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Scottish Greens propose 'Malcolm Offord tax' after Reform figure's 'boast' backfires
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26063235.scottish-greens-propose-malcolm-offord-tax-stv-leaders-debate/?ref=rss
Published: April 29, 2026 10:49
The Scottish Greens have pledged to introduce an "Offord tax" after Reform UK's Scottish leader "boasted" about owning six homes, five cars and six boats in a live TV debate
Labour grandee reveals Anas Sarwar has no say over how his own MPs vote
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26063015.anas-sarwar-no-say-mps-vote-says-labour-peer/?ref=rss
Published: April 29, 2026 10:20
A Labour peer has revealed Anas Sarwar has no say over how Scottish Labour MPs vote ...
Ryanair boss predicts European airlines 'will fail' if jet fuel costs stay high
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26062833.ryanair-boss-predicts-airlines-will-fail-high-jet-fuel-costs/?ref=rss
Published: April 29, 2026 09:54
THE boss of one of Europeâs leading budget airlines has warned that other companies will fail if oil prices remain elevated.
Anas Sarwar skewered over Labour's support for Israel during Gaza genocide
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26062799.anas-sarwar-skewered-labours-support-israel-gaza-genocide/?ref=rss
Published: April 29, 2026 09:48
ROSS Greer skewered Anas Sarwar over Labourâs support for Israel during the STV leaders debate.
Angela Rayner set for Cabinet return, reports say
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26062452.angela-rayner-set-return-uk-government-reports-say/?ref=rss
Published: April 29, 2026 08:59
Angela Rayner is set for a return to the UK Government, according to reports
Malcolm Offord distances himself from Nigel Farage Dunblane comments
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26062401.malcolm-offord-distances-nigel-farage-dunblane-remarks/?ref=rss
Published: April 29, 2026 08:52
Reform UK'S Scottish leader Malcolm Offord has distanced himself from comments made by Nigel Farage about handgun laws that were brought in following the Dunblane massacre
SNP unveil election billboard as campaign enters final stretch
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26062321.snp-launch-election-billboard-campaign-enters-final-stretch/?ref=rss
Published: April 29, 2026 08:40
THE SNP have unveiled an election billboard highlighting key pledges to bring down Scots' bills as the campaign enters the final stretch.
US to start issuing bizarre Donald Trump 'patriot passport' in latest vanity project
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26062229.bizarre-donald-trump-passport-mocked-vanity-project/?ref=rss
Published: April 29, 2026 08:26
The US state department has approved bizarre plans to release passports featuring a giant image of Donald Trump's face on them
Free bike rides for voters on Scottish election polling day â here's how to get
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26062007.free-voi-bikes-ride-glasgow-edinburgh-scottish-election-polling-day/?ref=rss
Published: April 29, 2026 07:16
Voters heading to the polls can get free Voi bikes in Glasgow and Edinburgh on the day of the Scottish elections on May 7
Live updates from Holyrood campaign trail after major leaders' debate
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26061961.live-updates-scottish-election-2026-campaign-trail-today/?ref=rss
Published: April 29, 2026 06:39
We are live with all the updates from the campaign trail today as John Swinney launches an SNP billboard and Ross Greer goes wild swimming ...
Michelle Campbell gets her shot at seat SNP should have upper hand in
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26061721.michelle-campbell-gets-shot-seat-snp-upper-hand/?ref=rss
Published: April 29, 2026 04:00
THERE are enough zones of wealth in Renfrewshire for it to have been feasible in 2007 for the then Scottish Tory leader, Annabel Goldie, to come within just seven percentage points of winning one of the predecessor constituencies to the new RenfrewshireâŚ
Assa Samake-Roman: The kickback against market rule is gaining momentum
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26061647.kickback-market-rule-gaining-momentum/?ref=rss
Published: April 29, 2026 04:00
I THOUGHT I understood what neoliberalism meant ⌠and then I moved to the UK. And, my friends, now I get it. That is not because France had somehow escaped it. Market reforms, privatising pressures and the language of competitiveness have shaped FrenchâŚ
Paul Kavanagh: Not even media will be able to save UK from an attack on three fronts
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26061645.not-even-media-will-able-save-uk-attack-three-fronts/?ref=rss
Published: April 29, 2026 04:00
JOHN Swinney announced on Monday that if there is a pro-independence majority in Holyrood after next weekâs election, the SNP will bring forward a vote on a securing a Section 30 order for a second independence referendum on the first day of the newâŚ
Could Greens take Nicola Sturgeon's old Glasgow seat on May 7?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26061840.will-scottish-greens-take-nicola-sturgeons-old-seat/?ref=rss
Published: April 29, 2026 04:00
THE SNP are defending the seat Nicola Sturgeon held for the last 15 years, but with the Scottish Greens putting in graft to elect their first constituency MSP, could the former first ministerâs safe seat in Glasgow Southside turn Green come May 7?
