Laura Webster
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Keir Starmer may once have moved in circles where a chap’s word was his bond. He needs to grasp that he’s now dealing with an entirely different and wholly capricious kind of animal, Ruth Wishart ✍️
January 4, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Keir Starmer may once have moved in circles where a chap’s word was his bond. He needs to grasp that he’s now dealing with an entirely different and wholly capricious kind of animal, Ruth Wishart ✍️
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Forcing Venezuela’s leader out at gunpoint, has echoes of the past and speaks volumes about Washington’s disregard for the rules based order - Today’s in-depth read👇
www.thenational.scot/politics/257...
www.thenational.scot/politics/257...
David Pratt: US undertakes regime change in Venezuela
HE campaigned for re-election on the promise of keeping the US out
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January 4, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Forcing Venezuela’s leader out at gunpoint, has echoes of the past and speaks volumes about Washington’s disregard for the rules based order - Today’s in-depth read👇
www.thenational.scot/politics/257...
www.thenational.scot/politics/257...
🚨 More new polling, as a little Christmas/Hogmanay treat 🚨
Independence support is six points ahead as we go into 2026. Meanwhile, Yes support spikes when people are asked to consider the question in the context of a Reform government.
www.thenational.scot/news/2573038...
Independence support is six points ahead as we go into 2026. Meanwhile, Yes support spikes when people are asked to consider the question in the context of a Reform government.
www.thenational.scot/news/2573038...
Scotland would vote for independence in new referendum, exclusive poll finds
SCOTS would vote to leave the Union should an independence referendum be held tomorrow, a new poll has found ...
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December 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
🚨 More new polling, as a little Christmas/Hogmanay treat 🚨
Independence support is six points ahead as we go into 2026. Meanwhile, Yes support spikes when people are asked to consider the question in the context of a Reform government.
www.thenational.scot/news/2573038...
Independence support is six points ahead as we go into 2026. Meanwhile, Yes support spikes when people are asked to consider the question in the context of a Reform government.
www.thenational.scot/news/2573038...
🚨New Scottish polling, commissioned by The National and done by Find Out Now🚨
Poll finds big pro-indy majority: 59 SNP seats, 14 Green. Greens projected to have a bigger presence than both Labour and Tories.
Meanwhile, Your Party got 0% on the list
www.thenational.scot/news/2572794...
Poll finds big pro-indy majority: 59 SNP seats, 14 Green. Greens projected to have a bigger presence than both Labour and Tories.
Meanwhile, Your Party got 0% on the list
www.thenational.scot/news/2572794...
Scotland to elect large pro-independence majority in 2026, poll finds
SCOTLAND is set to elect a large pro-independence majority of MSPs at the next Holyrood elections
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December 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🚨New Scottish polling, commissioned by The National and done by Find Out Now🚨
Poll finds big pro-indy majority: 59 SNP seats, 14 Green. Greens projected to have a bigger presence than both Labour and Tories.
Meanwhile, Your Party got 0% on the list
www.thenational.scot/news/2572794...
Poll finds big pro-indy majority: 59 SNP seats, 14 Green. Greens projected to have a bigger presence than both Labour and Tories.
Meanwhile, Your Party got 0% on the list
www.thenational.scot/news/2572794...
Every year the team at The National creates a list of our cultural picks of the year - music, film, TV, literature and more
This year's list is fab and showcases plenty Scottish talent. Lynne Ramsay! Corto.alto! Kai Reesu! How lucky are we to be home to these brilliant artists!
This year's list is fab and showcases plenty Scottish talent. Lynne Ramsay! Corto.alto! Kai Reesu! How lucky are we to be home to these brilliant artists!
December 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Every year the team at The National creates a list of our cultural picks of the year - music, film, TV, literature and more
This year's list is fab and showcases plenty Scottish talent. Lynne Ramsay! Corto.alto! Kai Reesu! How lucky are we to be home to these brilliant artists!
