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Scottish Government 'faces questions' over airport used in US tanker operation
Published: January 7, 2026 18:59
The Scottish Government has 'serious questions' to answer after US Air Force planes used a Highlands airport during an operation to seize a Russia-bound tanker
Woman dies after being 'shot in the face' by US ICE officers
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25748297.woman-fatally-shot-face-ice-officers-minneapolis/?ref=rss
Published: January 7, 2026 18:25
A woman has reportedly died after she was shot in the face by a US immigration officer in Minneapolis
Anas Sarwar's year couldn't have got off to a worse start
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25748247.anas-sarwars-year-couldnt-got-off-worse-start/?ref=rss
Published: January 7, 2026 17:56
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Celtic fans launch campaign against club over player signing
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25748168.celtic-fans-launch-campaign-club-israel-signing/?ref=rss
Published: January 7, 2026 17:27
CELTIC fans have launched a petition demanding that the club stop the signing of a player from an Israeli football club with links to the genocide in Gaza.
Hunger striker hospitalised for sixth time with 'abnormal' heart rate
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25748079.palestine-hunger-striker-hospitalised-sixth-time/?ref=rss
Published: January 7, 2026 17:03
An activist on remand in a UK prison has been hospitalised for the sixth time after experiencing an 'abnormal' heart rate
David Pratt on what Donald Trump is really doing in Venezuela
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25747875.david-pratt-donald-trump-really-venezuela/?ref=rss
Published: January 7, 2026 16:25
FOLLOWING a US attack on Venezuela and the abduction of the country's president Nicolas Maduro, many of you will have been wondering what Donald Trump is really getting up to there.
British armed forces involved in US seizure of Russian-flagged oil tanker, MoD says
Published: January 7, 2026 16:09
BRITISH armed forces were involved in the USâs seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic between Scotland and Iceland, the Ministry of Defence has revealed ...
No-one but Keir Starmer believes Trumpâs excuse for grabbing Maduro
Published: January 7, 2026 15:00
It should be no surprise that while the rest of the world watched in absolute horror Trumpâs illegal invasion of another oil-rich country, Starmer should be hot out of the blocks fawning, eager to please and acquiescing to the behaviour.
Why did the US military seize Russian oil tanker off Scottish coast?
Published: January 7, 2026 14:28
THE US military has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic between Iceland and Scotland as UK aircraft flew overhead.
Glasgow showcases how comedy can fight the darkness in the world, says Karen Dunbar
Published: January 7, 2026 14:13
GLASGOW is an ambassador of welcoming people in and using comedy to âlaugh togetherâ at the darkness in the world, comedian and actor Karen Dunbar has said ...
Keir Starmer still hasn't spoken to Donald Trump since abduction of Venezuelan leader
Published: January 7, 2026 13:37
KEIR Starmer has still not spoken with Donald Trump days after US forces kidnapped the president of Venezuela.
Protest to be staged outside US Consulate in Edinburgh over Venezuela attack
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25746924.protest-staged-us-consulate-edinburgh-venezuela/?ref=rss
Published: January 7, 2026 13:28
SCOTS are set to protest outside the US Consulate in Edinburgh this weekend over the attack on Venezuela and the abduction of the country's president Nicolas Maduro.
Zack Polanski with perfect comeback as Nigel Farage calls him a 'lunatic'
Published: January 7, 2026 12:51
ZACK Polanski has hit back at Nigel Farage after the Reform UK leader called him a "lunatic"
Anas Sarwar brands own MPs and Keir Starmer allies 'idiotic' amid briefing war
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25746541.anas-sarwar-brands-mps-idiotic-amid-briefing-war/?ref=rss
Published: January 7, 2026 12:12
ANAS Sarwar has branded those who are engaging in briefing and counter-briefing amid a briefing war between his own MPs and Keir Starmer allies as âidioticâ ...
Reform UK top new poll as Labour tail behind Kemi Badenoch's Tories
Published: January 7, 2026 11:36
REFORM UK have an eight-point lead ahead of their rivals according to a new poll which has Labour languishing behind the Tories in third place.
David Lammy to visit US for talks with JD Vance as Greenland threat grows
Published: January 7, 2026 10:59
DAVID Lammy will hold talks with US vice president JD Vance amid growing fears over Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland.
