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Shona Craven discusses the CrowdStrike crash in her latest column

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Shona Craven: CrowdStrike crash was a warning we must heed

Taggart actor Colin McCredie took to social media a few months ago to complain about the state of the streets in Glasgow

Taggart actor Colin McCredie took to social media a few months ago to complain about the state of the streets in Glasgow

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Jonathon Shafi: Action to improve the state of our cities is long overdue

Pride is about solidarity, and recognition of the interconnected struggles of the queer community and others facing persecution and injustice

Pride is about solidarity, and recognition of the interconnected struggles of the queer community and others facing persecution and injustice

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Ellie Gomersall: Pride movement must back Gaza just as it backed miners’ strikes

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is coming under increasing pressure to U-turn and drop the abhorrent two-child cap on benefits

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is coming under increasing pressure to U-turn and drop the abhorrent two-child cap on benefits

Wee Ginger Dug: Keir Starmer needs to 'change' position on abhorrent two-child cap

Ukrainians, like Scottish people and every European nation, love football, enjoy going to pubs and bars, and most importantly, value security for ourselves and our children

Ukrainians, like Scottish people and every European nation, love football, enjoy going to pubs and bars, and most importantly, value security for ourselves and our children

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Football in Ukraine has gone from a symbol of a carefree childhood to a war casualty

If the independence movement is unwilling to face hard truths and hold ourselves to the same we demand from others, what credibility do we have challenging their misdeeds?

If the independence movement is unwilling to face hard truths and hold ourselves to the same we demand from others, what credibility do we have challenging their misdeeds?

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Neale Hanvey: I’m relieved my time in Westminster has ended

We need to start convincing a lot more people than we have been recently, writes Tommy Sheppard

We need to start convincing a lot more people than we have been recently, writes Tommy Sheppard

Scottish independence

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Tommy Sheppard: We need a brand new strategy to help drive independence forward

Our political fate – as always – is in in our own hands, writes George Kerevan

Our political fate – as always – is in in our own hands, writes George Kerevan

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George Kerevan: How the 2026 election could rejuvenate our Parliament

Professor Alison Britton (left) was a vital spark, reflects Andrew Tickell

Professor Alison Britton (left) was a vital spark, reflects Andrew Tickell

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Andrew Tickell: Remembering a friend and professor who cared so deeply about people

The debate about being a local is about belonging, writes Rhoda Meek

The debate about being a local is about belonging, writes Rhoda Meek

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Rhoda Meek: It's time to start a rammy – what is a local?

Only when we begin to move away from the failed models of protest and response to real-world solutions will we begin to find effective means to fight back against the forces destroying our world

Only when we begin to move away from the failed models of protest and response to real-world solutions will we begin to find effective means to fight back against the forces destroying our world

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Mike Small: The treatment of the Whole Truth Five is Britain’s Niemöller Moment

The two-child cap continues to harm children in the UK, writes Owen Jones

The two-child cap continues to harm children in the UK, writes Owen Jones

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Owen Jones: Only a government with no soul would impose such poverty on children

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday May 16, 2024..

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday May 16, 2024..

General Election 2024

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Kate Forbes: Voters told us they want more from SNP government – we must deliver

Taiwans Digital Minister Audrey Tang posing for a photo at an innovation centre in Taipei

Taiwans Digital Minister Audrey Tang posing for a photo at an innovation centre in Taipei

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Pat Kane: Deep, collective fear about state of our world has kept me awake

Pro-Palestine protestors and police clash outside Thales factory in Govan, Glasgow

Pro-Palestine protestors and police clash outside Thales factory in Govan, Glasgow

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Police Scotland have questions to answer over Palestine protest

Donald Trump has an undoubted talent for rousing an available rabble, writes Ruth Wishart

Donald Trump has an undoubted talent for rousing an available rabble, writes Ruth Wishart

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Ruth Wishart: Dear Leader Donald and State Opening prove a test of faith

King Charles III wears the Imperial State Crown on the day of the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster

