National government

Rent controls are a key part of the Housing Bill, but the SNP Government has focused on tenants' rights to keep pets

SNP Government given rent control warning amid focus on pets

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

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

Stephen Flynn highlighted how rapidly GB Energy's projected job creation numbers had fallen

Stephen Flynn highlighted how rapidly GB Energy's projected job creation numbers had fallen

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Stephen Flynn calls out GB Energy boss after estimated job numbers tumble

Fears for ‘target’ Trident as Vladimir Putin lowers threshold for nuclear weapons

Fears for ‘target’ Trident as Vladimir Putin lowers threshold for nuclear weapons

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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Fears for ‘target’ Trident as Vladimir Putin lowers threshold for nuclear weapons

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

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has refused to lift a Tory-imposed block on legislation his own party supported

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has refused to lift a Tory-imposed block on legislation his own party supported

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Ian Murray backs Tory block on Scottish gender bill – despite Labour voting for it

Photo issued by the Ministry of Defence of HMS Bulwark at sea

Photo issued by the Ministry of Defence of HMS Bulwark at sea

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Former Navy flagships to be decommissioned in MoD cuts push

The US embassy in Kyiv has been forced to close

The US embassy in Kyiv has been forced to close

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US embassy in Kyiv shuts due to 'significant attack' threat

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

Eric Trump criticised John Swinney for endorsing Kamala Harris ahead of the US election

Eric Trump criticised John Swinney for endorsing Kamala Harris ahead of the US election

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Donald Trump's son labels John Swinney 'nasty' as president-elect 'to visit Scotland'

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Holyrood chamber

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Holyrood chamber

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Scottish Labour's U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment cut is a new low for Anas Sarwar

Suspended Labour MP Zarah Sultana also hit out at the Uk Government's continued arms sales to Israel

Suspended Labour MP Zarah Sultana also hit out at the Uk Government's continued arms sales to Israel

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Zarah Sultana hits out at Keir Starmer's Gaza genocide denial in powerful speech

First Minister John Swinney said the party have to

First Minister John Swinney said the party have to

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SNP are in ‘financially strong’ position, says John Swinney

Farmers protested in Westminster over Labour's plans to impose fresh taxes on family farms

Farmers protested in Westminster over Labour's plans to impose fresh taxes on family farms

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'We're going to make them listen': Farmers collar Scottish Labour MPs over tax raid

The rate of domestic abuse is below the 2020-21 peak but is higher than previous years on record

The rate of domestic abuse is below the 2020-21 peak but is higher than previous years on record

Police record an increase in domestic abuse incidents in Scotland

The Labour Government voted to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment for all but the poorest pensioners earlier this year

The Labour Government voted to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment for all but the poorest pensioners earlier this year

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UK Government's own analysis reveals harsh impact of Winter Fuel Payment cut

Protesters outside BAE systems in Glasgow

Protesters outside BAE systems in Glasgow

Amnesty International

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Scottish Government warned over 'inadequate' checks on arms firm grants

Humza Yousaf was set to unveil further papers before his time as First Minister came to an end

Humza Yousaf was set to unveil further papers before his time as First Minister came to an end

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Humza Yousaf planned to publish two new indy white papers before resigning as FM

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'

Jeremy Clarkson speaks with the media during a protest in Westminster over Labour's tax raid on family farms

Jeremy Clarkson speaks with the media during a protest in Westminster over Labour's tax raid on family farms

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Farmers blast 'cruel' Labour tax raid as Jeremy Clarkson joins Westminster protest

King Charles has given consent to a bill which will make him richer, the Lords have heard

King Charles has given consent to a bill which will make him richer, the Lords have heard

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New law that 'will make King Charles many times richer' condemned

Eva Simmons (left) is one of the two protesters released

Eva Simmons (left) is one of the two protesters released

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Two pro-Palestine protesters released from Scottish prison

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has proposed swingeing tax cuts

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has proposed swingeing tax cuts

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Tories demand almost £1 billion in tax cuts from SNP's Scottish Budget

