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The SNP has been given only one seat on the Scottish Affairs Committee

Wee Ginger Dug: SNP's one seat on Scottish Affairs Committee shows Labour's pettiness

The UNRWA has been banned by the Israeli Knesset

The UNRWA has been banned by the Israeli Knesset

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The UNRWA ban is a catastrophe which will have ramifications for decades

Kirat Assi’s extraordinary story is told in the new Netflix documentary Sweet Bobby

Kirat Assi’s extraordinary story is told in the new Netflix documentary Sweet Bobby

Shona Craven: Don’t be too confident a catfish couldn’t trick you

TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 26: Signs showing support for both Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump sit along a rural highway on September 26, 2024 near

TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 26: Signs showing support for both Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump sit along a rural highway on September 26, 2024 near

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Jonathon Shafi: America’s reputation is in tatters as the world wakes up

Anders Povlsen is Scotland’s largest landowner

Anders Povlsen is Scotland’s largest landowner

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Scottish Socialist Party: This is our plan for an income-based Scottish Service Tax

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a community rally at the Alan Horwitz

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a community rally at the Alan Horwitz

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Ellie Gomersall: Kamala Harris shows the same disdain for core support as Labour have

Tiger Woods is one of the main driving forces behind golf's new indoor golf league

Tiger Woods is one of the main driving forces behind golf's new indoor golf league

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Nick Rodger: Will Tiger and Rory's indoor league capture golfing hearts and minds?

Before the election, Labour was forced to admit that the new GB Energy energy company would not in fact be an energy company

Before the election, Labour was forced to admit that the new GB Energy energy company would not in fact be an energy company

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The predictable truth about promises made by Labour? They are deceptive

Telegraph Money claims it fights for its readers' rights

Telegraph Money claims it fights for its readers' rights

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Move from England to Scotland for a better life, Telegraph article urges

Former first minister Alex Salmond urged the Scottish Government last year not to allow businesses in the rest of the UK to gain a competitive advantage over Scotland

Former first minister Alex Salmond urged the Scottish Government last year not to allow businesses in the rest of the UK to gain a competitive advantage over Scotland

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Chris McEleny: We must treat businesses better to help drive case for independence

The poorer in society rely far more on local services than the better off do, so any cuts then affect them far more

The poorer in society rely far more on local services than the better off do, so any cuts then affect them far more

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A Scottish Service Tax would be a good, solid start to getting rid of inequity

The BBC reports Gaza from Jerusalem through an Israeli prism and with an absence of Palestinian voice

The BBC reports Gaza from Jerusalem through an Israeli prism and with an absence of Palestinian voice

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Tommy Sheppard: Israel’s new Gaza plan is for a full-scale massacre

If you never see an otter again without thinking about a septic tank and a goose burger, then my work here is done

If you never see an otter again without thinking about a septic tank and a goose burger, then my work here is done

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Rhoda Meek: Gooseburgers, otters and a perfect septic tank starter

In Moldova last week, we saw a truly historic vote

In Moldova last week, we saw a truly historic vote

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Alyn Smith: Moldova’s narrow Yes victory highlights tensions

Mostly I think we are lost, lost for words, and that shows we are alive

Mostly I think we are lost, lost for words, and that shows we are alive

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Alison Phipps: Seven words to save our sanity in the midst of the terror in Gaza

On Wednesday, Rachel Reeves will present her long-deferred Budget statement to the House of Commons

On Wednesday, Rachel Reeves will present her long-deferred Budget statement to the House of Commons

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Andrew Tickell: Extraordinary General Elections – what needs to happen

The racism of today is deeply rooted in the racism of yesterday, writes Graham Campbell

The racism of today is deeply rooted in the racism of yesterday, writes Graham Campbell

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Graham Campbell: Keir Starmer yet again turns the other cheek to racism

The election really is too close to call and that in itself is making many people – not just Americans – very nervous indeed

The election really is too close to call and that in itself is making many people – not just Americans – very nervous indeed

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David Pratt: The US election is set once again to go down to the wire

You don’t need to know that we’re a country not a county to understand democratic deficits, writes Ruth Wishart

You don’t need to know that we’re a country not a county to understand democratic deficits, writes Ruth Wishart

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Ruth Wishart: PM’s silence over slavery reparations the latest example of lost Labour

The rise of the radical right is a symptom of bitterly divided, unequal, insecure societies and failed democracies

The rise of the radical right is a symptom of bitterly divided, unequal, insecure societies and failed democracies

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Gerry Hassan: With fascism on the rise again, how can we defeat it?

