tracing app to be available by the autumn, the First Minister has said. Nicola Sturgeon revealed she hopes to give more details about the software soon after a question from
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Glasgow Fair holiday reflections brought back vivid memories
READING Roxanne Sorooshian’s column in the Sunday National on July 19 (Birthday wishes … and fingers crossed for a safe staycation) brought back lots of memories. Readers who accessed my wartime memories of Blackford in Perthshire in these pages some
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Tonight's TV: Outlander and Escape To The Chateau: Make Do And Mend
Escape To The Chateau: Make Do And Mend (C4, 8pm) WITH millions of families stuck indoors, the significance of being able to feel at home in the places we live has never felt stronger. In this series, Dick and Angel Strawbridge help families tackle
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Donald Trump suggests delaying 'fraudulent' US election
DONALD Trump has called for the US election to be delayed because it is "fraudulent". The President made the call to postpone the November contest until "people can properly, securely and safely vote" just minutes after the American economy had
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Jackson Carlaw attack on Nicola Sturgeon over SNP masks backfires
JACKSON Carlaw has been left red-faced after accusing the First Minister of “profiteering” with SNP-branded masks. Tories have attacked the SNP for selling the face coverings, alleging that the party is trying to profit from a health crisis. MSP
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Nicola Sturgeon slams Carlaw's 'bitter partisan politics' in Covid levels row
NICOLA Sturgeon and the Scottish Tory leader clashed in Holyrood this afternoon over a report from the UK’s chief statistician on figures the First Minister cited about Covid-19 prevalence in England. This morning the director general of the Office
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SNP MSP faces selection battle from prominent local indy campaigner
THE SNP is set for an explosive selection battle in Inverclyde after prominent councillor Chris McEleny launched an audacious bid to unseat and replace sitting MSP Stuart McMillan. The local politician, who has come to prominence thanks to his
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These are the key lockdown easing dates Nicola Sturgeon announced today
THE First Minister gave an update on Scotland’s coronavirus restrictions this afternoon and announced a series of indicative dates for further changes to rules. Firstly Nicola Sturgeon said schools could reopen full time from August 18 at the latest
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Edinburgh councillor quits SNP group over disability policies
AN Edinburgh councillor has resigned from the SNP over a perceived failure to improve conditions for disabled people in the city. Derek Howie, who is registered blind, set out to change the council’s approach to disability when he was elected three
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Schools in Scotland to reopen full-time, Nicola Sturgeon confirms
PUPILS in Scotland will return to school full time by August 18 at the latest, the First Minister said today. Nicola Sturgeon gave an update on lockdown restrictions this afternoon and said there had been a “moral imperative” to get children back
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No confirmed coronavirus deaths recorded in Scotland for a fortnight
NO-ONE who has tested positive for Covid-19 has died in Scotland in the past fortnight, Nicola Sturgeon has announced. It means the death toll among confirmed coronavirus patietns remains 2491, no change since July 16. Speaking in the Scottish
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Here's how Scotland’s debt and Scottish oil has been squandered by Westminster
WE concluded the first part of this analysis yesterday by looking ahead to the question as to whether Scotland has actually generated this debt, a question that comes down to oil. Given the phenomenal contribution North Sea oil made to the UK as
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Scotland does not require permission to decide its own future
WE’RE all likely at some time to make a statement which turns out, later, to have been a hostage to fortune. As one of the old-brigade, active since 1966, I’ve seen and heard a few of those. One such, I suggest, is that a referendum must be “legal”
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Here's a way to both save jobs and provide better bus services
ON hearing the possible bad news regarding the 650 jobs at Alexander Dennis (650 jobs under threat at Scots bus manufacturer, July 28), may I make a suggestion that may be a solution to their predicament, which may not be so obvious to all? We
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Covid-19: Quarter of 'close contacts' not traced by England's system
ENGLAND’S contact tracing system has slipped backwards after 25% of coronavirus sufferers’ close contacts failed to isolate last week. During the previous week, the Test and Trace system reached 78% of the people identified as coming into contact
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Top Labour backer adds to calls for 'invisible' Richard Leonard to quit
RICHARD Leonard has been branded “invisible” and urged to stand down by a high-profile party backer. Former broadcaster and Better Together backer Archie Macpherson says the party has become a "nostalgic cult" and is heading towards “utter irrelevance
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Nicola Sturgeon listed as one of world's top five most eloquent leaders
NICOLA Sturgeon has made it into the top five of a new list of the world's most eloquent leaders. Scotland's First Minister was described as "clear, calm and compassionate" by the experts who drew up the list. It was topped by New Zealand Prime
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This Irish Times editorial is spot on about Scottish independence
IN a media landscape dominated by pro-Union titles, it often takes an outsider to see things more clearly. The Irish Times has given its views on Scottish independence in a new editorial, showing a greater understanding of the constitutional
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Iconic John O’Groats sign snapped off by 'thoughtless tourists'
THE historic John O’Groats sign marking 874 miles from Land’s End has been snapped off after “thoughtless tourists” hung from it. The sign has been in place since 1964 and has become a popular spot for walkers and cyclists to take a photograph
