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How Keir Starmer is sticking to Thatcher's flawed ideology that only helps wealthy elite
Breaking News. From the outset, it seemed clear to me that their politics was based on the demonstrably false assumption that human…
From the outset, it seemed clear to me that their politics was based on the demonstrably false assumption that human…
How Keir Starmer is sticking to Thatcher's flawed ideology that only helps wealthy elite
Breaking News. From the outset, it seemed clear to me that their politics was based on the demonstrably false assumption that human…
From the outset, it seemed clear to me that their politics was based on the demonstrably false assumption that human…
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The Open 2025: Martin Dempster's daily divots from Royal Portrush
Jul 18. Golf: The American didn’t want to get into the “politics” of the East Lothian venue waiting to get the nod from The R&A to stage…
The American didn’t want to get into the “politics” of the East Lothian venue waiting to get the nod from The R&A to stage…
The Open 2025: Martin Dempster's daily divots from Royal Portrush
Jul 18. Golf: The American didn’t want to get into the “politics” of the East Lothian venue waiting to get the nod from The R&A to stage…
The American didn’t want to get into the “politics” of the East Lothian venue waiting to get the nod from The R&A to stage…
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A new report reveals how badly constipation affects the nation
Jul 15. Health: In fact, people in the UK feel more comfortable talking about politics, money, and religion than their poo habits.
In fact, people in the UK feel more comfortable talking about politics, money, and religion than their poo habits.
A new report reveals how badly constipation affects the nation
Jul 15. Health: In fact, people in the UK feel more comfortable talking about politics, money, and religion than their poo habits.
In fact, people in the UK feel more comfortable talking about politics, money, and religion than their poo habits.
Glasgowworld
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Readers' Letters: Israel/Hamas conflict shows Labour Party has lost its moral compass
Jul 15. Crime: Economics and public spending is all about choices based on politics, risk and outcomes and £700m - almost certainly…
Economics and public spending is all about choices based on politics, risk and outcomes and £700m - almost certainly…
Readers' Letters: Israel/Hamas conflict shows Labour Party has lost its moral compass
Jul 15. Crime: Economics and public spending is all about choices based on politics, risk and outcomes and £700m - almost certainly…
Economics and public spending is all about choices based on politics, risk and outcomes and £700m - almost certainly…
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Scottish Government staff launch protest after 'shock' closure of on-site nursery
Jul 15. Kate Forbes, recently spoke out about her experience of working in politics as a parent, and said childcare issues are…
Kate Forbes, recently spoke out about her experience of working in politics as a parent, and said childcare issues are…
Scottish Government staff launch protest after 'shock' closure of on-site nursery
Jul 15. Kate Forbes, recently spoke out about her experience of working in politics as a parent, and said childcare issues are…
Kate Forbes, recently spoke out about her experience of working in politics as a parent, and said childcare issues are…
Breaking News: How Keir Starmer is sticking to Thatcher's flawed ideology that only helps wealthy elite. …it seemed clear to me that their politics
Breaking News: How Keir Starmer is sticking to Thatcher's flawed ideology that only helps wealthy elite. …it seemed clear to me that their politics
Scotsman
Jul 18: The Open 2025: Martin Dempster's daily divots from Royal Portrush. politics” of the East Lothian venue waiting to…
Jul 18: The Open 2025: Martin Dempster's daily divots from Royal Portrush. politics” of the East Lothian venue waiting to…
Scotsman
Jul 16: NHS Fife: How the row between nurse Sandie Peggie and trans Dr Beth Upton unfolded. Steamie politics podcast she feels sorry for Dr…
Jul 16: NHS Fife: How the row between nurse Sandie Peggie and trans Dr Beth Upton unfolded. Steamie politics podcast she feels sorry for Dr…
Scotsman
Jul 15: Scottish Government staff launch protest after 'shock' closure of on-site nursery. …experience of working in politics as a parent,…
Jul 15: Scottish Government staff launch protest after 'shock' closure of on-site nursery. …experience of working in politics as a parent,…
Scotsman
Jul 15: A new report reveals how badly constipation affects the nation. …feel more comfortable talking about politics,
Jul 15: A new report reveals how badly constipation affects the nation. …feel more comfortable talking about politics,
Glasgowworld
Scotsman
Jul 15: Readers' Letters: Israel/Hamas conflict shows Labour Party has lost its moral compass. …choices based on politics, risk and outcomes…
Jul 15: Readers' Letters: Israel/Hamas conflict shows Labour Party has lost its moral compass. …choices based on politics, risk and outcomes…
Scotsman
ScotsmanScotsman
Soaring price of Bitcoin hits 90k – the truth behind the surge, and if it will last
Jul 14. Why is Bitcoin at a record high? A big part of the current boom comes down to politics.
