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Rishi Sunak announces the General Election at Downing Street

Keir Starmer will have same arrogant disdain for Scottish issues as Rishi Sunak

COMMENT

Rishi Sunak announces the General Election at Downing Street

General Election 2024

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Keir Starmer will have same arrogant disdain for Scottish issues as Rishi Sunak

Scottish Greens at a climate march in Edinburgh

Scottish Greens at a climate march in Edinburgh

General Election 2024

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Lorna Slater: Scottish Greens must be in the room, not striking up pacts

Professor Richard Murphy writes on the choice facing the SNP at this General Election

Professor Richard Murphy writes on the choice facing the SNP at this General Election

General Election

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Richard Murphy: SNP have two choices at General Election. One means certain defeat

LibDem candidate Angus MacDonald donated £25,000 to Boris Johnson's Conservatives

LibDem candidate Angus MacDonald donated £25,000 to Boris Johnson's Conservatives

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Scottish LibDem candidate donated £25,000 to Boris Johnson's Tories

John Swinney spoke at the SNP campaign launch

John Swinney spoke at the SNP campaign launch

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If this is an 'Independence Day' election, the SNP have work to do

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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The tide is perhaps finally turning over Palestine’s right to statehood

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to the media as he announces the date for the UK General Election

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to the media as he announces the date for the UK General Election

General Election 2024

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It’s gloves aff time and John Swinney must accept high stakes of this election

John Swinney speaks to the media at the Scottish Parliament

John Swinney speaks to the media at the Scottish Parliament

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How the polls look for the SNP, Alba and the Greens

Maggie Chapman held the position of rector at Aberdeen University from 2014 to 2021

Maggie Chapman held the position of rector at Aberdeen University from 2014 to 2021

Aberdeen University

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Former rector 'very concerned' as Aberdeen University 'faces going bust in 12 months'

Haley Kalil at The Mark Hotel before the 2024 Met Gala

Haley Kalil at The Mark Hotel before the 2024 Met Gala

Black Lives Matter

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Gaza, the Met Gala and the dangers of performative activism online

Ukrainian serviceman Andrii, left, of the Air Assault Forces 148th separate artillery brigade, sends receiving coordinates for a Furia drone at the frontline in Donetsk region, Ukraine

Ukrainian serviceman Andrii, left, of the Air Assault Forces 148th separate artillery brigade, sends receiving coordinates for a Furia drone at the frontline in Donetsk region, Ukraine

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Alyn Smith: Ukraine can win this war but only with our support

Kate Forbes in Edinburgh

Kate Forbes in Edinburgh

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Mislabelling criticism as misogyny is distraction from real threats women face

The dramatic decline should be concerning for the likes of Douglas Ross and Anas Sarwar

The dramatic decline should be concerning for the likes of Douglas Ross and Anas Sarwar

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Scottish independence

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More Scots identifying as 'Scottish, not British' should seriously worry Unionists

A general view of the high street in Montrose, taken in the 1990s (Photo By RDImages/Epics/Getty Images).

A general view of the high street in Montrose, taken in the 1990s (Photo By RDImages/Epics/Getty Images).

BACK IN THE DAY

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The Scottish town that was rebuilt from the ashes and prospered – more than once

A former Labour MP cast doubt on whether Wes Streeting would've realised the wider ramifications his comments may have for Scottish Labour

A former Labour MP cast doubt on whether Wes Streeting would've realised the wider ramifications his comments may have for Scottish Labour

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Ex-Labour MP: Wes Streeting has caused FMQs headache for Anas Sarwar

FILE - Supply vessels used in the oil, gas and renewable energy industry are docked by the Caledonian Oil's tank, at the Aberdeen Harbour, in the North East of Scotland, on April 29, 2022. (Photo by Andy Buchanan / AFP) (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP

FILE - Supply vessels used in the oil, gas and renewable energy industry are docked by the Caledonian Oil's tank, at the Aberdeen Harbour, in the North East of Scotland, on April 29, 2022. (Photo by Andy Buchanan / AFP) (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP

National government

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If Labour win, Keir Starmer will take a wrecking ball to Scotland's economy

Electricity pylons pictured at sunset

Electricity pylons pictured at sunset

National government

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Kenny MacAskill: Environmental devastation cannot be the transition’s price

