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Putting royals 'centre stage' in Commonwealth opener 'out of touch'
Published: July 24, 2026 17:07
HAVING the royal family "centre stage" in the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony looked "completely out of touch" for people across Scotland amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, the Scottish Greens have warned.
Lord Sarwar and Scottish Labour spin machine think voters wonât spot the con
Published: July 24, 2026 17:01
SCOTTISH Labour politicians have gone to outrageous lengths trying to spin the fallout from Anas Sarwar swanning off to the House of Lords.
New Trump tariffs 'taking advantage of UK hypocrisy' on forced labour, expert says
Published: July 24, 2026 16:24
AN expert has said that Donald Trumpâs latest tariffs are âtaking advantage of UK hypocrisyâ on forced labour ...
Michael Shanks mocked for renewables boast as Labour eye new North Sea oil fields
Published: July 24, 2026 15:09
ENERGY Minister Michael Shanks has been blasted for boasting about renewable power in Glasgow while the UK Government is reportedly set to sign off on further drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea.
Anti-racism rally set to counter rising anti-immigration disorder in Glasgow
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26273308.anti-racism-counter-rally-set-glasgow-disorder/?ref=rss
Published: July 24, 2026 14:44
Anti-racism campaigners will hold a rally in Glasgow on July 25 to counter a meeting of the far-right group 'Unite the Clans'
Is Scottish whisky exempt from Donald Trump's new trade tariffs?
Published: July 24, 2026 14:21
DONALD Trump has announced a new raft of tariffs for countries including the UK.
Expert issues warning to Andy Burnham as FOUR Labour ministers snub Scottish media
Published: July 24, 2026 14:10
PRIME Minister Andy Burnham risks worsening the disconnect that many Scottish voters already feel from Westminster by avoiding a âkey aspect of a functioning democracyâ, a leading Scottish media expert has warned ...
Andy Burnham opens Number 10 North in Manchester
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26407719.andy-burnham-opens-number-10-north-manchester/?ref=rss
Published: July 24, 2026 13:21
PRIME Minister Andy Burnham has opened Number 10 North in Manchester.
Israeli military kills 4 Palestinians after settler killed in West Bank
Published: July 24, 2026 13:02
THE Israeli military has shot and killed four Palestinians after an Israeli settler was killed in a confrontation with local residents.
John Swinney criticised for singing British anthem at Commonwealth Games opening
Published: July 24, 2026 11:56
JOHN Swinney singing God Save the King at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony has come under criticism on social media.
Andy Burnham was 'keen to make me Scottish Secretary', Douglas Alexander claims
Published: July 24, 2026 10:54
DOUGLAS Alexander has claimed that Andy Burnham was âkeenâ to reappoint him as Scottish Secretary despite concerns that he had severely damaged UK-Scottish relations while in the role ...
Itâs insulting to call North Sea workers âright wingâ
Published: July 24, 2026 04:00
AN INDUSTRY that built the city of Aberdeen is being talked about like an embarrassment.
How to get The National for just ÂŁ20 a year in our summer sale
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26404526.get-national-just-20-year-summer-sale/?ref=rss
Published: July 24, 2026 04:00
IT'S been a busy year so far for The National â the Scottish election, Scotland in the World Cup, more Westminster changes being undemocratically forced onto us and now the world coming to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games.
Ukraine's new commander-in-chief shows people power has won the day
Published: July 24, 2026 04:00
NEWS that Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sacked the Ukrainian armed forces commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and replaced him with Mykhailo Drapatyi, an ally of sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, is a Âvictory for people power.
Scottish Labour should fight Andy Burnham's plans for this country
Published: July 24, 2026 04:00
HOW sure can we be of what exactly is going on in the heads of Scottish Labour voters?
Scotland is burning â we should not be considering new oil fields
Published: July 24, 2026 04:00
THE wildfires that tore through the Cairngorms were devastating.
Universities just joined a 'defence alliance'. Here's everything wrong with it
Published: July 23, 2026 18:00
Last week, it was announced that 35 universities across the UK, including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Strathclyde universities in Scotland, had founded the "Defence Universities Alliance" (DUA) as part of an ÂŁ182 million investment by the UK Government inâŚ
Scottish and Welsh leaders give verdicts on first meeting with Andy Burnham
Published: July 23, 2026 17:56
THE First Ministers of Scotland and Wales have both given their verdicts on their first meetings with Andy Burnham â and both said that having a UK Prime Minister with a background in devolution governance is showing early signs of a âconstructiveâ new...
