The real story behind Reform MSP Thomas Kerr's 'strangers' rhetoric You can get The National's Real Scottish Politics newsletter free and direct to your inbox every weekday. The National (Scotland) · Jun 12
Pauline Hanson says she takes policy advice from Gina Rinehart as Nationals rule out deal with One Nation Matt Canavan says he supports Hanson’s anti-Labor ‘fire the liar’ fundraising campaign but will not sign up to a joint election strategy The Guardian - AU · Jun 12
Our front page with Scottish Refugee Festival explained THE National has collaborated with the Scottish Refugee Festival to produce a special edition front page highlighting the contribution of refugees… The National (Scotland) · Jun 12
Reform UK respond to top activist's 'Jews want to shatter the UK' claim REFORM UK have suspended one of their senior Scottish activists after The National revealed that he had made antisemitic comments and joined the… The National (Scotland) · Jun 11
'Horrified' John Swinney condemns Reform MSPs over links to 'antisemitic' ally FIRST Minister John Swinney has responded to The National’s revelation that a top Reform UK activist with close ties to the party’s Scottish… The National (Scotland) · Jun 11
Why slow police response Glasgow 'race riots' benefitted the far right You can subscribe to The National for just £1 for three months here. The National (Scotland) · Jun 10
New Zealand public servants graph fudges figures A widely shared graph supposedly showing the number of NZ public servants over successive governments is faulty. AAP · Jun 10
The National secures 5 nominations in Scottish Refugee Media Awards THE National has been nominated for five Scottish Refugee Council Media Awards. The National (Scotland) · Jun 4
War Horse at the National Theatre: Remains tremendously moving 4/5 The return of War Horse to the National Theatre comes with added resonance in our time Evening Standard · Jun 4
BBC fails to cover ex-Labour MSP's court appearance on drink-driving charges The BBC has failed to report on a former Labour MSP's appearance in court on charges of drink-driving and causing crashes on the Royal Mile in… The National (Scotland) · Jun 4
'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… The National (Scotland) · Jun 3
‘It’s a relief … I’m irrelevant!’: Rufus Norris on life after the National Theatre He stood down as boss of the NT – and threw himself into kayaking, writing and DIY. The veteran director talks about his new start aged 60, mourning his mother – and directing Death of a Salesman in Turkish The Guardian - UK · Jun 3
Graph mixes measures to falsely claim NZ govt has more than doubled net debt A social media graph appearing to show New Zealand government net debt skyrocketing under the National-led coalition switches between three different measures across multiple years. AAP · Jun 3
National wants to scrap sexual offender character references. Should NZ go further? Stopping judges from considering “good character” references when sentencing sexual offenders – as New Zealand’s National Party has pledged to if re-elected – may sound like a niche legal reform. The Conversation · Jun 1
The Economic Times · May 31 Will appeal to govt for a nationwide gig workers' law, like those in Karnataka, Telangana: Uday Bhanu Chib The Indian Youth Congress held a conclave for gig workers. They highlighted the challenges faced by millions of delivery workers. These workers often labor long hours for low pay without social security. The IYC demanded employee status, fair wages, and social security for gig workers. They are calling for a…
AAP · May 30 NZ budget sharpens the campaign choice for Kiwis New Zealand's coalition government will campaign on the restoration of its budget books after plotting a pathway back to surplus.
The National (Scotland) · May 29 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…
The National (Scotland) · May 29 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
The National (Scotland) · May 28 GB Energy 'scandal' blasted yet again as latest staffing numbers revealed Labour have been slammed yet again over the 'scandal' of GB Energy after the latest figures revealed the vast majority of staff it has hired are not…
The National (Scotland) · May 27 Spike in US flights from Prestwick Airport shows need for ban, say Greens THE Scottish Greens are renewing calls for the US to be banned from using Prestwick Airport after The National exclusively revealed its use spiked…
The National (Scotland) · May 27 Revealed: Surge in US military flights from Prestwick before latest Iran strikes US military use of a Scottish airport spiked in the days before the latest strikes on Iran, The National can reveal ...
The Conversation · May 26 This election year budget is a political tightrope walk for Willis and National An election year budget is a government’s pitch for reelection. For opposition parties, it’s a chance to make their case for change.
The Guardian - AU · May 22 Trouble in the ‘kingdom of Maranoa’: could a Nationals stronghold turn to One Nation? Some in rural Queensland are fed up with the status quo, but not everyone’s convinced by Pauline Hanson
The Independent UK · May 22 Derek Jacobi reveals ‘hateful’ director that left him terrified BAFTA winning actor, 87, says National Theatre director ‘would not have got away with it today’
The National (Scotland) · May 21 3 Scottish hereditary peers claimed £192k in expenses since 2024 election THREE Scottish hereditary peers who are heading back to the House of Lords as life members cost the public purse at least £190,000 since the 2024…