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England had Europe's worst excess deaths level during first half of 2020
ENGLAND had the worst excess death rate in Europe during the first half of 2020, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown. The ONS report says that during the first six months of the year England had the “longest continuous
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Covid-19 self-isolation period extended from seven to 10 days
IF you display symptoms of coronavirus you must now self-isolate for 10 days rather than seven, the UK’s chief medical officers have said. The UK’s four CMOs issued the new advice based on evidence that people with mild to moderate symptoms of
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England can learn from Scotland's virus strategy, UK Government adviser says
A SCIENTIFIC adviser to the UK Government has said Westminster can learn from Scotland’s approach to tackling coronavirus. Professor Robert West, a member of SPI-B – a group which provides behavioural science advice regarding the pandemic to the
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Amazon warehouse worker linked to cluster of Covid-19 cases in Greater Glasgow
AN Amazon warehouse worker has been linked to new coronavirus cluster identified in Greater Glasgow. The company confirmed a worker based in its Gourock site had tested positive and was now in self-isolation. A pharmacy is also among the businesses
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Scottish Tories left red-faced as No 10 seeks host for daily TV briefings
BORIS Johnson is on the hunt for a US-style press secretary to front new televised daily briefings. In a job advert posted online yesterday, Downing Street said this would be “a political role” and the successful candidate would be expected to
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Joanna Cherry: SNP need to accept Brexit ship has sailed in fight for indyref2
WHEN Boris Johnson celebrated his first year in office last week it was comforting to remember that the biggest defeats he suffered during that year were made in Scotland by Scots. In the prorogation case the decision of Scotland’s Supreme Court, the
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These are the disputes that threaten to shake foundations of social housing
IS Glasgow in danger of losing its hard-won status as the community-led housing capital of Britain? A series of heavy-handed investigations by the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has resulted in the departure of key staff and long-serving local
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SNP to decide if Joanna Cherry and Angus Robertson can stand for election
THE SNP’s National Executive Committee will decide today if MPs can stand for next year’s Holyrood election without first quitting Westminster. The party’s ruling body will consider the proposal to rule out dual mandates which, if passed, would
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Former SNP MEP urges Scots to have say on UK internal market
SCOTS business owners, academics, trade unionists and anyone with an interest in the matter have just a few days left to make their feelings known formally about the UK Government’s determination to ride roughshod over devolution. That’s the alarm
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Scottish Covid-19 cluster linked to businesses confirmed by NHS
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has confirmed a cluster of coronavirus cases linked to several businesses, including a pharmacy in Inverclyde. First Minster Nicola Sturgeon revealed the cluster at her daily briefing in Edinburgh ahead of a meeting
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SNP Social Justice Commission provides fresh thinking for fairer indy Scotland
THE Social Justice and Fairness Commission, established by Nicola Sturgeon, publishes the first in a series of new discussion papers this week. Their paper, A Secure Income for All, will also form the basis of the SNP’s online National Assembly next
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SNP Social Justice Commission UBI papers published
THE SNP’s Social Justice and Fairness Commission’s long-awaited discussion paper on a universal basic income (UBI) is due to be published today. The party says it doesn’t make specific recommendations but rather is set to inform a wider debate
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Battle for Scottish independence must have new media voices
WE can’t leave changing Scotland to the politicians. It’s up to all of us. That’s why we created Skotia media for a better Scotland. We want to use campaigning journalism to help win independence. We don’t have the resources of the mainstream media
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Some sperm whales are not morning mammals, study finds
SOME humans are not morning people, and neither, it turns out, are sperm whales, according to a team involving Scottish researchers. A new report suggests that in some areas of the Mediterranean the animals are less likely to forage for food at
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‘Frank can man the door’: Janey Godley applies to be Boris’s spokesperson
COMEDIAN Janey Godley has given National readers a sneak peak at her cover letter for her application to be No 10’s spokeswoman. DEAR Mr Boris, I hear you are looking for someone to hire someone who can explain you hiding in fridges for £100k
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SNP ministers warned to listen to members after 'flawed' report
SCOTTISH ministers are being urged to remember their promise to party members over plans for a Scottish National Infrastructure Company. Delegates at the SNP’s spring conference in 2018 voted overwhelmingly to create the body that would act as
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Action call as Scot is held for 1000 days without trial
TODAY marks 1000 days of incarceration without trial for Scotsman Jagtar Singh Johal. Arrested shortly after his Punjab wedding, the Sikh blogger remains in a cell in India over alleged involvement in a murder conspiracy against right-wing Hindu
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Scot wins national home gym award during coronavirus lockdown
WE have all been encouraged to keep fit during the months of the coronavirus pandemic and some of us have been less successful than others, but for Lanarkshire man John Graham his approach to physical training has won him a UK title, that of Best Home
