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'Weak' Keir Starmer blasted over U-turn on Donald Trump condemnation

Keir Starmer has been slammed after social media posts condemning Donald Trump's aggression against Iran from his time in opposition have resurfaced

02.03.2026 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Remembering prominent Glasgow peace activist Brian Quail

We remember peace activist Brian Quail, who died last month at the age of 87 πŸ‘‡

02.03.2026 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Your Party Scotland members vote on contesting Holyrood elections

Your Party members are holding indicative votes on whether to contest the Holyrood elections in just over two months’ time

02.03.2026 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anger at 'deplorable' staff treatment as 500 lose jobs in BrewDog sale

BrewDog has been criticised for its 'deplorable' treatment of staff after it was announced that almost 500 jobs would be lost in its sale

02.03.2026 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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John Swinney accuses US and Israel of breaking international law in Iran strikes

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has suggested the United States and Israel broke international law by striking Iran

02.03.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Old union is finished and Celtic bloc can be force for good, says Plaid Cymru leader The leader of Plaid Cymru has suggested the fragmentation of the UK is inevitable

Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2589983...

02.03.2026 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The leader of Plaid Cymru has suggested the fragmentation of the UK is now inevitable πŸ‘‡

02.03.2026 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Kenny MacAskill: We’ll know Alba’s fate soon but the cause is eternal WHEN Alex Salmond formed the Alba Party in 2021, its purpose was to create a super-majority for independence in Holyrood allowing for the Parliament…

Read more: www.thenational.scot/politics/258...

02.03.2026 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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John Swinney to address Scottish independence rally during Holyrood election campaign

John Swinney will address an independence rally just over a week before the Scottish Parliament elections

02.03.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We will know the future of the Alba party soon, but no matter what happens the dream shall never die. The independence cause is eternal even though humans and political parties are mortal, something the SNP and not just Alba should note, writes Kenny MacAskill ✍️

02.03.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mystery after Scottish river turns 'fluorescent green' solved

Council bosses have reassured local residents their water is safe after a stream turned the colour of β€˜Ghostbusters slime’ πŸ‘€

02.03.2026 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I made a film in secret in Iran – now it's premiering at the Glasgow Film Festival A film made secretly in Iran by is set to premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival this week

A film made secretly in Iran is set to premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival this week 🎬

I spoke with British-Iranian director Hassan Nazer about the difficulties he faced making Without Permission – and why he may never be able to return to Iran

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02.03.2026 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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New e-bike hire scheme set for Scottish city as nationwide expansion continues

A Scottish city is set to welcome a new e-bike hire service after success in Glasgow and Edinburgh πŸš΄β€β™‚οΈ

02.03.2026 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you support Keir Starmer allowing US military to use UK bases to strike Iran?

Hostilities in the Middle East have entered their third day

Vote in the poll on our website: Do you support Keir Starmer allowing US military to use UK bases to strike Iran? πŸ‘‡

02.03.2026 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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The list of potential candidates for the Scottish elections would be laughable if the consequences weren’t so serious.

Unless we start to recruit and vote for people who have the skills and tenacity to build a better Scotland, the heel of Westminster will be on our throat, writes Simon Forrest ✍️

02.03.2026 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Edinburgh locals told to expect gunshots and armed police at Murrayfield

Police have warned the public not to be alarmed if they hear gunshots and see armed police or military helicopters in Edinburgh on Tuesday

02.03.2026 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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MPs to get pay rise of more than Β£4000 because of 'abuse and intimidation'

MPs’ annual salaries will rise by 5 per cent in the next financial year and to around Β£110,000 by the end of this Parliament because of 'abuse and intimidation', according to the Westminster spending watchdog

02.03.2026 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 28
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The SNP have hit out at the projected costs for the Labour Government’s flagship nuclear project, highlighting that it will 'cost more than Scotland’s block grant'

02.03.2026 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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See full list of 38 BrewDog bars closing with immediate effect after sale to US firm

More than 30 BrewDog bars are set to shut with immediate effect after the company was sold to a US firm – including a number in Scotland πŸ‘‡

02.03.2026 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Live as two in hospital after stabbing and suspect barricaded in flat Two people have been injured in an incident in Edinburgh where a man was seen with knives

Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2589809...

02.03.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LIVE: A man has been arrested after a police lockdown in Edinburgh 🚨

02.03.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scottish Government accuses Rachel Reeves of 'ignoring devolution' in funding row

The Labour Government’s continued bypassing of the devolved Scottish parliament is 'simply not acceptable', the Finance Secretary has said

02.03.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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BrewDog sold to American brewer and cannabis firm in Β£33-million deal SCOTTISH beer firm BrewDog has been bought by an American brewer and cannabis group in a Β£33 million deal.

Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2590053...

02.03.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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BrewDog has been sold in a Β£33 million deal to a major US brewing and cannabis group

02.03.2026 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 5
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UK Government investigates three hotel giants over alleged 'cartel activity'

Three of the world’s most famous hotel chains are under UK Government investigation for alleged illegal sharing of information

02.03.2026 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Unclear future for Scottish arts hub as council forces eviction on seven businesses

Tenants of a Scottish cultural hub have been given four weeks to vacate the property after being issued eviction notices

02.03.2026 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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NEW: Keir Starmer has been condemned for allowing the US military to use UK bases amid the US-Israel war with Iran

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

02.03.2026 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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John Curtice gives verdict on what issues will decide Holyrood election

LATEST: John Curtice has given his verdict on what issues will decide the fast approaching Holyrood elections

02.03.2026 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to watch Keir Starmer's statement on the Middle East today

Keir Starmer will update Parliament on the Middle East crisis soon

Here's how to watch πŸ‘‡

02.03.2026 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Anas Sarwar condemns father for praising Iran's supreme leader

NEW: Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has condemned his father for praising Iran’s 'brutal' supreme leader after he was killed in US-Israeli airstrike

02.03.2026 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2