Peter Mandelson row shows Scotland's diplomatic 'disadvantage' as part of the Union
THE Peter Mandelson saga has highlighted the “disadvantage” Scotland has by not having its own network of ambassadors.
How global reaction to Charlie Kirk shooting is whitewashing extremism
HUGELY influential American far-right activist Charlie Kirk was murdered this week while speaking outside a university in Utah, and the repercussions will be felt for decades to come.
Keir Starmer should be be ostracised, denigrated and forced to resign
KEIR Starmer shouldn’t be slammed for treating the Israeli president like an old friend at today's meeting. Rather, shouldn’t be be ostracised, denigrated and compelled by public opinion to resign as Prime Minister?
Positive meeting between Swinney and Trump was buried by broadcaster
THE First Minister of Scotland and a delegation from the Scotch whisky industry met with the President of the United States in Washington to discuss the impact of tariffs on both countries. The meeting is described as being very positive by the industry and the First Minister. The fact that the meeting went ahead considering the President’s schedule that day is testament to John Swinney’s influence and standing.
Who benefits when the strategy pursued by indy activists is dismissed?
I WRITE in response to recent comments by former SNP MP Tommy Sheppard regarding those pursuing the matter of Scotland’s decolonisation and international recognition (Here’s where the new indy paper marks a shift, Sep 8). For a senior figure in a party founded on the principle of independence to dismiss such efforts as “daft” is not only to profoundly miss the point but to ignore the serious, unresolved constitutional questions at the