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The National LIVE: IndyRef @ 10 event at The Social Hub, Glasgow

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Richard Walker: We must look at the mistakes of the past to get second indyref

Indy supporters outside Holyrood on Wednesday

Indy supporters outside Holyrood on Wednesday

Scottish independence referendum

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Lesley Riddoch: 10 years since Scotland’s voice was heard – we're still Yes

Campaigners celebrate outside Lomond Parish Church

Campaigners celebrate outside Lomond Parish Church

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Ross Greer: The rejection of Flamingo Land is a win for people power

Dennis Canavan with Elaine C Smith during the 2014 referendum campaign

Dennis Canavan with Elaine C Smith during the 2014 referendum campaign

Scottish independence referendum

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Here's what it was like on the night of the Scottish independence referendum

Hezbollah fighters and mourners attend a funeral of people killed after hundreds of paging devices exploded in a deadly wave across Lebanon

Hezbollah fighters and mourners attend a funeral of people killed after hundreds of paging devices exploded in a deadly wave across Lebanon

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Israel’s ‘pager attacks’ fly in face of claims it wants to avert wider war

The audience were clearly gripped by the moving film To See Ourselves, which saw Jane McAllister (right) film her father Fraser during the Yes campaign of 2014

The audience were clearly gripped by the moving film To See Ourselves, which saw Jane McAllister (right) film her father Fraser during the Yes campaign of 2014

What it was like in the room for The National's indyref anniversary event

Caitlin Logan discusses the latest book from Jacqueline Wilson's

Caitlin Logan discusses the latest book from Jacqueline Wilson's

Jacqueline Wilson's new book is a love letter of sorts to her now grown-up readers

Kate Forbes is the first-ever Cabinet Secretary for Gaelic in Scotland

Kate Forbes is the first-ever Cabinet Secretary for Gaelic in Scotland

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Kate Forbes: We must do more if Gaelic and Scots are to survive

Labour's cut to the Winter Fuel Payment will have a devastating impact on the NHS, writes Seamus Logan

Labour's cut to the Winter Fuel Payment will have a devastating impact on the NHS, writes Seamus Logan

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Seamus Logan: Winter Fuel Payment cuts will have devastating impact on NHS

We should take hope and heart from the reality that history is washing our way, writes Stephen Flynn

We should take hope and heart from the reality that history is washing our way, writes Stephen Flynn

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Stephen Flynn: The indy movement is like the sea – but the tide is washing our way

We are stuck in a timeloop and we think that the thing that got us into this loop is the thing that can get us out of it, writes Robin McAlpine

We are stuck in a timeloop and we think that the thing that got us into this loop is the thing that can get us out of it, writes Robin McAlpine

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Robin McAlpine: ‘Yes’ should no longer be the word for our movement

The Yes movement stands at a crucial crossroads and must find a path that involves engaging people in the tangible work of creating a better Scotland

The Yes movement stands at a crucial crossroads and must find a path that involves engaging people in the tangible work of creating a better Scotland

Scottish independence referendum

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With bold ideas and grassroots reconnection, the Yes movement can be exciting again

Neal Ascherson has written an essay for The National's book 10 Years of a Changed Scotland

Neal Ascherson has written an essay for The National's book 10 Years of a Changed Scotland

EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT

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Neal Ascherson: The history that led to the 2014 referendum – and what's next

There will be no Scottish newspapers adorned with Unionist commentators telling us how life has improved in Scotland since remaining part of their UK

There will be no Scottish newspapers adorned with Unionist commentators telling us how life has improved in Scotland since remaining part of their UK

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Pete Wishart: Where are those ‘broad shoulders of the Union’ now?

We all felt that independence for Scotland might be just around the corner, writes Ruth Wishart

We all felt that independence for Scotland might be just around the corner, writes Ruth Wishart

Ruth Wishart: On the road with the Yesmobile

If this is the end of the Commonwealth Games, would that really be such a bad thing?

If this is the end of the Commonwealth Games, would that really be such a bad thing?