Why is Bitcoin at a record high? A big part of the current boom comes down to politics.
Soaring price of Bitcoin hits 90k – the truth behind the surge, and if it will last
Jul 14. Why is Bitcoin at a record high? A big part of the current boom comes down to politics.
Why is Bitcoin at a record high? A big part of the current boom comes down to politics.
Scotsman
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Book review: Exile by Rosemary Goring - the politics, plots and blunders of Mary, Queen of Scots
Jul 14. In Exile, which follows Mary, Queen of Scots years in captivity in England and eventual execution, Rosemary Goring is able to draw on the recently deciphered coded letters she wrote from prison, writes Allan Massie
In Exile, which follows Mary, Queen of Scots years in captivity in England and eventual execution, Rosemary Goring is able to draw on the recently deciphered coded letters she wrote from prison, writes Allan Massie
Book review: Exile by Rosemary Goring - the politics, plots and blunders of Mary, Queen of Scots
Jul 14. In Exile, which follows Mary, Queen of Scots years in captivity in England and eventual execution, Rosemary Goring is able to draw on the recently deciphered coded letters she wrote from prison, writes Allan Massie
In Exile, which follows Mary, Queen of Scots years in captivity in England and eventual execution, Rosemary Goring is able to draw on the recently deciphered coded letters she wrote from prison, writes Allan Massie
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Why we need Richard Demarco's 'Festival of Thought' to counter rise of Reform UK
Jul 12. Culture: Reform’s danger to Edinburgh Festival No fan of politicians or the language of politics,
Reform’s danger to Edinburgh Festival No fan of politicians or the language of politics,
Why we need Richard Demarco's 'Festival of Thought' to counter rise of Reform UK
Jul 12. Culture: Reform’s danger to Edinburgh Festival No fan of politicians or the language of politics,
Reform’s danger to Edinburgh Festival No fan of politicians or the language of politics,
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SNP told to rethink 'mad' defence strategy as internal party fears grow
Jun 30. Finance: Labour Glasgow MSP Paul Sweeney, who before entering politics was an arm reservist and Clyde shipbuilder,…
Labour Glasgow MSP Paul Sweeney, who before entering politics was an arm reservist and Clyde shipbuilder,…
SNP told to rethink 'mad' defence strategy as internal party fears grow
Jun 30. Finance: Labour Glasgow MSP Paul Sweeney, who before entering politics was an arm reservist and Clyde shipbuilder,…
Labour Glasgow MSP Paul Sweeney, who before entering politics was an arm reservist and Clyde shipbuilder,…
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Reeves' tears should make us rethink our worst assumptions about politicians
Jul 7. In many Western cultures, women in politics are expected to be empathetic; however, they are often derided as too…
In many Western cultures, women in politics are expected to be empathetic; however, they are often derided as too…
Reeves' tears should make us rethink our worst assumptions about politicians
Jul 7. In many Western cultures, women in politics are expected to be empathetic; however, they are often derided as too…
In many Western cultures, women in politics are expected to be empathetic; however, they are often derided as too…
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NHS Fife: How the row between nurse Sandie Peggie and trans Dr Beth Upton unfolded
Jul 16. Health: Former equalities minister Emma Roddick tells The Steamie politics podcast she feels sorry for Dr Upton and condemns…
Former equalities minister Emma Roddick tells The Steamie politics podcast she feels sorry for Dr Upton and condemns…
NHS Fife: How the row between nurse Sandie Peggie and trans Dr Beth Upton unfolded
Jul 16. Health: Former equalities minister Emma Roddick tells The Steamie politics podcast she feels sorry for Dr Upton and condemns…
Former equalities minister Emma Roddick tells The Steamie politics podcast she feels sorry for Dr Upton and condemns…
Denmark's 'Folkemødet' shows how to use people-power to restore faith in Scottish politics
Jul 12. Edinburgh fringe festival environment but focused on politics. Politics matters, really matters. The success of Nordic states in recent times in reducing inequality, boosting income and increasing the rights of their citizens is in…
Edinburgh fringe festival environment but focused on politics. Politics matters, really matters. The success of Nordic states in recent times in reducing inequality, boosting income and increasing the rights of their citizens is in…
Denmark's 'Folkemødet' shows how to use people-power to restore faith in Scottish politics
Jul 12. Edinburgh fringe festival environment but focused on politics. Politics matters, really matters. The success of Nordic states in recent times in reducing inequality, boosting income and increasing the rights of their citizens is in…
Edinburgh fringe festival environment but focused on politics. Politics matters, really matters. The success of Nordic states in recent times in reducing inequality, boosting income and increasing the rights of their citizens is in…
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Kneecap, Glasgow review: 'One of the most thrilling live groups working today'
Jul 10. Politics aside, Kneecap are one of the most thrilling live groups working today, and Glasgow on a sweaty July night was…
Politics aside, Kneecap are one of the most thrilling live groups working today, and Glasgow on a sweaty July night was…
Kneecap, Glasgow review: 'One of the most thrilling live groups working today'
Jul 10. Politics aside, Kneecap are one of the most thrilling live groups working today, and Glasgow on a sweaty July night was…
Politics aside, Kneecap are one of the most thrilling live groups working today, and Glasgow on a sweaty July night was…
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Ten things we can all do to save the ‘fragile experiment in democracy’
Jul 9. As politics in the UK becomes increasingly fraught, we could all learn from Richard Haas’s ‘ten habits’ of good…
