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New SNP council leader admits administration is 'vulnerable' after crunch vote

The new leader of a Scottish council has admitted that the minority SNP administration is "vulnerable" following a crunch vote

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

Dad takes on NC500 trek to raise mental health awareness

A DAD who spent two decades struggling with his mental health is walking the entire North Coast 500 to raise vital funds for charity.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2025

Kate Forbes asked to intervene in Ardrossan Harbour nationalisation talks

FRUSTRATED campaigners fighting to preserve the future of Ardrossan Harbour have called for Scottish ministers to directly intervene in negotiations…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2025

Top SNP figures 'hold secret meeting to discuss John Swinney's leadership'

A GROUP of 25 senior SNP figures held a secret meeting on Monday night where the removal of John Swinney as party leader was discussed, reports say…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2025

Chancellor urged to invest to tackle child poverty as 'priority' by Scots charities

SCOTTISH charities have urged the Chancellor to drop her plans to impose benefit cuts and instead invest to end child poverty as a “priority”.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2025

With so many parties ‘ruling out’ working with other parties, is MMP losing its way?

There has been a lot of “ruling out” going on in New Zealand politics lately. In the most recent outbreak, both the incoming and outgoing deputy prime ministers, ACT’s David Seymour and NZ First’s Winston Peters, ruled out ever working with the Labour Party.

The Conversation · Jun 10, 2025

I helped the Madleen set sail for Gaza – let’s not lose sight of why we did it

Among those preparing the Madleen to set sail for Gaza was a Scottish campaigner

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2025

Autosport National Podcast: Reviewing TOCA supports, American SpeedFest and Equipe Classic

Some exciting UK motorsport is reviewed on the latest Autosport National Podcast as Chief Editor Kevin Turner and Group National Editor Stephen Lickorish look back on some of last weekend's events.

Autosport · Jun 9, 2025

'Good case' Israel breached international law with Madleen seizure, expert says

THERE is a “good case” that Israel has breached international law by detaining crew members on the Madleen aid ship, an expert has told The…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2025

'What is our vision?': Inside the quiet anger brewing within the SNP

Behind the scenes, SNP activists speak out about lost momentum, fading trust, and a leadership struggling to inspire

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2025