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New poll breaks down Scottish voting trends at Holyrood election

IT has been relatively quiet on the polling front now that the Holyrood 2026 election has come to pass, but a fresh survey from YouGov has given us…

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'Real concerns' in village as community rallies against huge AI data centre plans

Plans for a huge AI data centre on the outskirts of a "tranquil" Scottish village have been opposed by members of the local community

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Why questions over the independence 'fighting fund' will not go away for the SNP

JOHN Swinney is facing repeated questions over the “ring-fenced” fund raised for a second independence referendum.

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Why we started Scotland's only music festival for people with disabilities

Scotland's only music festival aimed at people with disabilities is hoping to reach a major milestone this year

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How donors feel about the SNP's 'ring-fenced' £600k independence fund being spent

We spoke to current and former SNP members who donated to the fund – as well as the general public who donated – about how they feel about the…

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'I'd like it': What people in Cardiff think about Welsh independence

AS Wales prepared for a friendly against Ghana at the Principality Stadium this week, The National took to the streets of Cardiff to ask what people…

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Michelle O'Neill on Irish reunification, power-sharing and language

NORTHERN Ireland is having a bit of a moment.

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'I can only hope so': What people in Belfast think about Irish reunification

THE future of the Union is looking increasingly uncertain.

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Is Nicola Sturgeon's response to the Murrell saga convincing the public?

You can get The National's Real Scottish Politics newsletter free and direct to your inbox every weekday. To sign up, click HERE and click the…

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The National is going to Belfast and Cardiff to take you inside the Celtic Alliance

THIS week The National is heading to Wales and Northern Ireland to find out how Scotland is working with the Celtic Alliance to challenge the…

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GB Energy 'splashes' millions in taxpayer cash to be 'told how to do its job'

GB Energy is handing out millions in taxpayer cash to private consultancy firms to tell it 'how to do its job', The National can reveal

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John Swinney predicts scores in Scotland's World Cup games

JOHN Swinney has predicted the exact scores in Scotland's World Cup games with just over a fortnight to go until the team kick off their campaign.

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John Swinney on what next for independence as UK Government rejects vote

JOHN Swinney has said he is looking at a “range of tactics” to “make it impossible” for the UK Government to refuse handing Scotland the…

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Can it really be Scotland's energy if it's used to power Silicon Valley's AI models?

The Scottish Parliament will head to the chamber on Thursday to debate Scotland's energy future, but concerns have been raised over how truly…

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Left-wing figures are finally taking it to the mainstream media – but why now?

IT'S been four years since RMT general secretary Mick Lynch left Sky's Kay Burley speechless when he called out her line of questioning on rail…

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Meet the man trying to get Unesco status for Scottish morning rolls

FROM a tattie scone to bacon and egg, we Scots are fiercely loyal to our morning roll orders. Now, one food historian wants to see the humble ritual…

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Scottish flotilla activist 'grateful to be alive' after 'torture' by Israel military

It has been less than 24 hours since Hughie Stirling arrived home at Inverness Airport, carrying nothing but a duty free bag containing his Israeli…

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Scottish flotilla activist to return home after being 'left to wander airport'

A Scottish activist who took part in a major aid flotilla to Gaza is set to return home on Saturday after being deported by Israel ...

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Andy Burnham 'could set out stall in debate on Israeli meddling in UK politics'

ANDY Burnham’ first act as an MP could be speaking in a debate on reviewing “pro-Israel lobbying” in the UK politics, according to a…

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The hidden housing scandal behind Scotland’s world-class strawberries and raspberries

There is a hidden housing scandal behind Scotland’s world class strawberries and raspberries

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Refugee Festival announces 2026 programme putting solidarity centre stage

A FESTIVAL celebrating refugees in Scotland has launched its programme, aiming to put solidarity centre stage by bringing people together through…

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Council issues update after houses evacuated in village following 'ground movement'

RESIDENTS who were evacuated following a “ground movement” which caused damage to their homes have been told there is “no clear timescale”…

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UK Government finally breaks silence after Israel kidnaps flotilla activists

The UK Government has finally broken its silence after Israel kidnapped activists sailing in international waters while taking part in a flotilla to…

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Wealthiest Scots see 'incomprehensible' surge in wealth since Holyrood reconvened

The 10 richest people in Scotland have seen their wealth increase by more than 800 per cent since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened, new…

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Women of colour ‘invisible’ in 2026 Scottish election coverage, report finds

WOMEN of colour were “invisible” in the Scottish media during the Holyrood 2026 election campaign, a report has found.

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