Laura Webster
@lauraewebster.bsky.social
Editor of The National 🏴
Thank you to everyone who came along to our sold-out event with Peter Oborne, discussing his new book Complicit - about UK complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza.
We're still adding up all the raffle money but the event has raised over £2000 for Medical Aid for Palestinians!
We're still adding up all the raffle money but the event has raised over £2000 for Medical Aid for Palestinians!
October 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Thank you to everyone who came along to our sold-out event with Peter Oborne, discussing his new book Complicit - about UK complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza.
We're still adding up all the raffle money but the event has raised over £2000 for Medical Aid for Palestinians!
We're still adding up all the raffle money but the event has raised over £2000 for Medical Aid for Palestinians!
Great to have Sid Khan, the Global Sumud Flotilla member and pro-independence activist, here in National HQ, home safe in Scotland after being in Israeli jail just days ago.
A great full interview with the excellent Lucy Jackson coming on Monday
A great full interview with the excellent Lucy Jackson coming on Monday
October 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Great to have Sid Khan, the Global Sumud Flotilla member and pro-independence activist, here in National HQ, home safe in Scotland after being in Israeli jail just days ago.
A great full interview with the excellent Lucy Jackson coming on Monday
A great full interview with the excellent Lucy Jackson coming on Monday
Scotland's languages have historically faced subjugation, and today still face discrimination and nasty rhetoric.
I'm very proud that The National puts Gaelic front and centre in today's splash, thanks to a gorgeous illustration by Caitlin Ferguson, as the Mòd kicks off.
I'm very proud that The National puts Gaelic front and centre in today's splash, thanks to a gorgeous illustration by Caitlin Ferguson, as the Mòd kicks off.
October 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Scotland's languages have historically faced subjugation, and today still face discrimination and nasty rhetoric.
I'm very proud that The National puts Gaelic front and centre in today's splash, thanks to a gorgeous illustration by Caitlin Ferguson, as the Mòd kicks off.
I'm very proud that The National puts Gaelic front and centre in today's splash, thanks to a gorgeous illustration by Caitlin Ferguson, as the Mòd kicks off.
What an honour to receive the An-Najashi Award for Supporting Muslims at the Scottish Muslim Awards in Glasgow last night.
In a time of increasing media hostility to Muslims, I'm so proud that The National has been recognised for its efforts to chart a different course.
In a time of increasing media hostility to Muslims, I'm so proud that The National has been recognised for its efforts to chart a different course.
September 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
What an honour to receive the An-Najashi Award for Supporting Muslims at the Scottish Muslim Awards in Glasgow last night.
In a time of increasing media hostility to Muslims, I'm so proud that The National has been recognised for its efforts to chart a different course.
In a time of increasing media hostility to Muslims, I'm so proud that The National has been recognised for its efforts to chart a different course.
NEW: Calls are mounting for the Scottish Parliament's Building Bridges With Israel group to be suspended
Mothers Against Genocide have written to the Presiding Officer over the matter
Members of the group include Fergus Ewing and Douglas Ross
www.thenational.scot/news/2547547...
Mothers Against Genocide have written to the Presiding Officer over the matter
Members of the group include Fergus Ewing and Douglas Ross
www.thenational.scot/news/2547547...
September 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
NEW: Calls are mounting for the Scottish Parliament's Building Bridges With Israel group to be suspended
Mothers Against Genocide have written to the Presiding Officer over the matter
Members of the group include Fergus Ewing and Douglas Ross
www.thenational.scot/news/2547547...
Mothers Against Genocide have written to the Presiding Officer over the matter
Members of the group include Fergus Ewing and Douglas Ross
www.thenational.scot/news/2547547...
Mohamed Shalaby was working at BBC Verify ... until he decided to quit due to the broadcaster's coverage of the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Anas Al-Sharif
He is now speaking out in detail about how differently the BBC approaches Israel and Palestine
www.thenational.scot/news/2547271...
He is now speaking out in detail about how differently the BBC approaches Israel and Palestine
www.thenational.scot/news/2547271...
