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Malcolm Offord mocked for 'pathetic' attacks on Scottish Government charity donations
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26193199.malcolm-offord-mocked-attacks-scottish-government-donations/?ref=rss
Published: June 14, 2026 16:17
MALCOLM Offord has been roundly mocked after he doubled down on attacks over charity donations being made by the Scottish Government to mental health charities.
Donald Trump’s America is exporting its war on Muslims to the UK – will we let it?
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26192177.america-exporting-war-muslims-uk---will-let/?ref=rss
Published: June 14, 2026 12:34
THE day Henry Nowak’s killer was jailed for life, JD Vance inserted himself into a British family’s grief. The US vice-president called for “righteous anger” and blamed “the mass invasion of migrants.” Downing Street pushed back – something more common…
Scottish Labour MP defends £10k spy scandal think tank donation and attacks SNP
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26192803.graeme-downie-mp-defends-spy-scandal-labour-together-donation/?ref=rss
Published: June 14, 2026 11:22
A SCOTTISH Labour MP defended taking £10,000 in donations from a think tank that ran a campaign to discredit journalists before launching an attack on the SNP.
UK forces intercept Russian shadow vessel in English Channel
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26192615.uk-forces-intercept-russian-shadow-vessel-english-channel/?ref=rss
Published: June 14, 2026 09:03
UK armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday, the Prime Minister said.
Far-right instigator Tommy Robinson begs for money after detainment under terror law
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26192563.tommy-robinson-begs-money-arrest-terror-law/?ref=rss
Published: June 14, 2026 08:19
A PROMINENT far-right instigator has been detained under terror laws while attempting to leave the UK.
Who is on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg today? Full list
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26192519.sunday-laura-kuenssberg-today-full-list/?ref=rss
Published: June 14, 2026 07:12
AL Carns, the former armed forced minister who left his role in protest earlier this week will join Laura Kuenssberg on the BBC's flagship Sunday political show as a panelist
Expert reveals what is known about forces behind 'race riots' in Scotland and Belfast
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26190904.expert-reveals-know-forces-behind-scottish-race-riots/?ref=rss
Published: June 14, 2026 04:00
FAR-RIGHT disorder hit the streets of Belfast as well as in Scotland – Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Ayr – on Tuesday night after a stabbing attack in the Northern Irish capital ...
Revealed: MPs spent £500k of taxpayer cash on firms with party or political links
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26191205.mps-spent-500k-taxpayer-cash-firms-party-links/?ref=rss
Published: June 14, 2026 04:00
WESTMINSTER MPs have spent hundreds of thousands of pounds of taxpayer cash on firms with current or past party links, The Sunday National can reveal ...
US campaigner warns Scotland to 'run like the plague' amid AI data centre boom
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26190746.us-campaigner-warns-scotland-ai-data-centre-boom/?ref=rss
Published: June 14, 2026 04:00
A PROMINENT campaigner in the US has warned Scotland about the country’s planned AI data centre boom ...
'It didn't feel like Glasgow' MSPs speak out at demonstration on far-right violence
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26192102.msps-iris-duane-holly-bruce-speak-far-right-violence/?ref=rss
Published: June 13, 2026 15:34
TWO Green MSPs joined the thousands protesting in Glasgow on Saturday and have spoken out on the "disgusting" far-right hate seen on the city's streets
Thousands of anti-racism protesters drown out far-right rally in Glasgow
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26191974.thousands-anti-racism-protesters-gather-glasgow/?ref=rss
Published: June 13, 2026 12:51
Thousands of anti-racism protesters gathered in Glasgow on Saturday in response to violent anti-immigration disorder that broke out in the city on Tuesday
Demonstrators gather to protest King's 'Trooping the Colour' birthday celebration
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26191821.trooping-colour-protesters-gather-object-royal-family/?ref=rss
Published: June 13, 2026 10:31
PROTESTERS have gathered in London as Trooping the Colour, the King Charles' official birthday celebration parade, kicks off
Douglas Alexander accused of helping to run 'cuckoo' campaign in leaked messages
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26191733.douglas-alexander-accused-disappearing-completely/?ref=rss
Published: June 13, 2026 09:16
LEADKED WhatsApp messages have exposed growing tensions among Labour MPs about how Douglas Alexander is performing as Scottish Secretary
All you need to know ahead of today's anti-racism rally in Glasgow
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26191654.need-know-todays-glasgow-anti-racism-rally/?ref=rss
Published: June 13, 2026 08:08
Anti-racism campaigners will gather in Glasgow on Saturday to "reclaim our streets" in the wake of “race riots” in the city centre on Tuesday.
