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Apsana Begum was suspended from the Labour Party for voting in favour of scrapping the two-child cap

National government

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Labour MP claims whips threatened to 'withdraw abuse support' over two-child cap

From left: Scottish Labour's Michael Shanks and Anas Sarwar, and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer

From left: Scottish Labour's Michael Shanks and Anas Sarwar, and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer

Scottish Labour

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'Fracturing': Scottish Labour councillor calls his own MP a liar over two-child cap

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a visit to the BAE Systems area at the Farnborough International Airshow

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a visit to the BAE Systems area at the Farnborough International Airshow

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I'm an economist – Keir Starmer's economic 'rules' are a joke

Labour’s top priority is scoring political goals over their opponents – particularly the SNP – rather than creating the change they promised

Labour’s top priority is scoring political goals over their opponents – particularly the SNP – rather than creating the change they promised

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Richard Walker: Labour are twisting fight against child poverty into political weapon

There are concerns about a temporary timetable that has been put in place on Scotland's railway amid a pay dispute

There are concerns about a temporary timetable that has been put in place on Scotland's railway amid a pay dispute

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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'Heartbreaking: Call for innovative ideas as ScotRail in emergency timetable

Donald Trump, his VP nominee JD Vance, and the wider Republican Party has a dangerous agenda

Donald Trump, his VP nominee JD Vance, and the wider Republican Party has a dangerous agenda

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Patrick Harvie: A Trump victory would be a disaster for all of us

Not one single Labour MP from Scotland voted to abolish the two-child benefit cap

Not one single Labour MP from Scotland voted to abolish the two-child benefit cap

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Where has Anas Sarwar gone since two-child cap vote?

Keir Starmer unveiled new information about GB Energy on Thursday

Keir Starmer unveiled new information about GB Energy on Thursday

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What Labour's GB Energy really means for Scotland – and is nuclear on the cards?

Joanna Cherry backed Ash Regan in last year's SNP leadership contest

Joanna Cherry backed Ash Regan in last year's SNP leadership contest

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Joanna Cherry 'stepping back from frontline politics' and ending column

Joanna Cherry at the SNP conference

Joanna Cherry at the SNP conference

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Joanna Cherry: Why I'm stepping back from frontline politics

Anas Sarwar pictured with Keir Starmer in Edinburgh

Anas Sarwar pictured with Keir Starmer in Edinburgh

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Anas Sarwar silent as Scottish Labour back two-child cap

Glasgow's bus fares are some of the highest in the UK

Glasgow's bus fares are some of the highest in the UK

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Glasgow's bus fares are some of the UK's highest – an expert explains why

Gaza has been effectively closed off to international media barring a few carefully orchestrated “embedded” visits by a handful of overseas journalists

Gaza has been effectively closed off to international media barring a few carefully orchestrated “embedded” visits by a handful of overseas journalists

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David Pratt: Calls for international media access to Gaza need to be louder than ever

The Labour leader has further cemented his reputation as a tough, single-minded authoritarian

The Labour leader has further cemented his reputation as a tough, single-minded authoritarian

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Lesley Riddoch: John Swinney can do what Keir Starmer failed to do with two-child cap

Kamala Harris secured the support required from within her party to officially run as a Democratic nominee after Joe Biden stood down

Kamala Harris secured the support required from within her party to officially run as a Democratic nominee after Joe Biden stood down

ACES Academies Trust

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Kelly Given: America expects – and Kamala Harris must now deliver

Yesterday MPs voted on an SNP amendment to the King's Speech which called on the government to repeal the abhorrent two-child cap on benefits immediately

Yesterday MPs voted on an SNP amendment to the King's Speech which called on the government to repeal the abhorrent two-child cap on benefits immediately

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Labour's Scottish MPs prove they are lobby fodder for Keir Starmer

Falkirk Council has invested in a number of arms firms suppling F-35 jets to Israel

Falkirk Council has invested in a number of arms firms suppling F-35 jets to Israel

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Scottish council ups investment in key Israel arms supplier by 1200 per cent

Michael Shanks previously described the two-child cap as 'heinous'

Michael Shanks previously described the two-child cap as 'heinous'

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'Disgraceful': Michael Shanks ignores pledge to oppose Keir Starmer on two-child cap

