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Yes-voting trade union chief in warning to independence movement

RMT members have little motivating them to vote for independence at another referendum due to the “timid, managerial” approach of the…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 19, 2023

Rishi Sunak ignores 'why are Tories obstructing Scottish ministers abroad' question

RISHI Sunak pointedly avoided answering a question on why his Tory government have instructed UK diplomats across the globe “to obstruct the…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 19, 2023

Dancing at Lughnasa at the National Theatre review: a powerfully moving family portrait at a moment of change

Even if you missed all the subtext, this show would still delight in its acute depiction of family dynamics

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2023

Land, tax, energy and other Scottish policy challenges to be tackled at STUC event

A FRINGE event at the STUC congress is set to try to tackle key policy challenges before the Scottish Government – including land and tax ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 18, 2023

Luxon frustrated by sidelined start to NZ election year

Six months out from the NZ election, opposition leader and alternative prime minister Chris Luxon admits he has work to do for Kiwis to get to know him.

AAP · Apr 17, 2023

The ‘otherness’ of Jacinda Ardern – by doing politics differently she changed the game and saved her party

This week marks the beginning of Jacinda Ardern’s life outside parliament, since she officially ceased to be an electorate MP at midnight last Saturday. Her legacy as prime minister will be discussed and disputed, but there’s no doubt her influence will continue to be felt, both in Aotearoa New Zealand…

The Conversation · Apr 17, 2023

More than 60 in custody after Grand National protests

Police arrested 118 people on Saturday after protesters tried to gain entry to the Aintree Racecourse track, delaying the start of the Grand National.

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023

Love Island's Chris Hughes sparks fury as he calls Grand National protestors 'brainless'

Chris Hughes, who shot to fame on Love Island in 2017, has called Animal Rising protestors 'brainless' and 'uneducated' after they caused havoc disrupting the start of the Grand National at Aintree

Daily Mirror · Apr 16, 2023

Young Europeans react as UK Government plots to limit Scottish diplomacy

ATTEMPTS to thwart Scotland’s international engagement have been condemned by young European democrats.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2023

More than 40 animal rights activists 'de-arrested' after protesters storm Grand National and cause M57 chaos

The RSPCA has now called on racing authorities to conduct an 'urgent' review into the horse deaths that occurred this year

Manchester Evening News · Apr 16, 2023