Poet Jackie Kay: ‘I could have been brought up by Tories!’: The writer on being adopted as a baby by Scottish communists, facing racism in suburban Glasgow ...
theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/13/poet-jackie-kay-i-could-have-been-brought-up-by-tories
EXC: The Cabinet Office has refused to release Michael Gove’s secretive State of the Union report in its unredacted form.
At the UK Covid Inquiry’s Edinburgh ... Show more
'It's all so random': Tearful Nicola Sturgeon questioned on decision making at Covid inquiry
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/6359133/nicola-sturgeon-covid-inquiry/
BREAKING: Michael Gove's secret report on the 'state of the Union' has been revealed at the Covid Inquiry.
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COVID Inquiry: 'Nicola Sturgeon could cry from one eye if she wanted to,' says Scottish Secretary Alister Jack
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Nicola Sturgeon called Boris Johnson a ‘f***ing clown’, Covid WhatsApps reveal: Ex-SNP leader attacked then-PM’s ‘utter incompetence’ – as bombshell messages ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nicola-sturgeon-boris-johnson-clown-b2484663.html
Nicola Sturgeon insists she ‘acted in-line’ with with policy amid Covid inquiry: The former first minister said she had submitted copies of her messages to the ...
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‘I don’t buy it’: Scottish secretary dismisses Sturgeon’s tears at Covid inquiry: Ex-SNP leader could ‘cry from one eye if she wanted’, says Tory cabinet ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/sturgeon-crying-covid-inquiry-alister-jack-b2489044.html
Scottish independence and the need to find routes beyond the SNP: In the months after the 2014 independence referendum, despite having lost by a double-digit ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24140335.scottish-independence-need-find-routes-beyond-snp/
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Nicola Sturgeon is the SNP’s biggest liability: A year ago today, Nicola Sturgeon announced her resignation as SNP leader and First Minister of Scotland ...
spectator.co.uk/article/nicola-sturgeon-is-the-snps-biggest-liability/
Covid Inquiry shows true chaos and incompetence of government: Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock gave his second day of evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry ...
thenational.scot/politics/23963227.covid-inquiry-shows-true-chaos-incompetence-government/
Ex-UK Treasury chief Alistair Darling, who steered nation through credit crunch, dies
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/former-uk-treasury-chief-alistair-darling-steered-nation-105271278
Deaths of 2023: Some of the notable names, celebrities and stars of stage and screen who died this year
scotsman.com/education/deaths-of-2023-some-of-the-notable-names-celebrities-and-stars-of-stage-and-screen-who-died-this-year-4449894
So now we know for sure: Westminster has devolution in its sights: EVIDENCE given at the UK Covid Inquiry on Monday gives us clear insight to the perception of ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23852395.now-know-sure-westminster-devolution-sights/
Scottish population data will be used to create Unionist propaganda: LIKE many readers I was pleased to see that Scotland’s population, overall ...
thenational.scot/politics/23797664.scottish-population-data-will-used-create-unionist-propaganda/
Scottish independence cafe helps raise hundreds for foodbanks: A POP-UP cafe at marches for Scottish independence has helped to raise hundreds of pounds for food ...
thenational.scot/news/23724932.scottish-independence-cafe-helps-raise-hundreds-foodbanks/
Yes campaign must be full of hope to counter the fear-mongering: AMONG the main tools in any government toolbox are fear and doubt. Both fear and doubt can ...
thenational.scot/politics/23754655.yes-campaign-must-full-hope-counter-fear-mongering/
The only winners in Covid were Britain's bankrupt political elite: Covid-19 no longer dominates daily life, but it remains a divisive topic ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23745272.winners-covid-britains-bankrupt-political-elite/
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Proposed council tax rises would cause pain for relatively little gain: I UNDERSTAND the Scottish Government’s revenue budget is approaching £60 billion ...
thenational.scot/politics/23661605.proposed-council-tax-rises-cause-pain-relatively-little-gain/
MPs jeer as Jeremy Hunt delivers perfect Scottish independence slogan: CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt was forced into a rapid U-turn after he accidentally delivered a ...
thenational.scot/news/23389019.mps-jeer-jeremy-hunt-delivers-perfect-scottish-independence-slogan/
Quick Glance: Economic Newsletter
- School leavers may be trained as doctors without a traditional medical degree.
- The Tories should never have taken their Ulez challenge to court.
- Expanding London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) may be a regressive tax that disproportionately affects people of modest means.