David Jamieson: Reform would cheerfully sell us out to a hostile US
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26061720.reform-cheerfully-sell-us-hostile-us/?ref=rss
Published: April 29, 2026 04:00
THE US is preparing to sever a 227-year tie to Scotland. The consulate in Edinburgh is to shutter as part of cutbacks by an empire facing new challenges and looking for savings. The building at the foot of Calton Hill has, in any case, become a magnet forâŚ
STV debate verdict: How out-of-touch Malcolm Offord excelled himself
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26061781.learned-malcolm-offord-stv-leaders-debate/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 19:55
IN an election campaign period already lacking inspiration, the televised debates have been especially bleak.
Malcolm Offord left red-faced as anti-Green attack hilariously backfires
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26061742.malcolm-offord-green-attack-backfires-hilarious-stv-debate-moment/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 19:02
REFORM UK'S Scotland leader Malcolm Offord was left red-faced during the STV election debate after an attack on another candidate completely backfired.
How every Scottish Labour MP voted on Keir Starmer's crunch sleaze probe motion
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26061697.voted-labour-mps-broke-whip-keir-starmer-misled-commons/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 17:54
LABOUR MPs have blocked an investigation into whether Keir Starmer misled parliament over the Mandelson-Epstein scandal ...
King Charles is performing his duties to the best of his abilities
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26061632.king-charles-performing-duties-best-abilities/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 17:30
THERE have been quite a number of cheap jibes lately in The National anent monarchy and the King from assorted egalitarians, republicans, and chip-on-the-shoulder persons.
Too many journalists are missing the point ahead of Holyrood election
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26061248.many-journalists-missing-point-ahead-holyrood-election/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 17:30
AHEAD of the final leaders debate it struck me how out of touch the mainstream media is in Scotland. The BBC in Scotland, STV, Herald, Scotsman etc produce thousands of column inches and soundbites on their three favourite topics â ferries, trans issuesâŚ
Labour MPs block sleaze probe into Keir Starmer 'misleading Commons over Mandelson'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26061631.labour-mps-block-sleaze-probe-keir-starmer-misleading-commons/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 17:03
KEIR Starmer has avoided an investigation into whether he misled parliament over the Mandelson-Epstein scandal after a Westminster vote ...
Americaâs only special relationship is 'probably Israel,' British ambassador says
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26061598.americas-special-relationship-probably-israel-uk-ambassador/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 16:44
AMERICA'S only âspecial relationshipâ is âprobably Israelâ, the British ambassador to the US has said ...
Letter signed by 1700 defying Palestine Action ban handed to judge in crucial appeal
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26061540.letter-greta-thunberg-sally-rooney-palestine-action-ban-court-appeal/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 16:22
A LETTER opposing the ban of Palestine Action signed by Greta Thunberg, Brian Eno, Sally Rooney and more than 1700 people was hand-delivered to a court judge during a crucial appeal hearing.
Anas Sarwar's impotence exposed by Keir Starmer sleaze probe vote
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26061477.anas-sarwars-impotence-exposed-keir-starmer-sleaze-vote/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 16:10
NEW negative adjectives must be minted to describe how bad events in Westminster are for Anas Sarwar.
Donald Trump makes bizarre admission over his mother and King Charles
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26061329.donald-trump-says-mother-crush-king-charles/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 15:45
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has made a bizarre comment that his mother had a âcrushâ on the King when he was younger ...
Furious activists slam SNP bid to scrap windfall tax after âgrotesqueâ BP profits
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26061303.activists-slam-snp-bid-scrap-windfall-tax-iran-war-bp-profits/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 15:42
SCOTTISH politicians calling for the oil and gas windfall tax to be scrapped should "hang their heads in shame" after BP made billions in profits from conflict in the Middle East, environmental campaigners have said.