UK Government silent after Israeli firm found to have meddled in Scottish election
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26191624.uk-government-silent-israeli-firm-meddling-holyrood-vote/?ref=rss
Published: June 13, 2026 07:26
The UK Government has refused to comment on the findings of a French government report stating that an Israeli firm attempted to meddle in the Scottish parliament elections.
Issue isn’t just size of UK’s nuclear weapons spend but the disappearing cash
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26191210.issue-isnt-size-uks-nuclear-weapons-spend-disappearing-cash/?ref=rss
Published: June 13, 2026 04:00
ANNUAL figures published this week by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (Ican) showed that UK spending on nuclear weapons increased by an enormous 17% between 2024-25.
The World Cup’s a braw boost for Scots language
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26191214.world-cup-boost-scots-language/?ref=rss
Published: June 13, 2026 04:00
AHEAD of Scotland’s first appearance in the World Cup since 1998 early tomorrow morning, the Scots language is flooding our news and social media feeds ...
More than 15k people write to MPs calling for EHRC trans guidance to be scrapped
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26191284.15k-people-write-mps-calling-ehrc-trans-guidance-stop/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 17:18
MORE than 15,000 people have written to their MP urging them to reject the UK equalities watchdog’s draft code of practice on single-sex spaces.
Charity warns families afraid to travel 'cut off' after racist Glasgow disorder
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26191232.charity-warns-families-afraid-travel-racist-glasgow-disorder/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 16:49
A SCOTTISH charity has warned that families are being “cut off from essential support” as they are afraid to travel after an outbreak of racist violence across the country this week.
The real story behind Reform MSP Thomas Kerr's 'strangers' rhetoric
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26191173.real-story-behind-reform-msp-thomas-kerr-strangers-rhetoric/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 16:30
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Scottish Refugee Festival opens in defiance of racist violence in Glasgow
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26191087.refugee-festival-scotland-opens-defiance-disorder-glasgow/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 16:17
DAYS after violent racist disorder broke out on the streets of Glasgow, a festival celebrating refugees’ contribution to Scotland launched in defiance of hate and division.
Reform MSP Thomas Kerr suggests he 'got away with' hate crimes
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26190684.reform-msp-thomas-kerr-suggests-got-away-with-hate-crime/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 15:14
REFORM MSP Thomas Kerr has suggested that he “got away with” hate crimes ...
Refugees not prioritised over Scots despite ‘misinformation’, minister says
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26190554.refugees-not-prioritised-scots-despite-misinformation/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 14:54
SCOTLAND'S Housing Secretary has condemned what she called “misinformation” on refugees as she hit back at claims “strangers” were being put before Scots.
SNP and John Swinney respond to Israeli firm meddling in Scottish elections
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26190520.snp-john-swinney-respond-israeli-firm-meddling-holyrood-vote/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 14:48
THE SNP and First Minister John Swinney have responded to a French government report stating that they were targeted by an Israeli firm during the Scottish parliament elections ...
Trillionaire Elon Musk 'would be richer than 46 per cent of world combined'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26190205.trillionaire-elon-musk-richer-46-per-cent-world-combined/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 14:04
FAR-RIGHT agitator Elon Musk will be richer than 46% of the world’s population combined if he becomes the first trillionaire, according to new analysis ...
Met Police slammed for 'draconian restrictions' on anti-monarchy protest
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26190178.met-police-slammed-draconian-restrictions-anti-royal-protest/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 14:00
THE Met Police has been slammed for applying "draconian restrictions" on an anti-monarchy protest.
How Labour's resigning defence ministers have UK military needs all wrong
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26189965.labours-resigning-defence-ministers-uk-military-needs-wrong/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 13:25
WESTMINSTER'S political elite cannot face up to the geopolitical and economic reality that Britain is no longer “Great” ...
Experts 'deeply concerned' over Israeli firm's meddling in Scottish election
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26189897.experts-deeply-concerned-alleged-israeli-election-meddling/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 13:13
EXPERTS have said alleged Israeli interference in the Scottish election is "deeply concerning".