Professor 'worried' after quote in 'AI' US government report 'justifying Cuba siege'
Published: July 23, 2026 17:35
AN academic has revealed how he was âworriedâ after learning that he was cited in an official US State Department report which is seen as justifying the siege on Cuba.
Neoliberals like Andy Burnham donât bring in socialist policies
Published: July 23, 2026 17:30
I AGREE wholeheartedly with Richie Ventonâs call to the new Prime Minister to make a serious change of tack towards socialist-oriented policies that will benefit society (An open letter to the UKâs new self-proclaimed âsocialistâ PM, Jul 22).âŚ
Undemocratic reward for Anas Sarwar shows how the PM intends to lead
Published: July 23, 2026 17:30
ON Tuesday it looked like Andy Burnham had abandoned Douglas Alexander and Anas Sarwar to their fate of facing the wrath of Scottish voters in next yearâs local authority elections.
Energy Secretary in 'constructive' talks with North Sea bosses
Published: July 23, 2026 16:18
THE UKâs new Energy Secretary held âconstructiveâ talks with industry leaders as she visited Aberdeen just days after being appointed to the role, according to industry chiefs.
How many of Andy Burnham's Cabinet are Labour Friends of Israel backers? See the list
Published: July 23, 2026 16:07
MORE than a third of Andy Burnhamâs new Cabinet are supporters of an influential Labour Party pro-Israel lobbying group, The National can reveal.
Glasgow venue cancels domestic abuser's 'far-right' event after 'concerns'
Published: July 23, 2026 16:05
A GLASGOW venue has cancelled an upcoming event organised by a convicted domestic abuser ...
Sleepless nights and legal battles: Anger over short-term lets enforcement
Published: July 23, 2026 15:57
RESIDENTS living beside short-term lets have told The National of sleepless nights, police call-outs and years-long legal battles, warning Scotlandâs licensing laws are failing to protect communities.
Andy Burnham 'won't overrule devolution' â but says referendum 'off limits'
Published: July 23, 2026 15:54
PRIME Minister Andy Burnham has apparently committed not to overrule the Scottish Parliament in his bid for further devolution across the UK.
Jewish filmmaker says West 'complicit' in Gaza genocide
Published: July 23, 2026 14:48
A Jewish filmmaker whose latest documentary examines trauma, propaganda and political radicalisation in Israeli society has said Western governments are becoming "complicit" by failing to take stronger action over Gaza.
Andy Burnham blocks Scottish media access during first official visit to Scotland
Published: July 23, 2026 13:35
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to "always" stay close to the people not one week ago. But a lot can change in six days ...
Jackie Baillie claims Anas Sarwar's Lords appointment is 'about rewarding talent'
Published: July 23, 2026 12:08
SCOTTISH Labour's acting leader has described Anas Sarwar's appointment in the House of Lords as an "offer you can't refuse".
Figure linked to genocidal Sudanese military hosted by UK Government in Britain
Published: July 23, 2026 12:08
A SENIOR figure in the political wing of an African paramilitary accused of genocide is attending an official UK Government event in Britain, it has emerged.
Will Andy Burnham make good on pledge to 'end rough sleeping'? Expert weighs in
Published: July 23, 2026 11:34
ANDY Burnham used his first speech as Prime Minister to pledge to end long-term rough sleeping ...
Better Together chief promoted and Ian Murray demoted in UK Government shake-up
Published: July 23, 2026 10:07
FORMER Better Together chief Blair McDougall has been given a promotion and a new ministerial role in the UK Government, while former Scottish secretary Ian Murray has been demoted.
Pub owners cast doubt on 'tiny' relief from Andy Burnham on business rates
Published: July 23, 2026 09:33
PUB owners have cast doubts on Prime Minister Andy Burnhamâs 20 per cent cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England, saying it âwonât make any material differenceâ.
Read Anas Sarwar's statement on quitting Holyrood to join the Lords in full
Published: July 23, 2026 09:23
ANAS Sarwarâs journey to the House of Lords has been confirmed, with the UK Government announcing on Wednesday evening that he would become a Trade Minister ...
