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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1h
Nicola Sturgeon has backed her former deputy’s leadership of the SNP, saying she believes he has a strategy to achieve independence
Nicola Sturgeon says she believes John Swinney if he says he has a secret plan
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1h
A man and a woman have been arrested and charged after more than £90,000 of drugs were seized from a car in the Highlands
Man and woman charged after more than £90,000 of drugs seized in Highlands
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2h
A lifeboat and coastguard rescue teams were called out after reports of a person becoming injured in a fall at docks in Fife
Lifeboat and coastguard rescue teams called out Scottish docks
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2h
EXCLUSIVE: A Palestinian woman was given a standing ovation at SNP conference after delivering an emotional speech about decades of oppression in her country
'Genocide is not over': Palestinian woman gives emotional speech to SNP conference
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3h
The leaders of Scotland’s five main political parties have joined forces to urge Ofcom to block STV’s proposal to end the broadcast of a dedicated news programme for the north of the country
Scottish political party leaders unite in call to stop STV service cuts
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3h
The media were called out directly over their coverage of the genocide in Gaza during SNP conference.

National Equalities Convener Sadie Matthews told them this as she spoke to members and journalists.
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 4h
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SNP members vote for Scottish Government to cut ties with Israel at conference
SNP members have called on the Scottish Government to review all business and procurement ties with Israel and end the purchase of goods and…
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 4h
BREAKING: SNP members have voted for the Scottish Government to review all business and procurement ties with Israel and end the purchase of goods and services from companies profiting from the genocide
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 4h
A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with directing 'threatening and abusive behaviour' towards a pro-Palestine demonstration in Glasgow
Woman charged with 'threatening and abusive' behaviour towards pro-Palestine protest
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 4h
Husam Zomlot thanked the people of Scotland in a rousing speech to SNP conference

🗣️ 'The Palestinian people will never forget the support of the people of Scotland when we needed it most'
Husam Zomlot thanks people of Scotland in rousing speech to SNP conference
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 4h
A man has been charged with stalking Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey and his family over a period of four months
Man charged with stalking Ed Davey and family over several months
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5h
The SNP are set to launch a project aimed at getting more women into politics in the memory of Christina McKelvie
SNP to launch women's mentoring scheme in memory of Christina McKelvie
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5h
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Rhoda Meek: Connectivity is crucial to everyday life, but rural areas are left out
AS I helped co-ordinate responses to Tiree’s broken subsea fibre cable last week, my BT Smart Hub arrived, ready for my new superfast connection…
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5h
For the past week, any connectivity has been sadly lacking. As Storm Amy subsided, and power was restored, the fibre internet did not spring to life as hoped. It remained resolutely dead, writes Rhoda Meek ✍️
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5h
The SNP conference has resumed after a short break, and SNP depute leader Keith Brown is now speaking to party members. Keep up to date with our liveblog 👇
LIVE: All the latest from day two of SNP conference
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5h
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Singer-songwriter Lizzie Reid opens up on her new EP, nostalgia and what the future holds for her
Singer-songwriter Lizzie Reid opens up on her new EP, nostalgia and the future
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5h
A 'full and unrelenting' investigation into the royal family’s links to the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been demanded by campaigners

Investigation into royal links to Jeffrey Epstein demanded after Andrew email leak
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6h
From where to watch the match and what time kick-off is, here is everything you need to know about Scotland's game against Belarus this evening 👇
Scotland vs Belarus: TV channel, live stream & kick-off
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6h
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How can Scotland tax the rich? Experts and campaigners weigh in
THE Scottish Government must use the powers it has to tax wealth in the country by overhauling the 'ludicrous' council tax system and implementing a…
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6h
EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Government must use the powers it has to tax wealth in the country by overhauling the 'ludicrous' Council Tax system and implementing a private jet levy, campaigners and experts have suggested
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6h
Bosses at Loch Lomond national park have called out the Scottish Government’s 'very unusual' handling of the Flamingo Land planning application in private letters, it has emerged
Loch Lomond park bosses raise 'significant concerns' in Flamingo Land appeal handling
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6h
A famous Scottish author’s untold story has been revealed after 40 years of research
Scottish author’s untold story revealed after 40 years of research
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 7h
EXCLUSIVE: Kate Forbes has said she is 'fed up' of MSPs with small children having to campaign for better childcare at Holyrood as she blasted 'ridiculous' limits at the parliament nursery
'Fed up': Kate Forbes blasts 'ridiculous' childcare services at Holyrood
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 7h
EXCLUSIVE: The SNP are set to consider an emergency motion expressing support for the Global Sumud Flotilla

SNP conference to debate Israel boycott and Gaza aid flotilla in emergency motion
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