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The political dead are afoot – and they walk abroad among us

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Andrew Tickell: PM’s vision for Britain seems to be inspired by Tales From The Crypt

We don’t want rabbits, nor do we want their holes

We don’t want rabbits, nor do we want their holes

Highlands & Islands

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Rhoda Meek: There are no rabbits in Tiree, and lessons of that are relevant again

They used to say that when America sneezes, the UK catches a cold

They used to say that when America sneezes, the UK catches a cold

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Ruth Wishart: Trump, Farage and Musk are a nightmare trio we can’t wake up from

At the end of the day, Scotland needs more onshore wind, and quickly

At the end of the day, Scotland needs more onshore wind, and quickly

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Wind farms are popular but they will never be free from opposition

UK prime minister Keir Starmer meets Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv in January

UK prime minister Keir Starmer meets Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv in January

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I am a Ukrainian in Scotland. Here's what I think of Trump's plans for my country

The question now for both Ukraine and Europe is whether Trump turns out to be the good sheriff or the bad one

The question now for both Ukraine and Europe is whether Trump turns out to be the good sheriff or the bad one

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David Pratt: Is Donald Trump about to give Putin exactly what he wants?

Syria is facing a moment of uncertainty, writes Jenni Keasden

Syria is facing a moment of uncertainty, writes Jenni Keasden

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The horror and beauty I’ve found at this key Syrian dam

A Palestinian family rides on the back of a donkey-drawn carriage next to damaged buildings in Khan Yunis on April 8, 2024 after Israel pulled its ground forces out of the southern Gaza Strip, six months into the devastating war sparked by the October 7

A Palestinian family rides on the back of a donkey-drawn carriage next to damaged buildings in Khan Yunis on April 8, 2024 after Israel pulled its ground forces out of the southern Gaza Strip, six months into the devastating war sparked by the October 7

Family reunification isn’t a loophole that should close – it’s a human right

Really, the bosses want you to stop working from home (WFH, as it’s abbreviated) and submit yourself to this, for five full days a week? It would seem so

Really, the bosses want you to stop working from home (WFH, as it’s abbreviated) and submit yourself to this, for five full days a week? It would seem so

Albion play offs

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Pat Kane: Bosses are fated to lose their war against working from home

Whether it’s our culture, our academic and engineering excellence, or our amazing food and drink, when people hear the word ‘Scotland’, they think 'quality'

Whether it’s our culture, our academic and engineering excellence, or our amazing food and drink, when people hear the word ‘Scotland’, they think 'quality'

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Scotland’s name means the world to us but we must show our love for our produce

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage,.during the Reform UK Wiltshire conference at The Civic Trowbridge, in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.Picture date: Sunday February 9, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Reform . Photo credit should read: Ben Birchall/PA Wire.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage,.during the Reform UK Wiltshire conference at The Civic Trowbridge, in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.Picture date: Sunday February 9, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Reform . Photo credit should read: Ben Birchall/PA Wire.

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Kate Forbes: A better Scotland is our focus while others compete with Nigel Farage

Prime MA report by the Scottish Government has said changes to the UK Family Visa Route would support the well-being of married couples and families by helping them come together in Scotlandinister Keir Starmer

Prime MA report by the Scottish Government has said changes to the UK Family Visa Route would support the well-being of married couples and families by helping them come together in Scotlandinister Keir Starmer

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Refugees and immigration

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Wee Ginger Dug: Labour’s stance on migration is performative and cruel

Owen Jones takes a look at Keir Starmer's less than desirable premiership so far

Owen Jones takes a look at Keir Starmer's less than desirable premiership so far

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Owen Jones: It's the beginning of the end for the zombie Prime Minister. Here's why

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn (right) delivers his address at the SNP Annual National Conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Picture date: Saturday August 31, 2024..

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn (right) delivers his address at the SNP Annual National Conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Picture date: Saturday August 31, 2024..

