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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

10+ hour, 57+ 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 > 26546086.scottish-greens-force-holyrood-vote-ai-data-centre-moratorium

Scottish Greens to force Holyrood vote on AI data centre moratorium

12+ hour, 22+ 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"

13+ hour, 27+ 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 > 26545086.westminster-must-prepare-post-uk-future--john-swinney-says

Westminster 'must prepare for a post-UK future,' says John Swinney

21+ hour, 23+ min ago   (510+ words) THE momentum for constitutional change is “undeniable” and Westminster “must prepare for a post-UK future”, John Swinney has said ahead of meetings with the first ministers of Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland’s First Minister will speak to Plaid Cymru leader…...

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thenational.scot > politics > 26545598.dangerous-right-wing-populists-must-challenged-every-turn

Dangerous right-wing populists must be challenged at every turn

21+ hour, 3+ min ago   (575+ words) THEY call themselves Patriot Platform, but in truth, there’s nothing very patriotic about the black-clad mobs which invaded Dover and Portsmouth. A patriot, after all, is defined as somebody with an overweening love of their country, not people who seek…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26545594.shattering-myth-scottish-exceptionalism-will-move-us-forward

Shattering the myth of Scottish exceptionalism will allow us to move forward

21+ hour, 3+ min ago   (813+ words) DENIAL is a hell of a drug. Yes, from an electoral point of view, Scotland had become very different from the rest of the UK. From that, though, came Scottish Exceptionalism, ­hanging like a perfumed cloud over towns, villages and…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26545273.fears-dark-money-funding-hard-right-groups-scotland

Fears over 'dark money' funding hard-right anti-immigration groups in Scotland

21+ hour, 3+ min ago   (1693+ words) MEMBERS of an opaquely-funded organisation advised by a fundraiser for Donald Trump attended anti-asylum protests in Scotland, The Ferret can reveal, prompting fears so-called “dark” money could secretly fund hard-right groups. Great British PAC’s senior ­personnel have included men who…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26543781.5000-scottish-waspi-women-die-waiting-justice

More than 5000 Scottish Waspi women die 'waiting for justice', figures show

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (523+ words) MORE than 5000 Scottish Waspi women have died “waiting for justice” since 2020, new figures have shown. Analysis of statistics from the National Records of Scotland by the SNP showed that 5060 Scottish women died younger than 66 after changes to the state pension…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26545180.unionists-fume-donald-trump-triggers-row-united-ireland

Unionists fume as Donald Trump triggers row with backing for united Ireland

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (671+ words) UNIONISTS have been left fuming after US president Donald Trump backed a united Ireland on a visit to Dublin on Saturday, saying it “may as well happen now”. Trump's comments have brought a stern rebuke from the Conservatives in the…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26545026.labour-urged-u-turn-donation-cap-reform-uk-receive-72m

Labour urged to U-turn on donation cap after Reform receive £72m from 2 billionaires

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (758+ words) LABOUR have been called to U-turn on their decision to vote against a cap on all party donations after Reform UK received £72 million in “dark money” from crypto billionaires in one day. On Saturday Nigel Farage’s party received a £36m donation…...