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‘Jesus was a refugee. As a child he had to go to Egypt for safety. So please: think what the message of Christmas really means’
The head of the Church of Scotland tells me Christmas is about welcoming the outsider as she speaks out against the hate growing in society
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The head of the Church of Scotland tells me Christmas is about welcoming the outsider as she speaks out against the hate growing in society
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The Nativity, Frew says, is about “a refugee child who had to go to Egypt for safety'
The Rt Rev Rosie Frew has composed a special Christmas reflection for Herald readers. She talks to our Writer at Large about the need to love those…
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December 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
‘Jesus was a refugee. As a child he had to go to Egypt for safety. So please: think what the message of Christmas really means’
The head of the Church of Scotland tells me Christmas is about welcoming the outsider as she speaks out against the hate growing in society
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
The head of the Church of Scotland tells me Christmas is about welcoming the outsider as she speaks out against the hate growing in society
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Is it just me, or do others agree that royals visiting food banks or homeless projects is utterly nauseating and entirely hypocritical?
December 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Is it just me, or do others agree that royals visiting food banks or homeless projects is utterly nauseating and entirely hypocritical?
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December 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Fan Demonstration, Sunday 2pm
One down, more to go.
One down, more to go.
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Fan Demonstration, Sunday 2pm
One down, more to go.
One down, more to go.
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If Trump destroys the BBC, Britain will end up with American-style TV news. Our current polarisation would look like a playground squabble. We need to protect the BBC and then reform it here at home. The first step should be to remove all political appointees
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
BBC is a mess but we mustn’t let Donald Trump destroy it
The BBC may be bad, but we need to defend it as the alternative would be far, far worse, argues Neil Mackay
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December 18, 2025 at 9:21 AM
If Trump destroys the BBC, Britain will end up with American-style TV news. Our current polarisation would look like a playground squabble. We need to protect the BBC and then reform it here at home. The first step should be to remove all political appointees
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
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I’ve written extensively about the problem Reform poses in Scotland and warned repeatedly that we cannot be complacent. What I am asking for here is for the discussion to be had using accuracy. Misinformation is what’s got us in this sorry mess in the first place
35% in Wales
18% in Scotland
30% in England
But its okay, its just an English problem
I'm pleased that they aren't doing as well in Scotland as they are down here, but its not just an English problem
You want to pretend it is
Be my guest, but facts work both ways
18% in Scotland
30% in England
But its okay, its just an English problem
I'm pleased that they aren't doing as well in Scotland as they are down here, but its not just an English problem
You want to pretend it is
Be my guest, but facts work both ways
December 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I’ve written extensively about the problem Reform poses in Scotland and warned repeatedly that we cannot be complacent. What I am asking for here is for the discussion to be had using accuracy. Misinformation is what’s got us in this sorry mess in the first place
I hope Nancy has only rented his house.
December 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I hope Nancy has only rented his house.
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"If leaving the ECHR is meant to be about booting out criminals, it will have the reverse effect and it will make it easier for criminals to come to the country. Just like Brexit, it's going to backfire. Remember, with Brexit, immigration was meant to go down, and trade".
December 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"If leaving the ECHR is meant to be about booting out criminals, it will have the reverse effect and it will make it easier for criminals to come to the country. Just like Brexit, it's going to backfire. Remember, with Brexit, immigration was meant to go down, and trade".
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You know what, Robinson? Jesus would have stood on a beach handing out hot tea and warm blankets to refugees
The far-right in Britain is trying to hijack Christianity as Christmas approaches. It should offend every person of faith. Jesus spread love, not hate
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The far-right in Britain is trying to hijack Christianity as Christmas approaches. It should offend every person of faith. Jesus spread love, not hate
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
'Christ would be on a beach giving tea and blankets to refugees'
Extremists like Tommy Robinson are trying to pervert Christianity for their own political ends, disgracing the good that Jesus represented, argues…
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December 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
You know what, Robinson? Jesus would have stood on a beach handing out hot tea and warm blankets to refugees
The far-right in Britain is trying to hijack Christianity as Christmas approaches. It should offend every person of faith. Jesus spread love, not hate
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
The far-right in Britain is trying to hijack Christianity as Christmas approaches. It should offend every person of faith. Jesus spread love, not hate
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
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Absolutely delighted to be nominated for Feature Writer of the Year, Columnist of the Year, Reporter of the Year, and Specialist Writer of the Year in the upcoming Press Awards
Many thanks to the judges. Thanks also to the team at @heraldscotland.bsky.social - and best of luck to the other nominees
Many thanks to the judges. Thanks also to the team at @heraldscotland.bsky.social - and best of luck to the other nominees
December 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Absolutely delighted to be nominated for Feature Writer of the Year, Columnist of the Year, Reporter of the Year, and Specialist Writer of the Year in the upcoming Press Awards
Many thanks to the judges. Thanks also to the team at @heraldscotland.bsky.social - and best of luck to the other nominees
Many thanks to the judges. Thanks also to the team at @heraldscotland.bsky.social - and best of luck to the other nominees
The board appointed the manager. They appointed Tisdale. They spent £11m on Engels due to their delays, £9m on idah. They appointed the analysts and medical staff. They initiated the civil war with @celticcollecive. They have allowed the stadium to fall into disrepair.
World class my arse.
World class my arse.
December 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The board appointed the manager. They appointed Tisdale. They spent £11m on Engels due to their delays, £9m on idah. They appointed the analysts and medical staff. They initiated the civil war with @celticcollecive. They have allowed the stadium to fall into disrepair.
World class my arse.