Scottish Labour MPs branded 'idiots' by Westminster colleagues over leadership row
Published: January 7, 2026 10:24
SCOTTISH Labour MPs have been branded "idiots" by their colleagues south of the Border as tensions between Holyrood and Westminster increase
Donald Trump could use US military to conquer Greenland, White House says
Published: January 7, 2026 09:30
DONALD Trump could use the US military to conquer Greenland, the White House has said ...
It is becoming clear where the real threat out there lies
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25745251.becoming-clear-real-threat-lies/?ref=rss
Published: January 7, 2026 05:00
A couple of TV shows and podcasts I watched or listened to over the holidays led to sleepless nights, such as Netflixâs House Of Dynamite. It imagines the 20 minutes that unfold when a nuclear missile from an unknown nation is fired towards the UnitedâŚ
Why Scotland in 2026 feels thrilling to a foreign journalist
Published: January 7, 2026 05:00
As a journalist, what interests me most about Holyrood 2026 is not so much who will win, but what the election will make visible
Ranking the 6 silliest traditions in Westminster
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25703331.6-silliest-westminster-traditions-ranked/?ref=rss
Published: January 7, 2026 05:00
WESTMINSTER is known for many things; it is the seat of power in the United Kingdom, it is a potent symbol of the height and might of the British Empire, it remains the backdrop for the great political battles of our day.
Scotland Office ministers stayed silent on 'prejudicial' UK fishing fund, FoI reveals
Published: January 7, 2026 05:00
NEITHER Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, his predecessor Ian Murray, nor any other Scotland Office ministers raised Scotland's share ...
Windfall or whitewash? Inside the battle over who profits from 'Scotlandâs energy'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25713408.battle-really-profits-scotlands-energy/?ref=rss
Published: January 7, 2026 05:00
SCOTLANDâS renewable energy boom is often presented as a win-win: clean energy, local jobs, and community benefit. But in many areas, residents say the reality looks very different
Keir Starmer should take note of exactly where sucking up to Donald Trump gets you
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25745250.starmer-take-note-sucking-donald-trump-gets/?ref=rss
Published: January 7, 2026 05:00
Donald Trump could demand that the UK comply with many things that people here wonât like or want, and we are too weak to argue or push back
'Complicit in genocide': Protesters target JP Morgan over links to Israeli arms firm
Published: January 6, 2026 20:42
Protesters have targeted a major financial institution in Glasgow over the company's alleged ties to Israel
Donor behind Priti Patel's ÂŁ6k Israel trip where she met with Netanyahu revealed
Published: January 6, 2026 20:05
SHADOW foreign secretary Priti Patel was gifted a ÂŁ6000 trip to Israel where she met with Benjamin Netanyahu, describing him as a "friend".
Russell Findlay's top adviser quits 4 months before Holyrood election
Published: January 6, 2026 19:20
RUSSELL Findlay's top adviser has quit just four months before the Holyrood election.
Unionists think weâre stuck in a legal trap, but thereâs a way out
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25744308.unionists-think-stuck-legal-trap-way/?ref=rss
Published: January 6, 2026 18:30
I HAVE survived into another new year, to make a New Yearâs resolution. So I will look to history for my inspiration. It is said that those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat passed mistakes again and again.
Bombing of âsafeâ Syria was not mentioned in BBC interview with the PM
Published: January 6, 2026 18:30
CAN we, difficult though it is, put aside for a moment President Trumpâs Very Special Military Operation to consider one of our own?
The SNP seem only to be interested in party before independence
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25744949.snp-seem-interested-party-independence/?ref=rss
Published: January 6, 2026 18:30
IN his column this morning, Tommy Sheppard not only repeats the âtwo votes SNPâ mantra, he prioritises the list vote as the way to maximise the number of SNP MSPs.
Ash Regan banned from Scottish Parliament for 2 days
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25745144.ash-regan-banned-scottish-parliament-2-days/?ref=rss
Published: January 6, 2026 18:15
HOLYROOD'S MSPs have voted to ban Ash Regan from the Scottish Parliament for two days.
Senior Scottish Labour councillor backs convicted stalker 'pal'
Published: January 6, 2026 17:36
A SCOTTISH Labour councillor backed a convicted stalker and said she was "proud" to be his "pal", The National can reveal.