This year's list is fab and showcases plenty Scottish talent. Lynne Ramsay! Corto.alto! Kai Reesu! How lucky are we to be home to these brilliant artists!
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A charity single in support of Palestine has topped the UK charts and become the best selling download of Christmas week 👇
Palestinian charity single becomes best-selling download of Christmas week
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December 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A charity single in support of Palestine has topped the UK charts and become the best selling download of Christmas week 👇
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"The King's message tops Christmas Day TV ratings," the BBC's news headline read breathlessly today. But behind the glossy figures, there's a story the corporation is unwilling to tell ✍️ www.thenational.scot/news/2...
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"The King's message tops Christmas Day TV ratings," the BBC's news headline read breathlessly today. But behind the glossy figures, there's a story the corporation is unwilling to tell ✍️ www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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NEW: Barclays, a key target of pro-Palestine activism due to its financial ties to weapons firms, pressed the Scottish Government to crack down on Palestine Action before the group was proscribed
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December 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
NEW: Barclays, a key target of pro-Palestine activism due to its financial ties to weapons firms, pressed the Scottish Government to crack down on Palestine Action before the group was proscribed
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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EXCLUSIVE: Council bosses have ordered a review after £20,000 was awarded to a future Tory councillor to fund a renovation on a property she rented out as a holiday let
Review ordered after Scottish Tory councillor got £18k for holiday let
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December 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Council bosses have ordered a review after £20,000 was awarded to a future Tory councillor to fund a renovation on a property she rented out as a holiday let
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EXCLUSIVE: David Lammy “got shirty” with family members of Britons killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, it has been claimed
David Lammy 'got shirty' with families of UK aid workers killed in Gaza
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December 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
EXCLUSIVE: David Lammy “got shirty” with family members of Britons killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, it has been claimed
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SPECIAL REPORT: Dispatch from The Ferret in the West Bank as children face violence and fear in Bethlehem over Christmas 👇
Images: Valerio Muscella
Images: Valerio Muscella
It’s Christmas in Bethlehem. But children in the West Bank face violence and fear
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December 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
SPECIAL REPORT: Dispatch from The Ferret in the West Bank as children face violence and fear in Bethlehem over Christmas 👇
Images: Valerio Muscella
Images: Valerio Muscella
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A Scottish Labour MSP will quit Holyrood after details of her friendship with a convicted sex offender were revealed
Scottish Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over friendship with convicted sex offender
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December 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A Scottish Labour MSP will quit Holyrood after details of her friendship with a convicted sex offender were revealed
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BREAKING: A man has been arrested at a pro-Palestine march in Glasgow city centre amid tense scenes with police officers.
An eyewitness said he was holding a sign that said: "I support Palestine Action hunger strikers"
An eyewitness said he was holding a sign that said: "I support Palestine Action hunger strikers"
Man arrested in Glasgow 'holding I support Palestine Action hunger strikers sign'
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December 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
BREAKING: A man has been arrested at a pro-Palestine march in Glasgow city centre amid tense scenes with police officers.