King Charles III wears the Imperial State Crown on the day of the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster

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Lorna Slater: The King’s Speech exposed Labour’s lack of ambition

Keir Starmer speaks to pupils at Whale Hill Primary School in Eston

Keir Starmer speaks to pupils at Whale Hill Primary School in Eston

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Richard Walker: Reducing child poverty clearly isn't a priority for Keir Starmer

A head wound suffered by a protester amid alleged police violence during clashes at Govan Cross on July 3

A head wound suffered by a protester amid alleged police violence during clashes at Govan Cross on July 3

EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT

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I watched Police Scotland's violence. Who are they meant to be protecting?

The Lord Speaker in the House of Lords

The Lord Speaker in the House of Lords

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Labour have once again broken their promises on Lords reform

Duaa Abu Sabha is standing in front of her tent in the Al-Mawasi Area in Khan Yunis Governorate..

Duaa Abu Sabha is standing in front of her tent in the Al-Mawasi Area in Khan Yunis Governorate..

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Rivers of human waste and polluted water reveal scale of catastrophe in Gaza

Donald Trump moments after an assassination attempt on his life

Donald Trump moments after an assassination attempt on his life

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David Pratt: Capturing that 'decisive moment' is as powerful as ever

King Charles III, wearing the Imperial State Crown and the Robe of State, during the State Opening of Parliament

King Charles III, wearing the Imperial State Crown and the Robe of State, during the State Opening of Parliament

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Kelly Given: There's a lesson to be found for the SNP in King's Speech

John Swinney during his speech at the SNP conference at The Event Complex Aberdeen

John Swinney during his speech at the SNP conference at The Event Complex Aberdeen

General Election

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Lesley Riddoch: A summer of silence and heid scratching won't cut it for the SNP

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Leader of the Opposition Rishi Sunak walking through the Member's Lobby of the Houses of Parliament

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Leader of the Opposition Rishi Sunak walking through the Member's Lobby of the Houses of Parliament

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Keeping the two-child benefit cap shames the Labour Party

Keir Starmer pictured with new Scottish Labour MPs in Downing Street

Keir Starmer pictured with new Scottish Labour MPs in Downing Street

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Will Labour's policy promises actually deliver anything for Scotland?

Protesters targeted the State Opening of Parliament

Protesters targeted the State Opening of Parliament

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I protested the King's Speech in Parliament Square – here's why

France is in continental Europe, but right now it feels like we’re living on our own little island, writes Assa Samake-Roman

France is in continental Europe, but right now it feels like we’re living on our own little island, writes Assa Samake-Roman

Assa Samake-Roman: French left can’t go on pretending they won’t have to compromise

All is now to play for, writes Professor Gregor Gall

All is now to play for, writes Professor Gregor Gall

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The door is opening for the return of indy-supporting radical left

The SNP will lay an amendment to the King’s Speech to force the Government to scrap the two-child benefit cap

The SNP will lay an amendment to the King’s Speech to force the Government to scrap the two-child benefit cap

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I'm a new MP – and there's one thing I hope this King's Speech addresses

The EU is only going to become more relevant for the independence movement over the rest of this decade, writes Alyn Smith

The EU is only going to become more relevant for the independence movement over the rest of this decade, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: Decisions EU is making now will still impact Scotland

Government mustensure rights of non-binary people aren’t left behind

Government mustensure rights of non-binary people aren’t left behind

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Caitlin Logan: Government must ensure rights of non-binary people aren’t left behind

Scotland’s renewable energy industry must not be allowed to become a cash cow for the rest of the UK, as happened with our oil and gas

Scotland’s renewable energy industry must not be allowed to become a cash cow for the rest of the UK, as happened with our oil and gas

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Scotland’s story should not be one of missed opportunities and exploitation

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has insisted his Labour government will not yet remove the two-child benefit cap

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has insisted his Labour government will not yet remove the two-child benefit cap

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As Labour back two-child cap, do other European nations have similar policies?