Nicola Sturgeon waves to SNP members at the party's 2019 conference

Nicola Sturgeon waves to SNP members at the party's 2019 conference

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Steph Paton: SNP’s ‘progressive’ ruse is finally being exposed

A whiskey maker and a composer who fled the Nazis

A whiskey maker and a composer who fled the Nazis

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A seaman from Skye and a composer who fled the Nazis

File photograph of a North Sea oil rig

File photograph of a North Sea oil rig

National government

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Unite divert Labour election funds in protest over oil and gas ban plans

The banner promoting the campaign of Chris McEleny has been placed on railings in Inverclyde

The banner promoting the campaign of Chris McEleny has been placed on railings in Inverclyde

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Labour council leader and Alba candidate in spat over election banner

The study is the first conducted at a national level in Scotland

The study is the first conducted at a national level in Scotland

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Antibiotic-resistant genes ‘ubiquitous’ in Scotland’s soil

This week's Back in the Day focuses on James I

This week's Back in the Day focuses on James I

Back in the Day: James I and the seeds of his coming downfall

The Renfrew Bridge is called that for a reason, but it seemed to go over the UK Government's head....

The Renfrew Bridge is called that for a reason, but it seemed to go over the UK Government's head....

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UK Government left red-faced after basic geography blunder

Israel denounces all criticism of its actions as purely antisemitism, writes Dr Sam Fowles

Israel denounces all criticism of its actions as purely antisemitism, writes Dr Sam Fowles

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Dr Sam Fowles: How Israel denounces criticisms as antisemitism

Anne McLaughlin writes that she believes John Swinney is the right man at the right time for the SNP and Scotland

Anne McLaughlin writes that she believes John Swinney is the right man at the right time for the SNP and Scotland

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Anne McLaughlin: Swinney is the right man at the right time for our party and country

Labour's dismal record on Gaza has led to the party losing votes, writes Adeeb Daniels

Labour's dismal record on Gaza has led to the party losing votes, writes Adeeb Daniels

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Vilification of Muslims engaging with politics over Gaza must end

Rishi Sunak labelled Yessers 'extremists' in a recent speech

Rishi Sunak labelled Yessers 'extremists' in a recent speech

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Here's the irony about Rishi Sunak's nationalist 'extremist' comments

Drastic action is required if weare to navigate this climate crisis, writes Steve Micklewright

Drastic action is required if weare to navigate this climate crisis, writes Steve Micklewright

Scottish Government reset offers up another chance to get it right on rewilding

With Ukrainian forces stretched thin and fresh arms supplies yet to reach the frontlines, Moscow is seeking capitalise on its battlefield advantage

With Ukrainian forces stretched thin and fresh arms supplies yet to reach the frontlines, Moscow is seeking capitalise on its battlefield advantage

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David Pratt: Coming weeks are among the most critical for Ukraine

The remains of buried individuals under Scottish churches could be prevented from resting in peace due to the sale of Scottish kirks

The remains of buried individuals under Scottish churches could be prevented from resting in peace due to the sale of Scottish kirks

Church of Scotland

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Concerns over buried remains of key Act of Union figures amid sale of Scottish kirks

Alister Jack announced a new nuclear plant this week despite SNP opposition

Alister Jack announced a new nuclear plant this week despite SNP opposition

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Ruth Wishart: Extremism, lost Labour and the rise of English nationalism

Is it time for Scotland to start talking about the legalisation of cannabis?

Is it time for Scotland to start talking about the legalisation of cannabis?

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Why Scotland should join Europe and start talking about cannabis legalisation

Scottish Green MSP and co-leader Lorna Slater said the party had a choice to make about its future

Scottish Green MSP and co-leader Lorna Slater said the party had a choice to make about its future

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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Scottish Greens must choose party's future direction, Lorna Slater says

Rishi Sunak mentioned Scottish nationalists in a speech on 'extremism' this week

Rishi Sunak mentioned Scottish nationalists in a speech on 'extremism' this week

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Andrew Tickell: Political cliché and the Tory right’s bid to control our discourse

Douglas Ross at the launch of the Tories' Right to Addiction Recovery Bill on Wednesday May 15

Douglas Ross at the launch of the Tories' Right to Addiction Recovery Bill on Wednesday May 15

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Drug experts 'keeping shtum' despite concerns about Tories' right to recovery bill

