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Jonathon Shafi: Why has John Swinney's SNP seen a step-change on Gaza?

I WROTE this column with the images of the latest massacre in Gaza fresh in my mind. They were among the worst yet, if it is possible, that is, to…

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

SNP will push Labour government towards left-wing, John Swinney says

FIRST Minister of Scotland John Swinney has said the SNP will push a Labour government left as he called for Keir Starmer's party to fully…

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

Aberdeen South: Stephen Flynn has secret weapon to help win his Westminster seat

MOST landmark “change” elections feature a major symbolic scalp. For Labour in 1997, it was their defeat of Michael Portillo in Enfield…

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

SNP will force vote on Palestinian statehood, John Swinney tells Tories and Labour

FIRST Minister John Swinney has written to Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to demand they commit to recognise the state of Palestine ...

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024

Row as Labour pledge to use Scotland Office to boost exports hit by Brexit

LABOUR have said they will use the Scotland Office to “build on the reputation of smoked salmon and​ whisky” if elected to power at the next…

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024

LibDems aim to take third-party status at Westminster from SNP, Ed Davey says

THE LibDems can take the key third party position at Westminster from the SNP at the General Election, its leader has said ...

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2024

Starmer: I’m a socialist and progressive who will always put country first

Labour leader says damage done to economy by Liz Truss and other Tories means he can’t fulfil some 2020 pledges

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2024

Keir Starmer slammed for refusing to rule out raising university tuition fees

KEIR STARMER has been slammed by the SNP for refusing to rule out raising university tuition fees...

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2024

SNP replace General Election candidate at last minute

AN SNP candidate has suddenly been replaced in a key General Election battleground seat at the 11th hour.

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2024

Harriet Harman: ‘Sunak thinks the economy is going to get worse. Otherwise he would wait’

The Labour veteran entered the commons as one of only 21 women, then spent years fighting for a seat at the table. She discusses sexism, backlash and power as she prepares to leave parliament

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2024