Celtic set to give millions to Israeli club linked to Gaza genocide
Published: January 6, 2026 17:32
CELTIC are close to paying ÂŁ2 million for a player being sold by an Israeli football club with links to the genocide in Gaza.
The glaring flaw in Scottish Labour's theatrical split from their UK bosses
Published: January 6, 2026 17:12
âNEW year, new me.â That just about sums up the pitch to voters which Anas Sarwar made this week ...
Douglas Ross demands leak inquiry amid Justice Secretary code breach
Published: January 6, 2026 17:08
DOUGLAS Ross has called on the First Minister to launch a leak inquiry after media reports suggested the Justice Secretary was safe in her role before the findings of an official probe were published.
Could Donald Trump's threats lead to Greenland independence? Experts weigh in
Published: January 6, 2026 17:00
DONALD Trumpâs latest threats to annex Greenland could spark a renewed push for the islandâs independence from Denmark, experts have claimed.
Glasgow must 'front up' to colonial past for Commonwealth Games, contest boss says
Published: January 6, 2026 17:00
IN just over six monthsâ time, the Commonwealth Games will arrive back in Glasgow just 12 years after it last hosted it ...
Reform UK peer Malcolm Offord admits indyref2 could come in 10 years' time
Published: January 6, 2026 16:49
A REFORM UK peer has admitted that an independence referendum could take place in 10 yearsâ time.
Decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans was 'not politically influenced'
Published: January 6, 2026 16:43
POLICE chiefs facing scrutiny over a decision to ban fans of an Israeli football team from attending a match in Birmingham have insisted the move was not politically influenced.
Former nurse calls on Scottish Labour leader to 'apologise' for NHS comments
Published: January 6, 2026 15:55
A former nurse, has called on Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to âapologise for talking down the achievements of NHS staff.â
Palestine hunger striker 'reminding herself to breathe' on day 64 of protest
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25744407.palestine-hunger-striker-reminding-breathe/?ref=rss
Published: January 6, 2026 15:39
An activist on remand in a UK prison is suffering muscle spasms and difficulty breathing, as her hunger strike passes the 60-day mark
âDeep concernsâ raised over fleet of US military planes arriving at UK bases
Published: January 6, 2026 15:37
THE arrival of a fleet of US military planes at several UK bases since the attack on Venezuela has been branded âdeeply concerningâ ...
Scotland's Justice Secretary 'unintentionally' broke ministerial code
Published: January 6, 2026 15:15
SCOTLAND'S Justice Secretary twice breached the ministerial code, a probe by independent advisers has found.
Undecided voters must not wait for Farage to become Prime Minister
Published: January 6, 2026 15:00
I AGREE with Kenzie Garnier Stewart (Letters, Dec 31), to a degree, about people who would support Scotlandâs independence if Nigel Farage gained entry into No 10.
SNP have not thought through their stance on 'nuclear tax'
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25741823.snp-not-thought-stance-nuclear-tax/?ref=rss
Published: January 6, 2026 15:00
THE SNPâs fury over what they call Milibandâs ânuclear taxâ has raised a wry smile among those who actually understand how our energy system works. The Scottish Government hasnât thought this one through at all.
Anas Sarwar at odds with own MPs as Scottish Labour plot to oust Keir Starmer denied
Published: January 6, 2026 14:55
SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has found himself at odds with his own MPs as they rallied to the Prime Ministerâs defence after they were accused of plotting to oust him.
I can guarantee indyref2 if SNP win majority in Holyrood election, John Swinney says
Published: January 6, 2026 14:27
JOHN Swinney has said he can guarantee another independence referendum if the SNP win a majority at this yearâs Holyrood election ...
UK Government breaks silence after Twitter/X's Grok creates fake sexual images
Published: January 6, 2026 14:19
Elon Musk's social media platform Twitter/X must urgently deal with its AI bot Grok being used to create sexualised images of people, a UK minister has said
Pay rise of more than ÂŁ3k to take MSP salary to almost ÂŁ78k
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25743779.msps-get-pay-rise-3000/?ref=rss
Published: January 6, 2026 14:03
The salary increase for MSPs has been announced, taking their overall salary to almost ÂŁ78,000
Labour blasted for awarding biggest ever MoD contract to IDF-linked tech firm
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25743699.labour-blasted-mod-contract-idf-linked-palantir/?ref=rss
Published: January 6, 2026 13:46
LABOUR have been condemned for giving the biggest ever Ministry Of Defence contract to IDF-linked tech giant Palantir ...