Police Scotland issues statement ahead of major anti-racism rally in Glasgow
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26189870.police-scotland-issues-statement-ahead-glasgow-anti-racism-rally/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 13:08
POLICE Scotland has issued a statement ahead of a major anti-racism rally in Glasgow this weekend after the city faced “race riots” in the wake of a stabbing in Northern Ireland ...
Police descend on Scottish hotel as wave of protests rage on
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26189763.protesters-gather-outside-east-kilbride-hotel-amid-unrest/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 12:52
Rioters gathered outside the Bruce Hotel in East Kilbride as anti-immigration disorder continues to spread across Scotland
Hackers 'repeatedly targeted' SNP digital chief during Scottish elections
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26189375.hackers-repeatedly-targeted-snp-digital-head-scottish-elections/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 11:36
THE SNP’s head of digital has said that unknown actors “repeatedly” tried to hack his work and social media accounts during the Scottish elections.
Everything the French government report says on Israeli firm's meddling in Scotland
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26189089.inside-french-government-report-israeli-firm-meddling-scotland/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 10:54
A SHADOWY Israeli firm meddled in Scotland’s elections, targeting the SNP and John Swinney specifically, according to a report from the French government ...
'Pipe down': Zack Polanski hits back at Elon Musk over 'traitor' smear
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26188965.pipe-down-zack-polanski-hits-back-elon-musk-traitor-smear/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 10:37
ZACK Polanski told Elon Musk to “pipe down” after the tech billionaire branded the Green politician a “scumbag and a traitor”.
John Swinney hits back at 'World Cup jolly' jibes from opponents
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26188758.john-swinney-hits-back-world-cup-jolly-jibes-opponents/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 10:05
JOHN Swinney has hit back at political opponents suggesting he has headed out to Boston on a "World Cup jolly".
Israeli firm suspected of interfering in elections in Scotland and New York City
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26188119.israeli-firm-suspected-meddling-scottish-new-york-elections/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 08:06
AN Israeli private influence firm is suspected of meddling in elections in Scotland and New York City as part of a wider global interference operation, according to France’s state disinformation watchdog
Keir Starmer shaken after several resignations over funding dispute
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26188017.keir-starmer-shaken-several-resignations-defence-funding/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 07:34
KEIR Starmer’s premiership has been shaken by the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary over a dispute about long-term funding for the military
I worked with three First Ministers as a Yes activist. Here's how I'd rate them
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26187172.believe-scotland-boss-gives-verdict-sturgeon-yousaf-swinney/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 04:00
JOHN Swinney has been the best first minister at engaging with the grassroots Scottish independence movement while Nicola Sturgeon "largely ignored" activists, the founder of Believe in Scotland has said.
Riots are an inevitable result of letting far-right myths set the narrative
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26187624.riots-inevitable-result-letting-far-right-myths-set-narrative/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 04:00
THE photographs of events in Belfast, Glasgow, Ayr and elsewhere this week were among the most depressing I’ve seen for years.
Iris Duane: We cannot let racists drive people of colour off our streets
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26187699.cannot-let-racists-drive-people-colour-off-streets/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 04:00
HEADING home from Glasgow city centre earlier this week, I
John Swinney's full World Cup itinerary as Scotland prepare for Haiti
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26186184.john-swinneys-full-world-cup-itinerary-scotland-prepare-haiti/?ref=rss
Published: June 12, 2026 04:00
JOHN Swinney has arrived in Boston ahead of Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti with a packed schedule in store ahead before and after the match.
Keir Starmer faces growing rebellion as second minister quits amid defence row
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26187722.keir-starmer-faces-growing-rebellion-labour-mps-defence-row/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 18:59
KEIR Starmer is facing a growing rebellion as another minister has quit and a Scottish Labour MP has left their defence role following a dispute over military funding ...
How the Celtic Alliance is inspiring Scottish independence activists
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26187628.celtic-alliance-inspired-scottish-independence-activists/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 18:30
Independence campaign organisation Believe in Scotland has already put out feelers about potential simultaneous Celtic Alliance rallies
It has become open season for race-baiting – and it has to stop
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26187638.become-open-season-race-baiting---stop/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 17:24
THERE were shameful scenes in Glasgow on Tuesday night when people of colour were physically attacked by marauding gangs of masked white men dressed in black, meting out collective punishment and bringing racist pogroms
Let's call these racist rioters what they really are – Loyalist mobs
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26187504.call-racist-rioters-really---loyalist-mobs/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 16:16
RACIST riots in Northern Ireland this week distinguished themselves against those seen elsewhere by a level of organisation which betrays their deeper roots in the Loyalist community.
