Controversy as Scottish council-owned venue set to host major arms conference A MAJOR arms conference is set to be held in Edinburgh at a council-owned venue, The National can reveal ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2024
Labour and LibDems silent on funding for sewage monitoring in Scotland IN 2023, private water companies in England more than doubled the amount of sewage they discharged into the country’s rivers and seas. The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2024
Green Party still have 'healthy' relationship with Scottish Greens, insists MP THERE is still a “mature and friendly” relationship between the Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW) and the Scottish Greens despite formal… The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2024
Jeremy Corbyn 'in talks' with SNP over Westminster 'progressive alliance' IT was described by many as the “fight of his political life” but Jeremy Corbyn came out of this General Election rather unscathed ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2024
SNP's newest MPs weigh on party's future and next election hopes A FEW new faces joined the SNP ranks in Parliament last week. There are few SNP faces on the green benches of the Commons full stop. The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2024
Academic warns of 'potentially damaging' health impact of Linwood e-waste fire THE Scottish Greens have called for a “wider investigation” into e-waste fires after the incident at Linwood Industrial Estate last week... The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2024
'We shouldn't lose hope': LGBT+ MSPs on the experience of being out in Holyrood LGBTQ MSPs across the political spectrum have spoken out about the prejudice they experience in Holyrood because of their sexuality, condemning… The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2024
Net zero needs 'far larger' investment than Labour's GB Energy, expert warns THE money that the UK needs to get to net zero is “far larger” than the budget which Labour have pledged for their new GB Energy company, an… The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024
Ian Murray urged to clarify stance on 'lifelong opposition' to nuclear weapons IAN Murray has been asked if he will stand by his “lifelong” opposition to nuclear weapons if he becomes Scottish secretary – or fall in line… The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024
Archaeological excavation at 'spiritual home of Scotch whisky' completed AN archaeological dig has concluded at an historic Scottish abbey where the first recorded mention of whisky was made – and the finds are… The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024
Concerns as Orange Order marches to pass near Catholic churches ONE in four Catholic churches in Glasgow will have Orange marches pass near them this season, the Sunday National can reveal. The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2024
Bombshell analysis shows what Labour's secret austerity plan could buy Scotland BOMBSHELL new analysis shows Labour would be signed up for spending cuts worth the equivalent of paying the wages for Celtic Football Club for the… The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2024
Secretive Labour group receives record donations from hedge fund billionaire A SECRETIVE and influential Labour group has received a record-breaking amount of political donations in 2024 ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2024
Kate Forbes: ‘I’ve wanted to be minister for Gaelic since I was elected’ KATE Forbes will admit herself she’s not always entirely comfortable speaking Gaelic. The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2024
The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2024 Why Scotland should join Europe and start talking about cannabis legalisation IT’S often said by proponents of the drug that the most dangerous thing about cannabis is getting caught with it.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2024 'It's a managed decline': Union fears trains are on track for further chaos STORM Gerrit, Storm Pia, Storm Henk and Storm Elin – just four of the recent weather “events” that have wreaked havoc on Scotland’s railways.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2024 BrewDog could face legal challenge over 'outrageous' wage changes BREWDOG may have broken the law by ending its status as a Real Living Wage employer, a trade union believes.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2024 ‘Shocking waste’: Council bill for King Charles ‘Scottish coronation' revealed A COUNCIL spent thousands of pounds from budgets including for road services, street lighting and overtime on the “Scottish coronation” for King…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2024 The awful ‘cultural genocide’ of Scotland’s Gypsy Traveller community When Shamus McPhee’s mother gave birth to him on the toilet of the curved steel hut they called home in April 1971, his older sisters retched out…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2024 Could Reform UK cause extinction of Scottish Tories at next General Election? THE news that Reform UK will stand a candidate in “every single” Scottish seat at the General Election has come with a measure of surprise...
The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023 'No evidence' to suggest Scots don't like paying more income tax, says expert THERE is currently no evidence to suggest people are put off by more income tax bands in Scotland, an expert has told The National.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023 Yes supporters should sit in House of Lords, former chief strategist says YES supporters should take seats in the House of Lords in order to create “ambassadors for independence in the institutional heart of the UK”,…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023 How Stephen Flynn breathed new life into the SNP in Westminster STEPHEN Flynn is credited by some of his colleagues for overseeing a quiet revolution in the operation of the SNP’s Westminster group.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023 Lisa Cameron slammed for 'deafening silence' on Foreign Office quitting East Kilbride LISA Cameron has been slammed for her “deafening” silence on the closure of a UK Government office in her constituency – as it was revealed…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023 Scotland Office spends 'eye-watering' amount on travel and plush hotels in a year THE Scotland Office has spent an “eye watering” £290,000 on travel in the space of a year, the Sunday National can reveal.