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SNP MSP Audrey Nicoll will face a challenge from MP Stephen Flynn for her Holyrood seat

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Kelly Given: Stephen Flynn's boys club will elbow women aside for their ambition

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar photographed outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar photographed outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster

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Lesley Riddoch: What Scottish Labour's U-turn tells us about the Union

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) speaks with First Minister John Swinney

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) speaks with First Minister John Swinney

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Beware of poll showing SNP lead. It contains a warning

Nostalgia reminds us of what is possible, but it is up to us to make it real

Nostalgia reminds us of what is possible, but it is up to us to make it real

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Assa Samake-Roman: In a chaotic world, nostalgia has never been so tempting

How exactly can we expect children to flourish when families are skipping meals and living in destitution?

How exactly can we expect children to flourish when families are skipping meals and living in destitution?

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Seamus Logan: Labour must listen and make ‘change’ a reality

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is seen as another dishonest politician, Glaswegians told The National

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is seen as another dishonest politician, Glaswegians told The National

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'She should go': Glaswegians give their views on Rachel Reeves 'lying on her CV'

The debating chamber at Holyrood

The debating chamber at Holyrood

2026 Holyrood election

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Karen Adam: My work serving as an MSP isn’t just professional but deeply personal

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage

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Steph Paton: It would be dangerous to dismiss Reform’s rise in Scotland

The Ryder Cup has always been an unpaid contest...but for how long?

The Ryder Cup has always been an unpaid contest...but for how long?

Nick Rodger: Pay-to-play Ryder Cup another golfing cash grab by USA stars

Sky News use missile footage for farmer protests report in live TV blunder

Sky News use missile footage for farmer protests report in live TV blunder

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Sky News uses missile footage for farmer protests report in live TV blunder

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn=

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn=

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Ash Regan: Despite some witty stand-ups at PMQs, Stephen Flynn's scorecard is thin

Yes and Better Together supporters listen to Jim Murphy Shadow Secretary of State for International Development

Yes and Better Together supporters listen to Jim Murphy Shadow Secretary of State for International Development

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George Kerevan: Labour ‘think tank’ proves we need more lobbying restrictions

File of UK-EU border at Dover - EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY MAY 20 Lorries queue for the frontier control area at the Port of Dover in Kent. The Government has no clear timetable to fully implement its post-Brexit border controls with the EU, the National

File of UK-EU border at Dover - EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY MAY 20 Lorries queue for the frontier control area at the Port of Dover in Kent. The Government has no clear timetable to fully implement its post-Brexit border controls with the EU, the National

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Tommy Sheppard: The best hope for Scotland's economic future is the EU

Hana-Rāwhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, Aotearoa New Zealand’s youngest MP

Hana-Rāwhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, Aotearoa New Zealand’s youngest MP

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Alison Phipps: Language rights matter — in New Zealand and here in Scotland

The post office on the isle of Tiree, off the west coast of Scotland

The post office on the isle of Tiree, off the west coast of Scotland

Highlands & Islands

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Rhoda Meek: Delivery inequity is an unaddressed issue for Scotland's islands

Stephen Flynn took a dig at the Scottish Greens

Stephen Flynn took a dig at the Scottish Greens

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Ruth Wishart: Part-timers are a bad idea even if we need talented people at Holyrood

Edinburgh University students at Old College sunday wait for the library to open..

Edinburgh University students at Old College sunday wait for the library to open..

University of Edinburgh

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Andrew Tickell: Snobbery is alive and well at the University of Edinburgh

Conference participants attend day six at the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan

Conference participants attend day six at the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan

Alyn Smith: COP highlights Scotland's need for greater interconnectivity

President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at a meeting of the House GOP conference

President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at a meeting of the House GOP conference

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David Pratt: America’s late night chat shows will not be short of gags any time soon

What might have happened to Eric Linklater and the cause of Scottish nationalism if he had been successful in standing as a parliamentary candidate, asks Hamish MacPherson

What might have happened to Eric Linklater and the cause of Scottish nationalism if he had been successful in standing as a parliamentary candidate, asks Hamish MacPherson