England 'will soon have its own independence movement', leading Yes activist says
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26186937.england-will-soon-independence-movement/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 16:13
AN English independence movement will be formed in the next couple of years, the founder of Believe in Scotland has said ...
Political cowardice allowed the racist violence in Glasgow. Here's what we must do
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26187473.political-cowardice-allowed-racist-violence-glasgow/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 16:08
THERE is substantial risk in over-reading the arguments on violence on the streets of Glasgow resulting from a stabbing in Belfast ...
Reform UK respond to top activist's 'Jews want to shatter the UK' claim
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26187263.reform-uk-respond-top-activists-jews-want-shatter-uk-claim/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 16:00
REFORM UK have suspended one of their senior Scottish activists after The National revealed that he had made antisemitic comments and joined the far-right demonstrations in Glasgow earlier this week ...
Andy Burnham 'breaks Labour U-turn record' with Waspi climbdown
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26186953.andy-burnham-breaks-labour-u-turn-record-waspi-climbdown/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 14:40
ANDY Burnham “has broken the Labour U-turn world record” after his climbdown on Waspi compensation, it has been claimed.
'Horrified' John Swinney condemns Reform MSPs over links to 'antisemitic' ally
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26186878.horrified-john-swinney-condemns-reform-msps-antisemitic-ally/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 14:27
FIRST Minister John Swinney has responded to The National’s revelation that a top Reform UK activist with close ties to the party’s Scottish leadership joined far-right demonstrations in Glasgow and made deeply antisemitic comments ...
Donald Trump threatens to take major Iranian oil terminal as fuel prices spike
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26186634.donald-trump-threatens-take-irans-kharg-island-oil-prices-spike/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 13:50
DONALD Trump has said the United States will strike Iran “very hard tonight” and will take a major oil terminal on Kharg Island in the “not too distant future” as the two countries exchange fire overnight ...
John Swinney tells Reform UK they are 'inciting racial hatred' in heated FMQs
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26186581.reform-uk-are-inciting-racial-hatred-john-swinney-says/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 13:42
MALCOLM Offord, Thomas Kerr, and other Reform UK politicians are “inciting racial division” in Scotland, the First Minister has said after two days of racist disorder ...
Defence secretary resignation 'is final nail' for Keir Starmer, say SNP
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26186405.keir-starmer-scotlands-defence-jeopardy-john-healey-quits/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 13:11
KEIR Starmer is “putting Scotland's safety at risk” by failing to deliver the defence spending increase demanded by his former defence secretary John Healey who has dramatically quit, it has been claimed.
Scotland's World Cup opponents forced to change kit over 'independence' statement
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26186289.scotland-world-cup-opponents-haiti-forced-change-kit/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 12:51
SCOTLAND’S opening World Cup match opponents have been forced into a last-minute redesign of their kit by Fifa, due to their jerseys making a “political statement” about independence ...
UK Government announces £330k for new 'Israel-Palestine peace fund'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26186151.uk-government-announces-330k-new-israel-palestine-peace-fund/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 12:24
THE UK Government has announced the creation of an “International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians” – and said it will give it £330,000 in funding this year ...
John Healey resigns as defence secretary over military spending
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26185788.john-healey-resigns-defence-secretary-military-spending/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 11:16
JOHN Healey has resigned as UK defence secretary.
Stephen Flynn hits back at Daily Express 'World Cup jolly' headline
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26185407.stephen-flynn-hits-back-daily-express-world-cup-jolly-headline/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 10:19
STEPHEN Flynn has had a dig at the Daily Express after a headline claimed he was "snubbing" the Scottish Transport Awards "ahead of controversial World Cup jolly".
Donald Trump breaks silence on World Cup visa issues after Scotland fans blocked
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26184584.donald-trump-breaks-silence-world-cup-visas-scots-blocked/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 07:26
Donald Trump said his country was working to ensure “the right people” could come in after a number of visa issues affected the week leading up to the start of the World Cup
The Scottish village bracing for an AI data centre the size of 50 football pitches
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26184212.fife-village-bracing-data-centre-size-50-football-pitches/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 04:00
AUCHTERTOOL hit the headlines last week. The tiny, rural Fife village of around 600 people was thrust into the spotlight as a massive AI data centre was proposed by developers on a green field site, overwhelming the village
Israel killed more West Bank children in last 3 years than previous 17, study finds
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26183848.israel-killed-west-bank-children-last-3-years-previous-17/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 04:00
ISRAELI settlers and state forces have killed more Palestinian children in the West Bank in the past three years than in the 17 before that, according to new research ...