World class my arse.
Players who are nowhere near it and should be moved out:
Schmichael, scales, Kenny, Forrest, tounetki, balikwisha, nygren. And that's just for starters.
Schmichael, scales, Kenny, Forrest, tounetki, balikwisha, nygren. And that's just for starters.
December 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Players who are nowhere near it and should be moved out:
Schmichael, scales, Kenny, Forrest, tounetki, balikwisha, nygren. And that's just for starters.
Schmichael, scales, Kenny, Forrest, tounetki, balikwisha, nygren. And that's just for starters.
Should bring Johnny Kenny on, see if he can grab a goal with 15 mins left. Oh wait .......
December 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Should bring Johnny Kenny on, see if he can grab a goal with 15 mins left. Oh wait .......
Genuine question, how many Celtic players are better than their st mirren counterparts? 4? 5?
December 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Genuine question, how many Celtic players are better than their st mirren counterparts? 4? 5?
What is the point in Tierney if he can never last 90 minutes when half way through the season?
December 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
What is the point in Tierney if he can never last 90 minutes when half way through the season?
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It was 22 years ago that I unmasked the highest placed spy for British military intelligence inside the IRA
This week, the British state tried to say it was all over
It’s not. Justice will remain denied until the army is forced to reveal exactly what it did
My story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
This week, the British state tried to say it was all over
It’s not. Justice will remain denied until the army is forced to reveal exactly what it did
My story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
How can there be an ending to the Stakeknife saga when no-one has heard from Kerr?
Our Writer at Large Neil Mackay unmasked IRA leader Freddie Scappaticci as the spy Stakeknife in 2003. As the ‘final report’ into Stakeknife’s…
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December 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
It was 22 years ago that I unmasked the highest placed spy for British military intelligence inside the IRA
This week, the British state tried to say it was all over
It’s not. Justice will remain denied until the army is forced to reveal exactly what it did
My story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
This week, the British state tried to say it was all over
It’s not. Justice will remain denied until the army is forced to reveal exactly what it did
My story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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It was 22 years ago that I unmasked the highest placed spy for British military intelligence inside the IRA
This week, the British state tried to say it was all over
It’s not. Justice will remain denied until the army is forced to reveal exactly what it did
My story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
This week, the British state tried to say it was all over
It’s not. Justice will remain denied until the army is forced to reveal exactly what it did
My story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
It was 22 years ago that I unmasked the highest placed spy for British military intelligence inside the IRA
This week, the British state tried to say it was all over
It’s not. Justice will remain denied until the army is forced to reveal exactly what it did
My story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
This week, the British state tried to say it was all over
It’s not. Justice will remain denied until the army is forced to reveal exactly what it did
My story in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
'dont do anything that affects the players on the pitch' says the board who don't sign players and then ban the only supporters who make a noise because they refuse to accept mediocrity
#sacktheboard
#sacktheboard
December 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
'dont do anything that affects the players on the pitch' says the board who don't sign players and then ban the only supporters who make a noise because they refuse to accept mediocrity
#sacktheboard
#sacktheboard
Nygren is not very good.
December 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Nygren is not very good.
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We also warned you that Privatisation would lead to higher bills and worse service. 45 years later you still haven’t voted in a Government that will reverse privatisation.
The left warned you about Thatcher, Major, Blair, Brown, Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss, Sunak and Starmer.
We are now warning you about Farage. Ready to listen yet?
We are now warning you about Farage. Ready to listen yet?
December 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We also warned you that Privatisation would lead to higher bills and worse service. 45 years later you still haven’t voted in a Government that will reverse privatisation.
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Very grateful to Amu Gib, one of the hunger strikers who hasn't eaten for 39 days, for sharing this diary entry about their experience.
In it, Amu talks about what it has been like in prison and what motivated them to take this action.
www.thenational.scot/news/2568833...
In it, Amu talks about what it has been like in prison and what motivated them to take this action.
www.thenational.scot/news/2568833...
December 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Very grateful to Amu Gib, one of the hunger strikers who hasn't eaten for 39 days, for sharing this diary entry about their experience.
In it, Amu talks about what it has been like in prison and what motivated them to take this action.
www.thenational.scot/news/2568833...
In it, Amu talks about what it has been like in prison and what motivated them to take this action.
www.thenational.scot/news/2568833...
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Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds
Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds
Data from World Inequality Report also showed top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90%
Fewer than 60,000 people – 0.001% of the world’s population – control three times as much wealth as the entire bottom half of humanity, according to a report that argues global inequality has reached such extremes that urgent action has become essential.
The authoritative World Inequality Report 2026, based on data compiled by 200 researchers, also found that the top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90% combined, while the poorest half captures less than 10% of total global earnings. Continue reading...
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December 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds
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New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
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India shows how BritCard Digital ID could be weaponised
Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you.
Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you.
India shows how BritCard Digital ID could be weaponised
Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you
centralbylines.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
India shows how BritCard Digital ID could be weaponised
Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you.
Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you.
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I get the flu jag every year. And every year it works. This year, though, the flu mutated after I was vaccinated. And it got me. It got me bad. It’s an especially bad virus this year. I was floored for three weeks. Here’s my guide to surviving the monster variant
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The sheer hell of this year's flu ...by a survivor
Our Writer at Large was floored by the mutated strain of the flu that is now shutting wards and surging across Scotland.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I get the flu jag every year. And every year it works. This year, though, the flu mutated after I was vaccinated. And it got me. It got me bad. It’s an especially bad virus this year. I was floored for three weeks. Here’s my guide to surviving the monster variant
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social