BACK IN THE DAY

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More Scots should be aware of the work and legacy of this great writer

A man eating fast food

A man eating fast food

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Mike Lean: Our research dietitians have put together a 100-year-old Scottish diet

40th anniversary of the Faslane peace camp

40th anniversary of the Faslane peace camp

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Pat Kane: An independent Scotland could set example to world with disarmament

A highland pony leads a shooting party of Sgorr Ruadh on the Achnashellach estate in Wester Ross

A highland pony leads a shooting party of Sgorr Ruadh on the Achnashellach estate in Wester Ross

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Andy Wightman: Why estates are colonial structures still ruling over Highlands

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater (centre) joins as Dignity in Dying campaigners gather in Parliament Square, central London, in support of the

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater (centre) joins as Dignity in Dying campaigners gather in Parliament Square, central London, in support of the

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Mhairi Black: Holyrood should be pushing on with assisted dying bill

Volunteer archaeologists in Stirling

Volunteer archaeologists in Stirling

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Why Scotland must have same standards for metal detecting and archaeology

Bluebells in woodland on Wood of Cree RSPB Reserve Dumfries and Galloway

Bluebells in woodland on Wood of Cree RSPB Reserve Dumfries and Galloway

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Politicians view nature funding as an easy target for cuts. There is no excuse now

The far-right in Scotland has taken a disturbing turn with reports that neo-Nazis plan to gather in Bathgate this weekend

The far-right in Scotland has taken a disturbing turn with reports that neo-Nazis plan to gather in Bathgate this weekend

Real Scottish Politics

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Wee Ginger Dug: Scotland should fear rise in far-right following Donald Trump's win

Climate activists from Greenpeace and Uplift during a demonstration outside the Scottish Court of Session, Edinburgh, on the first day of the Rosebank and Jackdaw judicial review hearing

Climate activists from Greenpeace and Uplift during a demonstration outside the Scottish Court of Session, Edinburgh, on the first day of the Rosebank and Jackdaw judicial review hearing

Climate Emergency

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Lorna Slater: Optimism of COP26 here in Scotland has turned to dust

The initial consequences of Donald Trump’s economic policy will arise as a result of his plan to impose tariffs on all imports into the US

The initial consequences of Donald Trump’s economic policy will arise as a result of his plan to impose tariffs on all imports into the US

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Richard Murphy: Donald Trump’s tariffs will make things a lot worse

Hospital league tables would be based on metrics such as how long patients have to wait for A&E treatment, surgery and other care

Hospital league tables would be based on metrics such as how long patients have to wait for A&E treatment, surgery and other care

Real Scottish Politics

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Wee Ginger Dug: Anas Sarwar is unsurprisingly keeping quiet on hospital league tables

Mike Huckabee speaks with Donald Trump at a community roundtable

Mike Huckabee speaks with Donald Trump at a community roundtable

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David Pratt: Likely US envoy to Israel is akin to a 'fifth horseman' for Palestinians

President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at a meeting of the House GOP conference

President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at a meeting of the House GOP conference

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Kelly Given: Women’s hard-won rights are under brutal assault

Keir Starmer recently replaced Sue Gray as his chief of staff

Keir Starmer recently replaced Sue Gray as his chief of staff

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Wee Ginger Dug: Keir Starmer just can't help but find himself in more controversy

Lesley Riddoch writes on Stephen Flynn's announcement

Lesley Riddoch writes on Stephen Flynn's announcement

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Lesley Riddoch: Stephen Flynn should change his mind – here's why

Once you accept trans people must be erased from the education system, it’s pretty clear that you would prefer that trans people didn’t exist at all, writes Caitlin Logan

Once you accept trans people must be erased from the education system, it’s pretty clear that you would prefer that trans people didn’t exist at all, writes Caitlin Logan

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Caitlin Logan: Trump is just more transparent than Labour about his trans stance

Scotland's Sauchiehall Street

Scotland's Sauchiehall Street

Derelict buildings

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More needs to be done to tackle Scotland's vacant and derelict land