Scots might see an underdog in Haiti but should be wise to its past and present
https://www.thenational.scot/sport/opinion/26184207.scots-might-see-underdog-haiti-wise-past/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 04:00
AS regular readers of this column will know, foreign affairs not football writing is my beat. It’s strange then to find myself writing this pegged to “the beautiful game.” Donald Trump of course has a penchant for using the word “beautiful” in almost every…
Spoon-fed fascism has been normalised in UK
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26184306.spoon-fed-fascism-normalised-uk/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 04:00
IT is difficult to imagine a more absurd sight than thuggish men brandishing the Union Jack while torching Belfast and demanding that foreigners leave Ireland. The irony is almost too obvious to comment on, although that hasn’t stopped plenty from missing…
Scottish Government calls for cross-party backing on public sector cuts
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26184187.scottish-government-asks-cross-party-support-public-sector-cuts/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 04:00
THE Scottish Government has urged cross-party support for public sector cuts targeting “inefficiency.”
Scottish Labour defeat leaves party beginning to regret what it wished for
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26184310.scottish-labour-defeatleaves-party-beginning-regret-wished/?ref=rss
Published: June 11, 2026 04:00
SNP party rivals spent this week falling over themselves to stick the boot in while the Peter Murrell scandal exposes the party, First Minister and Scottish Government to ridicule and criticism
Top Reform activist pictured at Glasgow riot claimed 'Jews are trying to shatter UK'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26184240.top-scottish-reform-uk-activist-claims-jews-want-shatter-uk/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 17:53
A REFORM UK activist who campaigns with top party figures joined the racist rioters in Glasgow on Tuesday and has claimed that “Jews" are trying "to dilute our Protestant stock and shatter the Union”, The National can reveal ...
There is so much that we in Scotland can learn from Taiwan
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26184216.much-scotland-can-learn-taiwan/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 17:37
I VERY much enjoyed the article by Mr Chi-Hua Ding, director-general of the Edinburgh Taipei Representative Office, in The National last Thursday (Scotland and Taiwan: an alliance of economy and technology based on democracy, June 4), as it showed in sharp…
Why slow police response Glasgow 'race riots' benefitted the far right
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26184202.slow-response-facts-around-glasgow-disorder-benefited-far-right/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 17:27
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John Swinney issues warning to Scottish Labour after 'cynical stunt boomerangs'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26184198.john-swinney-issues-warning-labour-cynical-stunt-boomerangs/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 17:25
THE SNP have “nothing to fear” from a full independent review of all Scottish party finances, the First Minister has said, as he warned Labour to be “careful what you wish for” ...
Scottish Labour bid for SNP inquiry fails as MSPs back probe into ALL parties
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26184030.scottish-labour-bid-holyrood-peter-murrell-inquiry-rejected-msp/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 17:05
A LABOUR bid for a Scottish Parliament inquiry into the Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal has failed after MSPs backed an inquiry into ALL political parties instead ...
Anti-racism rally announced following violent disorder in Glasgow
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26184064.anti-racism-rally-held-glasgow-weekend-disorder/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 16:26
AN anti-racism rally is set to take place in Glasgow this weekend after the city faced “race riots” on Tuesday evening in the wake of a stabbing in Northern Ireland ...
John Swinney issues withering response to Douglas Alexander's 'crocodile tears' claim
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26184049.john-swinney-hits-back-douglas-alexanders-crocodile-tears-attack/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 16:23
FIRST Minister John Swinney has issued a withering response after Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander accused him of “crocodile tears” ...
How US treatment of Iran has made World Cup 'inherently unfair'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26183293.us-treatment-iran-made-world-cup-inherently-unfair/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 16:00
A LEADING sports journalist has said the US has made the World Cup “inherently unfair” through its treatment of the Iranian team and fans.
Top Tory MP slated over 'ill-informed' attack on Scottish university
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26183664.tory-mp-chris-philp-slated-ill-informed-attack-uws/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 15:06
A TOP Tory shadow minister has been blasted for an “ill-informed” attack on a Scottish university.