Three Scottish Labour MPs scolded for using Mandelson-Epstein debate to attack SNP
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26061142.scottish-labour-mps-scolded-using-mandelson-debate-attack-snp/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 15:18
A RAFT of Scottish Labour MPs had to be scolded by the Commons speaker after using a debate about whether Keir Starmer misled parliament to attack the SNP ...
New data undermines Scottish landlordsâ âexodusâ warnings on homes
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26061105.new-data-undermines-scottish-landlords-exodus-warnings-homes/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 15:12
SCOTTISH landlords have been accused of peddling âmythsâ about an exodus from the rental market causing a shortage of homes, after new data appears to contradict their previous claims.
Scottish independence demo planned in front of media on Holyrood election day
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26061057.scottish-independence-demo-planned-front-media-election-day/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 15:02
A SCOTTISH independence demonstration is being organised outside Holyrood as votes are counted in the election next week.
Why should Scotland wait 15 years for nuclear power we don't need?
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26058055.scotland-wait-15-years-nuclear-power/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 14:00
SARWAR has been touting nuclear power stations as the way forward for Scotland without any serious challenge from the media. The Hinkley Point C nuclear project in England is significantly over budget, with costs estimated at ÂŁ35 billion (in 2015 prices)âŚ
Impact of Palestine Action ban on human rights overstated, Home Office lawyer claims
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26060497.impact-palestine-action-ban-human-rights-overstated-court-told/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 13:49
LAWYERS acting for the UK Government have claimed that the High Court's findings about the impact on human rights of banning Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation were âoverstated and wrongâ.
Who is Morgan McSweeney's wife? Scottish MP Imogen Walker has key role in Labour
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26060386.morgan-mcsweeneys-wife-scottish-mp-imogen-walker/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 13:32
MORGAN McSweeney has faced scrutiny from MPs over his role in the Peter Mandelson scandal, but his Labour MP wife has mostly stayed out of the spotlight.
BBC forced to correct article over-stating small boat crossings by 140 per cent
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26060249.bbc-corrects-error-over-stating-small-boat-crossings-140-per-cent/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 13:08
THE BBC has been forced to issue a correction after over-stating small boat crossings by more than 140 per cent ...
'I was adrenalized': Morgan McSweeney addresses giving wrong details on phone theft
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26060172.morgan-mcsweeney-addresses-giving-wrong-details-phone-theft/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 12:53
MORGAN McSweeney has claimed he was âadrenalizedâ after he was confronted about giving police the wrong information when he reported his phone as stolen.
Morgan McSweeney denies Peter Mandelson appointment was 'getting a job for my hero'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26059873.mcsweeney-denies-mandelson-appointment-getting-job-hero/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 11:50
KEIR Starmerâs former top aide has denied that he was âtrying to get a jobâ for his âheroâ Peter Mandelson.
Labour MP suspended for 'drunken abuse' defends Westminster drinking culture
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26059741.labour-mp-banned-drunken-abuse-defends-westminster-drink-culture/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 11:28
A LABOUR MP who was banned from the Commons for drunken and racist abuse has been met with disbelief after defending the drinking culture at Westminster ...
Armed Forces Minister refuses to say if US military used UK bases in Iran strikes
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26059662.al-carns-refuses-say-us-military-used-uk-bases-iran-strikes/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 11:14
THE Armed Forces Minister has refused to say how many times the US military used UK bases as part of strikes on Iran.
'Branch office' jibe as Anas Sarwar says Scottish Labour won't back Starmer probe
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26059605.anas-sarwar-rules-scottish-labour-support-starmer-sleaze-probe/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 11:04
Scottish Labour MPs will not support a bid to investigate allegations that Keir Starmer misled parliament over the Mandelson-Epstein scandal, Anas Sarwar has said
Scotland's population to fall faster than expected due to decreasing migration
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26059584.scotland-population-fall-faster-expected-decreasing-migration/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 11:02
SCOTLAND'S population is projected to fall faster than expected, with declines predicted to begin from mid-2034 ...
