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Scotland's News & Independence Debate - The National

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Scotland's News & Independence Debate - The National

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Scottish news, politics, opinion and culture from Scotland's only pro-independence newspaper. The National - trusted Scottish journalism.

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  • [H1] News
  • [H2] Asylum seekers who break law or work illegally to be thrown out of accommodation
  • [H2] Scottish Labour MP issues statement after husband arrested in China spy probe
  • [H2] Scottish Labour MP's partner among 3 men arrested on suspicion of spying for China
  • [H2] Would more drilling in the North Sea lower energy bills amid Middle East crisis?
  • [H2] Scottish teachers in ‘overwhelming’ vote for strike action
  • [H2] Blow for Reform as major new Holyrood poll shows them sinking to fourth
  • [H2] US attacks on Iran are 'part of Donald Trump's anti-China campaign', expert says
  • [H2] Supporting Iranian citizens while opposing war is not a contradiction
  • [H2] Jeremy Corbyn bill demands MPs approve UK military action and use of bases
  • [H2] Pete Hegseth pledges 'death and destruction all day long' in Iran as death toll grows
  • [H2] PMQs descends into farce after 'orcs and goons' jibe as MPs debate war in Iran
  • [H2] Labour say 'abuse' means visas must be paused. But are they telling the truth?
  • [H2] Revealed: Scotland's highest MSP expense claimants of 2025/2026 so far
  • [H2] Man in court on eight separate charges after Edinburgh stabbing incident
  • [H2] Reform's Malcolm Offord slammed for 'racist' comments over Edinburgh stabbing
  • [H2] SNP Holyrood candidate stands down after allegations over benefits
  • [H2] Hague Group measures against Israel to be weighed up by 40 countries
  • [H2] Why are 40 MPs at a Strictly Come Dancing event amid war in the Middle East?
  • [H2] Humza Yousaf to publish 'deeply personal' memoir on Gaza
  • [H2] Second man charged following death of man in Haddington
  • [H2] ScotRail issue update on emergency incident affecting Perth and Stirling lines
  • [H2] UK warship not set to sail until next week to protect Cyprus
  • [H2] Investigation as curling stones stolen from Winter Paralympics venue
  • [H2] Rare ladybird and new bee among species discovered in Scottish city
  • [H2] The story behind the film inspired by Edinburgh's Potterfication
  • [H2] Scottish Greens co-leaders to speak at independence rally next month
  • [H2] Scottish council declares annual 'Dolly Parton day'
  • [H2] Piers Morgan claims pro-Israel lawyer is suing him after appearing on his show
  • [H2] Our Scotland
  • [H2] Three Scottish cinemas named among best in the world by Time Out
  • [H2] Popular pasta restaurant announces opening date for second location
  • [H2] Scottish surf park with Europe’s largest wave pool named 'best in the world'
  • [H2] The Scottish book shops in the running to be named best in the UK
  • [H2] Isle of Skye coffee shop named among world's best
  • [H2] Scottish restaurants lead charge with Michelin Green Stars recognition
  • [H2] The full list of Scotland's Michelin Star restaurants with two new ones
  • [H2] 'This Tardis of an island has some of the best scenery in Scotland'
  • [H2] Community
  • [H2] Glasgow City Council should support the arts, not price out artists
  • [H2] Supporting Iranian citizens while opposing war is not a contradiction
  • [H2] Rachel Reeves is blowing the Labour trumpet, but who is she kidding?
  • [H2] The BBC treats us with arrogant disdain by refusing to be transparent
  • [H2] Collapse into tribal thinking has impaired Corbyn's moral judgement
  • [H2] Sport
  • [H2] Martin O'Neill issues Dane Murray Celtic injury update after late Aberdeen absence
  • [H2] Peter Leven names key complaint with Celtic's winning goal vs Aberdeen
  • [H2] Celtic's title belief grows as Tierney and Arthur star in crucial Aberdeen win
  • [H2] Get in Touch
  • [H2] Follow Us
  • [H2] Useful Links
  • [H3] News
  • [H3] Politics
  • [H3] Culture
  • [H3] Sport
  • [H3] Community
  • [H3] Business
  • [H3] Comment
  • [H3] Journalists
  • [H3] Seven Days
  • [H3] Puzzles
  • [H3] Shop
  • [H3] Modal headline
  • [H4] EXTRA
  • [H4] NEW SERIES

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US attacks on Iran are 'part of Donald Trump's anti-China campaign', expert says Internal Passing Juice
Supporting Iranian citizens while opposing war is not a contradiction Internal Passing Juice
Jeremy Corbyn bill demands MPs approve UK military action and use of bases Internal Passing Juice
Pete Hegseth pledges 'death and destruction all day long' in Iran as death toll grows Internal Passing Juice
PMQs descends into farce after 'orcs and goons' jibe as MPs debate war in Iran Internal Passing Juice
Labour say 'abuse' means visas must be paused. But are they telling the truth? Internal Passing Juice
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Humza Yousaf to publish 'deeply personal' memoir on Gaza Internal Passing Juice
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Investigation as curling stones stolen from Winter Paralympics venue Internal Passing Juice
Rare ladybird and new bee among species discovered in Scottish city Internal Passing Juice
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Scottish surf park with Europe’s largest wave pool named 'best in the world' Internal Passing Juice
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Isle of Skye coffee shop named among world's best Internal Passing Juice
Scottish restaurants lead charge with Michelin Green Stars recognition Internal Passing Juice
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'This Tardis of an island has some of the best scenery in Scotland' Internal Passing Juice
Glasgow City Council Internal Passing Juice
Rachel Reeves is blowing the Labour trumpet, but who is she kidding? Internal Passing Juice
The BBC treats us with arrogant disdain by refusing to be transparent Internal Passing Juice
Collapse into tribal thinking has impaired Corbyn's moral judgement Internal Passing Juice
Martin O'Neill issues Dane Murray Celtic injury update after late Aberdeen absence Internal Passing Juice
Peter Leven names key complaint with Celtic's winning goal vs Aberdeen Internal Passing Juice
Celtic's title belief grows as Tierney and Arthur star in crucial Aberdeen win Internal Passing Juice
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