THE National is excited to announce several new contributor signings, including acclaimed journalist Owen Jones.
Our subscribers will now be able to read the author's analysis and commentary on issues including the state of the UK, Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza, and more observations from the progressive left.
Jones has contributed to the newspaper a few times recently, with readers warmly welcoming his political commentary. From January 6, Jones's column will appear in the newspaper every second Saturday.
🚨 Announcing three new regular contributors to The National and Sunday National 🚨
— The National (@ScotNational) January 4, 2024
From January 6: Read @OwenJones84 every second Saturday pic.twitter.com/VWVMHqr21a
Elsewhere in our Sunday National Seven Days section, we are thrilled to announce that popular contributor Rhoda Meek will be joining our weekly columnist team.
Meek's writings on island issues, Gaelic and tourism have been among our most-read articles among subscribers over the last year, and we're delighted to feature more of her insightful pieces on a weekly basis.
Finally, Caitlin Logan, a regular guest writer over the past several years, has joined The National's columnist roster.
Logan has specialised in social justice issues and we will be publishing her excellent pieces every Wednesday.
We're thrilled to announce these three brilliant writers as regular members of the team and excited to see what they produce in the coming year.
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