Andy Burnham urged to 'draw a line' and ban US forces from Scottish airports
Published: July 23, 2026 09:08
Andy Burnham has been urged to block the US military from using Prestwick Airport and other UK bases as a launchpad for strikes on Iran
Respecting freedom of speech does not mean a removal of consequences
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26402523.freedom-speech-not-mean-lack-consequences/?ref=rss
Published: July 23, 2026 08:42
REPORTS have been circulating of a teacher supposedly being sacked on the same day she told children that she opposes abortion. As a teacher, I am aware that even a serious allegation made by a child would see a teacher suspended pending investigation (andâŚ
Andy Burnham speaks of Manchesterism and Celtic â so why ignore independence?
Published: July 23, 2026 08:35
ITâS new PM week again, how exciting. An event that lost
Anas Sarwar breaks silence on 'shameful' appointment as government role confirmed
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26402134.anas-sarwar-breaks-silence-shameful-appointment/?ref=rss
Published: July 23, 2026 07:00
ANAS Sarwar has spoken out after his appointment to the House of Lords and as a trade minister was confirmed by Downing Street.
David Pratt: Does Gibraltar deal show Scotland hope for escape from Brexit cage?
Published: July 23, 2026 04:00
A FEW weeks ago, as happens almost every year around this time, I found myself journeying westwards along the southern Andalucian coastline ...
Lesley Riddoch: Anas Sarwar fleeing Scottish Labour's sinking ship proves one thing
Published: July 23, 2026 04:00
NUMBER 10 of the North â aye, itâs actually south for Scots, but whatever ...
How Scotland's universities are tied up with the question of independence
Published: July 23, 2026 04:00
Scotlandâs constitutional debate has become too narrowly focused on powers and too rarely considers the institutions through which an independent nation would govern itself ...
More than 100 millionaires call on Andy Burnham to make them pay higher taxes
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26401961.100-millionaires-call-andy-burnham-tax/?ref=rss
Published: July 23, 2026 04:00
MORE than 100 UK-based millionaires have signed a letter urging Andy Burnham to tax their wealth ...
Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Scotland but 'will not discuss referendums'
Published: July 23, 2026 04:00
NEW Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Scotland on Thursday, but has insisted he will not discuss âconstitutional changes like referendumsâ ...
Cost of rebuilding Gaza 'will be seven times all previous rebuilds', report warns
Published: July 23, 2026 04:00
MORE than ÂŁ53 billion will be needed to rebuild âonly part of what was destroyedâ amid Israelâs genocide in Gaza, according to a new report ...
I do not agree to disagree with Andy Burnham on independence
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26400425.not-agree-disagree-andy-burnham-independence/?ref=rss
Published: July 22, 2026 17:30
IN the words of Londonâs bard, Pete Townshend: âMeet the new boss, same as the old bossâ.
Is this the same Anas Sarwar who called power of Lords âunacceptableâ?
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26401843.anas-sarwar-called-power-lords-unacceptable/?ref=rss
Published: July 22, 2026 17:30
I AM not sure if he is aware of it, but the Scottish Labour leader appears to have a double masquerading as him.
Palestine Action lawyer facing jail thanks supporters as petition nears target
Published: July 22, 2026 17:29
A LAWYER who is facing contempt proceedings after representing a Palestine Action member in court has ...
Monica Lennon speaks on Scottish Labour leadership bid after Anas Sarwar's exit
Published: July 22, 2026 17:29
FORMER Scottish Labour leadership contender Monica Lennon has not ruled out a second bid for the position after Anas Sarwar quits Holyrood to join the House of Lords ...
Holyrood officials urged to change rules to punish MSPs 'who fuel racism in Scotland'
Published: July 22, 2026 17:00
THE Scottish Greens have called for a review of the Holyrood code of conduct after recent comments made by Reform MSPs amid anti-immigration protests in Glasgow ...
'I just got back from Cuba. If Donald Trump invades it will be a bloodbath'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26401770.i-just-got-back-cuba-us-invades-will-bloodbath/?ref=rss
Published: July 22, 2026 16:34
THERE will be a âbloodbathâ if America invades Cuba, according to an academic recently returned to the UK from the besieged island nation.
Wes Streeting took thousands from donors with links to arms firms and Palantir
Published: July 22, 2026 16:33
WES Streeting took tens of thousands of pounds from donors with links to arms firms and controversial US tech firm Palantir, The National can reveal ...
