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But beneath the surface, this COP reflects a dangerous breakdown in global co-operation

Failure to co-operate on climate will spell disaster

We never really know how good or bad a Budget is until a few weeks have passed

We never really know how good or bad a Budget is until a few weeks have passed

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George Kerevan: Extent of the pain Rachel Reeves’s Budget will inflict is clearer

Not only do most people not vote for their self-interests, but they also often vote against them

Not only do most people not vote for their self-interests, but they also often vote against them

Which of our parties actually have the most popular policies?

Rent controls have a place in Scotland

Rent controls have a place in Scotland

Rent control bill must be got right for our older tenants

If we want an empowered future that functions optimally for those who live and work here, we must vote to make it happen

If we want an empowered future that functions optimally for those who live and work here, we must vote to make it happen

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Ash Regan: There's only one way to end Great Scottish Energy Swindle

The people who can take most comfort from votes in recent by-elections are Reform UK

The people who can take most comfort from votes in recent by-elections are Reform UK

2026 Holyrood election

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Tommy Sheppard: SNP must inspire if they are to win back voters before 2026

This moment, for those allied to Israel, is another opportunity for contrition and reform, for careful, deliberate thought

This moment, for those allied to Israel, is another opportunity for contrition and reform, for careful, deliberate thought

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It’s shameful that it took court order for action to be taken against Israel

But tentative as it might yet still be, there is a growing sense that the start of the endgame might just be around the corner

But tentative as it might yet still be, there is a growing sense that the start of the endgame might just be around the corner

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David Pratt: Is Russia's latest move a reckless escalation or into the endgame?

Like John Prescott, Donald Trump could be said to be colourful, just not in a good way

Like John Prescott, Donald Trump could be said to be colourful, just not in a good way

Ruth Wishart: John Prescott was brimming with a charisma few politicians can match

There is a battle of ideas under way about the nature of society, economy, capitalism and the future

There is a battle of ideas under way about the nature of society, economy, capitalism and the future

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Gerry Hassan: The battle for our future

For generations, farmers have fought to survive

For generations, farmers have fought to survive

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Rhoda Meek: Farmers are the ones being left with diddly squat

Scots lawyers are often terrible advocates for their own interests

Scots lawyers are often terrible advocates for their own interests

Andrew Tickell: Clinics stepping in while defence lawyers are being left high and dry

People actively return to the sacred and the religious, looking for an anchor of meaning in the everyday

People actively return to the sacred and the religious, looking for an anchor of meaning in the everyday

I'm a Celebrity

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Pat Kane: I’m A Celebrity can tell us more about our society than you might think

We cannot rule out a coming age of fascism, war, climate-driven mass destruction and all the attendant turmoil

We cannot rule out a coming age of fascism, war, climate-driven mass destruction and all the attendant turmoil

Benjamin Netanyahu

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Owen Jones: History must be harsh on those who stayed silent

Today in Flodigarry, Gaelic is still heard, the community is resilient and cohesive and they have big plans for the future

Today in Flodigarry, Gaelic is still heard, the community is resilient and cohesive and they have big plans for the future

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Kate Forbes: Communities like this one show the huge value of Gaelic

Much as Scotland is outside the EU, it is of crucial relevance to us too

Much as Scotland is outside the EU, it is of crucial relevance to us too

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Alyn Smith: The key roles in EU Parliament election for Scotland to keep an eye on

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay (left) and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay (left) and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Scottish Unionist affection for Reform could spell end of Tories

Labour were practising meaningless gesture politics that could never deliver what they promised, writes John Proctor

Labour were practising meaningless gesture politics that could never deliver what they promised, writes John Proctor

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John Proctor: Labour clearly don’t know what they’re doing with GB Energy

Large licensed retailers across our country can afford to invest in our health and recovery services, writes Gillian Mackay

Large licensed retailers across our country can afford to invest in our health and recovery services, writes Gillian Mackay

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Gillian Mackay: Shops that profit from substance abuse should invest in our NHS

It's up to the SNP to put forward a more coherent and honest prospectus than Scottish Labour's U-turn, writes Richard Walker

