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Petition against STV cuts reaches huge milestone in less than 24 hours

NEW: A petition launched against plans by STV to axe its north of Scotland news show has gathered almost 2000 signatures in less than 24 hours

15.10.2025 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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EXCLUSIVE: Zack Polanski has backed Scottish and Welsh independence, The National can reveal

Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...

15.10.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 110    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 11
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Scottish political party leaders unite in call to stop STV service cuts

The leaders of Scotland’s five main political parties have joined forces to urge Ofcom to block STV’s proposal to end the broadcast of a dedicated news programme for the north of the country

12.10.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Labour want to make Scotland more like England, Kate Forbes says

Kate Forbes said that Labour's ambition for Scotland is 'to be more like England' in a speech to SNP conference

πŸ—£οΈ 'I hate to break it to Labour, but trying to be more like England would actually make Scotland poorer'

13.10.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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Until the Bank of England and the Treasury accept that reality, Scotland will continue to be offered fine words about innovation and optimism, and little or no real investment to make them happen, writes Richard Murphy ✍️

Read here: tinyurl.com/mud6hax5

13.10.2025 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Plaid Cymru want to emulate 'healthy debate' of Scotland's Yes campaign in Wales

EXCLUSIVE: Plaid Cymru’s deputy leader has said she wants to emulate the 'healthy debate' of the 2014 Scottish independence campaign in Wales as the nation stands on the verge of gaining a nationalist government for the first time

13.10.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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BREAKING: The SNP Government will 'step in' and sponsor care worker visas to get around UK Labour's ban, John Swinney has announced

Read more on this: www.thenational.scot/news/2...

13.10.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 102    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4
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🚨A new network of walk-in GP clinics will open across Scotland beginning this year, John Swinney has told SNP conference

πŸ‘‰https://www.thenational.scot/news/25539316.scottish-government-open-nationwide-network-walk-in-gp-services/

13.10.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Read Stephen Flynn's full speech from SNP conference 2025

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has delivered a speech at his party's conference, taking aim at Labour ahead of next year's election

11.10.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Flynn hails 'brave' Scottish flotilla activists detained by Israel

EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Flynn has praised the four Scottish activists who took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla

11.10.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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SNP members back John Swinney's independence strategy in party conference vote SNP members have voted for John Swinney’s independence strategy at the party conference, stating that an SNP majority at Holyrood next year will…

NEW: SNP members have voted for John Swinney's independence strategy - deciding an SNP majority at Holyrood 2026 will be the mandate for a second referendum.

Alternative plans to change this to a pro-indy majority saw little support in the room

www.thenational.scot/news/2553603...

11.10.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 3
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Firm linked to Michelle Mone willing to discuss 'possible settlement' of Covid case

Partners of a company linked to Michelle Mone have said they are prepared to 'enter into a dialogue' with a view to a 'possible settlement' after being ordered to repay millions of pounds for breaching a Covid-19 PPE contract

11.10.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for SNP Annual National Conference 2025 featuring a quote from John Swinney MSP on Scotland's political challenges and independence.

Promotional graphic for SNP Annual National Conference 2025 featuring a quote from John Swinney MSP on Scotland's political challenges and independence.

We’ve seen what Westminster chaos brings - it’s time to take control and build a fairer, more hopeful Scotland. The need for independence has never been greater. #SNP25

11.10.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic: Independence: A Fresh Start for Scotland.” The text lists six key points: fight the 2026 election on what independence can do for Scotland, win a Holyrood majority for a lawful referendum, deliver a democratic legal path back into the EU, launch a Scottish Constitutional Convention, build a cross-party civic campaign, and publish a shared independence plan and clear answers for voters. SNP and Scottish flag logos appear at the bottom, with a circular β€œYES” badge at the top right.

Graphic: Independence: A Fresh Start for Scotland.” The text lists six key points: fight the 2026 election on what independence can do for Scotland, win a Holyrood majority for a lawful referendum, deliver a democratic legal path back into the EU, launch a Scottish Constitutional Convention, build a cross-party civic campaign, and publish a shared independence plan and clear answers for voters. SNP and Scottish flag logos appear at the bottom, with a circular β€œYES” badge at the top right.