As politics in the UK becomes increasingly fraught, we could all learn from Richard Haas’s ‘ten habits’ of good…
Ten things we can all do to save the ‘fragile experiment in democracy’
Jul 9. As politics in the UK becomes increasingly fraught, we could all learn from Richard Haas’s ‘ten habits’ of good…
As politics in the UK becomes increasingly fraught, we could all learn from Richard Haas’s ‘ten habits’ of good…
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Readers' letters: Corbyn could be the kingmaker at Holyrood with his new far-left party
Jul 9. Extremist populist parties are set to greatly influence politics and through their polarising views they would…
Extremist populist parties are set to greatly influence politics and through their polarising views they would…
Readers' letters: Corbyn could be the kingmaker at Holyrood with his new far-left party
Jul 9. Extremist populist parties are set to greatly influence politics and through their polarising views they would…
Extremist populist parties are set to greatly influence politics and through their polarising views they would…
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Focusing on Jena: Falkirk performer’s new song puts German science city under the microscope
Jul 7. Culture: He’s also meeting up with MP Jeremy Corbyn to talk politics - and hopefully play a tune or two - at the Edinburgh Fringe.
He’s also meeting up with MP Jeremy Corbyn to talk politics - and hopefully play a tune or two - at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Focusing on Jena: Falkirk performer’s new song puts German science city under the microscope
Jul 7. Culture: He’s also meeting up with MP Jeremy Corbyn to talk politics - and hopefully play a tune or two - at the Edinburgh Fringe.
He’s also meeting up with MP Jeremy Corbyn to talk politics - and hopefully play a tune or two - at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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How renewable energy can turn cost-of-living crisis into cost-of-living miracle
Jul 8. Finance: Speaking to The Rest is Politics: Leading podcast, Emma Pinchbeck, chief executive of the UK and Scottish…
Speaking to The Rest is Politics: Leading podcast, Emma Pinchbeck, chief executive of the UK and Scottish…
How renewable energy can turn cost-of-living crisis into cost-of-living miracle
Jul 8. Finance: Speaking to The Rest is Politics: Leading podcast, Emma Pinchbeck, chief executive of the UK and Scottish…
Speaking to The Rest is Politics: Leading podcast, Emma Pinchbeck, chief executive of the UK and Scottish…
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Citizens Theatre announce full programme of events ahead of reopening
Jul 8. Entertainment - : …industrialisation to the divisions of Trump-era politics that are shaping the country beyond recognition.…
…industrialisation to the divisions of Trump-era politics that are shaping the country beyond recognition.…
Citizens Theatre announce full programme of events ahead of reopening
Jul 8. Entertainment - : …industrialisation to the divisions of Trump-era politics that are shaping the country beyond recognition.…
…industrialisation to the divisions of Trump-era politics that are shaping the country beyond recognition.…
Glasgowworld
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Norman Tebbit - former Tory Cabinet minister under Margaret Thatcher - dies aged 94
Jul 8. The Conservative grandee played a key role in Tory politics for a generation. As employment secretary, he took on the…
The Conservative grandee played a key role in Tory politics for a generation. As employment secretary, he took on the…
Norman Tebbit - former Tory Cabinet minister under Margaret Thatcher - dies aged 94
Jul 8. The Conservative grandee played a key role in Tory politics for a generation. As employment secretary, he took on the…
The Conservative grandee played a key role in Tory politics for a generation. As employment secretary, he took on the…
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How a working-class woman from Scotland changed political history forever
Jul 6. As is still too often the case in the 21st century, those involved in 19th-century politics were born into that life,…
As is still too often the case in the 21st century, those involved in 19th-century politics were born into that life,…
How a working-class woman from Scotland changed political history forever
Jul 6. As is still too often the case in the 21st century, those involved in 19th-century politics were born into that life,…
As is still too often the case in the 21st century, those involved in 19th-century politics were born into that life,…
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Book review: Against Identity by Alexander Douglas
Jul 6. …ethnicity, politics, clothing, sports teams, opinions on metaphysics - can we change without changing our elusive “…
…ethnicity, politics, clothing, sports teams, opinions on metaphysics - can we change without changing our elusive “…
Book review: Against Identity by Alexander Douglas
Jul 6. …ethnicity, politics, clothing, sports teams, opinions on metaphysics - can we change without changing our elusive “…
…ethnicity, politics, clothing, sports teams, opinions on metaphysics - can we change without changing our elusive “…
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The former Edinburgh councillor drafted in to see off 'near existential threat' to Tories
Jul 3. …last time I spoke to him he was on a study trip on a Turkish archaeological site and as far out the loop of British politics
…last time I spoke to him he was on a study trip on a Turkish archaeological site and as far out the loop of British politics
The former Edinburgh councillor drafted in to see off 'near existential threat' to Tories
Jul 3. …last time I spoke to him he was on a study trip on a Turkish archaeological site and as far out the loop of British politics
…last time I spoke to him he was on a study trip on a Turkish archaeological site and as far out the loop of British politics
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Readers' Letters: If Glastonbury chants aren't a race crime, what is?