It's up to the SNP to put forward a more coherent and honest prospectus than Scottish Labour's U-turn, writes Richard Walker

Winter Fuel Payment

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Richard Walker: The SNP can only rely on Labour’s incompetence for so long

If ever there was an SNP-bad saga which was blown up out of all proportion it's the interminable tale of CalMac's new ferries

If ever there was an SNP-bad saga which was blown up out of all proportion it's the interminable tale of CalMac's new ferries

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Media's ferry obsession is stark against Royal Navy aircraft carrier delays

Keir Starmer's government has an obsession, writes Richard Murphy

Keir Starmer's government has an obsession, writes Richard Murphy

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Richard Murphy: GB Energy is just a private equity fund. Don't be fooled

In Ukraine, Washington’s approach has at times been erroneous

In Ukraine, Washington’s approach has at times been erroneous

David Pratt: Ukraine and its allies must keep an eye on Washington as well as Putin

SNP MSP Audrey Nicoll will face a challenge from MP Stephen Flynn for her Holyrood seat

SNP MSP Audrey Nicoll will face a challenge from MP Stephen Flynn for her Holyrood seat

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Kelly Given: Stephen Flynn's boys club will elbow women aside for their ambition

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar photographed outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar photographed outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster

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Lesley Riddoch: What Scottish Labour's U-turn tells us about the Union

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) speaks with First Minister John Swinney

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) speaks with First Minister John Swinney

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Beware of poll showing SNP lead. It contains a warning

Nostalgia reminds us of what is possible, but it is up to us to make it real

Nostalgia reminds us of what is possible, but it is up to us to make it real

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Assa Samake-Roman: In a chaotic world, nostalgia has never been so tempting

How exactly can we expect children to flourish when families are skipping meals and living in destitution?

How exactly can we expect children to flourish when families are skipping meals and living in destitution?

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Seamus Logan: Labour must listen and make ‘change’ a reality

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is seen as another dishonest politician, Glaswegians told The National

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is seen as another dishonest politician, Glaswegians told The National

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'She should go': Glaswegians give their views on Rachel Reeves 'lying on her CV'

The debating chamber at Holyrood

The debating chamber at Holyrood

2026 Holyrood election

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Karen Adam: My work serving as an MSP isn’t just professional but deeply personal

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage

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Steph Paton: It would be dangerous to dismiss Reform’s rise in Scotland

The Ryder Cup has always been an unpaid contest...but for how long?

The Ryder Cup has always been an unpaid contest...but for how long?

Nick Rodger: Pay-to-play Ryder Cup another golfing cash grab by USA stars

Sky News use missile footage for farmer protests report in live TV blunder

Sky News use missile footage for farmer protests report in live TV blunder

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Sky News uses missile footage for farmer protests report in live TV blunder

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn=

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn=

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Ash Regan: Despite some witty stand-ups at PMQs, Stephen Flynn's scorecard is thin

Yes and Better Together supporters listen to Jim Murphy Shadow Secretary of State for International Development

Yes and Better Together supporters listen to Jim Murphy Shadow Secretary of State for International Development

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George Kerevan: Labour ‘think tank’ proves we need more lobbying restrictions

File of UK-EU border at Dover - EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY MAY 20 Lorries queue for the frontier control area at the Port of Dover in Kent. The Government has no clear timetable to fully implement its post-Brexit border controls with the EU, the National

File of UK-EU border at Dover - EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY MAY 20 Lorries queue for the frontier control area at the Port of Dover in Kent. The Government has no clear timetable to fully implement its post-Brexit border controls with the EU, the National

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Tommy Sheppard: The best hope for Scotland's economic future is the EU

Hana-Rāwhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, Aotearoa New Zealand’s youngest MP

Hana-Rāwhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, Aotearoa New Zealand’s youngest MP

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Alison Phipps: Language rights matter — in New Zealand and here in Scotland

The post office on the isle of Tiree, off the west coast of Scotland

The post office on the isle of Tiree, off the west coast of Scotland

Highlands & Islands

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Rhoda Meek: Delivery inequity is an unaddressed issue for Scotland's islands

Stephen Flynn took a dig at the Scottish Greens

Stephen Flynn took a dig at the Scottish Greens

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Ruth Wishart: Part-timers are a bad idea even if we need talented people at Holyrood

Edinburgh University students at Old College sunday wait for the library to open..