Bill Kidd is a staunch supporter for anti-nuclear power and weapons

Bill Kidd is a staunch supporter for anti-nuclear power and weapons

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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SNP MSP highlights 'nuclear annihilation risk’ in major United Nations speech

The Labour Party in general and Scottish Labour in particular rode to victory in so many constituencies on the back of their promise of change

The Labour Party in general and Scottish Labour in particular rode to victory in so many constituencies on the back of their promise of change

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Seamus Logan: There’s a song that sums up the election for me

Sam Carling, the new Labour MP for North West Cambridgeshire

Sam Carling, the new Labour MP for North West Cambridgeshire

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Amanda Amaeshi: The idea that young people can not be politicians is flawed

Keir Starmer pictured at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire

Keir Starmer pictured at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire

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Keir Starmer wins two-child cap battle – but vote points to war for Labour's soul

The Labour Party in Scotland was campaigning on a distinct

The Labour Party in Scotland was campaigning on a distinct

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Anas Sarwar notably quiet on two-child benefit cap as debate rolls on

Alba's Ash Regan has called on the SNP to 'mitigate' the two-child cap in Scotland

Alba's Ash Regan has called on the SNP to 'mitigate' the two-child cap in Scotland

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Alba urge SNP to scrap two-child cap in Scotland using Holyrood budget

The amount of Scots joining the claim has more than doubled since the start of the year

The amount of Scots joining the claim has more than doubled since the start of the year

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More than 75 Scots join sexual abuse legal action against McDonald's

Gordon McKee pictured after he was announced as the new MP for Glasgow South

Gordon McKee pictured after he was announced as the new MP for Glasgow South

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Scottish Labour MP says 'contact your MSP' in copy-and-paste two-child cap email

Shona Craven discusses the CrowdStrike crash in her latest column

Shona Craven discusses the CrowdStrike crash in her latest column

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Shona Craven: CrowdStrike crash was a warning we must heed

There is no evidence at all of any Roman settlement or occupation in the area, but intriguingly, just seven years ago an archaeological dig uncovered remains indicating that there was settlement in the area as far back as the Neolithic and Iron Age

There is no evidence at all of any Roman settlement or occupation in the area, but intriguingly, just seven years ago an archaeological dig uncovered remains indicating that there was settlement in the area as far back as the Neolithic and Iron Age

BACK IN THE DAY

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Hamish MacPherson: Mystery surrounds much of history of this ancient town

Taggart actor Colin McCredie took to social media a few months ago to complain about the state of the streets in Glasgow

Taggart actor Colin McCredie took to social media a few months ago to complain about the state of the streets in Glasgow

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Jonathon Shafi: Action to improve the state of our cities is long overdue

Pride is about solidarity, and recognition of the interconnected struggles of the queer community and others facing persecution and injustice

Pride is about solidarity, and recognition of the interconnected struggles of the queer community and others facing persecution and injustice

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Ellie Gomersall: Pride movement must back Gaza just as it backed miners’ strikes

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is coming under increasing pressure to U-turn and drop the abhorrent two-child cap on benefits

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is coming under increasing pressure to U-turn and drop the abhorrent two-child cap on benefits

Wee Ginger Dug: Keir Starmer needs to 'change' position on abhorrent two-child cap

Scientists stand beside a carbon capture test unit at Longanet power station completed in May, 2009

Scientists stand beside a carbon capture test unit at Longanet power station completed in May, 2009

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'Greenwashing': Campaigners slam Scottish Government funding for carbon capture

Ukrainians, like Scottish people and every European nation, love football, enjoy going to pubs and bars, and most importantly, value security for ourselves and our children

Ukrainians, like Scottish people and every European nation, love football, enjoy going to pubs and bars, and most importantly, value security for ourselves and our children

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Football in Ukraine has gone from a symbol of a carefree childhood to a war casualty

If the independence movement is unwilling to face hard truths and hold ourselves to the same we demand from others, what credibility do we have challenging their misdeeds?

If the independence movement is unwilling to face hard truths and hold ourselves to the same we demand from others, what credibility do we have challenging their misdeeds?

