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Musk’s comments on Labour minister Phillips were ‘reprehensible’ – Swinney

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s comments about Jess Phillips were “reprehensible”, John Swinney …

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Nigel Farage and Reform UK would win 67 seats from Labour at the next General Election, new poll claims

Daily Mail

Reform UK would take 67 seats from Labour at the next general election, according to a new poll. Labour would lose its majority as well as 200 seats which were won in July, losing 87 seats to the Conservatives, 67 to Reform UK and 26 to the SNP, The Times reported. Nigel Farage and Reform could be set for a …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

I doubt I could have survived general election result – Yousaf

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Humza Yousaf said he doubts his leadership could have survived …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Humza Yousaf: A trailblazer in the top job who was never in control

The Independent

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While he avoided being the shortest incumbent of the post, a title …

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1 month ago

Budget fails to tackle slow economic growth, says Labour

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The SNP’s Budget fails to tackle slow growth and continues …

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1 month ago

Our politicians need to seriously discuss Britain’s lacklustre preparation for war

The Independent

We read constantly about the country’s lack of readiness to engage in war. It is not for secular campaigners to dictate FA policy but one thing is very clear: there is no parity whatsoever between the choice to follow one of many religious beliefs and someone’s immutable identity as LGBT+. Neil Barber Edinburgh Secular Society Driving is a privilege that …

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1 month ago

Challenge to Starmer as SNP pledges to scrap two child benefit limit in Scotland

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure to scrap the controversial two …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Budget will set Scotland up to ‘win big’ in future, says Robison

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy This week’s Scottish Budget will set the country up to …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Shambles ahoy! Now crisis-hit ferry needs its FUNNELS removed

Daily Mail

One of the SNP’s scandal-hit ferries needs its funnels removed – after they were only fitted for its belated launch this year to give the impression the vessel was nearly ready. The revelation is reminiscent of a similar ruse deployed on sister ship Glen Sannox which was launched in 2017 with painted-on windows as the real ones hadn’t yet been …

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1 month, 1 week ago

First Minister John Swinney jeered at Alex Salmond's memorial service

Daily Mail

First Minister John Swinney was booed and branded a ‘traitor’ by mourners at the memorial service for his former ally Alex Salmond. First Minister John Swinney was booed by mourners at the memorial service for Alex Salmond First Minister John Swinney and his wife at the service with his deputy Kate Forbes behind them Moira Salmond arrives at the service …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Living next door to the United States can be tricky

The Independent

Donald Trump issued a warning to Mexico and Canada that trade tariffs of 25 per cent would be imposed on their goods when he returns to the White House. Canada’s former prime minister famously quipped how “living next to you is like sleeping with an elephant. I wonder… Tim Sidaway Abbots Langley, Herts University challenged I know that “Hague beats …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

EUAN MCCOLM: Most Scots don't think it's Right-wing to ban male-bodied people from women's spaces. They just think it's right

Daily Mail

If you want to know how deeply John Swinney regrets the impact of incoherent gender ideology on Scotland’s government, consider the First Minister’s silence on the matter of an ongoing court hearing in London. Harry Potter author JK Rowling has been vocal on the court case and its implications Women's Rights supporters protest outside the hearing at the Supreme Court …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Humiliation for Starmer as Scottish Labour vows to force vote on reinstating winter fuel allowance for pensioners

Daily Mail

Keir Starmer is facing humiliation after Scottish Labour vowed to force a vote on reinstating the winter fuel allowance. Last week Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for redesigned payments, saying it would lower the bar for getting them if it wins the 2026 Holyrood election. Keir Starmer is facing humiliation after Scottish Labour vowed to force a vote on …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

STEPHEN DAISLEY: How to lose friends... and influence nobody. If Flynn is their rising star, the SNP is in for some very dark nights

Daily Mail

In the space of only a week, Stephen Flynn announced then unannounced his plan to sit in two parliaments at once, setting and then unsetting his sights on Aberdeen South and North Kincardine and the SNP’s sitting MSP Audrey Nicoll. Mr Flynn is stuck inside a Nationalist social media bubble that takes no account of broader public opinion, writes Stephen …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

SNP Government researches “non-binary” Scots despite John Swinney’s claim there are only two genders

The Telegraph

“John Swinney should explain why so much energy is being devoted to this when, if his own words are to be believed, he agrees it is a load of nonsense,” said Marion Calder, a director of For Women Scotland, a gender-critical campaign group. “If John Swinney really wants the public to believe he is on their side he should back …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Finally! Ferry handed over seven years to the day after Sturgeon launched it with painted-on windows

Daily Mail

It was launched into the Firth of Clyde to much fanfare by Nicola Sturgeon exactly seven years ago yesterday, giving islanders hope that a new lifeline ferry would soon be delivered. The construction of the Glen Sannox ferry has been finished by the nationalised Ferguson Marine shipyard nearly seven years behind schedule following a long line of contractual disputes, delays …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

GRAHAM GRANT: After 20 years of decline and failure it's finally time to draw a line in the sand and end SNP's independence insanity

