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Features/Ongoing Series/Politics

What Do The SNP Have To Offer Young People? – Party Profiles

March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

The SNP are tied to Scottish Independence above anything else, but what does the party have to offer young people?

Brig spoke to First Minister John Swinney and former MP Alyn Smith…

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National/Politics

The State of the Scottish Independence Debate

December 8, 2025January 10, 2026

The SNP are realigning their focus onto independence ahead of May's Holyrood elections.

Is independence a priority for you?…

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Politics

Children in talks to join controversial digital ID card scheme

October 13, 2025October 14, 2025

After almost 3 million signatures against digital ID cards, the Government doubles down on the scheme and states it is consulting on including children.…

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News/Politics

Lush shuts Stirling store in solidarity with Gaza as Scotland announces measures against Israel

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

Lush shut all of its UK stores for a day on Wednesday (September 3rd) in solidarity with civilians suffering in Gaza as a result of the ongoing Israeli invasion, while the Scottish…

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National/Politics

October 2024 in Politics: The UK

November 4, 2024December 30, 2024

A bill to legalise assisted dying entered the Commons, former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond passed away, a deal to relinquish the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was struck, and Commonwealth leaders met…

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National/Politics

September 2024 in Politics: The UK

October 20, 2024December 30, 2024

The Conservatives whittled it down to four candidates, Labour battled sleaze, the SNP made £500mn in cuts, and Corbyn founded a pro-Palestine faction.…

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News/Politics

Sunak calls general election for July 4

May 22, 2024May 23, 2024

The surprise announcement marks the start of the first July election since 1945.…

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