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Ellie Gomersall: Cleaner city is needed more than the Commonwealth Games

The referendum, as experienced in 2014, is not coming back, writes Jonathon Shafi

The referendum, as experienced in 2014, is not coming back, writes Jonathon Shafi

Scottish independence referendum

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Jonathon Shafi: To put indy back on the table, we have to talk about power

Campaigners for assisted dying north of the Border will now be watching developments in England and Wales with great interest, writes Shona Craven

Campaigners for assisted dying north of the Border will now be watching developments in England and Wales with great interest, writes Shona Craven

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Shona Craven: Is winter good timing for assisted dying debate?

The USA players celebrate winning the Solheim Cup

The USA players celebrate winning the Solheim Cup

Nick Rodger: Chaos and crass antics but women's golf wins again at Solheim Cup

It is unthinkable that any thorough Equality Impact Assessment would not show that both older people and those with disabilities would be at risk, writes Corri Wilson

It is unthinkable that any thorough Equality Impact Assessment would not show that both older people and those with disabilities would be at risk, writes Corri Wilson

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Corri Wilson: Justice for pensioners is more than party politics

Workers are seen outside the Petroineos oil refinery on September 12, 2024 in Grangemouth, Scotland.

Workers are seen outside the Petroineos oil refinery on September 12, 2024 in Grangemouth, Scotland.

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George Kerevan: Scotland needs economic action, not endless plans

Voters watch the results coming at the Forest Cafe on the night of the Scottish independence referendum.

Voters watch the results coming at the Forest Cafe on the night of the Scottish independence referendum.

Scottish independence referendum

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Tommy Sheppard: The Yes movement needs to get its mojo back

Keir Starmer waves to members of the media after taking a photograph with the new intake of Scottish Labour MPs

Keir Starmer waves to members of the media after taking a photograph with the new intake of Scottish Labour MPs

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Andrew Tickell: No sympathy as ‘tearful’ Labour MPs ditch universalism

Vladimir Putin gestures during his speech at Zaryadye Hall, marking the City Day, September 7, 2024, in Moscow, Russia.

Vladimir Putin gestures during his speech at Zaryadye Hall, marking the City Day, September 7, 2024, in Moscow, Russia.

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David Pratt: The West plays a perilous game by calling Vladimir Putin’s bluff

The new iPhone 16 is displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters

The new iPhone 16 is displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters

'Where is our Apple?': EU competitiveness report has lessons for Scotland

Keir Starmer works on the plane on September 12, 2024 while in flight to Washington DC.

Keir Starmer works on the plane on September 12, 2024 while in flight to Washington DC.

Ruth Wishart: Keir Starmer shares his miserabilist outlook with Donald Trump

Election officer for Clackmannanshire Council, Andrew Hunter, checks the ballot boxes for Clackmannashire Council Area, Alloa.

Election officer for Clackmannanshire Council, Andrew Hunter, checks the ballot boxes for Clackmannashire Council Area, Alloa.

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Richard Murphy: We’re set for a terrible choice in the 2026 election

Gaelic speakers should be able to exist without constant translations into English, writes Rhoda Meek

Gaelic speakers should be able to exist without constant translations into English, writes Rhoda Meek

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Rhoda Meek: When it comes to Gaelic, native speakers should come first

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair (left) and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change's Future of Britain Conference in London last year. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Archive/PA/Images Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair (left) and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change's Future of Britain Conference in London last year. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Archive/PA/Images Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Conservative Party

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Gregor Gall: Scotland needs an alternative to both Labour and the SNP

Grangemouth oil refinery closing could reveal new opportunities

Grangemouth oil refinery closing could reveal new opportunities

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Grangemouth closure shows urgent need to ensure net zero doesn’t cost jobs

Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon

Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon

Scottish independence

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The indy cause is not lost – we just have to take power into our own hands

Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks to the media on board his plane as he flies to Washington DC

Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks to the media on board his plane as he flies to Washington DC

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Owen Jones: Dire polling exposes the emptiness of Labour’s mythic plan

Workers walk through the Grangemouth oil refinery in Falkirk

Workers walk through the Grangemouth oil refinery in Falkirk

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Grangemouth should be brought into public hands – I'll tell you why

Scottish celebrities and activists for the Yes campaign

Scottish celebrities and activists for the Yes campaign

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Lorna Slater: The 2014 indy referendum was a sliding doors moment for our country

Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of delivering a speech

Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of delivering a speech

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Keir Starmer took little time to show he is unworthy of voters’ trust