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Richard Walker: World’s progress is being reduced to wreckage in blink of an eye

Brewdog founder James Watt pictured at an event at the Edinburgh International Book Festival

Brewdog founder James Watt pictured at an event at the Edinburgh International Book Festival

Ellon Musk has no right to lecture us on waste – just look at his record

I challenged the wisdom of Labour’s support of ridiculously expensive new nuclear facilities

I challenged the wisdom of Labour’s support of ridiculously expensive new nuclear facilities

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Convention will showcase Scotland’s energy future where devolution shackles are off

I was truly disappointed but, sadly, not at all surprised to see the Labour Party lurching to the right and mimicking Reform UK

I was truly disappointed but, sadly, not at all surprised to see the Labour Party lurching to the right and mimicking Reform UK

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Maggie Chapman: Deportations footage is a new low for Home Office

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it was 'wrong' for a Gazan family to have the right to live in UK

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it was 'wrong' for a Gazan family to have the right to live in UK

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Keir Starmer pitting refugees against each other is disgraceful

James Watt at his home in London

James Watt at his home in London

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Professor Richard Murphy: Why it's time to ostracise James Watt

The circular reinforced concrete and steel home of a reactor at Nuclear Island 1, at Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant near Bridgwater in Somerset, as work on the project reaches the five year anniversary

The circular reinforced concrete and steel home of a reactor at Nuclear Island 1, at Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant near Bridgwater in Somerset, as work on the project reaches the five year anniversary

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Lesley Riddoch: Anas Sarwar’s insistence on nuclear energy serves wrong people

(L-R) Ice Spice, Ashley Avignone, and Taylor Swift attend Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome

(L-R) Ice Spice, Ashley Avignone, and Taylor Swift attend Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome

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Kelly Given: Super Bowl booing of Taylor Swift goes beyond sporting rivalry

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint news conference

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint news conference

Benjamin Netanyahu

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David Pratt: Arab world unites as Donald Trump's playbook becomes apparent

Stephen Flynn has been accused of ‘running a boys' brigade in Westminster

Stephen Flynn has been accused of ‘running a boys' brigade in Westminster

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Kirsty Blackman

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Wee Ginger Dug: SNP should focus on task ahead instead of infighting

A few weeks ago, I got an email from my child’s nursery announcing a fee hike

A few weeks ago, I got an email from my child’s nursery announcing a fee hike

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Assa Samake-Roman: UK's mindset treats essential services like businesses

The redundancy notices for the Grangemouth workers went out last week as Anas Sarwar wrung his hands and professed that the Labour government was unable to act

The redundancy notices for the Grangemouth workers went out last week as Anas Sarwar wrung his hands and professed that the Labour government was unable to act

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Labour’s general election campaign lies just keep unravelling

Home Office officials deport migrants who have had their asylum claims rejected in footage released by Labour

Home Office officials deport migrants who have had their asylum claims rejected in footage released by Labour

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Keir Starmer is so focused on Reform's voters he's forgetting about Labour's

The rise of the far right no longer hides behind coded language or subtle messaging

The rise of the far right no longer hides behind coded language or subtle messaging

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Karen Adam: Critical thinking is a crucial defence against rise of disinformation

Labour is maintaining the Conservative Party’s policy of making the UK a hostile environment

Labour is maintaining the Conservative Party’s policy of making the UK a hostile environment

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Steph Paton: There’s no end to Labour's ways to appeal to the right

Anas Sarwar pictured beside Keir Starmer at an event in Glasgow during Labour's General Election campaign

Anas Sarwar pictured beside Keir Starmer at an event in Glasgow during Labour's General Election campaign

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Scots were warned of no 'change' under Labour. Do you believe me now?

Members of the Unite union rally at the Scottish Parliament in November 2024 in protest at Petroineos plans to close Grangemouth oil refinery

Members of the Unite union rally at the Scottish Parliament in November 2024 in protest at Petroineos plans to close Grangemouth oil refinery

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The Union has failed Grangemouth. But the SNP Government also lacks ambition

Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney is said to pull the strings in Downing Street

Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney is said to pull the strings in Downing Street

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Labour picked ministers for loyalty not ability – and they're dropping like flies

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent

Illegal immigration bill

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Pete Wishart: Don’t expect ‘change’ from Labour's immigration bill

President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX

President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX

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Gregor Gall: Can capitalism ever be democratic? Scotland must consider this question

