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Michael McCormack says Coalition election result would have been better if he, not Barnaby Joyce, led Nationals

The former deputy prime minister is yet to declare if he will nominate for the Nationals leadership, but says the Coalition would have done better if he was in charge.

ABC News · May 23, 2022

Scottish Tories lash out at Nicola Sturgeon after National essay on indyref2 urgency

THE Tories have hit out at Nicola Sturgeon after the First Minister wrote an essay for the Sunday National arguing that now is the time to…

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2022

Seven great things to do in Scotland this week

1 IT’S the most wonderful time of the year. Nope, not Christmas, the Glasgow Women’s Library summer programme launch. Chock-full of interesting…

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2022

Three EU nationals in Scotland on experiencing xenophobia in politics

After Fife SNP council candidate and EU national Olaf Stando revealed he had received a barrage of xenophobic abuse during his campaigning for the…

The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2022

'First of its kind' independence festival set to launch in the Highlands

YES groups have teamed up to organise a “first of its kind” independence festival in the Highlands.

The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2022

Labour’s fourth ‘well-being budget' still comes up short on the well-being of women

All budgets are about economics and politics, and 2022’s was no different. The Labour government continued its economic rebuild through commitments to infrastructure and industry, low- and middle-income earners’ living costs, and the successful implementation of signature reforms in health and climate.

The Conversation · May 20, 2022

SNP under fire for post-indy nuclear weapons comments from anti-bomb campaigners

THE SNP have come under fire after a senior party figure suggested a Scotland could temporarily host the UK’s nuclear weapons after independence.

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022

BBC faces questions as damning figures reveal limited Nicola Sturgeon US in coverage

BBC Scotland’s The Nine spent more time on Monday covering Saturday's Eurovision final than Nicola Sturgeon’s trip to America – despite the…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022

No administration for Edinburgh Council as meeting adjourns in 8 minutes

Edinburgh Labour have been dismissed as “a mess” after the first council meeting of the term adjourned after only eight minutes with no…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022

'Deep concerns' raised over right-wing dominated Question Time panel

BALANCE at the BBC has been called into question after concerns were raised about the panel on Thursday’s Question Time.

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022