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Neale Hanvey: I’m relieved my time in Westminster has ended

We need to start convincing a lot more people than we have been recently, writes Tommy Sheppard

We need to start convincing a lot more people than we have been recently, writes Tommy Sheppard

Scottish independence

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Tommy Sheppard: We need a brand new strategy to help drive independence forward

Planting a tree can bring a better local environment and a better world

Planting a tree can bring a better local environment and a better world

Ruth Watson: Building a better world all starts by planting a tree

Our political fate – as always – is in in our own hands, writes George Kerevan

Our political fate – as always – is in in our own hands, writes George Kerevan

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George Kerevan: How the 2026 election could rejuvenate our Parliament

The cracks were detected in February and were 'at the upper end of expectations'

The cracks were detected in February and were 'at the upper end of expectations'

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'Gambling with public safety': Warnings as cracks rise at Torness nuclear plant

Scottish banker, and founder of the Bank of England, Sir William Paterson

Scottish banker, and founder of the Bank of England, Sir William Paterson

BACK IN THE DAY

Bank of England

The Scotsman responsible for the creation of the Bank of England

Only when we begin to move away from the failed models of protest and response to real-world solutions will we begin to find effective means to fight back against the forces destroying our world

Only when we begin to move away from the failed models of protest and response to real-world solutions will we begin to find effective means to fight back against the forces destroying our world

Climate emergency

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Mike Small: The treatment of the Whole Truth Five is Britain’s Niemöller Moment

Prime Minister Keir Starmer with King Charles

Prime Minister Keir Starmer with King Charles

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Labour 'should change MP oath' as part of 'peaceful' shift away from monarchy

The debate about being a local is about belonging, writes Rhoda Meek

The debate about being a local is about belonging, writes Rhoda Meek

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Rhoda Meek: It's time to start a rammy – what is a local?

Green MP Sian Berry says her party has a 'mature' relationship with the Scottish Greens

Green MP Sian Berry says her party has a 'mature' relationship with the Scottish Greens

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Green Party still have 'healthy' relationship with Scottish Greens, insists MP

The likes of John Swinney and Kate Forbes need to place a renewed focus on openness and transparency, according to experts

The likes of John Swinney and Kate Forbes need to place a renewed focus on openness and transparency, according to experts

Scottish Government

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How can the Scottish Government win back trust? Experts have their say

A growing number of Democrats appear to doubt Joe Biden's candidacy with every hour that passes, writes David Pratt

A growing number of Democrats appear to doubt Joe Biden's candidacy with every hour that passes, writes David Pratt

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David Pratt: Democrats face 'Hunger Games' type battle to choose new leader

The two-child cap continues to harm children in the UK, writes Owen Jones

The two-child cap continues to harm children in the UK, writes Owen Jones

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Owen Jones: Only a government with no soul would impose such poverty on children

Taiwans Digital Minister Audrey Tang posing for a photo at an innovation centre in Taipei

Taiwans Digital Minister Audrey Tang posing for a photo at an innovation centre in Taipei

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Pat Kane: Deep, collective fear about state of our world has kept me awake

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday May 16, 2024..

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday May 16, 2024..

General Election 2024

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Kate Forbes: Voters told us they want more from SNP government – we must deliver

Pro-Palestine protestors and police clash outside Thales factory in Govan, Glasgow

Pro-Palestine protestors and police clash outside Thales factory in Govan, Glasgow

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Police Scotland have questions to answer over Palestine protest

Now First Minister John Swinney speaking to the SNP's annual conference in 2022

Now First Minister John Swinney speaking to the SNP's annual conference in 2022

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SNP conference agenda 'not fit for purpose and needs replacing', members say

LibDem MP Angus MacDonald pictured outside the Highland Cinema, in Fort William

LibDem MP Angus MacDonald pictured outside the Highland Cinema, in Fort William

Conservative Party

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Tory donor LibDem MP faces 'true loyalties' questions over Conservative hire

David Lammy speaking at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool

David Lammy speaking at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool

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'What are you waiting for?' Labour slammed for continuing Israeli arms sales secrecy

Donald Trump has an undoubted talent for rousing an available rabble, writes Ruth Wishart

Donald Trump has an undoubted talent for rousing an available rabble, writes Ruth Wishart

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Ruth Wishart: Dear Leader Donald and State Opening prove a test of faith

A prominent pro-independence lawyer in West Papua was shot whilst outside a bank

A prominent pro-independence lawyer in West Papua was shot whilst outside a bank

Human rights activists condemn shooting of pro-independence lawyer in West Papua

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