Jul 2. Crime: We learned nothing of politics, economics, philosophy or sociology. Each day commenced with a long,…
We learned nothing of politics, economics, philosophy or sociology. Each day commenced with a long,…
Readers' Letters: If Glastonbury chants aren't a race crime, what is?
Jul 2. Crime: We learned nothing of politics, economics, philosophy or sociology. Each day commenced with a long,…
We learned nothing of politics, economics, philosophy or sociology. Each day commenced with a long,…
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Why troubled Borders region is pinning its hopes on 'game-changer' Center Parcs
Jul 2. Finance: politics in general and the Tory party in particular. “You don’t see bibles on Church of Scotland pews anymore.
politics in general and the Tory party in particular. “You don’t see bibles on Church of Scotland pews anymore.
Why troubled Borders region is pinning its hopes on 'game-changer' Center Parcs
Jul 2. Finance: politics in general and the Tory party in particular. “You don’t see bibles on Church of Scotland pews anymore.
politics in general and the Tory party in particular. “You don’t see bibles on Church of Scotland pews anymore.
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Sir Keir Starmer 'didn't appreciate' how upset 'fine' Rachel Reeves was during PMQs
Jul 3. …what’s a personal matter for her.” Sir Keir said “in politics, you’re on show the whole time, there’s no hiding place”.
…what’s a personal matter for her.” Sir Keir said “in politics, you’re on show the whole time, there’s no hiding place”.
Sir Keir Starmer 'didn't appreciate' how upset 'fine' Rachel Reeves was during PMQs
Jul 3. …what’s a personal matter for her.” Sir Keir said “in politics, you’re on show the whole time, there’s no hiding place”.
…what’s a personal matter for her.” Sir Keir said “in politics, you’re on show the whole time, there’s no hiding place”.
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Why Labour ministers and rebels need to make peace with each other, and quickly
Jun 30. …is that we no longer see or experience our politics in terms of left, right and centre. READ MORE: SNP accuse Starmer of…
…is that we no longer see or experience our politics in terms of left, right and centre. READ MORE: SNP accuse Starmer of…
Why Labour ministers and rebels need to make peace with each other, and quickly
Jun 30. …is that we no longer see or experience our politics in terms of left, right and centre. READ MORE: SNP accuse Starmer of…
…is that we no longer see or experience our politics in terms of left, right and centre. READ MORE: SNP accuse Starmer of…
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Pupil's shocking attack on teacher shows why SNP's guidance on school violence is a sick joke
Jun 30. Eductaion: …teacher for a while before she gave that up for politics, says “I have listened to teachers, support staff and teaching…
…teacher for a while before she gave that up for politics, says “I have listened to teachers, support staff and teaching…
Pupil's shocking attack on teacher shows why SNP's guidance on school violence is a sick joke
Jun 30. Eductaion: …teacher for a while before she gave that up for politics, says “I have listened to teachers, support staff and teaching…
…teacher for a while before she gave that up for politics, says “I have listened to teachers, support staff and teaching…
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Why Labour incompetence created welfare Bill disaster – and worse is to come
Jul 3. As a former Chief Whip, I often tell colleagues that the first rule of politics is to know how to count. You have to be able…
As a former Chief Whip, I often tell colleagues that the first rule of politics is to know how to count. You have to be able…
Why Labour incompetence created welfare Bill disaster – and worse is to come
Jul 3. As a former Chief Whip, I often tell colleagues that the first rule of politics is to know how to count. You have to be able…
As a former Chief Whip, I often tell colleagues that the first rule of politics is to know how to count. You have to be able…