Steph Brawn
stephbrawn.bsky.social
Steph Brawn
@stephbrawn.bsky.social
Political Journalist at The National and Sunday National. Got a story? steph.brawn@thenational.scot
Welsh Labour FM Eluned Morgan was prepared to admit that nationalist governments in all the devolved nations of the UK - a likely scenario come May - could lead to the end of the Union.

But Anas Sarwar is ploughing on with the ignorance is bliss approach 🤷🥀

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Anas Sarwar silent as Welsh Labour FM says end of UK a 'real possibility'
SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has remained silent after his Welsh counterpart admitted there was a "real possibility" of the UK…
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January 26, 2026 at 4:24 PM
EXCL: SNP appearances plummet and right-wing journos appear twice as often as left-wing...🤔

Some intriguing findings by media experts at @cardiffuni.bsky.social about Question Time in 2025👀

Thanks to @maxwellmodell.bsky.social for sharing insights!

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SNP appearances on BBC Question Time plummet, new research shows
SNP appearances on Question Time have dramatically dropped in the last year compared to the previous decade, fresh research by experts has revealed.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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It was a pleasure to speak to @stephbrawn.bsky.social of @scotnational.bsky.social to discuss our latest analysis of Question Time guests in 2025.

Research team: @mattwalshjourno.bsky.social, @stephencushion.bsky.social, @perkinskeighley.bsky.social, and myself

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January 19, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Question to Keir Starmer this morning: "Do you think Trump is seriously considering military action in Greenland?"

Starmer: "I don't, actually."

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Donald Trump has been asked on NBC whether he would use force to seize Greenland

“No comment”, the President replied
January 19, 2026 at 3:57 PM
The Scottish Government has said it will add two new council tax bands for the homes worth £1m or more, but an ex-SNP Government adviser has said the move is "timid" and "makes no sense".

Experts have long called for a full revaluation of all homes in Scotland to create a fairer system.
Former SNP Government adviser slates 'timid' council tax reforms in Scottish Budget
A TWO-TIER council tax system is about to be created in Scotland, a former SNP Government adviser has said ...
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January 14, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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NEW: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh has stepped down as chair of the Alba Party
Alex Salmond ally steps down as chair of Alba Party
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January 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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January 13, 2026 at 8:31 AM
A concerning appearance from Palantir's Louis Mosley on the BBC Laura Kuenssberg show was the focus of my weekly Media Watch newsletter.
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NEW: The BBC has been accused of "copying up to military power" after featuring the head of IDF linked tech giant Palantir (who also happens to be the grandson of fascist Oswald Mosley, wearing a very on-the-nose black shirt) on Laura Kuenssberg

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BBC 'cosying up to military power' in platforming of Palantir boss
THE BBC has been accused of “cosying up to military power” by an expert after featuring the head of IDF-linked tech giant Palantir UK on the…
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January 13, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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NEW: The BBC has been accused of "copying up to military power" after featuring the head of IDF linked tech giant Palantir (who also happens to be the grandson of fascist Oswald Mosley, wearing a very on-the-nose black shirt) on Laura Kuenssberg

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BBC 'cosying up to military power' in platforming of Palantir boss
THE BBC has been accused of “cosying up to military power” by an expert after featuring the head of IDF-linked tech giant Palantir UK on the…
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January 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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January 12, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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A hearing at the Court of Session in Edinburgh today, deciding whether a judicial review of the decision to proscribe Palestine Action can be pursued under Scots law is underway

You can get updates from the court from our live blog
Live updates as court hears bid to end Palestine Action ban in Scotland
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January 12, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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Zack Polanski has hit back at Nigel Farage after the Reform UK leader called him a 'lunatic'

🗣️ 'Funny how loud the insults get when the facts start to land'
Zack Polanski with perfect comeback as Nigel Farage calls him a 'lunatic'
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January 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Biggest story today? Oh just the US military flying over our heads to seize a Russian-flagged tanker off the Scottish coast after breaking the Venezuela oil blockade

Full recap of our live reporting 👇
RECAP: US military seize 'Russian' oil tanker north of Scotland
US forces are reportedly attempting to seize the Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1
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January 7, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Laila Cunningham was announced as Reform UK's candidate for Mayor of London today 🗳️

A few weeks ago I looked into why this London councillor suddenly seems to be everywhere🤔👇

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Who is Laila Cunningham and why is she everywhere?
IN the last few weeks a new Reform UK councillor has been in appearing across news programmes and panel shows and people have begun to wonder why…
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January 7, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Campaigners have called for a full disclosure of 'just how little the royals do' following media coverage of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s visit to Northern Ireland
'Work-shy William': Call for honesty over royals' 'lazy' work schedule
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October 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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More than £2500 was raised for Medical Aid for Palestinians during our event with journalist Peter Oborne, which focused on the UK’s complicity in Gaza
Sold-out National event with Peter Oborne raises thousands for Gaza charity
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October 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM
When I spoke to Donald MacAskill of Scottish Care about Keir Starmer's speech on immigration, he did not hold back.

"It has echoes of Powell at his worst."

He has deep fears for the care sector and called for Scotland to have immigration powers

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'Echoes of Powell': Care sector boss rips into Keir Starmer's immigration plans
The language Keir Starmer has used to describe migrant workers has “echoes of Enoch Powell at his worst” and will make it harder for the care…
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May 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
For the first time the European Movement UK has appointed a vice president from Scotland 🌍

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European Movement selects vice president from Scotland for first time
AN SNP MP has been named as a vice president of a pro-European organisation in a first for the movement.
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November 18, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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Exclusive: Keir Starmer called out on Gaza as old clip on 'genocide' re-emerges

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November 18, 2024 at 2:07 PM