September 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Mohamed Shalaby was working at BBC Verify ... until he decided to quit due to the broadcaster's coverage of the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Anas Al-Sharif
He is now speaking out in detail about how differently the BBC approaches Israel and Palestine
www.thenational.scot/news/2547271...
He is now speaking out in detail about how differently the BBC approaches Israel and Palestine
www.thenational.scot/news/2547271...
Three pictures which won't age well.
There's diplomacy, then there's cowardice. We know which this is.
There's diplomacy, then there's cowardice. We know which this is.
September 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Three pictures which won't age well.
There's diplomacy, then there's cowardice. We know which this is.
There's diplomacy, then there's cowardice. We know which this is.
Great to join John Mackay at GCU today, speaking to a new generation of journalists about their careers, passions and interests.
Always proud to be a Caley graduate and excited to see what the first-years (whose place I was in 10 years ago this week) go on to achieve.
Always proud to be a Caley graduate and excited to see what the first-years (whose place I was in 10 years ago this week) go on to achieve.
September 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Great to join John Mackay at GCU today, speaking to a new generation of journalists about their careers, passions and interests.
Always proud to be a Caley graduate and excited to see what the first-years (whose place I was in 10 years ago this week) go on to achieve.
Always proud to be a Caley graduate and excited to see what the first-years (whose place I was in 10 years ago this week) go on to achieve.
It's only a few weeks until Peter Oborne joins me at The Stand, Glasgow, for a discussion on the UK's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza.
Don't miss the Q&A with award-winning journalist.
All proceeds go to Medical Aid for Palestinians
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
Don't miss the Q&A with award-winning journalist.
All proceeds go to Medical Aid for Palestinians
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
September 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It's only a few weeks until Peter Oborne joins me at The Stand, Glasgow, for a discussion on the UK's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza.
Don't miss the Q&A with award-winning journalist.
All proceeds go to Medical Aid for Palestinians
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
Don't miss the Q&A with award-winning journalist.
All proceeds go to Medical Aid for Palestinians
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
Ending public cash to arms firms selling to Israel is a huge move, and recognition should be given to those who kept it on the agenda for years.
Well done to @theferret.scot and @xanderelliards.bsky.social - real journalism made this happen.
www.thenational.scot/news/2543871...
Well done to @theferret.scot and @xanderelliards.bsky.social - real journalism made this happen.
www.thenational.scot/news/2543871...
September 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Ending public cash to arms firms selling to Israel is a huge move, and recognition should be given to those who kept it on the agenda for years.
Well done to @theferret.scot and @xanderelliards.bsky.social - real journalism made this happen.
www.thenational.scot/news/2543871...
Well done to @theferret.scot and @xanderelliards.bsky.social - real journalism made this happen.
www.thenational.scot/news/2543871...
Follow along this afternoon as John Swinney makes a statement on Scotland's support for Palestine and MSPs debate a boycott of Israel. All the updates here 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2543754...
www.thenational.scot/news/2543754...
September 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Follow along this afternoon as John Swinney makes a statement on Scotland's support for Palestine and MSPs debate a boycott of Israel. All the updates here 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2543754...
www.thenational.scot/news/2543754...
NEW: Meet the Scottish activist taking part in the largest civilian aid mission to Gaza, as part of the Global Sumid Flotilla
James Hickey, a 52-year-old Glasgow removals driver and dad, says he's taking part for his future grandchildren
www.thenational.scot/news/2543634...
James Hickey, a 52-year-old Glasgow removals driver and dad, says he's taking part for his future grandchildren
www.thenational.scot/news/2543634...
September 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
NEW: Meet the Scottish activist taking part in the largest civilian aid mission to Gaza, as part of the Global Sumid Flotilla
James Hickey, a 52-year-old Glasgow removals driver and dad, says he's taking part for his future grandchildren
www.thenational.scot/news/2543634...
James Hickey, a 52-year-old Glasgow removals driver and dad, says he's taking part for his future grandchildren
www.thenational.scot/news/2543634...