Who is on STV Leaders' Debate special tonight and what time does it start?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26059161.stv-2026-scottish-election-leaders-debate-tonight/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 09:58
The leaders of Scotlandâs main political parties will go head-to-head in a live televised debate this evening
BP slammed over 'astronomical profits' caused by Iran war oil price spike
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26058947.bp-slammed-profits-double-2-4bn-due-iran-war-oil-spike/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 09:26
BP has come under fire after revealing profits more than doubled in the first three months of the year thanks to the soaring cost of crude oil caused by the Iran war.
Peter Mandelson's appointment did not follow normal process, former official says
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26058844.peter-mandelsons-appointment-did-not-follow-normal-process/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 09:09
KEIR Starmerâs claim that âfull due processâ was followed in Peter Mandelsonâs appointment as ambassador to the US has been called into question after the former Foreign Office chief revealed vetting was not done in the usual way.
SNP minister says party would cut income tax if re-elected to government
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26058667.snp-minister-says-party-cut-income-tax-re-elected/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 08:38
AN SNP government would cut income tax if re-elected, a minister has suggested.
John Swinney issues warning on the threat Reform pose to Scotland
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26057678.john-swinney-issues-warning-election-reform-msps/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 08:00
John Swinney has warned that the election of Reform UK MSPs would âdirectly challengeâ Holyroodâs crossâparty commitment to community cohesion and inclusion in Scotland ...
Pro-Palestine activists blockade major Scottish arms factory with links to Israel
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26058398.100-palestine-activists-protest-edinburgh-leonardo-factory/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 07:35
More than 100 pro-Palestine activists have staged a major blockade outside a Scottish arms factory with links to Israel
King and Queen meet Donald Trump in White House during state visit
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26058344.king-queen-meet-us-president-donald-trump-white-house/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 07:11
The King and Queen have met Donald Trump in the White House as part of a four day visit to the US
Live updates from Holyrood campaign trail as Anas Sarwar under pressure
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26058315.live-updates-scottish-election-2026-campaign-trail-today/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 06:55
We are live with all the updates from the campaign trail today as John Swinney campaigns in Edinburgh and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is in Glasgow to discuss Scotland's drug death crisis
Ellie Gomersall: Scottish election will bring change â but not for the better
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26058048.scottish-election-will-bring-change---not-better/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 04:00
IN just nine days time, leisure centres and community halls up and down the country will be buzzing hope as the count gets under way for the Scottish Parliament election.
Holyrood candidates clash after Reform calls renewables 'self-harm to the nation'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26058050.highland-scottish-parliament-candidates-clash-renewables/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 04:00
âA PAINFUL size and scaleâ, âself-harm to the nationâ, â2030 for the birdsâ â these were some of the incendiary comments from Highland candidates facing the Scottish Parliament election in two weeks, as they gathered in Dingwall, Ross-shire, to debate someâŚ
Philippa Whitford: It is vital we vote to protect Scotlandâs wellbeing policies
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26058036.vital-vote-protect-scotlands-wellbeing-policies/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 04:00
WITH the cost of living and ongoing energy crises uppermost in votersâ minds, we keep being told Scottish independence is an irrelevant academic issue, particularly by those who oppose it!
Richie Venton: Socialist MSPs would spearhead action to rid us of Council Tax
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26058042.socialist-msps-spearhead-action-rid-us-council-tax/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 04:00
AN encounter with an intelligent working-class woman at Saturdayâs Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) campaign stall in Falkirk brought several issues to mind. The conversation went like this: âI agree with everything you say, but how are we going to get it?â
Anas Sarwar challenged to order MPs to back sleaze inquiry into Keir Starmer
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26057616.anas-sarwar-challenged-order-mps-back-inquiry-keir-starmer/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 04:00
SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has been challenged to order his MPs at Westminster to vote for a parliamentary sleaze inquiry into the Prime Minister ...
Jonathon Shafi: Democracy is in crisis as West tilts towards conflict
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26058045.democracy-crisis-west-tilts-towards-conflict/?ref=rss
Published: April 28, 2026 04:00
ONE of my favourite books is the late Paul Footâs masterpiece on the struggle for democracy
Front page of The National calls out King's trip to meet fascist Donald Trump
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26058007.scottish-newspaper-national-calls-kings-donald-trump-meeting/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 21:00
The front page of The National on April 28 marks the King's state visit to the US in its own way.
King Charles arrives in the United States ahead of crunch Donald Trump meeting
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26058090.king-charles-arrives-united-states-donald-trump-meeting/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 19:21
THE King and Queen have arrived in Washington DC for their four-day state visit with the consort where they will meet with US president Donald Trump ...
