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Famous Scots back 'reclaim our streets' rally after racist attacks in Edinburgh

COMEDIAN Frankie Boyle, writer Paul Laverty, and former first minister Humza Yousaf are among the famous faces calling on Scots to join a “reclaim…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

Scottish filmmakers 'turn heads' and steal the spotlight at Cannes Film Festival

AS THE world’s biggest names in the film industry flocked to the Cannes Film Festival, it was some of Scotland’s best talent that stole the…

The National (Scotland) · May 24

Cannes juror fumes at ‘Hollywood boycott’ of stars who oppose Gaza war

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The Independent UK · May 13

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Cannes Film Festival 2026: The biggest talking points from day one

The 79th Cannes Film Festival has kicked off in style with tributes and political statements

The Independent UK · May 12

Concert to raise money for Palestine taking place in Edinburgh this weekend

A concert to raise money for Palestine is set to take place in the capital this weekend.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2025

Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty court date for terrorism charge cancelled

AWARD-WINNING Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty has had his court date cancelled, with the “final decision” on his terrorism charge still…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2025

Brian Cox and Paul Laverty join 1400 filmmakers boycotting Israel

Brian Cox and Paul Laverty have joined more than 1400 filmmakers in a pledge to end their industry's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025

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Defend Our Juries to use new tactics at weekend protests after 'police raids'

Campaigners from Defend Our Juries (DOJ) are set to use new tactics to resist arrest at a number of protests this weekend ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025

Justice Secretary urged to speak on 'authoritarian' Palestine Action arrests

THE Scottish Greens have demanded clarity on how the ban on Palestine Action is being implemented in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2025

Screenwriter Paul Laverty arrested at Palestine protest in Edinburgh

Ken Loach collaborator was allegedly wearing a T-shirt that referenced banned group Palestine Action

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2025

Video shows Paul Laverty getting arrested under terror laws

Award-winning Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty has been arrested and charged under terror laws ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2025

Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty gives statement after terrorism charge

The award-winning Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty has given a statement following his arrest and charge under terrorism laws ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2025

'Blood on their hands': Scottish screenwriter reads names of UK Cabinet before arrest

Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty read out the names of the 22 members of the UK Government Cabinet “guilty of collusion with genocide” before…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2025

Award-winning Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty arrested under terror laws

AWARD-WINNING Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty has been arrested by Police Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2025

'Monstrosity': Ken Loach protests against Palestine Action terror label

LEGENDARY film director Ken Loach has joined an Edinburgh demonstration against the UK Government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025

Acclaimed Scottish screenwriter wears 'Palestine Action' T-shirt at Fringe

An acclaimed Scottish screenwriter wore a T-shirt during a Fringe appearance bearing a pro-Palestine slogan for which protesters have been arrested…

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2025

Scottish screenwriter pays tribute to Palestinian journalist killed by Israeli strike

A LEADING Scottish screenwriter has paid tribute to a Palestinian journalist killed in an Israeli air strike.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 18, 2025

Scottish filmmaker writes to David Lammy over Israeli minister's secret UK visit

An acclaimed Scottish filmmaker has written to David Lammy over the Israeli foreign minister's secret visit to the UK ...

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024

UK indie films will ‘die’ without fiscal aid, Ken Loach producer says

Rebecca O’Brien, award-winning collaborator on Loach's films, raised urgent warnings at a select committee inquiry into the industry

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023

‘Braverman knows exactly what she’s unleashing’: Ken Loach on his latest, and possibly last, film

The Old Oak, about tensions in a former mining village when refugees arrive, has touched a nerve more raw now than when filming began

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Ken Loach on retirement and Keir Starmer: ‘It’s good for Labour to be seen to attack me’

The celebrated filmmaker behind ‘Kes’ and ‘I, Daniel Blake’ speaks to James Mottram about the culmination of his unofficial trilogy of films about modern Britain, his expulsion from the Labour Party, and who he’ll vote for come election time

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2023

Top Scottish screenwriter aims blistering criticism at Keir Starmer's Labour

ACCLAIMED Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty blasted Keir Starmer's "s*****, incompetent and anodyne opposition", as he came to Glasgow to…

Chronicle Live · Jun 1, 2023

Ken Loach attends Newcastle premiere as I, Daniel Blake is brought to life on stage

The award-winning director was among the guests at I, Daniel Blake's world premiere at Northern Stage joined by its original writer Paul Laverty who was 'knocked out' by the adaptation

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023

The Old Oak review – Ken Loach’s fierce final call for compassion and solidarity

A northern pub landlord confronts locals’ hostility towards Syrian refugees in Loach’s latest – and possibly last – piece of politically trenchant cinema

Chronicle Live · May 16, 2023

North East back in international spotlight as Ken Loach prepares to launch new film The Old Oak at Cannes Film Festival

Award-winning director's latest - and last - film, set in Durham, becomes the the third in his locally-made trilogy to be picked for Cannes Film Festival where this May's premiere will mark his record-breaking 15th appearance in the competition

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