Campaigners in support of voluntary euthanasia protest outside Parliament in Westminster

Campaigners in support of voluntary euthanasia protest outside Parliament in Westminster

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Seamus Logan: Why I’m conflicted over Labour MP’s end of life bill

Republican presidential-elect former President Donald Trump

Republican presidential-elect former President Donald Trump

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Assa Samake-Roman: Trump’s win is a serious wake-up call for Europe’s progressives

Maybe Trump serves as a mirror to the excesses of the society he is about to preside over once again, writes Jonathon Shafi

Maybe Trump serves as a mirror to the excesses of the society he is about to preside over once again, writes Jonathon Shafi

Jonathon Shafi: Anti-Muslim sentiment in the US did not begin with Donald Trump

With the loss of shops we lose something else that’s hard to quantify – a trip to the shops that is at minimum great fun, and at best magic, writes Shona Craven

With the loss of shops we lose something else that’s hard to quantify – a trip to the shops that is at minimum great fun, and at best magic, writes Shona Craven

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Shona Craven: The joke is on us if we let our magical high street stores disappear

Start measuring the economy in a way that actually means something to voters: it’s the wellbeing economy, stupid, writes Ellie Gomersall

Start measuring the economy in a way that actually means something to voters: it’s the wellbeing economy, stupid, writes Ellie Gomersall

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Ellie Gomersall: Anything less than a wellbeing economy would betray working people

President-elect Donald Trump remains a big player in the world of golf

President-elect Donald Trump remains a big player in the world of golf

Nick Rodger: In selfish age, Trump and golf will get on like a White House on fire

An Israeli soldier patrols near the border with the Gaza Strip

An Israeli soldier patrols near the border with the Gaza Strip

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Ash Regan: It's crucial we reflect on the lessons war has taught us

Honour Guard carry a coffin of fallen Ukrainian serviceman of 3rd assault brigade Danylo Liashkevych, known as

Honour Guard carry a coffin of fallen Ukrainian serviceman of 3rd assault brigade Danylo Liashkevych, known as

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Defending freedom during war sadly sometimes means its compromise

Communicator's hands spelling out BSL in British sign language

Communicator's hands spelling out BSL in British sign language

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Why recognition of British Sign Language in education bill is vital

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street

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Tories are out but Margaret Thatcher's legacy lives on with Labour

Protesters demonstrate against the UK Government decision to grant consent for the controversial Rosebank offshore development off Shetland

Protesters demonstrate against the UK Government decision to grant consent for the controversial Rosebank offshore development off Shetland

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Tommy Sheppard: Labour have left it to Scottish courts to stop Rosebank

The Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Stone of Remembrance outside the City Chambers in Edinburgh

The Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Stone of Remembrance outside the City Chambers in Edinburgh

Remembrance Day

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George Kerevan: Remembrance must not be mood music for return of conscription

The Scottish Government still holds that Scotland will be a “Net Zero” nation by 2045

The Scottish Government still holds that Scotland will be a “Net Zero” nation by 2045

Climate Emergency

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Missed climate targets reveal need for a new approach, says expert

Former first minister Jack McConnell

Former first minister Jack McConnell

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Decentralisation of power could solve the Council Tax problem

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

There’s a darkness on the edge of town following Donal Trump's victory

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay during First Minister's Questions

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay during First Minister's Questions

Russell Findlay

Andrew Tickell: 'A Tory with attitude,' what Findlay gets wrong about law and order

Campaigners in support of voluntary euthanasia protest outside Parliament in Westminster, London

Campaigners in support of voluntary euthanasia protest outside Parliament in Westminster, London

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Ruth Wishart: Assisted dying should be a right for those living with unbearable pain

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a session of the Bundestag in which new Finance Minister Joerg Kukies was sworn in the day after Scholz fired previous Finance Minister Christian Lindner

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a session of the Bundestag in which new Finance Minister Joerg Kukies was sworn in the day after Scholz fired previous Finance Minister Christian Lindner

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Alyn Smith: Following Trump’s victory, fractures in Germany are bad news for Europe