The pressure is really starting to mount ahead of the Changemaker Summit

The pressure is really starting to mount ahead of the Changemaker Summit

United Nations (UN)

It’s the last push ahead of the big New York Changemaker Summit

Labour leader and Prime Minister Keir Starmer with SNP leader and First Minister John Swinney

Labour leader and Prime Minister Keir Starmer with SNP leader and First Minister John Swinney

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Professor Richard Murphy: We're set for a terrible choice in 2026 election

Glasgow Labour MPs Patricia Ferguson and Gordon McKee had almost carbon copy responses defending their vote on Tuesday

Glasgow Labour MPs Patricia Ferguson and Gordon McKee had almost carbon copy responses defending their vote on Tuesday

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Copy-paste defence from Labour MPs won’t reassure freezing pensioners

People watch the debate between Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in California (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images).

People watch the debate between Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in California (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images).

United States of America

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David Pratt: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both winning at evasion

Undated TV still handout from The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, which saw a backlash in some circles for its diverse cast

Undated TV still handout from The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, which saw a backlash in some circles for its diverse cast

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Anger about diverse casting on TV just shows people's own ignorance

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and First Minister John Swinney

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and First Minister John Swinney

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Lesley Riddoch: SNP leaders beware. You and Labour are starting to sound the same

Scottish Labour MPs outside Downing Street after the General Election

Scottish Labour MPs outside Downing Street after the General Election

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Why did BBC Scotland not report how Scottish Labour MPs voted?

Jane McAllister, left, in front of the To See Ourselves poster

Jane McAllister, left, in front of the To See Ourselves poster

Scottish independence referendum

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We took our indyref documentary around Scotland. This is what we learned

Owning a house feels like a distant prospect for many young people who are renting long-term

Owning a house feels like a distant prospect for many young people who are renting long-term

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There is a new class divide. Can we risk letting it become entrenched?

'The problem isn’t pageants, but rather the attitudes towards women who compete in them,' Grace McCabe writes

'The problem isn’t pageants, but rather the attitudes towards women who compete in them,' Grace McCabe writes

I finished in the Miss Scotland pageant's top 10 – here's what I learned

Labour's Defence Secretary John Healey surveys a UK nuclear submarine as it returns from extended patrol

Labour's Defence Secretary John Healey surveys a UK nuclear submarine as it returns from extended patrol

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Seamus Logan: Labour's instinct is still to 'get the Union flag' on nuclear weapons

Camp 2030: Finally time to put names to faces as campers arrive

Camp 2030: Finally time to put names to faces as campers arrive

Camp 2030: Finally time to put names to faces as campers arrive

Scottish Labour MSP Anas Sarwar and MP Blair McDougall photographed ahead of the General Election

Scottish Labour MSP Anas Sarwar and MP Blair McDougall photographed ahead of the General Election

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Scottish Labour

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Wee Ginger Dug: How Labour's Better Together MP is using tired Tory arguments

Jane McAllister (right) engaged with both sides during filming around the 2014 independence referendum

Jane McAllister (right) engaged with both sides during filming around the 2014 independence referendum

Scottish independence referendum

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I made an indyref documentary – come see it at The National's anniversary event

Police in Southport, Merseyside, after a man was detained and a knife seized following a horrific stabbing which killed three

Police in Southport, Merseyside, after a man was detained and a knife seized following a horrific stabbing which killed three

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Will ‘levelling’ with racists about the truth prevent riots in the future?

Supporters of a 'pro-UK' rally endorsed by Tommy Robinson gathered in George Square on Saturday

Supporters of a 'pro-UK' rally endorsed by Tommy Robinson gathered in George Square on Saturday

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Familiar anti-trans activists stood with the fascists in Glasgow. We must ask why

Pro-independence merchandise for sale at the SNP's 2024 conference in Edinburgh

Pro-independence merchandise for sale at the SNP's 2024 conference in Edinburgh

Scottish independence

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Reaching independence means accepting different visions of what comes after

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have insisted they have no choice but cuts

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have insisted they have no choice but cuts

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Don't buy the 'dirty lie'. There is plenty of money to reverse austerity

Europe's golfers celebrate retaining the Solheim Cup

Europe's golfers celebrate retaining the Solheim Cup

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Nick Rodger: Win, lose or draw? There's no need to tinker with team golf format

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