Only way to secure indyref2 is 'biggest pro-independence majority to date' say Greens
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26057829.way-secure-indyref2-biggest-pro-independence-majority/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 16:13
THE only way to secure a second referendum is with the âbiggest pro-independence majority to dateâ in Holyrood, the co-leader of the Scottish Greens has said.
'The page you are looking for doesn't exist': Where is Scottish Labour's vision?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26057665.scottish-labours-vision-holyrood-2026-election/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 15:47
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Scandal-hit Labour Together to change name and stop donating to individual MPs
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26057238.labour-together-change-name-stop-donating-individual-mps/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 14:49
THE scandal-hit Labour Together is set to change its name and stop donating to individual MPs ...
'National humiliation' as 'obsequious' UK sends King to US to appease Donald Trump
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26057117.national-humiliation-uk-sends-king-us-appease-donald-trump/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 14:36
KING Charlesâs state visit to the US to meet with president Donald Trump has been branded an âact of national humiliationâ for the UK ...
Anas Sarwar accused of 'pandering to anti-trans groups' with Equality Act pledge
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26056956.anas-sarwar-accused-pandering-anti-trans-groups/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 14:08
ANAS Sarwar has been accused of "pandering to anti-trans groups" after pledging to implement the Equality Act "straight away" if his party wins the election.
Protesters target Aberdeen office of robotics firm over links to Israel defence giant
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26056289.aberdeen-robotics-firm-targeted-eover-links-israel-defence-giant/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 14:00
PROTESTERS have targeted the Aberdeen office of a robotics firm over its links to Israeli defence giant Elbit Systems.
Parties accused of âlack of realismâ over Scotlandâs fiscal challenges by IFS
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26056848.parties-accused-lack-realism-scotlands-fiscal-challenges/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 13:50
SCOTLANDâS political parties share a âlack of realismâ regarding the fiscal challenges facing the next Scottish Government, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has said.
SNP pledge to create Scottish scholarship scheme for Gaza students
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26056651.snp-pledge-scottish-scholarship-scheme-gaza-students-re-elected/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 13:13
THE SNP will set up a Scottish scholarship for students from Gaza if re-elected on May 7, First Minister John Swinney has said ...
MPs to vote on referring Keir Starmer to Privileges Committee
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26056645.mps-vote-referring-keir-starmer-privileges-committee/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 13:12
MPs will vote on Tuesday on whether to refer Keir Starmer to the Privileges Committee over accusations he misled Parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.
Why tomatoes and cucumbers are suddenly more expensive in UK supermarkets
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26056611.tomatoes-suddenly-expensive-uk-supermarkets/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 13:07
EVERYDAY fresh produce has become more expensive in supermarkets across the UK ...
'Nightmare scenario': Unionist politicians fume over John Swinney's indyref2 vote vow
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26056531.unionist-politicians-fume-john-swinneys-indyref2-vote-vow/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 12:53
FUMING Unionist politicians have said that John Swinneyâs vow to push forward plans for an independence referendum on the first sitting day of the next Holyrood term is a ânightmare scenarioâ.
Alex Salmond wanted to give Alastair Campbell 'a job if Yes won 2014 indyref'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26056064.alex-salmond-alastair-campbell-a-job-yes-won-2014-indyref/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 11:25
ALASTAIR Campbell has claimed that Alex Salmond offered him a government job if the Yes campaign won the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.
Scots back independence â and say Holyrood majority is mandate for vote, poll finds
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26055896.scots-vote-independence-second-referendum-poll-finds/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 10:58
SCOTLAND would vote to become independent if a new referendum were held tomorrow, according to a new poll ...
SNP will hold vote on Section 30 order for indyref2 on first day of Holyrood term
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26055573.snp-will-hold-vote-hold-indyref2-first-day-holyrood-term/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 10:10
THE SNP will bring forward a vote on a second independence referendum on the first day of the next Scottish Parliament term, John Swinney has said.
Concerns over Palantir hiring more than 30 senior UK Government officials
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26055524.palantir-hired-30-senior-uk-government-officials/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 10:01
US tech surveillance firm Palantir has hired 32 senior UK government and public sector officials since 2012, it has been reported ...