Scottish Green co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater photographed in Greenock

Scottish Green co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater photographed in Greenock

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Are the Scottish Greens ready to get serious? Here's what we learned at conference

A protester calling on the Scottish Government to reinstate Creative Scotland funding

A protester calling on the Scottish Government to reinstate Creative Scotland funding

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Pat Kane: A new manifesto is needed to address the crisis in Scottish arts

I was delighted to formally open the distillery yesterday

I was delighted to formally open the distillery yesterday

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Kate Forbes: New whisky distillery offers us an optimistic vision of regeneration

Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump (Carlos Osorio/AP)

Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump (Carlos Osorio/AP)

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Mhairi Black: Let's hope voters in the US decide to dump Donald Trump in election

Owen Jones writes about the censoring of one Big Brother contestant's T-shirt

Owen Jones writes about the censoring of one Big Brother contestant's T-shirt

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Owen Jones: Why ITV's erasure of one pro-Palestine shirt says so much

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie ahead of the Scottish Green Party conference earlier this year

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie ahead of the Scottish Green Party conference earlier this year

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Lorna Slater: Scottish Greens conference comes after a turbulent six months

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves

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Richard Murphy: It’s no mystery why Rachel Reeves is in a mess ahead of the Budget

The Kremlin must have been a very busy place these past weeks, writes David Pratt

The Kremlin must have been a very busy place these past weeks, writes David Pratt

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David Pratt: Putin is pulling out all the stops to widen Russia’s sphere of influence

What I have come to recognise is that it’s the friendships you forge that are the be-all and end-all

What I have come to recognise is that it’s the friendships you forge that are the be-all and end-all

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Kelly Given: Our real friendships can stretch across oceans

Scotland is one of the most centralised nations in Europe, writes Lesley Riddoch

Scotland is one of the most centralised nations in Europe, writes Lesley Riddoch

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Lesley Riddoch: The lessons Scotland can learn from Iceland

John Robertson worked as an SNP researcher until this year

John Robertson worked as an SNP researcher until this year

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I worked for the SNP for years. Now I'm in the Scottish Socialist Party

After weeks of scandal, unforced errors and infighting, it’s a quite spectacular fall from grace. writes Seamus Logan

After weeks of scandal, unforced errors and infighting, it’s a quite spectacular fall from grace. writes Seamus Logan

Seamus Logan: Storm Rachel is coming and Anas Sarwar isn’t ready

People here have been through the worst possible year that you can imagine and yet are still going

People here have been through the worst possible year that you can imagine and yet are still going

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Our charity has seen horrors in Gaza – but we can make a difference

As a young person, I don’t want to inherit a Scotland whose oceans are in decline

As a young person, I don’t want to inherit a Scotland whose oceans are in decline

Climate emergency

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Alex Gill: It’s sink or swim for Scotland’s ocean

It felt surreal how easily this life-changing moment had arrived, writes Assa Samake-Roman

It felt surreal how easily this life-changing moment had arrived, writes Assa Samake-Roman

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Assa Samake-Roman: Why I've stopped feeling conflicted about British citizenship

Rachel Reeves is expected to further freeze income tax thresholds in next week’s Budget

Rachel Reeves is expected to further freeze income tax thresholds in next week’s Budget

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Shona Craven: Expect stealth tax rises from loophole Labour

The global political turmoil we have witnessed over the past few years seem set to continue whoever wins on November 5

The global political turmoil we have witnessed over the past few years seem set to continue whoever wins on November 5