Charities in England and Wales 'donate at least £28m to illegal Israeli settlements'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26183648.charities-england-wales-donate-28m-israeli-settlements/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 15:04
THIRTY-TWO charities in England and Wales have donated at least £28 million to illegal Israeli settlements, a Scottish Labour MP has alleged ...
Reform MSP condemned for 'racist rhetoric' after urging more Glasgow 'protests'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26183613.thomas-kerr-condemned-racist-rhetoric-urging-glasgow-protest/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 14:58
REFORM MSP Thomas Kerr has been condemned for using "racist rhetoric" and calling for further anti-immigration protests after far-right disorder in Glasgow ...
Reform UK and Nigel Farage 'fanned flames of race riots in Glasgow and Belfast'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26183311.reform-uk-nigel-farage-fanned-flames-race-riots-glasgow/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 14:15
THE finger has been pointed at Reform UK MSPs and their leader Nigel Farage after “race riots” broke out in Glasgow and Belfast ...
Scottish LibDem 'accosts Reform MP for inciting violence' after racist riots
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26182958.scottish-libdem-accuses-reform-mp-inciting-violence-riots/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 13:25
A SCOTTISH MP is said to have accused Reform of “inciting violence” after riots erupted in the wake of the alleged attempted murder of a man in Belfast by a Sudanese asylum seeker.
Scottish politicians condemn 'absolutely appalling' far-right disorder in Glasgow
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26182832.scottish-politicians-condemn-far-right-disorder-glasgow/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 13:02
SCOTTISH politicians have condemned far-right disorder in Glasgow as “absolutely appalling”
Scottish Refugee Council calls out 'irresponsible' politicians amid violence
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26182749.scottish-refugee-council-pan-irresponsible-politicians-amid-violence/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 12:49
THE Scottish Refugee Council has called "real leadership" from Scotland's politicians following "deeply disturbing" demonstrations across the Central Belt.
Worshippers locked in mosque as people attacked in Glasgow disorder
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26182589.worshippers-locked-mosque-people-attacked-glasgow-disorder/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 12:20
WORSHIPPERS at Glasgow’s largest mosque were locked in as violent tensions flared following a stabbing in Northern Ireland, with police confirming people were “attacked because of the colour of their skin”
Crack down on Twitter/X for 'fuelling hate and violence', Keir Starmer urged
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26182405.crack-twitter-x-fuelling-hate-violence-pm-urged/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 11:45
THE UK Government must crack down on social media platforms “fuelling violence and hatred” in the wake of riots across Northern Ireland and Scotland, the Prime Minister has been urged.
Westminster committee defers SNP embezzlement probe decision
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26182247.westminster-committee-defers-snp-embezzlement-probe-decision/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 11:14
A WESTMINSTER committee has deferred a potential probe into the SNP embezzlement case.
Police Scotland silent for 17 hours after 'race riots' on streets of Glasgow
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26182245.police-scotland-silent-race-riots-break-glasgow-streets/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 11:14
POLICE Scotland have remained silent for 17 hours after “race riots” on the streets of Glasgow ...
Keir Starmer responds to claims Douglas Alexander broke ministerial code
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26182199.keir-starmer-reacts-claims-douglas-alexander-broke-ministerial-code/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 11:07
DOUGLAS Alexander has "no further case to answer" despite failing to declare a meeting with a lobbying group set up by Peter Mandelson, the Prime Minister has said.
Richard Tice furious as he's confronted over racist rioting in Belfast
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26181822.richard-tice-furious-confronted-racist-rioting-belfast/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 10:15
RICHARD Tice was left fuming after being confronted over violent “race-based pogroms” which broke out in Belfast in the wake of an alleged murder bid by a foreign national.
Keir Starmer releases statement after Belfast violence
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26181521.keir-starmer-releases-statement-belfast-violence/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 09:27
PRIME Minister Keir Starmer has condemned violent scenes that erupted in Belfast following a knife attack.
Tommy Robinson praises 'civilised' Russia on Moscow trip with Elon Musk's dad
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26181461.tommy-robinson-meets-elon-musks-dad-russia-trip/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 09:17
FAR-RIGHT agitator Tommy Robinson has travelled to Moscow where he met with Elon Musk’s father, Errol.
Israeli state 'is leading ethnic cleansing in Palestine', report finds
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26180326.israeli-state-is-leading-ethnic-cleansing-palestine-report-finds/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
AN ethnic cleansing campaign under way in Palestine is not driven by rogue extremists but is led and sponsored by the Israeli state, a major new report has said ...
