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John Curtice gives his verdict as Hamilton by-election looms

John Curtice has said he doubts Reform will win an upcoming Scottish by-election, adding it would be “quite an achievement” for them even to…

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025

UK Government slammed over Israel trade envoy visit after talks suspended

THE UK Government has been accused of "making a mockery" over its "supposed opposition" to Israel's war on Gaza, after it…

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025

Scottish Borders town takes local hotel into community ownership

COMMUNITY ownership has been in the spotlight in a small town near the Scottish border, with residents having successfully purchased and restored…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025

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What happened at the trans rights protest when activists clashed with police

CAMPAIGNERS protesting against Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance that banned trans people from single-sex spaces ended up in a…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025

John Swinney and Katy Loudon in warning over 'tight contest' in Hamilton

JOHN Swinney and the SNP's by-election candidate Katy Loudon have warned of a "tight contest" brewing in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025

David Lammy can call us 'clickbait' all he wants. He can't change the facts

Politicians say all kinds of things about The National. This is a side effect of having a strong political stance and holding actual values. We are…

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2025

'Statements' won't stop complicity in Israel's violence, UK Government warned

THE UK Government has been accused of being a “willing and eager partner” in Israel’s genocide against Palestinians ...

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2025

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Scottish screenwriter pays tribute to Palestinian journalist killed by Israeli strike

A LEADING Scottish screenwriter has paid tribute to a Palestinian journalist killed in an Israeli air strike.

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2025

Labour refuse to say if ministers will accept Israeli government's summit invite

THE UK Government has refused to say if its ministers will attend a “conference against antisemitism” being held by the Israeli government in…

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2025

Civil servants union 'silenced' debate on trans rights

THE civil servants’ union “silenced” debates on the Supreme Court’s ruling on trans rights during its annual conference, The National can…

The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2025

Scottish Labour MP in 'secretive' meeting with private healthcare lobbyists

A SCOTTISH Labour MP held a “secretive” meeting with lobbyists working for private health care and drug companies, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2025

“People think I’ve been to the moon, they think I’ve met an alien”: The National’s Matt Berninger on how people react when they find out he’s worked with Taylor Swift, and why she’s such a great lyricist

“She manages to get a listener inside a world and feel like they have a confidante and a dear friend who gets them”

MusicRadar · May 19, 2025

'Echoes of Powell': Care sector boss rips into Keir Starmer's immigration plans

The language Keir Starmer has used to describe migrant workers has “echoes of Enoch Powell at his worst” and will make it harder for the care…

The National (Scotland) · May 12, 2025

Edinburgh pro-Republic protest renews call to abolish the monarchy

An anti-monarchy rally in the Scottish capital drew together campaigners and pro-independence MSPs to call for democratic reform in Scotland

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2025

Scottish musician releases single condemning Israel's war crimes in Gaza

Scottish musician Doug Veitch has released a new single condemning Israel’s war crimes in Gaza

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2025

Are Scottish universities at risk from Trump’s attack on DEI?

Donald Trump’s administration is cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives both at a federal government level and in…

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2025

'It's needed now more than ever': Thousands march in support of Scottish independence

AROUND 5000 independence supporters marched through Glasgow on Saturday, proving the Yes movement remains strong amidst the rise of the far right…

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025

'The minister is just an insidious wee man': Free speech and the media

“Stewart, please remove these words: the minister is just an insidious wee man.”

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The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025

Jolyon Maugham: Why I think Supreme Court legal challenge could succeed in Scotland

A TOP barrister has said he hopes a legal challenge against the Supreme Court’s ruling that a woman is defined by “biological sex” will be…

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025

'Not a fluke': University rector speaks out after winning appeal over Gaza dismissal

A UNIVERSITY rector who won an appeal against a decision to remove her from the governing body has accused the institution of “an attack on…

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025

Hundreds of trans rights campaigners protest outside of EHRC Glasgow office

HUNDREDS of protestors have gathered outside of the EHRC’s Glasgow offices to call for EHRC guidance that would exclude transgender people from…

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025

Aberdeen locals react to Michael Gove choosing 'Lord of Torry' title

ASKING locals in Torry what they thought of Michael Gove naming himself the Lord of the area yielded one response more commonly than any other ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 25, 2025

Scottish Government urged to extend Glasgow abortion clinic buffer zone

A SCOTTISH Green MSP has called on the Scottish Government to review the size of a buffer zone for anti-abortion protests outside of a Glasgow…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 25, 2025

Scotland shouldn't aim for independence without a currency plan, says expert

SCOTLAND shouldn’t aim for independence unless having its own currency is “part of the plan”, an expert has said.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025

Keir Starmer denies blocking arrest warrant for Israeli minister on secret UK trip

Keir Starmer has denied blocking an arrest warrant for a top Israeli minister who took part in a secret trip to the UK

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