Is political dishonesty poisoning everything â even honesty boxes?
Published: January 6, 2026 13:36
It might sound strange to some, but one of my favourite things about visiting the Highlands and Islands is the honesty shops
Families 'paying the price for Labour's failures' after food prices rise, SNP warn
Published: January 6, 2026 13:27
The SNP has said that "families are paying the price for Labour Party failure" as new figures show food prices resulted in an increase in UK shop inflation
Free Speech Union 'hit by trans rights hackers' as site down and donor data published
Published: January 6, 2026 13:19
THE âFree Speech Unionâ has been hacked, with its website taken offline and details of all donations for the last two years leaked
US military deploy more aircraft to UK bases amid Greenland annexation threats
Published: January 6, 2026 12:31
THE United States has sent a fleet of specialised aircraft to UK bases following its attack on Venezuela ...
Keir Starmer backs Greenland in joint statement with European leaders
Published: January 6, 2026 12:24
KEIR Starmer has backed Danish sovereignty over Greenland against annexation threats from Donald Trump in a joint statement with other European leaders.
Donald Trump 'very serious' about annexing Greenland despite NATO warnings
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25742438.donald-trump-very-serious-annexing-greenland/?ref=rss
Published: January 6, 2026 10:09
DONALD Trump has said he is "very serious" about annexing Greenland despite warnings it would spell the end for NATO.
Keir Starmer still not talked to Donald Trump after Venezuela action
Published: January 6, 2026 09:20
KEIR Starmer has still not spoken to Donald Trump following US military action in Venezuela and his continued insistence that he intends to take over Greenland
Reform UK appear on Question Time four times more than Greens in 2025
Published: January 6, 2026 05:00
REFORM UK have appeared on Question Time panels in 2025 more than four times as often as the Green Party, analysis has shown.
A new year, new crises â and new reasons to be socialist
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25741838.new-year-new-crises---new-reasons-socialist/?ref=rss
Published: January 6, 2026 05:00
The facts and events staring us in the face this New Year cry out for a serious struggle in defence of people, not profit
Most Scots believe Nigel Farage is a racist, poll shows
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25720652.scots-believe-nigel-farage-racist-poll-shows/?ref=rss
Published: January 6, 2026 05:00
MOST Scots believe Nigel Farage is a racist, an exclusive poll for The National has found.
No-one is safe in Donald Trumpâs era of imperialist aggression
Published: January 6, 2026 05:00
Donald Trump hasnât shied away from the fact his kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro and determination to ârunâ Venezuela in the meantime is all about oil.
Scots to consider reintroduction 'up to 250 lynx' to Highlands
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25740617.scots-consider-reintroduction-lynx-highlands/?ref=rss
Published: January 6, 2026 05:00
SCOTS are being invited to have their say on the potential reintroduction of lynx to the Highlands
The appeasement of the US puts our democracies at risk of destruction
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25741819.appeasement-us-puts-democracy-risk-destruction/?ref=rss
Published: January 6, 2026 05:00
Donald Trump and his henchmen are very clear that the operation in Venezuela is about oil, power and control
I'm a Venezuelan living in Scotland â Keir Starmer needs to grow a spine
Published: January 6, 2026 05:00
Keir Starmer needs to 'grow a spine' and condemn Donald Trump's capturing of Nicolas Maduro as a breach of international law, a Venezuelan living in Scotland has said
Foreign Secretary fails to call US actions in Venezuela a breach of international law
Published: January 5, 2026 19:55
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has refused to say if the large-scale strike by the United States on Venezuela constitutes a breach of international law
Why calling a World Cup bank holiday is smart politics from John Swinney
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25740347.world-cup-bank-holiday-genius-move-john-swinney/?ref=rss
Published: January 5, 2026 19:00
JOHN Swinney is the only First Minister ever to have experienced seeing Scotland qualify for a World Cup while in office and his interview with The National in the immediate aftermath illustrated the impact the pivotal match against Denmark had on...
'We stand united': Activists gather for emergency Venezuela protest in Glasgow
Published: January 5, 2026 18:51
Campaigners have gathered in Glasgow to protest over the large-scale strike by the United States on Venezuela
Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty in New York courthouse after US capture
Published: January 5, 2026 17:25
DEPOSED Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is making his first appearance in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York.
