Greens co-leader Ross Greer has accused the Scottish Government of 'cosying up' to Israel-linked Barclays in a furious statement after receiving a 'non-answer' from a minister on the bank's involvement in government bonds

Greens rage over Scottish Government 'non-answer' on Barclays partnership

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BBC Newsnight has been branded a 'pale shadow of what it once was' by a leading investigative journalist – so what has gone so wrong? 👀 @stephbrawn.bsky.social and @jameslwalker.bsky.social discuss on this week's Media Watch podcast 📽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j6...

It's not exactly scandalous to say that the majority of Team National aren't supporting England tonight ... So, how do our English staff feel about that? We asked Political Reporter and football fanatic @stephbrawn.bsky.social

The Ministry of Defence has been criticised for sharing England football 'propaganda' during the team's World Cup campaign 👇

Anger as MOD posts England 'propaganda' ahead of World Cup match

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NEW: Lloyds customers are being urged to shut their accounts following reports @thecanaryuk.bsky.social has been debanked by the group. The Independent Media Association is urging its members to close their accounts and write to Lloyds to explain why 🗞️ www.thenational.scot/news/2624834...

Lloyds customers urged to shut accounts over debanking of left-wing outlet

SUPPORTERS of independent media are being urged to ditch any accounts they have with Lloyds after it emerged a left-wing publication had been…

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Glasgow-based Bahawudeen Yahaya, 46, an asylum seeker who fled Nigeria, has said Labour's new immigration rules feel like 'sheer punishment' 🗣️ Is this what you have to pay for exercising your fundamental right? Exclusive story from @stephbrawn.bsky.social 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

NEW: The UK Parliament has been sent a formal complaint about the conduct of a debate on pro-Israel lobbying after a petition was repeatedly branded "antisemitic" by MPs Petitioner Andy Kalil claims this was "an attack on a genuine call for transparency" www.thenational.scot/news/2623720...

UK Parliament hit with formal complaint over pro-Israel lobbying debate

THE UK Parliament has been sent a formal complaint about the conduct of a debate on pro-Israel lobbying after a petition was repeatedly branded…

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Dundee MSPs are not offered accommodation in Edinburgh because the city is too close to the Scottish Parliament. Yet Burnham claims the people of the city "feel distant" from Holyrood 🤔 Dundee also consistently votes SNP 👀 Excl reaction from Dundee politicians👇

Dundee MP hits back after Andy Burnham claim city is 'distant' from Holyrood

A DUNDEE MP has slated Andy Burnham after he claimed the people of the city "feel distant" from Holyrood.

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🧵EXCLUSIVE: We've all seen clips of the Tartan Army spreading their relentless positivity in Boston But this week I sat down with local Miles Howard to hear first-hand how fans have "liberated" a "famously frosty" city of early closing calls and little nightlife🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

Scottish Labour MP Zubir Ahmed has claimed Andy Burnham "understands Scotland deeply". His reasoning leaves something to be desired...🤔 www.thenational.scot/news/2621397...

Andy Burnham 'understands Scotland deeply', claims Labour MP

ANDY Burnham "understands Scotland deeply" as he's from the north of England, a Labour MP has said.

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A certain Adidas advert has asked Italians to choose Scotland at the World Cup...and it turns out they have! 👀 And it's not all because of Napoli's Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour... Read on to find out more 👇⚽️ www.thenational.scot/sport/262040...

Why Italians are supporting Scotland in the World Cup

IN an advert that went down a storm with the Tartan Army last week, sports brand Adidas deftly slipped in a message to Italian fans who may be…

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Haiti qualified for their first World Cup since 1974 in remarkable fashion. Here's all you need to know about the Caribbean side as Scotland prepare to face them in a must-win game www.thenational.scot/sport/261895...

All you need to know about Haiti as Scotland prepare for World Cup opener

SCOTLAND will play Haiti for the first time in history in their opening World Cup match in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Johnstone's antics in a boat, Gemmill's goal, and an endless stream of near-misses... As Scotland prepare to kick-off their World Cup campaign against Haiti, we take a look back at their history in the tournament, with plenty of nostalgic pics! ⚽️⏲️ www.thenational.scot/sport/261791...

Regrets, near-misses and a rowing boat – Scotland's history at the World Cup

WHILE an entire generation has missed out on seeing Scotland in a World Cup until now, the nation has a long history in the tournament, but…

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This is the first time since devolution Scotland will be in a World Cup, with independence now a huge part of our national conversation. So how might Scotland’s participation in the tournament impact on independence support? 🤔 I spoke to experts👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2617581...

Can Scotland in the World Cup boost independence support? Experts weigh in

SCOTLAND will be playing at a World Cup for the first time in nearly 30 years at the weekend and in the wee small hours of Sunday morning we will…

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Students at the University of Edinburgh have opened an exhibition memorialising the more than 250 journalists who have been killed by Israel in Gaza since 7 October 2023. @stephbrawn.bsky.social

Journalists killed by Israel remembered in Edinburgh university exhibition

STUDENTS at the University of Edinburgh have created an exhibition memorialising hundreds of journalists killed in Palestine by Israel.

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Nicola Sturgeon has hit out at Scotland’s newspapers over their coverage of Peter Murrell’s embezzlement from the SNP, saying it is not 'right' that she has 'been on more front pages this week than my former husband'

Nicola Sturgeon hits out at Scottish media over coverage of Peter Murrell's crimes

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This clip of Keir Starmer a few years ago is staggering when the energy price cap is about to soar 13%🙄 www.thenational.scot/news/2614187...