A wellbeing economy requires transformation

A wellbeing economy requires transformation

Scottish currency

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Scottish currency group: We’d need own currency to have a wellbeing economy

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn joins people taking part in a Palestine Solidarity Campaign rally in central London

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn joins people taking part in a Palestine Solidarity Campaign rally in central London

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Jeremy Corbyn: This is why we stand against hatred at home and injustice abroad

The tribunal hears evidence from Rojava

The tribunal hears evidence from Rojava

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Forum’s ruling on Turkey is a useful first step – but Kurdish plight warrants more

For almost a fortnight now, too, Israeli forces also continued their wide-scale military assault on Tulkarm city and its refugee camp in the western West Bank

For almost a fortnight now, too, Israeli forces also continued their wide-scale military assault on Tulkarm city and its refugee camp in the western West Bank

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David Pratt: Few noticed another crucial territory question looming for Palestinians

A Yes supporter crashes a Better Together rally on Buchanan Street in Glasgow

A Yes supporter crashes a Better Together rally on Buchanan Street in Glasgow

Scottish independence

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Robin McAlpine: Eight independence movement myths/excuses/self-pity stories

Ash Regan leaving after the funeral service for former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond

Ash Regan leaving after the funeral service for former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond

2026 Holyrood election

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Ruth Wishart: It’s long past time independence supporters stopped tearing lumps

A Corncrake, Crex crex on Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK..

A Corncrake, Crex crex on Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK..

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Rhoda Meek: Pigeons are to be made redundant as fast broadband arrives in Tiree

National Museum of Scotland

National Museum of Scotland

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Scotland must understand it's role in the British Empire in this new imperialism era

The nuclear reactor dome at Sizewell B

The nuclear reactor dome at Sizewell B

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Forget what Anas Sarwar said of SNP. Isn't it Scottish Labour stuck in the 70s?

US president Donald Trump's policies will kill women and girls around the world, Mhairi Black writes

US president Donald Trump's policies will kill women and girls around the world, Mhairi Black writes

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Mhairi Black: The powerful are taking money from the poor on order of the rich

File photo of Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaking to media

File photo of Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaking to media

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: BBC, take note. This is how you hold Labour to account

Lorna Slater says nature should not be ignored as we try to save the planet

Lorna Slater says nature should not be ignored as we try to save the planet

It was the warmest January on record so Scotland must turn to a key ally

Donald Trump had a smirk on his face as he threatened the ethnic cleansing of Gaza

Donald Trump had a smirk on his face as he threatened the ethnic cleansing of Gaza

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Keir Starmer has committed a moral outrage and now stands in Scotland's way

RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk is RAF in name only ... it is a US Air Force base

RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk is RAF in name only ... it is a US Air Force base

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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The truth about US nuclear weapons on UK soil is becoming clearer

Palestine is not and cannot be made into a scapegoat

Palestine is not and cannot be made into a scapegoat

Benjamin Netanyahu

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Kelly Given: Donald Trump's ethnic cleansing call did not come out of nowhere

Donald Trump is creating a state of chaos

Donald Trump is creating a state of chaos

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Donald Trump is a fascist. Why are our leaders appeasing him?

Liz Smith is introducing outdoor education

Liz Smith is introducing outdoor education

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Lesley Riddoch: Whisper it, but I agree with a Tory MSP ...

Keir Starmer was nowhere to be seen in condemning Donald Trump's comments

Keir Starmer was nowhere to be seen in condemning Donald Trump's comments

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: British politics is corrupt and morally bankrupt – Scotland needs out

President Donald Trump meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

President Donald Trump meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Benjamin Netanyahu

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I thought this was a typical Trump gambit – then one detail changed my mind

President Donald Trump's shtick is as tired as it is tiring

President Donald Trump's shtick is as tired as it is tiring

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Seamus Logan: Donald Trump shows reality that independence is our best future

U.S. businessman Elon Musk is shown during a live video link, as Alice Weidel, AfD candidate for chancellor takes to the stage

U.S. businessman Elon Musk is shown during a live video link, as Alice Weidel, AfD candidate for chancellor takes to the stage

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Caitlin Logan: Why are political leaders still on X if they reject Musk’s politics?