The Latest Breaking News from Stephen Gethins

How a university's £35,000 cash prize to bring back respectful debate is paying off

IN an increasingly polarised political world, respectful debate is a rare gem to find.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2023

Scotland being 'friend' to UK should be 'biggest goal' post-independence, says ex-MP

BEING a “steadfast friend” to the rest of the UK should be the “single biggest objective” for a newly independent Scotland, a former MP has…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2023

Scotland's pro-EU campaigns announce merger – with ex-SNP figures in top roles

TWO of Scotland’s “major pro-European campaigns” are merging into one – and they’ve appointed some former top SNP figures to take on key…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2023

‘Independence will make us more secure’: Stephen Gethins on how Scotland must tackle disinformation

A FORMER MP has insisted independence will make Scotland more secure in a new myth-busting video which forms part of a wider effort to tackle…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2022

‘Scotland’s brand opens up doors across sectors’, business ambassador says

SCOTLAND has a “premier brand across sectors” and a “brand that opens doors”, the ambassador for the Scottish Business Network (SBN) in…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2022

‘World needs to get used to Scotland as a global actor’, says former US official

A FORMER US State Department official has insisted the world “needs to get used to Scotland as an international actor”.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2022

Work on independent Scotland joining the EU 'starts now'

“THE work starts now” for joining the EU as an independent nation, according to University of St Andrews professor Stephen Gethins.

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2022

Praise for 'thoughtful' independence argument on BBC's Debate Night

SCOTS should be given the choice of independence because Boris Johnson is a “radical” Prime Minister who is going to “dramatically change”…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022