The fire engine was meant to help in the Gaza aid effort

The fire engine was meant to help in the Gaza aid effort

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Israel faces demands to release fire engine donated by Scottish firefighters

Chancellor Rachel Reeves claimed to have worked as an economist with Halifax Bank of Scotland

Chancellor Rachel Reeves claimed to have worked as an economist with Halifax Bank of Scotland

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Rachel Reeves challenged to make work history clear after 'lying on her CV'

Anas Sarwar previously defended the UK Government move

Anas Sarwar previously defended the UK Government move

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'What a chancer': Anas Sarwar slammed over Winter Fuel Payment U-turn

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

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said it was a

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said it was a

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There is a credible path forward for Scottish independence, says Kate Forbes

Rachel Reeves (Ben Birchall/PA)

Rachel Reeves (Ben Birchall/PA)

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No 10 defends Rachel Reeves amid growing scrutiny over 'fake CV' claims

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a bi-lateral meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the United Nations in New York (Leon Neal/PA)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a bi-lateral meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the United Nations in New York (Leon Neal/PA)

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UK to ‘double down’ on support for Ukraine as US backs missile use in Russia

Foreign Secretary David Lammy (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Foreign Secretary David Lammy (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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UK arms exports to Israel could be used to breach international law, court told

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

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth will also press the case for scrapping the Barnett Formula

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth will also press the case for scrapping the Barnett Formula

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Create new Wales Bill to give country same powers as Scotland, Labour urged

First Minister John Swinney has been urged not to cut independence spending in the budget

First Minister John Swinney has been urged not to cut independence spending in the budget

Scottish independence

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SNP 'must rule out cutting independence spend in Scottish budget', Greens demand

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

SNP MP Stephen Flynn and MSP Emma Roddick

SNP MP Stephen Flynn and MSP Emma Roddick

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'Leave yer ego': SNP minister issues warning after media reports on party infighting

First Minister John Swinney's government has shelved plans to bring a right to food into Scots law

First Minister John Swinney's government has shelved plans to bring a right to food into Scots law

Scottish Government

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SNP face questions on shelved policy as Scotland reports record high food worries

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and surgeon Nizam Mamode giving evidence at Westminster

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and surgeon Nizam Mamode giving evidence at Westminster

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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I was in Gaza. Keir Starmer should give up his law degree if he denies the genocide

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

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are a terrifying glimpse at the dystopian future his Project 2025 may be about to unleash on America, writes Mike Small

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are a terrifying glimpse at the dystopian future his Project 2025 may be about to unleash on America, writes Mike Small

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Mike Small: This fascist US clown show will bring wreckage to American society

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

Jamie Hepburn stressed the Scottish Government remains “strongly opposed” to requiring voters to show photo ID.

Jamie Hepburn stressed the Scottish Government remains “strongly opposed” to requiring voters to show photo ID.

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Scottish minister urges UK Government to scrap voter ID requirements

Millerhill near Edinburgh

Millerhill near Edinburgh

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‘Disturbing’: Pollution from Scottish sites burning rubbish surged last year

Professor Sir John Curtice (left) and SNP MP and Westminster group leader Stephen Flynn

Professor Sir John Curtice (left) and SNP MP and Westminster group leader Stephen Flynn

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John Curtice on whether MPs 'double-jobbing' could affect SNP in 2026 Holyrood vote

Orkney-based Dr Linda Gask said women in Scotland are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety and depression but are not getting the help they need

Orkney-based Dr Linda Gask said women in Scotland are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety and depression but are not getting the help they need

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Psychiatrist criticises lack of policies for women's mental health care

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

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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SNP need to ‘move mountains’ for Lib Dems to back Scottish Budget

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

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

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

King Charles visits the first Coronation Food Hub in Deptford Image: Justin Tallis/PA Wire

King Charles visits the first Coronation Food Hub in Deptford Image: Justin Tallis/PA Wire

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Westminster’s shabby treatment of Scotland has a long history ...