This afternoon one of our reporters was set to attend a press conference from Defend Our Juries, focusing on their action to lift the Palestine Action ban
We couldn't go. It got cancelled - because five of their lead spokespeople were arrested
www.thenational.scot/news/2543519...
We couldn't go. It got cancelled - because five of their lead spokespeople were arrested
www.thenational.scot/news/2543519...
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This afternoon one of our reporters was set to attend a press conference from Defend Our Juries, focusing on their action to lift the Palestine Action ban
We couldn't go. It got cancelled - because five of their lead spokespeople were arrested
www.thenational.scot/news/2543519...
We couldn't go. It got cancelled - because five of their lead spokespeople were arrested
www.thenational.scot/news/2543519...
Just been alerted to this from Iain MacWhirter which has to be one of the most deliberate mischaracterisations of all time. I never said or implied anything of the sort.
If anyone knows him and wants to push him towards apologising for tweeting his delusions out, please do
If anyone knows him and wants to push him towards apologising for tweeting his delusions out, please do
August 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Just been alerted to this from Iain MacWhirter which has to be one of the most deliberate mischaracterisations of all time. I never said or implied anything of the sort.
If anyone knows him and wants to push him towards apologising for tweeting his delusions out, please do
If anyone knows him and wants to push him towards apologising for tweeting his delusions out, please do
NEW: The National is launching a new series highlighting positive stories of refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland.
The increasingly hostile political commentary and media coverage is appalling. We have a duty to correct misinformation and stand up for those without a voice
The increasingly hostile political commentary and media coverage is appalling. We have a duty to correct misinformation and stand up for those without a voice
August 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
NEW: The National is launching a new series highlighting positive stories of refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland.
The increasingly hostile political commentary and media coverage is appalling. We have a duty to correct misinformation and stand up for those without a voice
The increasingly hostile political commentary and media coverage is appalling. We have a duty to correct misinformation and stand up for those without a voice
🚨 Scotland has some of Europe's highest energy bills - while being an energy rich nation. Why?
Our new newsletter sees three professionals with decades of industry experience explain - and set out why independence is the answer.
Sign up here for free www.thenational.scot/news/2540260...
Our new newsletter sees three professionals with decades of industry experience explain - and set out why independence is the answer.
Sign up here for free www.thenational.scot/news/2540260...
August 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
🚨 Scotland has some of Europe's highest energy bills - while being an energy rich nation. Why?
Our new newsletter sees three professionals with decades of industry experience explain - and set out why independence is the answer.
Sign up here for free www.thenational.scot/news/2540260...
Our new newsletter sees three professionals with decades of industry experience explain - and set out why independence is the answer.
Sign up here for free www.thenational.scot/news/2540260...
NEW: The UK Government is accused of trying to "cover up complicity in genocide" after refusing to publish documents linked to a secret meeting with a top Israeli minister for a fourth time.
MP Chris Law says it's time for Starmer and Lammy to come clean
www.thenational.scot/news/2540262...
MP Chris Law says it's time for Starmer and Lammy to come clean
www.thenational.scot/news/2540262...
August 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
NEW: The UK Government is accused of trying to "cover up complicity in genocide" after refusing to publish documents linked to a secret meeting with a top Israeli minister for a fourth time.
MP Chris Law says it's time for Starmer and Lammy to come clean
www.thenational.scot/news/2540262...
MP Chris Law says it's time for Starmer and Lammy to come clean
www.thenational.scot/news/2540262...
NEW: Police Scotland have responded after a viral video showed a man being detained in Glasgow while wearing a T-shirt opposing AI-generated animation reading "Plasticine Action"
www.thenational.scot/news/2539842...
www.thenational.scot/news/2539842...
August 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
NEW: Police Scotland have responded after a viral video showed a man being detained in Glasgow while wearing a T-shirt opposing AI-generated animation reading "Plasticine Action"
www.thenational.scot/news/2539842...
www.thenational.scot/news/2539842...