Refugee campaigner challenges Thomas Kerr to walk of Glasgow after 'sickening' video
Published: July 22, 2026 16:21
A HUMAN rights campaigner and former refugee has challenged Thomas Kerr to a walk of Glasgow after the Reform MSPâs much condemned video last week ...
World's poorest countries to pay for Andy Burnham's bus fare cap, charities warn
Published: July 22, 2026 15:28
ANDY Burnhamâs English bus fare cap will be funded by some of the poorest countries in the world, campaigners have warned
Donald Trump ordered by judge to reveal financial records in BBC defamation case
Published: July 22, 2026 15:27
Donald Trump has suffered a setback in his 10 billion dollar (ÂŁ7.5 billion) defamation case against the BBC after a judge ruled the US president must turn over financial records sought by the broadcaster
Top Scottish Labour official brands Anas Sarwar 'failure as leader' amid Lords move
Published: July 22, 2026 15:10
SCOTTISH Labour officials have hit out at Anas Sarwar amid reports he is set to stand down to become a minister in Andy Burnham's government ...
Anas Sarwar faces questions over Lords 'reward' for Keir Starmer betrayal
Published: July 22, 2026 14:50
ANAS Sarwar is under pressure to reveal whether his elevation to the House of Lords is a reward for betraying Keir Starmer, amid calls for his salary to be donated to charity.
John Swinney pans Anas Sarwar's 'hypocrisy' over Lords seat and UK Government job
Published: July 22, 2026 14:43
John Swinney has slammed the Prime Minister's decision to offer Anas Sarwar a seat in the Lords and a job in Westminster
Zohran Mamdani says he can't arrest Benjamin Netanyahu as he urges US to act
Published: July 22, 2026 14:41
THE Mayor of New York has said he lacks the authority to have Benjamin Netanyahu arrested if he arrives in the city â as he urged the US Government to do so.
How a Scottish filmmaker won the trust of This Is Rigged before his death
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26400373.inside-activist-film-made-directors-dying-legacy/?ref=rss
Published: July 22, 2026 14:31
A NEW feature documentary following the rise of Scottish direct-action group This Is Rigged is being finished as a tribute to its late director, Christopher McGill, who died earlier this month after a long battle with cancer
Westminster has no intention of delivering for the Scottish people
Published: July 22, 2026 14:00
ISNâT The Nationalâs highlighting of the proposed hike in retirement age for state pension just the latest in a long litany of slaps in the face from Westminster for Scots (Plan to raise pension age âan injustice to Scotsâ, Jul 18)?
Cabinet changes wonât shift the dial for us in the real 'north'
Published: July 22, 2026 11:00
SO, Andy Manc surprised everyone by appointing John Healey as Chancellor, or, if you look at it another way, not appointing Ed Miliband or Shabana Mahmood.
Scottish far-right group platforming 'Hitler- and Mussolini-supporting speakers'
Published: July 22, 2026 07:21
PROMINENT figures in one of Scotland's largest right-wing groups have been exposed as having previously made comments in support of Hitler, the Holocaust and Mussolini.
All the signs point to another UK Labour Government that insults Scotland
Published: July 22, 2026 04:00
THE UK is on its seventh prime minister in 10 years. The average term in office for a British prime minister is less than a year and two months. Most of us have items tucked away at the back of the larder which have lasted longer than that and which areâŚ
Commonwealth Games 'huge opportunity to showcase best of Scotland', Swinney says
Published: July 22, 2026 04:00
THE Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will provide Scotland with a âhuge opportunityâ to showcase the best the country has to offer on the world stage, John Swinney has said ahead of the opening ceremony ...
Spirit of hate must be countered before more vital services are forced to close
Published: July 22, 2026 04:00
THE room is a large lecture theatre. Outside itâs 36 degrees in the heart and heat of the Italian summer. From 8.30am to 6.30pm, Iâll be in this room or the shopping centre next door where you can grab a coffee. Iâm working. There are the usual serriedâŚ
Donald Trump's war with Iran is unravelling fast and it's bad news for us all
Published: July 22, 2026 04:00
THE phrase âbomb them back to the Stone Ageâ is generally attributed to US Air Force general Curtis LeMay. He made the threat in the 1960s in reference to the Vietnamese against whom the US was waging a bloody but ultimately unsuccessful war ...