We’ll fight the 2026 election on what independence can do for Scotland - building the mandate, the movement and the plan to make it happen. #SNP25

11.10.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 69    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tony Blair and Nick Clegg hosted dinner giving tech bosses access to UK minister Exclusive: Six tech leaders dined with investment minister, documents reveal, underlining growing influence of ex-PM’s consultancy Tony Blair and Nick Clegg hosted a private dinner earlier this year at which a select group of technology entrepreneurs were given access to a key minister, official documents have revealed. The former prime minister, who is a champion of the tech industry, held the dinner in an upmarket London hotel in his capacity as the head of the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) political consultancy. Continue reading...

Tony Blair and Nick Clegg hosted dinner giving tech bosses access to UK minister

11.10.2025 06:16 β€” πŸ‘ 148    πŸ” 65    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 29
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Hackers leak Qantas data containing 5 million customer records after ransom deadline passes Hacker collective Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters demanded payment in return for preventing the stolen data of nearly 40 companies from being shared * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Hackers say they have leaked the personal records of 5 million Qantas customers on the dark web, after a ransom deadline set by the cybercriminals passed. The airline is one of more than 40 firms globally caught up in the hack, reported to contain up to 1 billion customer records. Continue reading...

Hackers leak Qantas data containing 5 million customer records after ransom deadline passes

11.10.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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Pity poor Trump, whose Nobel hopes were dashed by common sense | Dave Schiling Maga supporters are upset the president didn’t receive the peace prize. One thing’s for sure: it’s all about him

Pity poor Trump, whose Nobel hopes were dashed by common sense | Dave Schiling

11.10.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 290    πŸ” 57    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 6
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Is London in the grip of a crime wave? It’s not so simple Perception of runaway crime partly blamed for β€˜driving away the super-rich’ but in reality some high-profile offences such as watch theft are falling

Is London in the grip of a crime wave? It’s not so simple

11.10.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 4
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METOP-B, 1045 UTC Overpass:

11.10.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to Everything Electric FARNBOROUGH Everything Electric FARNBOROUGH offers an electrifying weekend of electric vehicles (EVs) & home energy, family entertainment and more

I'm on my way to Everything Electric in Farnborough, to host panels on so many things... home electrification (heat pumps/electric boilers etc), advances in battery tech, bi-directional charging for cars - all the latest ideas/tech for a cleaner, greener world. Lots of EVs there too. Do join us!

10.10.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 357    πŸ” 62    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 3
John Swinney, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and purple tie stands at a yellow podium with microphones, speaking on stage at the SNP Annual Conference. The large letters β€œSNP” are displayed on the screen behind them. The speaker gestures with one hand raised and an index finger pointed upward.

John Swinney, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and purple tie stands at a yellow podium with microphones, speaking on stage at the SNP Annual Conference. The large letters β€œSNP” are displayed on the screen behind them. The speaker gestures with one hand raised and an index finger pointed upward.

First Minister John Swinney is about to open an important debate on how we win Scotland’s independence at #SNP25

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnJmSKDIpuc

11.10.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Indy Live Radio - new voices for a new Scotland Online Scottish Radio for News, Chat, Music and Politics Eclectic music Mix, Topical Interviews and Podcasts. Get the Scottish views you're not getting.

1-2pm Dr Dave show with Dave Rennie on...

11.10.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At all times in all places, we should be articulating the need for independence and making it urgent, writes Alyn Smith ✍️

Read here: www.thenational.scot/politi...

10.10.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New independent music shop to open in Dunfermline

A new independent music shop is set to open its doors in Dunfermline next week

10.10.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Not unexpected': Alba issues statement after Ash Regan quits party

The ALBA Party have issued a statement after Ash Regan announced she will quit the party

10.10.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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UK Government 'considering' funding ferry service from Fife to mainland Europe

The UK Government is considering how to fund the return of ferry service from Fife to mainland Europe, a Labour MP has claimed

10.10.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Chinese firm announces plans to build UK’s largest wind turbine factory in Scotland

A Chinese company has announced plans to build the UK’s largest wind turbine manufacturing facility in Scotland

10.10.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Stephen Flynn: Scotland needs a fresh start with independence

Stephen Flynn will say 'Scotland needs a fresh start with independence' in a speech to SNP conference later today

11.10.2025 07:22 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

King of England on sovereign Scots passports, doesn’t sound right πŸ€”. We all know that Charlie’s III is head of state of United Kingdom but that’s not a country and he ain’t king of Scots. unlike in England where the people are subjects & Scotland sovereignty is held by people and always will be.

11.10.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UK passports set for change from December – here's how

The King’s coat of arms will be on the front of all new passports from December, the Home Office has announced

11.10.2025 08:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2

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