Scottish independence campaigners need to learn from the lessons of the past decade

Scottish independence campaigners need to learn from the lessons of the past decade

Scottish independence

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Five key lessons we must learn from last decade of independence campaigning

Robert MacIntyre holds the Genesis Scottish Open trophy

Robert MacIntyre holds the Genesis Scottish Open trophy

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Nick Rodger: MacIntyre could be the talk of the Troon toon as Open takes the stage

Former US president Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt

Former US president Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: It's not inciting violence to say Donald Trump is a fascist

Ex-SNP MP's plea to extend timescale for getting rid of Trident post-independence is shocking, writes Chris McEleny

Ex-SNP MP's plea to extend timescale for getting rid of Trident post-independence is shocking, writes Chris McEleny

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Chris McEleny: Unlike SNP and Labour, Alba will never compromise on ditching Trident

Donald Trump pumps his fist to the crowd at a rally following an assassination attempt on his life

Donald Trump pumps his fist to the crowd at a rally following an assassination attempt on his life

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George Kerevan: A second Donald Trump term could see the break-up of the US

The Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he would seek to make the ban on puberty blockers for transgender children permanent

The Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he would seek to make the ban on puberty blockers for transgender children permanent

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Steph Paton: Labour are twisting the knife with puberty blocker ban

A protestor at Pollokshields Burgh hall, Glasgow.

A protestor at Pollokshields Burgh hall, Glasgow.

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Why is it that Muslims organising always has to be ‘dangerous’?

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey during the General Election campaign.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey during the General Election campaign.

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Has this election made young people disillusioned or hopeful about politics?

Social media only amplifies our political tribalism, writes Rhoda Meek

Social media only amplifies our political tribalism, writes Rhoda Meek

Highlands & Islands

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Rhoda Meek: Time to close social media and come together for future generations

Concern about Joe Biden's ability to lead the country is only increasing as the campaign continues, writes David Pratt

Concern about Joe Biden's ability to lead the country is only increasing as the campaign continues, writes David Pratt

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David Pratt: These are precarious times for Joe Biden and Nato

A woman waves the French flag as she reacts to projected results after the second round of the legislative elections

A woman waves the French flag as she reacts to projected results after the second round of the legislative elections

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Celebrate this defeat of the French fascists, but the fight must continue

Nicola Sturgeon's legacy cannot be rewritten, writes Anne McLaughlin

Nicola Sturgeon's legacy cannot be rewritten, writes Anne McLaughlin

General Election 2019

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Anne McLaughlin: Those attacking Nicola Sturgeon should reflect on her victories

England fans might be jubilant now, but I won't forget the unnecessary bile they threw at the team in the group stage

England fans might be jubilant now, but I won't forget the unnecessary bile they threw at the team in the group stage

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I'm an England fan in Scotland – I understand frustration with media's Euros coverage

Anti nuclear activists block one of the entrances to Faslane naval base on the Clyde

Anti nuclear activists block one of the entrances to Faslane naval base on the Clyde

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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The world needs a revived peacenik movement to face up to new threats

2024 vote count at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow

2024 vote count at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow

General Election 2024

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We are in a new era and pragmatic re-set can change SNP fortunes

This should serve as a much-needed wake-up call

This should serve as a much-needed wake-up call

General Election 2024

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Mhairi Black: SNP implosion has been on the cards for years

People taking part in the Chain of Freedom at the Stockingfield Bridge

People taking part in the Chain of Freedom at the Stockingfield Bridge

National government

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No person, party or parliament can deny us our Claim of Right

Aberdeen. Image: Getty

Aberdeen. Image: Getty

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Aberdeen is much more than just the oil and gas city

It is not just the usual columnists who have feasted on the party’s bones

It is not just the usual columnists who have feasted on the party’s bones

General Election 2024

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Richard Walker: Unionist rewriting of history cannot go unchallenged

Alyn Smith claimed the SNP delivered no credible roadmap to independence

Alyn Smith claimed the SNP delivered no credible roadmap to independence

My advice for the indy movement is get wise, reset and get a grip

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