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Rewilding may be admirable but it's not always beneficial for communities, writes Rhoda Meek

Rhoda Meek: Worthy aims of rewilding are in need of some honest recalibration

Murderer Jimmy Boyle at work in the Barlinnie special unit in 1974

Murderer Jimmy Boyle at work in the Barlinnie special unit in 1974

Barlinnie Prison

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Ruth Wishart: We must remember the lessons from Barlinnie’s radical Special Unit

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen

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Keir Starmer’s EU visit does nothing but confirm timidity of UK Government

Palestinian uses slingshot against Israeli troops -West Bank. Intifada - war of the stones All Pics Â© David Pratt.

Palestinian uses slingshot against Israeli troops -West Bank. Intifada - war of the stones All Pics Â© David Pratt.

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David Pratt: Peace in the Middle East feels out of reach amid rage of war

The return of the Chagos Islands is long overdue, writes Andrew Tickell

The return of the Chagos Islands is long overdue, writes Andrew Tickell

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Andrew Tickell: Return of Chagos Islands brings an end to shameful colonial episode

“Outrunopolis”. This means Saoirse Ronan in Nora Fingscheidt’s The Outrun, and Adam Driver in Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis

“Outrunopolis”. This means Saoirse Ronan in Nora Fingscheidt’s The Outrun, and Adam Driver in Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis

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Pat Kane: Remember Barbenheimer, now it’s an Outrunopolis moment for movie fans

CCS is a controversial technology which has been criticised by environmental campaigners

CCS is a controversial technology which has been criticised by environmental campaigners

real scottish politics

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Wee Ginger Dug: Keir Starmer seems to have conveniently left out Scotland, again

John Swinney in the Scottish Parliament

John Swinney in the Scottish Parliament

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Why the SNP will be more than satisfied with Dundee's by-election results

Keir Starmer said he would pay back £6000 in freebies he has received

Keir Starmer said he would pay back £6000 in freebies he has received

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Richard Walker: Why are Scots not angrier as Labour treat us like mugs?

John Swinney has continued to back calls for a ceasefire and statehood for Palestine

John Swinney has continued to back calls for a ceasefire and statehood for Palestine

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Patrick Harvie: We will be judged on our failure to stop genocide

Boris Johnson currently has a new book to promote and was due to be interviewed this evening for 30 minutes on BBC One

Boris Johnson currently has a new book to promote and was due to be interviewed this evening for 30 minutes on BBC One

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Wee Ginger Dug: Laura Kuenssberg's Boris Johnson 'gaffe' is to be expected

Russell Findlay alongside Scottish Tory Deputy Leader Rachael Hamilton during his first appearance as the new Scottish Conservative leader at First Minster's Questions

Russell Findlay alongside Scottish Tory Deputy Leader Rachael Hamilton during his first appearance as the new Scottish Conservative leader at First Minster's Questions

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Russell Findlay makes a sleepy FMQs debut as Scottish Tory leader

TEHRAN, IRAN - OCTOBER 02: People gather in Imam Hossein Square to support their country's missile strikes against Israel and to commemorate Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut, Iranian Brigadier

TEHRAN, IRAN - OCTOBER 02: People gather in Imam Hossein Square to support their country's missile strikes against Israel and to commemorate Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut, Iranian Brigadier

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David Pratt: Iran might prove not to be the loyal ally Hezbollah thinks it is

Picture taken from the West Bank city of Hebron shows projectiles above the Israeli city of Ashdod on October 1, 2024.

Picture taken from the West Bank city of Hebron shows projectiles above the Israeli city of Ashdod on October 1, 2024.

Benjamin Netanyahu

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Kelly Given: I will not shed any tears for Benjamin Netanyahu’s rogue state

Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Prime Minister Keir Starmer

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Keir Starmer's government has already defined itself as hypocrites

According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK has financial wealth of more than £15 trillion

According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK has financial wealth of more than £15 trillion

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Richard Murphy: Rachel Reeves is ignoring the obvious answer to £22bn 'black hole'

Outside the 25th anniversary of the reconvening of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Outside the 25th anniversary of the reconvening of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Coronation of King Charles III

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Seamus Logan: Only oath MPs should swear is to their constituents

The Scottish Currency Group has been trying to influence the leadership on currency for years

The Scottish Currency Group has been trying to influence the leadership on currency for years

Scottish independence

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There are fatal flaws in SNP leadership’s position on currency - here's what to do

