BBC Radio Scotland's flagship morning show sees listeners turn off in droves BBC Radio Scotland’s flagship morning show has lost almost 40 of its listeners, it has been reported. The National (Scotland) · Aug 26
Media coverage of John Swinney's World Cup trip expenses 'clickbait', Flynn says THE media’s coverage of the First Minister’s trip to the US during the World Cup has been labelled as “clickbait” by Stephen Flynn, as he… The National (Scotland) · Aug 22
BBC Scotland presenters defend coverage of Commonwealth Games BBC Radio Scotland breakfast presenters Martin Geissler and Laura Maciver have defended the broadcaster's coverage of the Commonwealth Games… The National (Scotland) · Aug 3
How Malcolm Offord's bizarre defence of Nigel Farage fell apart live on air MALCOLM Offord launched a bizarre defence of Nigel Farage claiming that major parties refusing to contest the by-election he triggered to deflect… The National (Scotland) · Jul 8
Malcolm Offord squirms in fiery BBC interview over Nigel Farage's donations scandal MALCOLM Offord has suggested he would have declared the £5 million gift that has engulfed Nigel Farage in a donation scandal during a fiery BBC… The National (Scotland) · Jul 8
Scottish pound ‘precursor’ to euro if Scotland becomes independent, says SNP MSP AN INDEPENDENT Scotland would create the Scottish pound as a “precursor” to joining the euro, an SNP MSP has said. The National (Scotland) · Jul 6
Labour MSP struggles to defend Burnham’s indyref2 rejection in car crash interview A LABOUR MSP has struggled to defend Andy Burnham’s decision to reject a second Scottish independence referendum if he becomes prime minister… The National (Scotland) · Jul 6
BBC slammed by Ross Greer live on air over framing of racist disorder in Belfast ROSS Greer blasted the BBC this morning over the broadcaster’s framing of racist disorder in Belfast and Glasgow last night ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 10
Douglas Alexander ‘looking forward to being Scotland’s voice’ The new Scottish Secretary formally takes up the role on Monday. Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2025
I doubt Kenmure Street protest would happen now, says Reform UK councillor A REFORM UK councillor has said he doubts whether Glaswegians would show up for refugees in the way they did in 2021 on Kenmure Street, forcing the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2025
Douglas Alexander refuses to set out democratic route to Scottish independence DOUGLAS Alexander has refused to set out how Scotland could democratically achieve independence despite being repeatedly pushed on the issue. The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2025
Energy minister 'won't apologise' for clean energy funding raid to pay for nuclear THE UK energy minister has said he “won’t apologise” for the UK Government using funding initially intended for clean energy to invest in… The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2025
Furious Anas Sarwar accuses BBC of asking 'embarrassing' questions about UK policy A furious Anas Sarwar accused a BBC journalist of asking “embarassing” questions after he refused to speak about damaging Westminster policy… The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2025
Angus Robertson tears into BBC coverage of Hamilton by-election count on live TV THE SNP’s Culture Secretary has torn into the BBC’s coverage of the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election count ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2025
The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2025 Anas Sarwar blames SNP and Tories for Grangemouth job losses ANAS Sarwar has claimed the SNP and Tories are to blame for job losses at Grangemouth oil refinery after he was challenged on previous promises he…
The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2025 Jackie Baillie says Scottish Labour not 'in trouble' ahead of Holyrood elections SCOTTISH Labour deputy Jackie Baillie has claimed her party is not “in trouble” ahead of the Holyrood elections due to the impact of Westminster…
The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2025 Health Secretary clashes with BBC presenter over 'Labour austerity' HEALTH Secretary Neil Gray clashed with a BBC presenter over the definition of “Labour austerity” in a tense exchange.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025 BBC apologises for wrong claim about Anas Sarwar and two-child benefit cap THE BBC has apologised and issued a correction after wrongly claiming that Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar ...
The National (Scotland) · Feb 9, 2025 'I don't know': Labour MP in blunt response to Anas Sarwar's 'save Grangemouth' vow A LABOUR MP has admitted he “does not know” what happened to Anas Sarwar’s pledge to save jobs at the Grangemouth oil refinery.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 2, 2025 Scotland must 'roll out red carpet' for 'pro-UK' Donald Trump, says councillor A SCOTTISH Reform councillor has said the country should be "rolling out the red carpet" for Donald Trump who he believes to be the…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025 Labour 'in disarray' as Scotland Office minister panned for 'guff' BBC interview AN interview with a Scotland Office minister has been branded “guff” as she was grilled on splits between Scottish and UK Labour...
The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2024 Kemi Badenoch in row with BBC Scotland presenter over ‘voluntary union’ comments KEMI Badenoch has fumbled over whether Scotland is in a “voluntary union” whilst appearing on BBC Scotland’s Sunday Show ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2024 Russell Findlay blasted after getting living wage wrong in BBC interview RUSSELL Findlay has been slammed after getting the living wage wrong in a BBC interview ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2024 Ian Murray fumes as he accuses journalists of 'made up' anti-poverty fund claims A LABOUR minister has accused a Scottish newspaper of having “made up” a claim that Keir Starmer would set aside a £150 million “war chest”…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2024 Keir Starmer launches 'new Unionist project' with Saltire message to Scotland “A NEW Unionist project.”