Ambassador hails 'historic' inauguration of Palestinian embassy in London
Published: January 5, 2026 17:03
THE inauguration of a Palestinian embassy in London is âproof that our identity cannot be deniedâ, the countryâs ambassador to the UK has said ...
Pressure mounts on Scottish-based firm âhelping Israel extract Palestinian gasâ
Published: January 5, 2026 17:00
PRESSURE is mounting on a Scottish-based oil firm to rule out working with Israel to extract gas from Palestinian waters ...
SNP issue devastating put-down of Anas Sarwar after John Swinney TV debate challenge
Published: January 5, 2026 16:59
THE SNP have issued a withering response after Anas Sarwar challenged John Swinney to a series of TV debates on his Scottish Governmentâs record
Anas Sarwar pleads with Keir Starmer to 'stay behind his door' ahead of Holyrood 2026
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25741459.anas-sarwar-urges-keir-starmer-stay-behind-door/?ref=rss
Published: January 5, 2026 16:50
ANAS Sarwar has pleaded with Keir Starmer and other senior UK ministers to âstay behind their doorsâ in Westminster instead of campaigning in Scotland for the Holyrood elections in May ...
BBC 'bans' journalists from saying US 'kidnapped' Maduro, leaked email shows
Published: January 5, 2026 16:04
The BBC has told its reporters not to use the word 'kidnapped' when describing the US governmentâs allegedly illegal abduction of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro
Flower of Scotland anthem is 'maximum cringe', Scottish Tory leader says
Published: January 5, 2026 15:43
SCOTLANDâs unofficial national anthem â Flower of Scotland â is âmaximum Scottish cringeâ and should be replaced, Tory MSP Russell Findlay has said.
Donald Trump's supporters canât understand how weak he has made the US
Published: January 5, 2026 15:00
THE new year is days old and already Trump is kicking dirt in peopleâs faces both home and abroad.
Activists to protest as judges hear bid to end Palestine Action ban
Published: January 5, 2026 14:59
Activists are set to protest outside a hearing on a judicial review of the Palestine Action ban in Scotland
Ex-Reform MP calls on Labour to ban foreign citizens from voting in UK elections
Published: January 5, 2026 13:20
FORMER Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has called on Labour to ban foreign nationals from voting and standing in UK elections ...
John Swinney tells Scottish media to 'be livid' over UK's block on indyref2
Published: January 5, 2026 13:12
THE Scottish media should be âlividâ at the UK Government's refusal to spell out the democratic route to a second independence referendum, the First Minister has said
The National podcast with foreign affairs editor David Pratt after US attack
Published: January 5, 2026 12:27
THE National is set to host our foreign affairs editor David Pratt on our podcast to discuss the tumultuous start to 2026 worldwide ...
Angela Constance should consider taking a break from social media
Published: January 5, 2026 12:00
I NEARLY choked on my New Yearâs Day steak pie when my grandson showed me a video posted online by Angela Constance, our Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs, apparently enjoying the delights of a âfabulousâ holiday in Turkey.
John Swinney at odds with Keir Starmer in verdict on Venezuela
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25739444.john-swinney-odds-keir-starmer-venezuela/?ref=rss
Published: January 5, 2026 11:21
JOHN Swinney is at odds with Keir Starmer over the large-scale strike by the United States on Venezuela
Keir Starmer blasted by Labour MPs over failure to condemn US attack on Venezuela
Published: January 5, 2026 11:16
KEIR STARMER has been blasted by several Labour MPs for not condemning the US attack on Venezuela ...
UK Government repeatedly refuses to say if US invasion of Greenland would be wrong
Published: January 5, 2026 10:57
A UK Government minister has repeatedly refused to say if it would be wrong for the US to invade Greenland after Donald Trump threatened to take over the territory ...
John Swinney teases âvariety of tacticsâ to force second independence vote
Published: January 5, 2026 10:23
JOHN Swinney has insisted there are a âvariety of tacticsâ that could be used to force a second vote on Scotlandâs place in the UK, if Mayâs Holyrood vote shows âemphatic supportâ for independence
Trade and other deals donât have to wait until after weâve voted Yes
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25739010.trade-deals-dont-wait-voted-yes/?ref=rss
Published: January 5, 2026 10:10
ONE of the sharpest criticisms levelled at the 2014 Yes campaign remains the accusation that an independent Scotland would face a chaotic scramble to secure trade and financial arrangements on day one ...