If Elon Musk was genuinely a believer in free speech, he would not allow trolls to intimidate and dox individuals into self-censorship

If Elon Musk was genuinely a believer in free speech, he would not allow trolls to intimidate and dox individuals into self-censorship

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It’s time Twitter was held to account – and the result will be freedom of speech

Russell Findlay after being announced as the new Scottish Conservatives leader

Russell Findlay after being announced as the new Scottish Conservatives leader

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Conservative Party

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Wee Ginger Dug: Russell Findlay given job that not even his own party cares about

This weekend in Austria, the FPO – a far-right party founded in the 1950s by former Nazis – decisively topped the polls in their country’s general election

This weekend in Austria, the FPO – a far-right party founded in the 1950s by former Nazis – decisively topped the polls in their country’s general election

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Ellie Gomersall: Labour must offer real alternative and not pander to right-wing

Kemi Badenoch compared herself to Margaret Thatcher

Kemi Badenoch compared herself to Margaret Thatcher

Conservative Party

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Shona Craven: Dizzying incoherence as Kemi Badenoch 'cuts through'

In August of this year, the Palestinian Health Ministry produced documents listing the deaths of around 40,000 Palestinians

In August of this year, the Palestinian Health Ministry produced documents listing the deaths of around 40,000 Palestinians

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Jonathon Shafi: We have a duty to speak plainly about what Israel is doing

Last year's Dunhill Links Championship was forced into a Monday finish due to flooding

Last year's Dunhill Links Championship was forced into a Monday finish due to flooding

Nick Rodger: Dunhill deluge reminds us that a greenkeeper's work is never done

A poll from Opinium showed Keir Starmer's net approval ratings now stands at -30%

A poll from Opinium showed Keir Starmer's net approval ratings now stands at -30%

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Conservative Party

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Wee Ginger Dug: Keir Starmer's dwindling popularity is no real surprise

We have so much to contribute, and the world needs Scotland

We have so much to contribute, and the world needs Scotland

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Daniel Jack: Once it’s been lit, the flame of national consciousness never dies

If violence continues to spread from Gaza to Lebanon, we all will be directly affected, whether we want to engage or not

If violence continues to spread from Gaza to Lebanon, we all will be directly affected, whether we want to engage or not

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What can we do about ‘The Situation’ in Lebanon? There's plenty

The monarchy won't last forever, the only question is if Scotland will get rid of it first

The monarchy won't last forever, the only question is if Scotland will get rid of it first

King Charles III

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Tommy Sheppard: Excessive police operation shows how royals hit public in pocket

Scotland was once the workshop of the world, writes George Kerevan

Scotland was once the workshop of the world, writes George Kerevan

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Plan to shut museum an act of cultural vandalism by Starmer’s New Labour Army

Should an Israeli ground offensive begin in Lebanon, the bloodshed inflicted on the civilian population could be on levels scarcely imaginable

Should an Israeli ground offensive begin in Lebanon, the bloodshed inflicted on the civilian population could be on levels scarcely imaginable

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David Pratt: Israel is pushing to finish off Hezbollah as a threat

For all Labour's deeply silly talk of black holes in the UK finances, the one they should get onto is getting us back into the customs union and single market

For all Labour's deeply silly talk of black holes in the UK finances, the one they should get onto is getting us back into the customs union and single market

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Alyn Smith: Time for Keir Starmer to accept the EU’s gift for our young people

Many Muslim communities have been left in fear of further violence

Many Muslim communities have been left in fear of further violence

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Sabera Bhayat: The rising tide of Zionism has created an environment of hostility

If Scottish independence has the imagination to embrace and reshape and re-form these forces, it can be the genuine vehicle for change that defines our collective future

If Scottish independence has the imagination to embrace and reshape and re-form these forces, it can be the genuine vehicle for change that defines our collective future

Scottish independence

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Gerry Hassan: 10 lessons Yes needs to learn 10 years on

Like Scottish solutions to Scottish problems, Scotland’s future in Scotland’s hands is a mantra which doesn’t date

Like Scottish solutions to Scottish problems, Scotland’s future in Scotland’s hands is a mantra which doesn’t date

Scottish independence

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Ruth Wishart: The powers to decide our constitutional future must be held in Scotland

Any Scottish Labour manifesto will need to find intelligent things to say on public sector pay, and social security, and local government finance