Who is Philip Barton and why might his evidence be crucial to Keir Starmer?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26055443.philip-barton-watch-mps-committee-mandelson-starmer/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 09:48
PRIME Minister Keir Starmer faces a bruising week ...
Keir Starmer set to whip Labour MPs to help him avoid sleaze inquiry
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26055427.keir-starmer-set-whip-labour-mps-help-avoid-sleaze-inquiry/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 09:45
KEIR Starmer is planning to whip his Labour MPs to wiggle his way out of a potential sleaze inquiry over the appointment of Peter Mandelson, reports suggest.
Greens pledge to implement 'banker tax' on ÂŁ1 million properties
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26055141.scottish-greens-implement-banker-tax-1-million-properties/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 09:01
THE Scottish Greens have pledged to introduce a new "banker tax" on business properties worth more than a ÂŁ1 million in a bid to raise cash for schools and care services.
Donald Trump snaps at reporter over 'paedophile, rapist, and traitor' question
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26054758.donald-trump-snaps-reporter-paedophile-question/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 07:35
US president Donald Trump called a CBS journalist a "disgrace" after being asked about the contents of the Washington hotel gunman's manifesto
Labour MPs launch barrage of criticism at Green MP who called out on-the-job drinking
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26054709.labour-mps-attack-hannah-spencer-alcohol-comments/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 07:09
A GREEN MP has been criticised after appearing to call out the drinking habits of her Westminster peers.
Washington shooting shows need for $400m White House ballroom, claims Donald Trump
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26054678.white-house-ballroom-needed-shooting-says-donald-trump/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 06:42
A shooting at an event attended by Donald Trump is proof that a $400 million ballroom should go ahead on the grounds of the White House, the president has claimed
The solution may be at hand to the problem of how to secure an indyref
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26054330.may-solution-problem-get-indyref/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 04:00
I'm looking forward to the Holyrood election with both enthusiasm and with trepidation. My trepidation relates to the continuing economic crisis that is coming Scotlandâs way
'It's clearly wrong': King Charles blasted over US visit and Donald Trump meeting
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26054353.king-charles-blasted-us-visit-donald-trump-meeting/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 04:00
KING Charles has been condemned over his visit to the US including a meeting with president Donald Trump ...
Will âleader bonusâ see John Swinney beat Murdo Fraser in this seat for seventh time?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26054416.will-leader-bonus-see-john-swinney-win-perthshire-north/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 04:00
It's unclear how many more years or decades Murdo Fraser would need to keep losing to John Swinney in Perthshire North to earn a place in the Guinness Book of Records
Scotland's parties all 'well short' of meeting child poverty targets, charity warns
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26054347.scottish-parties-fall-well-short-child-poverty-targets/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 04:00
Pledges by Scotlandâs political parties ahead of the upcoming Holyrood election fall 'well short' of what is needed to meet child poverty targets, a charity has said
Pundits have written off the election as boring â but it's all still to play for
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26054408.holyrood-election-not-dismissed-boring/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 04:00
Ten days to go. And this election most certainly is not over until itâs over. Pollsters predict outcomes in every seat, often without asking a single person who lives there how they will vote. But the result is too close to call
John Swinney to set out SNP's plan for first 100 days after election
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26054293.john-swinney-set-snps-100-day-plan-holyrood-election/?ref=rss
Published: April 27, 2026 04:00
John Swinney will lay out a plan for the first 100 days of a new SNP administration on Monday, the party has said
Westminster will not care about total vote share won by the SNP
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26054369.westminster-will-not-care-total-vote-share-won-snp/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 17:30
LABOUR gave our devolved parliament a very strange DâHondt voting system â to result in a straitjacket harness for indy voters. Its supposedly a proportional representation (PR) voting system, with first-past-the-post in the constituency vote andâŚ
The UK does not take in its fair share of asylum seekers
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26054396.uk-not-take-fair-share-asylum-seekers/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 16:30
ON Thursday the UK Government announced it is going to spend the eye-watering sum of ÂŁ662 million on a new UK/France deal as a part of a further crackdown on people trying to come to the UK as asylum seekers. This latest shed load of cash could apparentlyâŚ
John Curtice gives verdict just 10 days away from Scottish election
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26054193.john-curtice-gives-verdict-just-10-days-away-scottish-election/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 13:21
JOHN Curtice has given his verdict on the polls just 10 days away from the Holyrood election ...