Labour panned for âlording it over Scotlandâ as parties slam peerage for Anas Sarwar
Published: July 21, 2026 20:25
LABOUR have been slammed for âpulling the most undemocratic trick in the Westminster bookâ by reportedly planning to give Anas Sarwar a peerage so he can join Andy Burnhamâs UK Government ...
Who will replace Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader? The runners and riders
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26300209.replace-anas-sarwar-scottish-labour-leader/?ref=rss
Published: July 21, 2026 19:17
WITH Anas Sarwar set to resign and join Andy Burnham's government in Westminster, who is likely to take over the reins in Holyrood?
Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader and join Andy Burnham's Government
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26300194.anas-sarwar-quit-scottish-labour-leader/?ref=rss
Published: July 21, 2026 18:55
ANAS Sarwar is set to quit as Scottish Labour leader and become a minister in Andy Burnham's UK Government, according to reports ...
We need action to set up a convention, not just yet more talk
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26300120.need-action-set-convention-not-just-yet-talk/?ref=rss
Published: July 21, 2026 17:30
I READ Gordon MacIntyre-Kempâs article in The National on Friday and I have been hearing people talk at independence marches about holding a Scottish constitutional convention or forming a strategy committee for the best part of the last ten yearsâŚ
There are more than two options open to the Yes campaign
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26296477.two-options-open-yes-campaign/?ref=rss
Published: July 21, 2026 17:30
PETER A Bell (Letters, Jul 19) makes a powerful case: the Section 30 process is a dead end; Westminster holds a veto; a de facto referendum risks a contested, inconclusive result; and independence ultimately requires an act of Scottish self-assertion.
What exactly is the problem with our MSPs being landlords?
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26300117.exactly-problem-msps-landlords/?ref=rss
Published: July 21, 2026 17:30
I WAS puzzled by the headline in Fridayâs National âRevealed: MSPsâ earnings from propertiesâ and the accompanying two-page detailed account of the property interests of Scotlandâs MSPs. I assume this information was trawled from the freely available MSPâŚ
'It's so poor': Zack Polanski blasts Andy Burnham over indyref2 comments
Published: July 21, 2026 16:26
ZACK Polanski has condemned Andy Burnham over his apparent refusal to grant a second Scottish independence referendum ...
How did Douglas Alexander manage to keep his job?
Published: July 21, 2026 16:25
ANDY Burnham has promised change, but if his first 24 hours as Prime Minister are anything to go by, that doesnât stretch quite as far north as Scotland.
Footage shows Ed Miliband seething as Cabinet applauds new Chancellor
Published: July 21, 2026 16:08
ED Miliband appeared to seethe as he was forced to watch on as Andy Burnham and the rest of his top team applauded the new Chancellor â whose job he craved.
An open letter from a socialist to Andy Burnham
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26299595.open-letter-socialist-andy-burnham/?ref=rss
Published: July 21, 2026 16:00
AS I wrote this, you were kissing the Kingâs hand to be anointed as the seventh prime minister in 10 years.
We need your help to make the case for citizensâ convention
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26296491.need-help-make-case-citizens-convention/?ref=rss
Published: July 21, 2026 14:00
AS readers of and contributors to the National Conversation, Iâd like to invite you to a revolution.
New Health Secretary took thousands from private health-linked donors
Published: July 21, 2026 13:12
THE new Health Secretary took more than ÂŁ165,000 from donors linked with the private healthcare sector, it has emerged.
Ann Widdecombe died after blunt force injury to the head, court hears
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26298645.ann-widdecombe-died-hit-head-hammer-21-times/?ref=rss
Published: July 21, 2026 13:06
ANN Widdecombe died after she was hit on the head with a hammer 21 times at her home in Devon on July 8, prosecutors have told Westminster Magistratesâ Court ...
Voters want Andy Burnham to axe Palantir's NHS contract, poll finds
Published: July 21, 2026 12:13
VOTERS want Andy Burnham to bin the NHSâs contract with a controversial US tech firm which is linked to the genocide in Gaza and deadly anti-immigrant crackdowns in America, polling has revealed.
Wes Streeting appointment as Defence Secretary branded 'disgraceful'
Published: July 21, 2026 11:50
WES Streeting being appointed Defence Secretary has been branded âdisgracefulâ by anti-war campaigners.
Starmerites already sniping at Andy Burnham after Cabinet purge
Published: July 21, 2026 11:12
KEIR Starmer loyalists have already begun sniping at Andy Burnham after he ruthlessly purged them from the Cabinet.
