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thenational.scot > news > national > 26545599.trump-continues-irish-visit-golf-tournament

Trump continues Irish visit at golf tournament

12+ hour, 11+ min ago   (589+ words) US President Donald Trump continues his visit to Ireland on Sunday after stirring up a diplomatic row hours into the trip by backing Irish unification. Mr Trump starts the day at his golf resort in the southwest of the country…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26546206.donald-trump-addresses-scottish-independence-irish-unity-comment

Donald Trump addresses Scottish independence after sparking Irish reunification row

4+ hour, 25+ min ago   (546+ words) US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has addressed Scottish independence as he doubled down on his comments supporting Irish unity. On Saturday, Trump sparked a political row after saying he “would love to see” Ireland unified, adding: “It’s going to happen eventually....

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thenational.scot > news > 26546044.devolved-leaders-sign-independence-declaration-cardiff-summit

Devolved leaders to sign self determination declaration at Cardiff summit

6+ hour, 30+ min ago   (583+ words) THE leaders of the UK’s devolved administrations will sign a landmark agreement on Monday aimed at giving Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish voters a say on their constitutional futures. SNP leader John Swinney, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and…...

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thenational.scot > news > national > 26546088.trump-irish-unity-remarks-reflect-broad-us-sentiment---gerry-adams

Trump Irish unity remarks reflect broad US sentiment – Gerry Adams

5+ hour, 50+ min ago   (501+ words) US President Donald Trump’s remarks in support of Irish unity reflect the “broad north American sentiment”, former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said. Mr Adams welcomed Mr Trump’s remarks but stated that Irish premier Micheál Martin had “put himself…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26546143.andy-burnhams-top-aide-corruption-row-defence-firms-dinner

Andy Burnham's top aide in 'corruption' row over defence firms dinner

5+ hour, 10+ min ago   (631+ words) ANDY Burnham’s right-hand man has become embroiled in a “corruption” row over a secretive event he hosted for arms companies. James Purnell, a lobbyist who is now the Prime Minister’s chief of staff, hosted Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and 14 senior…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26546086.scottish-greens-force-holyrood-vote-ai-data-centre-moratorium

Scottish Greens to force Holyrood vote on AI data centre moratorium

5+ hour, 50+ min ago   (646+ words) THE Scottish Greens have announced they will force a Holyrood vote on halting AI data centre applications. They have accused SNP ministers of “sitting on the fence” as speculative proposals for the energy-hungry infrastructure continue to mount. The Scottish Government…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26546016.first-ministers-call-different-attitude-uk-constitution

First Ministers to discuss 'pursuit of different attitude from UK on constitution"

6+ hour, 55+ min ago   (663+ words) THE First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will discuss the “pursuit of a different attitude” from the UK Government around the constitutional question when they meet on Monday, Rhun ap Iorwerth has said. The Plaid Cymru leader will…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26545899.andy-burnham-urged-blacklist-aberdeen-firm-israeli-settlements

Andy Burnham urged to blacklist Scottish firm linked to illegal Israeli settlement

7+ hour, 53+ min ago   (547+ words) ANDY Burnham has been urged to “blacklist” a company with links to illegal Israeli settlements from a license to drill in the North Sea by a former first minister after the Prime Minister announced sanctions last week. Humza Yousaf has…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26544250.experts-give-verdict-andy-burnhams-scottish-independence-comments

Experts give verdict on Andy Burnham's Scottish independence comments

14+ hour, 28+ min ago   (877+ words) ANDY Burnham has been panned as “foolish” and “poorly briefed” on the constitution by experts over his comments about Scottish independence. The Prime Minister sent shockwaves through Scottish politics last Wednesday after admitting that Scotland had the right to an…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26545818.independence-referendum-not-off-table-says-mairi-mcallan

Independence referendum 'not off the table', says Mairi McAllan

9+ hour, 6+ min ago   (571+ words) AN independence referendum is “not off the table”, Mairi McAllan has insisted after the Prime Minister was forced to rule out a second vote last week. The Education Secretary told the BBC’s Sunday Show that Andy Burnham should accept the…...