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Colin Fox: What the US election will mean for the war in Ukraine

Alex Salmond's passing reminds us of a simple but profound truth: That tomorrow is not promised

Alex Salmond's passing reminds us of a simple but profound truth: That tomorrow is not promised

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Karen Adam: Alex Salmond inspired millions in fight for independence

Lidia Thorpe spoke directly to the generational pain that Charles's family has caused, writes Steph Paton

Lidia Thorpe spoke directly to the generational pain that Charles's family has caused, writes Steph Paton

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Steph Paton: I applaud Lidia Thorpe calling out this vile colonial mindset

A ticket for next year's Ryder Cup will cost $750

A ticket for next year's Ryder Cup will cost $750

Nick Rodger: The price of Ryder Cup admission does golf no favours in money-mad age

Alex Salmond's body returned home to Scotland on Friday with crowds lining the street to pay tribute

Alex Salmond's body returned home to Scotland on Friday with crowds lining the street to pay tribute

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Ash Regan: The task of shaping Alex Salmond's legacy lies with all of us

Under the proposals, tenants would be protected from huge rent hikes, but landlords would still be able to make a profit

Under the proposals, tenants would be protected from huge rent hikes, but landlords would still be able to make a profit

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Tommy Sheppard: Shelter is a basic right – it is time that we treat it that way

The party has lost its leader, but it cannot lose focus on the ultimate prize he sought - winning independence for Scotland

The party has lost its leader, but it cannot lose focus on the ultimate prize he sought - winning independence for Scotland

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George Kerevan: Alba must regroup and build on solid foundation built by Alex Salmond

Andrew Tickell discusses the Spycops scandal in his latest column

Andrew Tickell discusses the Spycops scandal in his latest column

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Andrew Tickell: Why the Spycops scandal deserves our attention

Vehicles board the CalMac ferry MV Bute at Wemyss Bay for Rothesay

Vehicles board the CalMac ferry MV Bute at Wemyss Bay for Rothesay

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Is the Scottish Government committed to keeping the lights on in our islands?

The Scottish Government's investment maintains funds for students at the College of Europe

The Scottish Government's investment maintains funds for students at the College of Europe

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Why Scottish places at College of Europe must be protected

Palestinian members of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement, take part in a gathering on January 31, 2016 in Gaza city

Palestinian members of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement, take part in a gathering on January 31, 2016 in Gaza city

Benjamin Netanyahu

David Pratt: What comes next for Hamas and Hezbollah?

13-year-old Li'an Talal al-Hammadin, who suffered burns and wounds on his body as a result of the Israeli attacks targeting the Rufaida School

13-year-old Li'an Talal al-Hammadin, who suffered burns and wounds on his body as a result of the Israeli attacks targeting the Rufaida School

Hurricane Milton

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As Western governments continue to support Israel... where do we go from here?

Ruth Wishart discusses the impact of Alex Salmond's death in her latest column

Ruth Wishart discusses the impact of Alex Salmond's death in her latest column

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Ruth Wishart: One-of-a-kind Salmond leaves a gaping hole in Scottish political scene

Digital generated image of hand with dark skin tone going through portal and touching robotic hand. Metaverse and Web3.0 concept..

Digital generated image of hand with dark skin tone going through portal and touching robotic hand. Metaverse and Web3.0 concept..

Artificial intelligence

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Pat Kane: Cutting-edge AI technologies are full of promise and peril for humanity

Stromness village in the Orkney islands

Stromness village in the Orkney islands

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Ariane Burgess: SNP must reverse plans for unfair ferry fares hike

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs

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Simon Forrest: We are at risk of repeating past mistakes on Scottish industry

Alex Salmond played along when The National signed up parody account 'Angry Salmond' as a columnist

Alex Salmond played along when The National signed up parody account 'Angry Salmond' as a columnist

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Richard Walker: How Alex Salmond helped The National in its early days

Alex Salmond was always welcome in Catalonia

Alex Salmond was always welcome in Catalonia

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A message to 'epic' Alex Salmond from Catalonia

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