BBC slammed by Ross Greer live on air over framing of racist disorder in Belfast
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26181298.bbc-slammed-ross-greer-framing-racist-disorder-belfast/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 08:50
ROSS Greer blasted the BBC this morning over the broadcaster’s framing of racist disorder in Belfast and Glasgow last night ...
John Swinney responds after violence breaks out across Scotland
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26181228.john-swinney-responds-violence-breaks-across-scotland/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 08:40
FIRST Minister John Swinney has responded after violent scenes broke out in Glasgow and Edinburgh on Tuesday.
Calls for donation cap as four in five British voters believe 'money buys influence'
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26179197.transparency-international-calls-political-donation-cap/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 04:00
Almost half of British voters would back cap on large donations to political parties, while more than four in five believe money buys influence in UK politics, new polling has found
Media’s constant images of small boats distort the picture of who migrants really are
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26180522.medias-images-small-boats-distort-picture-migrants/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 04:00
WE’VE all seen it. BBC News, ITV News and Sky News habitually choose to illustrate their frequent reports on immigration with a photo of
The changing face of politics offers hope if we can stand united
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26180526.changing-face-politics-offers-hope-can-stand-united/?ref=rss
Published: June 10, 2026 04:00
INDEPENDENCE means different things to people, and the ways and reasons to obtaining it also bring into play more reasons. It is our inherent right to be independent – this is a hard one to disagree with, especially in a “free society” like the United…
Douglas Alexander accused of 'hiding' from resignation calls over Mandelson links
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26179928.douglas-alexander-accused-hiding-resignation-calls/?ref=rss
Published: June 9, 2026 17:00
SCOTTISH Secretary Douglas Alexander has been accused of “going into hiding” amid calls for him to resign, after sending a junior minister on a key trade trip to China.
Petition calls for Andy Burnham to launch Gaza inquiry if he becomes PM
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26180367.petition-calls-andy-burnham-hold-gaza-inquiry-becomes-pm/?ref=rss
Published: June 9, 2026 16:26
A PETITION has been launched calling on Andy Burnham to launch a public inquiry into the genocide in Gaza if he becomes the next prime minister.
Andy Burnham accused of 'dancing to Nigel Farage's tune' with immigration comments
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26180327.andy-burnham-slammed-migrant-detention-centre-comments/?ref=rss
Published: June 9, 2026 16:20
ANDY Burnham has been accused of “dancing to Nigel Farage's tune” after pledging to make “greater use” of migrant detention centres if he succeeds Keir Starmer as prime minister ...
Scotland 'could have £1 trillion wealth fund if not for Westminster', analysis finds
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26179238.scotland-could-1-trillion-wealth-fund-not-westminster/?ref=rss
Published: June 9, 2026 16:00
SCOTLAND would be “sitting on a £1 trillion pot” if Westminster had handled the country’s North Sea oil wealth differently, according to new analysis ...
UK Government decision on genetically modified foods 'unlawful', High Court rules
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26180065.uk-decision-genetically-modified-foods-unlawful-high-court-rules/?ref=rss
Published: June 9, 2026 15:33
THE Westminster Government decision which opened the door for genetically edited foods to be sold across the UK without being labelled as such was unlawful and “irrational”, the High Court has ruled ...
John Curtice verdict on Aberdeen South by-election as Tories push to oust SNP
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26180064.john-curtice-gives-verdict-aberdeen-south-by-election/?ref=rss
Published: June 9, 2026 15:32
JOHN Curtice has given his verdict on whether the Scottish Tories could spring an upset and unseat the SNP in an upcoming Westminster by-election ...
Why were so many UK journalists friends with former head of MI6?
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26179944.journalists-spark-questions-mi6-links-alex-younger-death/?ref=rss
Published: June 9, 2026 15:11
WHILE he was the head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service, the recently deceased Sir Alex Younger was known by the codename “C”.
John Swinney responds to 40 jobs being cut at major Scottish energy services firm
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26179784.john-swinney-addresses-40-jobs-lost-major-aberdeen-energy-firm/?ref=rss
Published: June 9, 2026 14:48
JOHN Swinney has accused the UK Government of “sucking the economic life out of one of Scotland's most important industries” after it emerged that jobs are at risk at a major energy services firm in Aberdeen ...
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