An eyewitness said he was holding a sign that said: "I support Palestine Action hunger strikers"
An eyewitness said he was holding a sign that said: "I support Palestine Action hunger strikers"
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Why Fifa's World Cup pricing is a 'slap in the face' for Scotland fans
December 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Why Fifa's World Cup pricing is a 'slap in the face' for Scotland fans
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Tomorrow's front page 📰
Fears grow for hunger strikers
Fears grow for hunger strikers
December 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Tomorrow's front page 📰
Fears grow for hunger strikers
Fears grow for hunger strikers
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Scottish Labour's headquarters has been targeted by protesters amid growing concern for prisoners on hunger strike
Scottish Labour HQ targeted by protesters as concern grows for hunger strikers
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December 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Scottish Labour's headquarters has been targeted by protesters amid growing concern for prisoners on hunger strike
A very happy First Minister with a framed copy of our front page celebrating Scotland's historic World Cup qualification ⚽️🎅
December 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
A very happy First Minister with a framed copy of our front page celebrating Scotland's historic World Cup qualification ⚽️🎅
🚨BREAKING: A doctor has been arrested at HMP Bronzefield as protesters call for medical aid for hunger strikers linked to Palestine Action
The reasons for the arrest of Dr Ayo Moiett are currently unknown
The reasons for the arrest of Dr Ayo Moiett are currently unknown
December 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🚨BREAKING: A doctor has been arrested at HMP Bronzefield as protesters call for medical aid for hunger strikers linked to Palestine Action
The reasons for the arrest of Dr Ayo Moiett are currently unknown
The reasons for the arrest of Dr Ayo Moiett are currently unknown
🚨Live updates as protesters demand an ambulance is sent to HMP Bronzefield as Qesser Zuhrah is on her 46th day of hunger strike
MP Zarah Sultana says she won't leave until medical help arrives
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MP Zarah Sultana says she won't leave until medical help arrives
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Live updates as protesters demand hunger strike action at HMP Bronzefield
All the updates as a protest is held outside HMP Bronzefield demanding urgent action for hunger strikers
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December 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🚨Live updates as protesters demand an ambulance is sent to HMP Bronzefield as Qesser Zuhrah is on her 46th day of hunger strike
MP Zarah Sultana says she won't leave until medical help arrives
www.thenational.scot/news/2570490...
MP Zarah Sultana says she won't leave until medical help arrives
www.thenational.scot/news/2570490...
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NEW: Protesters have vowed not to leave a prison's gates until a hunger striker alleged to be near death receives medical aid
Qesser Zuhrah is on her 46th day of hunger strike inside HMP Bronzefield. An IRA hunger striker in 1981 died on the 46th day 👇
Qesser Zuhrah is on her 46th day of hunger strike inside HMP Bronzefield. An IRA hunger striker in 1981 died on the 46th day 👇
December 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
NEW: Protesters have vowed not to leave a prison's gates until a hunger striker alleged to be near death receives medical aid
Qesser Zuhrah is on her 46th day of hunger strike inside HMP Bronzefield. An IRA hunger striker in 1981 died on the 46th day 👇
Qesser Zuhrah is on her 46th day of hunger strike inside HMP Bronzefield. An IRA hunger striker in 1981 died on the 46th day 👇
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MPs laugh as meeting with families of hunger strikers is rejected
MPs laugh as meeting with families of hunger strikers is rejected
December 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Tomorrow's front page 📰
MPs laugh as meeting with families of hunger strikers is rejected
MPs laugh as meeting with families of hunger strikers is rejected
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NEW: The number of homes lying empty in Scotland for over a year has risen to more than 32,000, the latest figures have shown
Map 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Map 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
December 17, 2025 at 5:42 AM
NEW: The number of homes lying empty in Scotland for over a year has risen to more than 32,000, the latest figures have shown
Map 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Map 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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MPs at Westminster laughed as a Labour Minister rejected a meeting with the families and legal teams of Palestine Action prisoners who are currently on hunger strike 👇
December 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
MPs at Westminster laughed as a Labour Minister rejected a meeting with the families and legal teams of Palestine Action prisoners who are currently on hunger strike 👇
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EXCLUSIVE: Zack Polanski has said it is 'irresponsible' mainstream broadcasters are not reflecting the Greens' spike in popularity after a study exposed BBC and ITV’s limited coverage of the party
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
December 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Zack Polanski has said it is 'irresponsible' mainstream broadcasters are not reflecting the Greens' spike in popularity after a study exposed BBC and ITV’s limited coverage of the party
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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NEW: One man has been charged after a group of 'ultra' Scottish football fans posed for a photograph while performing Nazi salutes
Man charged after Scottish football 'ultra' fans perform Nazi salutes
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December 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
NEW: One man has been charged after a group of 'ultra' Scottish football fans posed for a photograph while performing Nazi salutes