Independence economics 'less important' than politics, says economist: ECONOMICS is "far less important" when considering questions like Scottish ...
thenational.scot/news/23411838.independence-economics-less-important-politics-says-economist/
The Scottish National Party’s limitations have been laid bare: Will Humza Yousaf learn the right lessons?
economist.com/leaders/2023/03/29/the-scottish-national-partys-limitations-have-been-laid-bare
Quick Glance: A Glimmer of Hope for the Left in the SNP Leadership Race
- Humza Yousaf narrowly prevented a social and fiscal conservative from leading the SNP, preserving existing policies.
- Despite his left-leaning rhetoric, Yousaf is not a true leftist.
- The left within the SNP has weakened, but the SNP Trade Union Group (TUG) emerges as a potential influential force.
- The SNPTUG calls for transparency, accountability, and a social democratic direction within the SNP.
Nicola Sturgeon’s departure will be a huge loss: The First Minister has been the focal point of attempts to secure independence for years
inews.co.uk/news/scotland/nicola-sturgeons-departure-will-be-a-huge-loss-2152189
Nicola Sturgeon leaves behind ‘mixed’ legacy for Scotland and SNP: One of the most effective politicians of her generation, her record nonetheless fell short of ...
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Here’s why I, as a party member, became disillusioned with SNP: I AM an SNP member. Like many others. I joined immediately after the 2014 referendum.
thenational.scot/politics/23332355.party-member-became-disillusioned-snp/
Watch: Janey Godley talks about farewell tour as iconic Scottish comedian arrives in Aberdeen
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/entertainment/5394484/comedy-janey-godley-tivoli-aberdeen/
Nicola Sturgeon resigns: Scottish independence push ‘should be paused’ — follow latest
thetimes.co.uk/article/nicola-sturgeon-latest-news-resignation-snp-scotland-first-minister-qtv2z8s2c
Alex Salmond knows Nicola Sturgeon’s grip on power is slipping: As several generations of political opponents can testify, it is never fun to be on the receiving ...
newstatesman.com/politics/scotland/2023/02/alex-salmond-knows-nicola-sturgeon-grip-power-slipping
Will Yes-backing, booze-shunning Scots herald a cultural shift?: HERE’S a tricky one. Young people across developed countries are drinking much less alcohol than ...
thenational.scot/politics/23282593.will-yes-backing-booze-shunning-scots-herald-cultural-shift/
Laughter, love and snottery greetin' on Janey Godley's final tour to Inverness and Aberdeen
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/entertainment/5344411/comedy-janey-godley-inverness-aberdeen/
UK government blocks Scotland’s new gender recognition law: The UK government has blocked a new law intended to allow trans people in Scotland to change their ...
cnn.com/2023/01/16/europe/scottish-gender-law-uk-constitution-intl-gbr/
SNP call for changes to UK firearms licensing rules after Skye tragedy: AN inquiry opened in the wake of a tragic shooting on the Isle of Skye has concluded ...
thenational.scot/news/23207185.snp-call-changes-uk-firearms-licensing-rules-skye-tragedy/
Explainer-in-brief: The gender reform fight between Westminster and Holyrood: Holyrood has voted in favour of a gender reform bill which would lower the age at ...
cityam.com/explainer-in-brief-the-gender-reform-fight-between-westminster-and-holyrood/
Scotland’s new gender-reform law presents Rishi Sunak with a dilemma: He must decide whether to refer the law to the Supreme Court in London
economist.com/britain/2023/01/05/scotlands-new-gender-reform-law-presents-rishi-sunak-with-a-dilemma
There has never been a more urgent need for a Universal Basic Income: I WAS somewhat encouraged
thenational.scot/politics/23161218.never-urgent-need-universal-basic-income/
Scottish independence: SNP plan bill to hold indyref2 without Westminster approval, but know it won’t happen
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-independence-snp-plan-bill-to-hold-indyref2-without-westminster-approval-but-know-it-wont-happen-3953554
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6 Scottish sports books to read this winter: All featuring fascinating archive photos capturing a different era, we preview 6 Scottish sports books.
thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/3916093/scottish-sport-books-articleisfree/
Scottish independence: Nicola Sturgeon's embrace of fantasy economics in style of Liz Truss will lead to trouble – John McLaren
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/scottish-independence-nicola-sturgeons-embrace-of-fantasy-economics-in-style-of-liz-truss-will-lead-to-trouble-john-mclaren-3885832
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COURIER OPINION: Scottish ministers must order inquiry into NHS Tayside breast cancer scandal
thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/3938884/tayside-breast-cancer-scandal-courier-opinion/
NHS Tayside breast cancer scandal: Our documentary exposes new evidence and cover-up claims
thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/3841228/nhs-tayside-breast-cancer-scandal-documentary/
Dundee-based care watchdog's shock £1million bill for 10 agency positions: Three of the contractors were being paid more than the Care Inspectorate ...
thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/3933142/care-inspectorate-agency-pay/
Financial markets crisis: Liz Truss made clear intention to cut taxes during leadership bid, says Scottish Secretary Alister Jack
scotsman.com/news/politics/financial-markets-crisis-liz-truss-made-clear-intention-to-cut-taxes-during-leadership-bid-says-scottish-secretary-alister-jack-3862634
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Kelly Given: Winning battle on Make Me Prime Minister was a 'turning point': SCOTTISH independence activist Kelly Given said winning her first battle on Channel ...
thenational.scot/news/23022744.kelly-given-winning-battle-make-prime-minister-turning-point/
'Freak accident' behind massive Perth abattoir gas leak, MP claims: A massive greenhouse gas leak at a Perth abattoir happened as a result of an ...
thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-environment/environment/3818680/freak-accident-behind-massive-perth-abattoir-gas-leak/
Health inequalities require 'urgent' action across Government, say MSPs: URGENT, co-ordinated action is needed across all levels of Government in the UK to ...
thenational.scot/news/22786827.health-inequalities-require-urgent-action-across-government-say-msps/
Kevin Mckenna: How independence can be rescued from the forces of conservatism: WHEN the head of one of our most respected addiction recovery organisations walks ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/20604733.kevin-mckenna-independence-can-rescued-forces-conservatism/
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Legal and General study finds Scots fear cost-of-living crisis worsening: NEARLY half of Scottish households are “not confident” they will be able to maintain ...
thenational.scot/news/20592172.legal-general-study-finds-scots-fear-cost-of-living-crisis-worsening/
Cyberattack hits UK National Health Service’s 111 emergency line: A major cyber attack is delaying response times on the NHS 111 telephone service in the UK ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2022/08/07/Cyberattack-hits-UK-National-Health-Service-s-111-emergency-line
Sturgeon sets date for proposed Scottish independence referendum
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/b/sturgeon-sets-date-for-proposed-scottish-independence-referendum
Quick Glance: Nicola Sturgeon wants a referendum on Scottish independence in October 2023.
- Scotland's First Minister has stated her desire for another referendum on Scottish independence on October 19, 2019.
- Ms Sturgeon, in describing her bid for a "indisputably legal referendum," noted that the ballot would be a consultative referendum, similar to the Brexit vote in 2016.
- Ms Sturgeon also stated that Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain, the Scottish Government's most senior legal officer, had consented to submit the case to the UK Supreme Court, potentially setting up a legal battle with Westminster.
- Downing Street stated that Mr Johnson believes it is "not the time to be talking about" a second referendum on Scottish independence.
From anger to lust: All of our emotions and stories will be vital to winning indyref
thenational.scot/politics/20251424.anger-lust-emotions-stories-will-vital-winning-indyref/
The return of 'cybernats' - how Scotland was the original playbook for online political trolls
inews.co.uk/news/the-return-of-cybernats-how-scotland-was-the-original-playbook-for-online-political-trolls-1713135
Girvan Beach sees mutilated harbour porpoise stranded: THESE shocking pictures show a dead porpoise which was washed up on a Scottish beach.
thenational.scot/news/20612507.girvan-beach-sees-mutilated-harbour-porpoise-stranded/
Letters: Could Scotland be trusted to run its own pension scheme?: AMID the correspondence about future pension funding for Scottish pensioners (Letters, June 15 ...
heraldscotland.com/news/20219099.letters-scotland-trusted-run-pension-scheme/
Kate Forbes responds to Audit Scotland's Covid-19 funds report: THE Finance Secretary has hit back over criticism of the Scottish Government after a new report ...
thenational.scot/news/20215950.kate-forbes-responds-audit-scotlands-covid-19-funds-report/
Charitable efforts of retailers a constant in turbulent times: One of the great myths of getting older is that next year will be quieter.
heraldscotland.com/business_hq/20249960.charitable-efforts-retailers-constant-turbulent-times/
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