Martin Compston calls on Scots to give 'both votes SNP' in party campaign video
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26054153.martin-compston-calls-both-votes-snp-party-campaign-video/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 12:49
Martin Compston has urged Scots to give âboth votes SNPâ in the upcoming Holyrood election ...
Anas Sarwar forced to 'quote own election agent' in 'sad and desperate' leaflet
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26054147.anas-sarwar-mocked-holyrood-2026-election-leaflet/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 12:41
Anas Sarwar has been panned for 'sad and desperate' election material which features a glowing endorsement from the person legally responsible for his campaign
Mairi McAllan slams 'divisive' Thomas Kerr in heated BBC debate on immigration
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26053995.thomas-kerr-blasted-false-illegal-migrant-claim-bbc-debate/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 10:35
MĂ iri McAllan accused Thomas Kerr of stoking division on immigration in a heated BBC panel debate
Private jets could be banned from Scottish publicly-owned airports under Green plans
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26053988.scottish-greens-pledge-ban-private-jets-scottish-airports/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 10:26
The Scottish Greens have announced plans to ban private jets from Scotlandâs publicly-owned airports, saying they 'shouldnât be used to serve the whims of billionaires'
Anti-fascist demonstrators targeted by misogynistic abuse
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26053433.misogynistic-abuse-targets-anti-fascist-demonstrators/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 10:00
âI THINK they liked goading us,â says Siobhan Tolland. âI think they enjoyed the process. And this is where the misogyny comes in. This was sport for them.â She is talking about anti-asylum protesters in Dundee as we sit on a bench outside the cityâsâŚ
Brian Cox reacts to 'extraordinary' Peter Mandelson vetting scandal
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26053870.brian-cox-responds-peter-mandelson-vetting-scandal/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 08:47
Brian Cox has reacted to the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal engulfing Keir Starmer
Minister insists 'nothing has been proven' over Keir Starmer misleading MPs
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26053833.minister-insists-nothing-proven-starmer-mandelson-row/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 08:20
A UK Government minister has insisted that 'nothing has been proven' around whether Keir Starmer misled MPs over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal
Who is on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg today? See full list
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26053781.sunday-laura-kuenssberg-today-see-full-list/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 07:09
Laura Kuenssberg returns on Sunday for the BBC's flagship politics programme
Donald Trump evacuated after shooting at White House correspondents dinner
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26053772.donald-trump-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 06:58
A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside a White House dinner attended by US president Donald Trump on Saturday night
Over 90% of migrant workers considering leaving UK over Labour rules, poll finds
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26052388.90-migrant-workers-considering-leaving-uk-labour-rules/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 04:00
NEW research has suggested that the UK Governmentâs planned changes to immigration and settlement rules risk triggering an unprecedented migrant worker exodus.
Scottish Labour-run council âfrittering awayâ ÂŁ6 million on controversial scheme
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26053469.labour-council-frittering-away-flood-project-funding/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 04:00
A Scottish council has been slammed for proposing to 'fritter away' ÂŁ6 million on a scheme Âcurrently subjected to a public inquiry
A great exodus: What actually happens if migrant workers leave UK en masse?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26052224.actually-happens-migrant-workers-leave-uk-en-masse/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 04:00
WHEN Iresha moved from Sri Lanka to the UK with her husband and three children in 2023, she believed they were starting a new life ...
How a carers centre changed my life forever
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26053488.carers-centre-changed-life-forever/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 04:00
AS a first-time mum in Nigeria, the country where I was born and raised, I was filled with joy when my son was born. This wasnât just about the joy a new mum has but it was also a reflection of my victory over the hurdles and health âscaresâ I encounteredâŚ
Election can be Scotland's 'no-confidence vote' in Keir Starmer, Stephen Flynn says
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26053350.holyrood-2026-election-can-no-confidence-vote-keir-starmer/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 04:00
The Holyrood election is 'Scotlandâs opportunity to vote âno confidenceâ in Keir Starmer', SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has said
Scottish Greens co-leader sets out key demands for any post-election SNP deal
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26052431.scottish-greens-co-leader-sets-demands-post-election-snp-deal/?ref=rss
Published: April 26, 2026 04:00
SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay has set out some of her partyâs key demands for any post-election deal with the SNP.
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