Awkward Keir Starmer clip resurfaces as energy price cap rockets

AN awkward clip of Keir Starmer pledging to freeze energy bills under a Labour government has re-emerged on social media as the price cap is set to…

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Does First Past the Post have more to answer for than we think? And is it to blame for why Scotland's more proportional system is becoming less so? A fascinating chat with expert Stuart Donald on why FPTP is so damaging for @scotnational.bsky.social podcast 🎙️ www.thenational.scot/politics/261...

How First Past the Post has caused extreme inequality in UK

WE all know first past the post is an unfair voting system which produces governments the vast majority of people in the UK – and certainly…

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Stephen Flynn has slammed Sky News presenter Trevor Phillips for branding the SNP's planned bid for a second independence referendum as 'separatist'

Stephen Flynn pans Trevor Phillips for branding indyref2 bid 'separatist'

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My on the ground analysis from the Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire counts as Stephen Flynn clinches a Holyrood seat and the SNP win a nail biter in Banffshire and Buchan Coast...🗳️ www.thenational.scot/news/2609169...

Inside the room as Stephen Flynn secured his future at Holyrood

WHILE one election might be over in Aberdeen, another one is now waiting just around the corner.

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The way Polanski is being vilified by the media is uncomfortably familiar. Jeremy Corbyn received similar treatment. And scarily, it's working. Polanski's approval ratings have taken a hefty hit over the last week. My analysis ✍️ft. @desfreedman.bsky.social www.thenational.scot/news/2607970...

How the media is using the Jeremy Corbyn playbook on Zack Polanski

TRUST in the mainstream media is on a downward slope, but no one should ever underestimate the power it still has to shape democracy and people’s…

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Expert @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social has claimed the "change" messaging around Labour's campaign has not cut through because it is not clear what they "would do that would be fundamentally different to the current administration" 🫠 www.thenational.scot/news/2607144...

Expert gives verdict on Scottish Labour Holyrood campaign

ANAS Sarwar's claims the polls are wrong about Labour "does not wash" and their Holyrood campaign messaging has "struggled", a…

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EXCL: Wales is changing voting system🗳️ With polls saying the SNP could be re-elected on around 35% of the vote on the constituency ballot and less than 30% on the list, is it time Scotland did the same? I spoke to experts incl @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2606840...

Wales is changing voting system. Should Scotland do the same?

Until this year, Wales and Scotland have both used the additional member system to elect their respective parliaments, but in 2026 that is about to…

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Spoke to @scotnational.bsky.social's @stephbrawn.bsky.social about the Scottish Parliament's electoral system and political culture:

Wales is changing voting system. Should Scotland do the same?

Until this year, Wales and Scotland have both used the additional member system to elect their respective parliaments, but in 2026 that is about to…

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The BBC would now appear to think climate news is less important than tech...🤷‍♀️ Concerns have been shared about this by @markruffalo.bsky.social 👀 Thanks to @leohickman.carbonbrief.org for flagging this important issue, which may otherwise have gone unnoticed www.thenational.scot/news/2606596...

BBC News slated for downgrading climate section on website

BBC News has come under fire for downgrading the climate section on its website, with the subject now not appearing on the home page.

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A pleasure to have ex-MP Philippa Whitford on @scotnational.bsky.social pod! 📻 She spoke to us about how focusing on a wellbeing economy - and highlighting our limits in achieving one while in UK - could be key to convincing people on Scottish independence... www.thenational.scot/news/2606393...

How a 'wellbeing economy' could unlock Scottish independence

A FORMER SNP MP has said her party have not talked enough about the “why” of independence throughout their Holyrood campaign, with talk of…

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EXCL: Reform UK are telling voters they will abolish VAT on heating costs and reduce fuel duty if they get into government in Scotland. Sounds great, right? One problem. They can't. Scotland (sadly) does not have these powers 🫠 Read more 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2606007...

Reform UK blasted for 'lying' on election leaflets about Scotland's powers

REFORM UK have been panned for "lying" on a Scottish election leaflet after suggesting they can introduce policies that are outwith…

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NEW: Alex Cole-Hamilton has been urged to apologise for "idiotic" remarks he made about indyref2. Public health minister Maree Todd said they "insulted" independence supporters. The Greens' Patrick Harvie said they were "grotesque". Find out more 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2604723...

Alex Cole-Hamilton told to apologise for 'idiotic' indyref2 comment

ALEX Cole-Hamilton has been urged to apologise for an "astonishing gaffe" after he compared a second independence referendum to a poll on…

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Happy St George’s Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. It’s time to tell more positive stories of England. If progressives don’t try to define an inclusive sense of English identity, then we leave it to the far right to determine who does and doesn’t belong - and that could hardly be more dangerous #AnotherEngland

Professor Sir Tom Devine, considered Scotland's pre-eminent historian, has drawn comparisons between Reform UK and Nazi Germany. Reform have been dismissive of experts. This is one that'll be harder to ignore Great exclusive story from my colleague @stephbrawn.bsky.social

Eminent historian Tom Devine compares Reform to Nazi Germany amid museum row

RENOWNED Scottish historian Tom Devine has compared Reform UK to Nazi Germany after Nigel Farage's party pledged it would tell museums how to…

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