Daily Mail

Like the Japanese soldier who stayed in the jungle for decades – refusing to be believe World War Two was over – the SNP is in a state of denial. Not surprisingly, given the Nationalists’ secret state, the SNP tried to withhold the information but finally had to buckle and publish files laying bare the vast amount of resources channelled …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

SNP MP calls for House of Lords to be abolished

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Pete Wishart described Parliament’s second chamber as an “absurd embarrassment” and criticised the House …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

GRAHAM GRANT: Limo row proves SNP have been too long in power. They want to do what they like but attack rivals for doing the same

Daily Mail

It’s a stressful job being an SNP minister – trying to juggle the relentless demands of your portfolio with free hospitality. Transport was once the responsibility of Mr Gray’s immediate predecessor in the health role, Michael Matheson – who tried to take the taxpayer for a ride over his £11,000 iPad bill. It’s no surprise that the Tories are demanding …

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2 months ago

Fury over health minister Neil Gray's limo trips to football matches at Hampden and Pittodrie

Daily Mail

Health Secretary Neil Gray charged the taxpayer for chauffeur-driven trips to watch his favourite football team whilst claiming he was on official business, it has emerged. Mr Gray was driven to Hampden and Pittodrie in a ministerial car Aberdeen line up at Hampden for cup final that saw Dons fan Neil Gray cheer on his team in their clash with …

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2 months ago

Plans for third national park in Scotland ‘may exacerbate housing crisis’

The Telegraph

A new national park in Scotland could make the housing shortage crisis worse by increasing demand for second homes and holiday lets, an official report on the plan has admitted. It also said that some development proposals, such as agricultural sheds or forestry, may require planning permission if a national park was created as it would be classified as a …

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2 months ago

Now even the SNP's own MSPs agree the party's punitive higher tax rates are 'ludicrous'

Daily Mail

Urgent action is needed to address ‘ludicrous’ marginal tax rates, according to an SNP-led committee. The committee report, published today, said: ‘As a matter of urgency, the committee asks the Scottish Government to work closely with the UK Government to address current anomalies relating to marginal tax rates in Scotland. ‘The forthcoming Tax Strategy should specify that, when developing future …

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2 months ago

Former rape crisis worker ‘harassed’ over gender views demands SNP define ‘woman’

The Telegraph

In a statement issued after she was awarded the compensation – around double what was previously anticipated – and a public apology, Ms Adams said she was “grateful” and the money would “enable me as a first priority to take some time to rest”. ‘Inherently hateful’ The tribunal ruled in May that the ERCC inquiry into Ms Adams was “clearly …

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2 months ago

Anger as thug freed early under SNP-led Scottish Government's early release scheme is back in prison after just 12 hours

Daily Mail

A prisoner freed under a controversial early release scheme had to be returned to jail 12 hours later after carrying out an assault. A prison freed early under the Scottish Government's release scheme was returned to prison within just 12 hours Yesterday ministers were accused of ‘recklessness’ over the early release scheme and were urged to ‘crack on’ with the …

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Musk’s comments on Labour minister Phillips were ‘reprehensible’ – Swinney

Nigel Farage and Reform UK would win 67 seats from Labour at the next General Election, new poll claims

I doubt I could have survived general election result – Yousaf

Humza Yousaf: A trailblazer in the top job who was never in control

Budget fails to tackle slow economic growth, says Labour

Our politicians need to seriously discuss Britain’s lacklustre preparation for war

Challenge to Starmer as SNP pledges to scrap two child benefit limit in Scotland

Budget will set Scotland up to ‘win big’ in future, says Robison

Shambles ahoy! Now crisis-hit ferry needs its FUNNELS removed

First Minister John Swinney jeered at Alex Salmond's memorial service

Living next door to the United States can be tricky

EUAN MCCOLM: Most Scots don't think it's Right-wing to ban male-bodied people from women's spaces. They just think it's right

Humiliation for Starmer as Scottish Labour vows to force vote on reinstating winter fuel allowance for pensioners

STEPHEN DAISLEY: How to lose friends... and influence nobody. If Flynn is their rising star, the SNP is in for some very dark nights

SNP Government researches “non-binary” Scots despite John Swinney’s claim there are only two genders

Finally! Ferry handed over seven years to the day after Sturgeon launched it with painted-on windows

GRAHAM GRANT: After 20 years of decline and failure it's finally time to draw a line in the sand and end SNP's independence insanity

SNP MP calls for House of Lords to be abolished

GRAHAM GRANT: Limo row proves SNP have been too long in power. They want to do what they like but attack rivals for doing the same

Fury over health minister Neil Gray's limo trips to football matches at Hampden and Pittodrie

Plans for third national park in Scotland ‘may exacerbate housing crisis’

Now even the SNP's own MSPs agree the party's punitive higher tax rates are 'ludicrous'

Former rape crisis worker ‘harassed’ over gender views demands SNP define ‘woman’

Anger as thug freed early under SNP-led Scottish Government's early release scheme is back in prison after just 12 hours