UNCOVERED: 2 | History Defined

John Major’s rise from obscure whip to PM part of new National Theatre season

Play is one of eight world premieres in programme with global conflict and political upheaval at its heart

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

‘We’ll slaughter the bastards’ – how Bob Jones and the New Zealand Party changed politics in 1984

With New Zealand’s 11th election under the MMP proportional system due in November, it’s easy to take the influence of minor parties for granted. But just over 40 years ago, things were very different.

The Conversation · Sep 9

National Theatre boss Indhu Rubasingham: ‘An NT North? The north already has brilliant theatres’

THEATRE: How do we find the next Pinter or Stoppard? Should phones be banned at the theatre? Does the National need a base in the north? As NT boss Indhu Rubasingham announces her enticing second season, with a major West Side story revival, a new play about John Major and…

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Warning Bannockburn revamp could drive out 'irreplaceable' staff

PLANS which could see staff at the Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre made redundant during its £3 million revamp have been branded…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1

John Swinney urged to act on ‘squalid’ housing for seasonal farm workers

JOHN Swinney has been urged to include a commitment to introducing national housing standards for seasonal agricultural workers in his Programme for…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30

SNP respond after furious members accuse party of 'shutting down' independence debate

THE SNP have responded after furious members accused the party of “shutting down debate” on the route to independence.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

NZ’s fastest growing town was once the future of urban planning. What happened?

Travel 25 kilometres south from Christchurch on the new 110 kilometre-per-hour, multi-million-dollar “road of national significance” and you’ll reach New Zealand’s fastest growing town.

The Conversation · Aug 27

John Swinney snubs campaigners' invite to visit planned 'monster' AI data centre site

THE Scottish Government has declined an invite by local campaigners to visit the proposed site for a “monster” AI data centre in Larbert that…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

John Swinney responds after Andy Burnham ignores Scotland on UK 'listening tour'

John Swinney has responded after The National revealed Andy Burnham has completely avoided Scotland on his 'listening tour' of the UK

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

‘So hacked off’: as election nears, New Zealanders despair at the main parties – and Opportunity knocks

National and Labour have passed government back and forth for years but many voters are no longer content with politics as usual

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25