Just announced: I'm hosting an event with journalist Peter Oborne in Glasgow, October 15, discussing his new book Complicit: Britain's Role In The Destruction of Gaza
All proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians
Buy tickets here www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
All proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians
Buy tickets here www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
August 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Just announced: I'm hosting an event with journalist Peter Oborne in Glasgow, October 15, discussing his new book Complicit: Britain's Role In The Destruction of Gaza
All proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians
Buy tickets here www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
All proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians
Buy tickets here www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
NEW: We've obtained the full text of John Swinney's independence strategy, set to go to SNP conference later this year
It states an SNP majority 'is the only uncontested route to delivering a new referendum'
43 branches are set to rebel against the plan
www.thenational.scot/news/2535830...
It states an SNP majority 'is the only uncontested route to delivering a new referendum'
43 branches are set to rebel against the plan
www.thenational.scot/news/2535830...
August 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
NEW: We've obtained the full text of John Swinney's independence strategy, set to go to SNP conference later this year
It states an SNP majority 'is the only uncontested route to delivering a new referendum'
43 branches are set to rebel against the plan
www.thenational.scot/news/2535830...
It states an SNP majority 'is the only uncontested route to delivering a new referendum'
43 branches are set to rebel against the plan
www.thenational.scot/news/2535830...
My colleague did some quick Google searches to see what might have been the source of this misunderstanding
He found that if you search my name + father (eg if you were trying to search my family history), this comes up ...
He found that if you search my name + father (eg if you were trying to search my family history), this comes up ...
July 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
My colleague did some quick Google searches to see what might have been the source of this misunderstanding
He found that if you search my name + father (eg if you were trying to search my family history), this comes up ...
He found that if you search my name + father (eg if you were trying to search my family history), this comes up ...
Tomorrow's front page of The National - Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland
Plus Nadia El-Nakla on the horrific situation Israel is inflicting on her family members in Gaza
Plus Nadia El-Nakla on the horrific situation Israel is inflicting on her family members in Gaza
July 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Tomorrow's front page of The National - Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland
Plus Nadia El-Nakla on the horrific situation Israel is inflicting on her family members in Gaza
Plus Nadia El-Nakla on the horrific situation Israel is inflicting on her family members in Gaza
Tomorrow's front page of The National - Scottish Government told Israel that Scotland is a "critical friend" in secret Angus Robertson meeting last year.
With The Ferret we reveal new details about the meeting in our Sunday paper after months of FoI back-and-forth
With The Ferret we reveal new details about the meeting in our Sunday paper after months of FoI back-and-forth
July 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Tomorrow's front page of The National - Scottish Government told Israel that Scotland is a "critical friend" in secret Angus Robertson meeting last year.
With The Ferret we reveal new details about the meeting in our Sunday paper after months of FoI back-and-forth
With The Ferret we reveal new details about the meeting in our Sunday paper after months of FoI back-and-forth
Tomorrow's front page as we launch our collaboration with Declassified UK
We reveal how broadcasters and newspapers are failing to report the truth about UK spy planes over Gaza
We reveal how broadcasters and newspapers are failing to report the truth about UK spy planes over Gaza
July 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Tomorrow's front page as we launch our collaboration with Declassified UK
We reveal how broadcasters and newspapers are failing to report the truth about UK spy planes over Gaza
We reveal how broadcasters and newspapers are failing to report the truth about UK spy planes over Gaza
The BBC has an entire live blog this morning dedicated to verifying coverage of the Israeli hospital damaged in an Iranian strike.
Israel systematically destroyed Gaza's healthcare system. 94% of hospitals damaged or destroyed (WHO stats). Sorry but where were their live blogs?
Israel systematically destroyed Gaza's healthcare system. 94% of hospitals damaged or destroyed (WHO stats). Sorry but where were their live blogs?
June 19, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The BBC has an entire live blog this morning dedicated to verifying coverage of the Israeli hospital damaged in an Iranian strike.
Israel systematically destroyed Gaza's healthcare system. 94% of hospitals damaged or destroyed (WHO stats). Sorry but where were their live blogs?
Israel systematically destroyed Gaza's healthcare system. 94% of hospitals damaged or destroyed (WHO stats). Sorry but where were their live blogs?