White House âdeeply concernedâ over Ed Miliband appointment as Foreign Secretary
Published: July 21, 2026 10:11
THE White House are reportedly âdeeply concernedâ over Andy Burnham's decision to appoint Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary ...
Andy Burnham rules out 'further referendums' in first call with devolved leaders
Published: July 21, 2026 08:56
PRIME Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out âfurther referendumsâ in calls with devolved leaders, Downing Street has said.
Douglas Alexander retains Scotland Secretary role as Andy Burnham appoints Cabinet
Published: July 21, 2026 07:06
DOUGLAS Alexander has retained his position as Scotland Secretary in Andy Burnham's new Cabinet
Misogyny is rising in Scottish politics and women are paying the price for speaking
Published: July 21, 2026 04:00
Another day, another prime minister, and as Andy Burnham woke up this morning for the first time in 10 Downing Street, he did so as the 59th prime minister of the UK and as the 56th man to hold the role
Socialists can play a key role in ending the unrest spreading across Scotland
Published: July 21, 2026 04:00
The recent unrest taking place in various communities across Glasgow raises a critical challenge for the left
Climate activists stage emergency North Sea protest outside UK Parliament
Published: July 20, 2026 19:56
FOLLOWING rumours that Andy Burnham may approve a controversial North Sea oil field, demonstrators gathered in front of the Westminster Parliament urging him to reject new oil and gas projects.
John Swinney to push Andy Burnham for powers to hold Scottish independence vote
Published: July 20, 2026 18:30
JOHN Swinney has said he will push Andy Burnham for the powers to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence
The time is now for a Section 30 demand â nothing is more pressing
Published: July 20, 2026 18:30
NOW that the debacle over leadership of the UK Parliament is at least temporarily settled, the First Minister must demand a Section 30.
Whoâs who in the UK Government after Andy Burnham makes sweeping changes?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26296429.full-list-andy-burnhams-first-cabinet/?ref=rss
Published: July 20, 2026 17:54
ANDY Burnham promised the biggest change to British politics in 40 years as he became Prime Minister, making John Healey his Chancellor and sweeping away key figures from Keir Starmerâs government
How soon is now? Tomorrow, if you're Andy Burnham
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26296362.soon-now-tomorrow-andy-burnham/?ref=rss
Published: July 20, 2026 16:58
WHEN you say itâs going to happen now, when exactly do you mean?
Can Andy Burnham 'end rough sleeping'? Here's what his record tells us
Published: July 20, 2026 15:44
ANDY Burnham has pledged to end rough sleeping in his âfirst instructionâ to officials on becoming Prime Minister.
Yes Scotland boss did not approve post mocking 'missing ÂŁ1.5m' claim
Published: July 20, 2026 14:55
YES Scotlandâs chief executive has said that a post mocking claims of a âmissing ÂŁ1.5 millionâ was published online without his approval.
The full list of Keir Starmer allies sacked from Cabinet by Andy Burnham
Published: July 20, 2026 14:51
SEVERAL allies of Keir Starmer have been sacked from Cabinet â including deputy prime minister David Lammy and chancellor Rachel Reeves â by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
History of OED shows us alleged Scots language slight is imagined
Published: July 20, 2026 13:20
IN more than one respect, Emma Graeâs article on the presence of Scots words in the OED is in need of correction.
I wish news of Reform UK was still shocking
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26294994.wish-news-reform-uk-still-shocking/?ref=rss
Published: July 20, 2026 13:14
I WOULD like to say Lucy Jacksonâs article of July 18 (Reform MSP Thomas Kerr to join âfascist street patrolâ in Glasgow) was shocking, but it really wasnât.
This is a matter that must be resolved for our movementâs sake
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26294985.matter-must-resolved-movements-sake/?ref=rss
Published: July 20, 2026 13:11
I REFER to the comments made in the Commons by David Davis and the reaction from Nicola Sturgeon.
John Swinney looks forward to 'constructive' talks with Andy Burnham on independence
Published: July 20, 2026 12:42
FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he looks forward to "constructive conversations" with new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on making Scottish independence happen.
Andy Burnham's first PM speech greeted by man singing EU anthem and Rosebank protests
Published: July 20, 2026 12:21
A MAN could be heard singing Beethovenâs Ode to Joy as Andy Burnham gave his first speech as the new Prime Minister of the UK.
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