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Just a quick note to let you know I've written today's National Extra piece, about the electoral consequences for Labour of doubling down (yet again) on their opposition to a...

The arms industry is preparing to use two spaceports planned for Scotland to launch military spy satellites, an investigation by The Ferret can reveal. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) wants...

By all accounts, one of the tactics that helped the Liberal Democrats to narrowly regain North-East Fife last year was describing themselves on the doorstep as "pro-UK, pro-EU", ie. painting...

Each year the General Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) report is published, and each year the document sparks controversy.A recurring theme in recent years has been the so-called “union dividend”,...

The Scottish Government’s wildlife agency has come under fierce attack for including images of dead and dying beavers – including one displayed by children – in shooting lessons for Tayside...

Tear gas and stun grenades made in the UK were used against pro-democracy protestors recently in Greece, according to human rights groups.The British products were apparently fired at crowds in...

Nine out of ten of Scotland’s shooting properties, including some owned by billionaires, are exempt from paying £10.5 million in annual business rates, according to new research.The Scottish Parliament Information Centre...

The recent media coverage of people crossing the English channel in boats to claim asylum has led to heated discussion over the different ways that people come to the UK.Some...

The energy company, EDF, is planning to operate a cracked and ageing nuclear power station at Hunterston in North Ayrshire for another year before closing it down for good.The company...

The rain is bouncing off the pavements and wind blusters down the off-the-beaten track Glasgow street. But inside the sleek foyer of this city centre hotel, all is calm.There’s the...