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Getting This Party Started: Inside a Your Party Glasgow Meeting

January 23, 2026January 27, 2026

As the 2026 Holyrood elections approach, a new left-wing party is still hoping to get local candidates on the ballots. Here's what the inside of a local founding meeting for Your Party…

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News

Student Protections revoked in Government update to Housing Bill

September 19, 2025September 20, 2025

Campaigners are rallying students to contact their MSPs after recent changes to the Housing (Scotland) Bill would see several student tenant rights removed.

The Student Housing Campaign have been advocating for the Bill…

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Comment

It’s a new day for Scottish politics and Scotland’s queer community should talk about it

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

Today is a new dawn for Scottish politics. It is up to us to decide what that means.…

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nicola sturgeon
Comment/Politics

Our leaders should learn from Nicola Sturgeon on how to reflect

March 8, 2023March 6, 2023

For all of her failings, even Sturgeon’s critics should admire her honesty, clarity and reflection.…

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Politics

Analysis: The Debate for First Minister 

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

On Tuesday night, Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf, and Ash Regan appeared on STV to answer questions facing Scotland as they race to become Nicola Sturgeon’s successor. But who won? Short answer, not…

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Comment/Politics

Kate Forbes Represents A Societal Attitude Change Towards Religious Politicians 

February 24, 2023February 25, 2023

Despite not being alone in being a member of the Free Church and the SNP, some say Forbes comments have ended her leadership campaign before it has begun.…

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nicola sturgeon
National/News/Politics

Nicola Sturgeon says politics is brutal

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

"I want to spend a bit of time on Nicola Sturgeon, the person." The First Minister speaks on the personal toll politics has taken.…

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Comment/Politics

After Eight Years and Five Prime Ministers, Nicola Sturgeon Resigns as First Minister Of Scotland

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

After having “enjoyed approval ratings for 8 years that most leaders would give their right arm for”, the First Minister has resigned. …

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National/News/Politics

BREAKING: First Minister set to resign later today

February 15, 2023February 16, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland since 2014 will resign.
It is not explicitly stated why.…

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