Rishi Sunak's latest speech on extremist threats to the UK included mention of Scottish nationalists

Rishi Sunak's latest speech on extremist threats to the UK included mention of Scottish nationalists

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'Absurd': Why branding Yessers as 'extremists' threatens Scotland's democracy

25 youth leaders from across Europe descended on Stirling this weekend

25 youth leaders from across Europe descended on Stirling this weekend

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'Scotland has right to have another indy referendum', EU youth activists say

Mark Ruskell has written to Anas Sarwar about Alister Jack's nuclear station plans

Mark Ruskell has written to Anas Sarwar about Alister Jack's nuclear station plans

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Greens urge 'future UK Labour government' to drop Alister Jack's nuclear plans

Unions want a fairer, more equal nation with workers' voices at its heart, writes Roz Foyer

Unions want a fairer, more equal nation with workers' voices at its heart, writes Roz Foyer

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Roz Foyer: Trade unions will work with the First Minister to help end policy failure

Labour has done enough U-turns to make you feel like you've been on the waltzers, writes Mhairi Black

Labour has done enough U-turns to make you feel like you've been on the waltzers, writes Mhairi Black

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Mhairi Black: Promising change is another empty pledge from Keir Starmer

Pat Kane reflects on the future of AI as OpenAI and Google launched their latest talking chatbots

Pat Kane reflects on the future of AI as OpenAI and Google launched their latest talking chatbots

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

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Pat Kane: There’s far more to AI than tech moguls’ desire for dominance

Maylis Roßberg is one of the two lead candidates to head the EU Commission for the European Free Alliance

Maylis Roßberg is one of the two lead candidates to head the EU Commission for the European Free Alliance

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EU Commission President candidate: 'I absolutely want an independent Scotland'

Scottish Green co-leader Lorna Slater spoke to The National about the future of her party

Scottish Green co-leader Lorna Slater spoke to The National about the future of her party

Bute House Agreement

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Lorna Slater: Some SNP MSPs 'are active climate deniers'

Patrick Harvie sounded the alarm over changes to holiday let rules

Patrick Harvie sounded the alarm over changes to holiday let rules

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Greens sound alarm over holiday let rule changes planned by SNP

Andrew Tickell explains the legal implications of the viral clip

Andrew Tickell explains the legal implications of the viral clip

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I teach media law – here's my take on The National 'arrest threat' video

The YSI conference won't get us back in the EU, but it's a start, writes Koepplinger

The YSI conference won't get us back in the EU, but it's a start, writes Koepplinger

The YSI conference won’t get us back in the EU, but it is part of the process

The YSI's national convenor looks back on the history of the group

The YSI's national convenor looks back on the history of the group

The Young Scots for Independence is building on a long tradition

This weekend is a shining example of the belief that Scotland has in the European Union, writes Kelly Given

This weekend is a shining example of the belief that Scotland has in the European Union, writes Kelly Given

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Kelly Given: Let’s show Europe that we reject ugly politics of Brexit

The ScotRail Peak Fares Removal Pilot has been extended and will now run until the end of September

The ScotRail Peak Fares Removal Pilot has been extended and will now run until the end of September

Mark Ruskell: Public transport is crucial to meeting climate goals

The UK Government's response to the crisis in Gaza is a humanitarian outrage, writes Joanna Cherry

The UK Government's response to the crisis in Gaza is a humanitarian outrage, writes Joanna Cherry

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Joanna Cherry: UK Government is abandoning its moral duty to Palestinians

Inside the EU we were a constructive voice working alongside our fellow Europeans, writes Alyn Smith

Inside the EU we were a constructive voice working alongside our fellow Europeans, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: This weekend's conference shows need for European solidarity

By continuing to engage, learn and grow together with our friends in Europe, we can ensure a brighter, more connected future, writes Samake-Roman

By continuing to engage, learn and grow together with our friends in Europe, we can ensure a brighter, more connected future, writes Samake-Roman

Assa Samake-Roman: It's never been more important for Scotland to engage with Europe

Olaf Stando, international officer at Young Scots for Independence, reflects on the importance of organising an international convention

Olaf Stando, international officer at Young Scots for Independence, reflects on the importance of organising an international convention

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Olaf Stando: Youth conference will put Scotland's future into our own hands

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