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Potential kingmaker in New Zealand's next government wants universal income, tax overhaul

New Zealand's Opportunity Party proposes a universal basic income for residents. This policy would be funded by a new annual land tax. The party leader believes this plan will also curb rising house prices. Recent polls suggest the party could hold significant power after the election. The party aims to…

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The Opportunity Party’s Treaty policy is closer to Labour than National. But is it a bottom line?

During the current parliamentary term, the debate over te Tiriti o Waitangi’s place in public life is arguably more polarised than at any time in the past 50 years.

The Conversation

SNP members to push for de facto indyref2 debate at party conference

SNP members are pushing for a debate at the party's upcoming conference on whether the next Westminster election should be used as a de facto…

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Information Commissioner backs MoD block on files about US troops in Scotland

THE Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has backed the Ministry of Defence (MoD) after it refused to release any details on the decision to…

The National (Scotland)

From independence to Andy Burnham: What we learnt from our exclusive polling

THIS week The National has run a series of exclusive polls in which we asked questions most corners of the Scottish press ...

The National (Scotland)

A-level results: key takeaways for language learning

Exam-entry statistics in the summer tend to prompt debates about the future of language learning in the UK. These are often framed around languages being in crisis: fewer young people study languages than two decades ago, and concerns persist about the UK’s linguistic capacity in an interconnected world.

The Conversation

What ever happened to the SNP's plan for pro-independence 'alternative GERS'?

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Why the latest Westminster polling in Scotland is a setback for Andy Burnham

THE Westminster voting intention numbers in The National's new full-scale Scottish poll from Find Out Now are the first meaningful…

The National (Scotland)

First Scottish Westminster poll of Andy Burnham premiership – see the results

THE SNP would win a comfortable majority in Scotland if a snap Westminster General Election was called tomorrow, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Luxon survives. But why do National and Labour both struggle with effective leadership?

Christopher Luxon has survived a confidence vote in caucus – his second within five months – and remains prime minister.

The Conversation

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon wins confidence vote, surviving second challenge to leadership

Just a few months ahead of an election, the prime minister said he had the full support of his party, after calling crisis meeting to address leadership speculation

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand PM Luxon survives, sacks plotting minister

Chris Luxon has stared down his detractors, winning a second confidence vote this year to stay as New Zealand Prime Minister ahead of the November 7 election.

AAP

Poll reveals voters' verdict on declaring Scotland independent without referendum

ALMOST half of Scots would back the Scottish Government declaring independence without a referendum or Westminster's permission, The National…

The National (Scotland)

Luxon’s leadership on the line – again. Neither National nor Labour stand to benefit

Whatever happens at tomorrow morning’s urgent caucus meeting to address speculation about his leadership, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has had a very bad few days already.

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Gaffes, polls put New Zealand PM Luxon on the brink

Amid poor polling and a series of gaffes three months out from an election, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has called a snap meeting on his leadership.

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Sheila Ballantine obituary

Actor with a long career that included Joe Orton’s Loot, an Alan Ayckbourn trilogy and seasons at the Old Vic and the National

The National (Scotland)

Some say The National only hires English journalists. This is my response

A new line of attack I've been hearing from both Unionists and independence supporters is along the lines of: Why does The National only employ…

The National (Scotland)

Get access to all our Edinburgh festivals coverage for just £1

EDINBURGH festival season is well underway, and The National's coverage will keep you well up-to-speed on best shows to check out this month.

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The story behind the 150-year-old famous phallic tree formation being cut down

FELLING has started on a famous phallic-shaped woods near the M74 in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners call on Edinburgh International Festival to drop Baillie Gifford

CAMPAIGNERS have called on the Edinburgh International Festival to end its partnership with investment firm Baillie Gifford, accusing the…

The Conversation

Coalition leadership is hard. Luxon’s ‘nuclear option’ of electoral reform is not the answer

Much to everyone’s surprise – including, it seems, his National Party colleagues – Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has committed to offering voters the chance to revisit their electoral system. Again.

The National (Scotland)

Felling begins on famous phallic tree formation near M74

Felling has started on a famous T-shaped tree formation near the M74.

The National (Scotland)

Anger as far-right 'spoiler party' spent £25 on 'campaign' that cost Greens seat

THE Scottish Greens have hit out against a decision to allow a far-right "spoiler party" to stand in the Scottish Election after it…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland needs to face up to anti-Muslim extremism, scholar warns

A MUSLIM scholar living in Scotland has called for urgent action on the rising tide of Islamophobic extremism amid "emergency levels" of…

The Economic Times

Arvind Kejriwal alleges Meta restricted his account, calls it 'pretty bad service'

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged that Meta had restricted his social media account in India without explaining the reason. In a post on X, he called the company's response "pretty bad service" and accused it of bowing to the Prime Minister.

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