Foreign Secretary expected to address MPs on US operation in Venezuela
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25738629.watch-foreign-secretarys-statement-venezuela/?ref=rss
Published: January 5, 2026 08:19
YVETTE Cooper is expected to lay out the UK Governmentâs response to the US capture of Nicolas Maduro in the House of Commons on Monday
John Swinney promises âmovement of hopeâ in Holyrood election pitch
Published: January 5, 2026 07:54
THE First Minister has promised to âbuild a national movement of hope in 2026â as political leaders across Scotland get ready to make their New Year election pitch to voters
Richard Murphy: Affordability is about power, not prices
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25738296.affordability-power-not-prices/?ref=rss
Published: January 5, 2026 05:00
AFFORDABILITY has become the dominant political issue in the United States. It is the issue that looks likely to determine elections, fracture political coalitions and shape how people understand their own lives.
MoD playing âfast and looseâ with safety of Scottish communities, says SNP MSP
Published: January 5, 2026 05:00
THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) is playing âfast and looseâ with the safety of Scottish communities, an SNP MSP has said.
Kenny MacAskill: Whereâs the excitement about the indy polling?
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25738302.excitement-scottish-independence-polling/?ref=rss
Published: January 5, 2026 05:00
INDEPENDENCE is ahead in the polls and the Holyrood election looks set to produce a pro-Yes majority â whatâs not to like? Had we entered 2014 in this position, the atmosphere would have been febrile. A campaign already getting into gear would have goneâŚ
Majority see Scottish Labour as a branch office of Westminster party, new poll finds
Published: January 5, 2026 05:00
SCOTTISH Labour is seen as a branch office of the UK Labour party by a majority of Scots, a poll has found.
Tommy Sheppard: SNP cannot ignore the list vote with their ambitious election goal
Published: January 5, 2026 05:00
ON Thursday it will be 17 weeks until the Scottish Parliament election. Seventeen weeks until the country decides whether to continue the argument for self-government or retreat from it ...
Double standards are applied by Westminster when it comes to mandates
Published: January 4, 2026 18:37
MAY I first of all extend my best wishes to The Nationalâs staff and to all your readers for the New Year. May you all be blessed with health and happiness throughout 2026!
Same-sex attraction is being redefined by LGBT organisations
Published: January 4, 2026 18:36
I WOULD appreciate the opportunity to respond to Tim Hopkinsâs letter (Dec 31), in which he alleges that I repeat the false claim that âlesbians and gay men are told they must be open to dating people who are not of the same sexâ.
New UK-wide poll predicts 9 Scottish Reform MPs â with Labour and Tories wiped out
Published: January 4, 2026 17:06
A NEW UK-wide poll has predicted Scotland could have nine Reform MPs after the next Westminster election â and only one Labour MP.
US military attack on Venezuela a 'significant violation' of international law
Published: January 4, 2026 16:33
DONALD Trumpâs attack on Venezuela and forcibly removing president Nicolas Maduro to face charges in the US are a âsignificant violationâ of international law, an expert has said.
Labour minister demands English councils stop boycotting Israel or face legal action
Published: January 4, 2026 16:00
A UK Government minister has warned councils in England that they could face legal action unless they stop boycotting Israeli businesses.
Shocking post depicts Greenland with American flag after Venezuela takeover
Published: January 4, 2026 14:47
A SOCIAL media post by the wife of a key Donald Trump staffer has prompted outrage after it depicted Greenland covered in a US flag â with the implication the country could be next after the attack on Venezuela.
Tommy Robinson calls on United States to invade UK after Venezuela attack
Published: January 4, 2026 13:43
TOMMY Robinson has called on Donald Trump to invade and âfreeâ the UK from the âtyrannical dictatorâ Keir Starmer following the United States' attack on Venezuela ...
Anas Sarwar branded 'chancer' ahead of Labour Holyrood election pitch to voters
Published: January 4, 2026 12:28
ANAS Sarwar has been branded a âchancerâ after the Scottish Labour leader revealed his party's tactics to attack the SNP ahead of the Holyrood election.
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