Edinburgh University students at Old College sunday wait for the library to open..

University of Edinburgh

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Andrew Tickell: Snobbery is alive and well at the University of Edinburgh

Conference participants attend day six at the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan

Conference participants attend day six at the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan

Alyn Smith: COP highlights Scotland's need for greater interconnectivity

President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at a meeting of the House GOP conference

President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at a meeting of the House GOP conference

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David Pratt: America’s late night chat shows will not be short of gags any time soon

What might have happened to Eric Linklater and the cause of Scottish nationalism if he had been successful in standing as a parliamentary candidate, asks Hamish MacPherson

What might have happened to Eric Linklater and the cause of Scottish nationalism if he had been successful in standing as a parliamentary candidate, asks Hamish MacPherson

BACK IN THE DAY

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More Scots should be aware of the work and legacy of this great writer

A man eating fast food

A man eating fast food

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Mike Lean: Our research dietitians have put together a 100-year-old Scottish diet

40th anniversary of the Faslane peace camp

40th anniversary of the Faslane peace camp

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Pat Kane: An independent Scotland could set example to world with disarmament

Volunteer archaeologists in Stirling

Volunteer archaeologists in Stirling

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Why Scotland must have same standards for metal detecting and archaeology

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater (centre) joins as Dignity in Dying campaigners gather in Parliament Square, central London, in support of the

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater (centre) joins as Dignity in Dying campaigners gather in Parliament Square, central London, in support of the

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Mhairi Black: Holyrood should be pushing on with assisted dying bill

A highland pony leads a shooting party of Sgorr Ruadh on the Achnashellach estate in Wester Ross

A highland pony leads a shooting party of Sgorr Ruadh on the Achnashellach estate in Wester Ross

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Andy Wightman: Why estates are colonial structures still ruling over Highlands

Bluebells in woodland on Wood of Cree RSPB Reserve Dumfries and Galloway

Bluebells in woodland on Wood of Cree RSPB Reserve Dumfries and Galloway

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Politicians view nature funding as an easy target for cuts. There is no excuse now

The far-right in Scotland has taken a disturbing turn with reports that neo-Nazis plan to gather in Bathgate this weekend

The far-right in Scotland has taken a disturbing turn with reports that neo-Nazis plan to gather in Bathgate this weekend

Real Scottish Politics

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Wee Ginger Dug: Scotland should fear rise in far-right following Donald Trump's win

Climate activists from Greenpeace and Uplift during a demonstration outside the Scottish Court of Session, Edinburgh, on the first day of the Rosebank and Jackdaw judicial review hearing

Climate activists from Greenpeace and Uplift during a demonstration outside the Scottish Court of Session, Edinburgh, on the first day of the Rosebank and Jackdaw judicial review hearing

Climate Emergency

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Lorna Slater: Optimism of COP26 here in Scotland has turned to dust

The initial consequences of Donald Trump’s economic policy will arise as a result of his plan to impose tariffs on all imports into the US

The initial consequences of Donald Trump’s economic policy will arise as a result of his plan to impose tariffs on all imports into the US

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Richard Murphy: Donald Trump’s tariffs will make things a lot worse

Hospital league tables would be based on metrics such as how long patients have to wait for A&E treatment, surgery and other care

Hospital league tables would be based on metrics such as how long patients have to wait for A&E treatment, surgery and other care

Real Scottish Politics

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Wee Ginger Dug: Anas Sarwar is unsurprisingly keeping quiet on hospital league tables

Mike Huckabee speaks with Donald Trump at a community roundtable

Mike Huckabee speaks with Donald Trump at a community roundtable

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David Pratt: Likely US envoy to Israel is akin to a 'fifth horseman' for Palestinians