Any Scottish Labour manifesto will need to find intelligent things to say on public sector pay, and social security, and local government finance

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Andrew Tickell: Anas Sarwar’s Labour doesn't have fiscal maturity to run Scotland

I promised myself that I wouldn't write about Gaelic again for a while, until Andrew Marr opened his mouth and spouted forth

I promised myself that I wouldn't write about Gaelic again for a while, until Andrew Marr opened his mouth and spouted forth

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Rhoda Meek: Andrew Marr's anti-Gaelic error invokes the usual 'strawman' arguments

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the Scottish Parliament

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Kate Forbes: Labour seem intent on insulting the people of the Highland

Copies of Irish author Sally Rooney's newly published book Intermezzo

Copies of Irish author Sally Rooney's newly published book Intermezzo

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Pat Kane: This book has given me back my lost appetite for the novel

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Britain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference 2024 at ACC Liverpool on September 24, 2024 in Liverpool, England. This is Labour's first conference since

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Britain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference 2024 at ACC Liverpool on September 24, 2024 in Liverpool, England. This is Labour's first conference since

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Owen Jones: The left have been proved correct about Keir Starmer

Russell Findlay after he is announced as new Scottish Conservatives leader,

Russell Findlay after he is announced as new Scottish Conservatives leader,

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Even the Tories aren't impressed by Russell Findlay

Russell Findlay is facing an uphill battle as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives

Russell Findlay is facing an uphill battle as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives

Russell Findlay

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Is Russell Findlay already doomed as Scottish Tory leader?

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves

Patrick Harvie: Budgets should be a chance for progressive change

Prime Minister Keir Starmer gestures as he delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party conference

Prime Minister Keir Starmer gestures as he delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party conference

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Richard Walker: There’s no real mystery behind Keir Starmer’s awful start as PM

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Wee Ginger Dug: Cronyism under Labour is only going to get worse

Labour Party Chair, Ellie Reeves (third right) and sister of Rachel Reeves, joins Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to applaud the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Labour Party Chair, Ellie Reeves (third right) and sister of Rachel Reeves, joins Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to applaud the Chancellor of the Exchequer

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Richard Murphy: A terrible Labour Conference and its implications for Scotland

A cloud of smoke erupts during Israeli air strikes on a village south of Tyre in southern Lebanon

A cloud of smoke erupts during Israeli air strikes on a village south of Tyre in southern Lebanon

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David Pratt: Given Israel's track record, Lebanon could be another Gaza

General Secretary of the Unite union, Sharon Graham speaks during a debate on cuts to the winter fuel allowance during the Labour Party Conference

General Secretary of the Unite union, Sharon Graham speaks during a debate on cuts to the winter fuel allowance during the Labour Party Conference

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Lesley Riddoch: The speech that brought uninspiring Labour conference to life

Kelly Given reflects on her experience starting university in recent weeks

Kelly Given reflects on her experience starting university in recent weeks

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I'm starting university at 27 – but my path here has been frustrating

More detail is needed on Keir Starmer's GB Energy plans, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

More detail is needed on Keir Starmer's GB Energy plans, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Wee Ginger Dug: We are right to distrust promises of gifts from Westminster

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer rehearses his keynote speech

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer rehearses his keynote speech

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Polling expert: Is this the fastest a Prime Minister has become so unpopular?

There's little guidance of what to do when a friendship doesn't work out, writes Caitlin Logan

There's little guidance of what to do when a friendship doesn't work out, writes Caitlin Logan

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Caitlin Logan: What happens when friendships don't last forever?

Anas Sarwar and Keir Starmer at the Labour Party conference

Anas Sarwar and Keir Starmer at the Labour Party conference

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Seamus Logan: Freebies show Keir Starmer is running a government of self-service

People take part in a gathering in support of 71-year-old Gisele Pelicot who was allegedly drugged by her ex-husband and raped by dozens of men while unconscious, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 in Paris. Placard reads, "support for Gisle Pelicot."

People take part in a gathering in support of 71-year-old Gisele Pelicot who was allegedly drugged by her ex-husband and raped by dozens of men while unconscious, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 in Paris. Placard reads, "support for Gisle Pelicot."

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Assa Samake-Roman: Gisèle Pélicot has put patriarchy in the dock at French rape trial

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaks during the Labour Party Conference

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaks during the Labour Party Conference

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Wee Ginger Dug: No answer from Labour on when GB Energy will reduce bills

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