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Husam Zomlot thanked the people of Scotland in a rousing speech to SNP conference

🗣️ 'The Palestinian people will never forget the support of the people of Scotland when we needed it most'

Husam Zomlot thanks people of Scotland in rousing speech to SNP conference

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2h

BREAKING: SNP members have voted for the Scottish Government to review all business and procurement ties with Israel and end the purchase of goods and services from companies profiting from the genocide

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: SNP members have voted for John Swinney's independence strategy - deciding an SNP majority at Holyrood 2026 will be the mandate for a second referendum.

Alternative plans to change this to a pro-indy majority saw little support in the room

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SNP members back John Swinney's independence strategy in party conference vote

SNP members have voted for John Swinney’s independence strategy at the party conference, stating that an SNP majority at Holyrood next year will…

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 1d

🚨We're live from SNP conference, covering the debate on the party's independence plans. How will members respond to John Swinney's proposal for an SNP majority next year to act as a mandate for a fresh indy push? Follow live and see how it goes

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LIVE: All the updates from SNP conference in Aberdeen

The SNP are meeting for their 91st annual conference from Saturday to Monday. The main focus of the day is a debate on the party's independence…

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

People from around the world are 'holding Scotland as an example' of speaking up for Palestine, says Sid Khan of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

The activist and SNP member is back from Israeli prison - and at party conference calling on ministers to do more to hold Israel to account

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 1d

She has written for this week's Behind the Headlines on what following the Flotilla has been like - the worried phone calls, the protests, challenges from the police. It's well worth your time

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 1d

I'm beyond proud of our Lucy for her fantastic reporting on the Flotilla. Where other media have failed to take an interest, Lucy has gone above and beyond - following the activists' stories from day one, working around the clock to keep people informed.

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 1d

Great to have Sid Khan, the Global Sumud Flotilla member and pro-independence activist, here in National HQ, home safe in Scotland after being in Israeli jail just days ago.

A great full interview with the excellent Lucy Jackson coming on Monday

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: A Scottish Reform UK councillor has been reported to the police over comments she made about people "born and bred" in Falkirk, The National can reveal.

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Scottish Reform UK councillor reported to police over 'born and bred' comment

A SCOTTISH Reform UK councillor has been reported to the police over comments she made about people who are “born and bred” in Falkirk, The…

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: A legal challenge has been launched in the Scottish courts to overturn the 'draconian' ban on Palestine Action

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 2d

Scotland's languages have historically faced subjugation, and today still face discrimination and nasty rhetoric.

I'm very proud that The National puts Gaelic front and centre in today's splash, thanks to a gorgeous illustration by Caitlin Ferguson, as the Mòd kicks off.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow's front page 📰

We mark start of the Royal National Mòd in Lochaber with a very special front page

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 10d

Police have declared Plato - the code word used when responding to a marauding terror attack - after the stabbing at a synagogue in Manchester

Keir Starmer is leaving the European summit early to rush back to chair an emergency Cobra meeting

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Keir Starmer rushes back to UK to chair Cobra summit after synagogue 'terror attack'

KEIR Starmer will fly home early from a meeting of European leaders to chair a Cobra meeting following the attack at a synagogue in Greater…

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 10d

Jim Hickey has been detained by Israel 🚨

The Glasgow activist was sailing on the Global Sumud Flotilla

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 10d

Tomorrow's front page 📰

Kick Mone out of the Lords, SNP urge

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 10d

Refugees will be stripped of their automatic right to bring over family members under harsh new immigration rules unveiled by Labour

Labour strip refugees of family reunion rights in 'abhorrent' new policy

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 10d

An emergency protest has been organised in Glasgow on Thursday after the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted by Israel

Emergency protest in Glasgow after Global Sumud Flotilla intercepted by Israel

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 10d

Saddaqat Khan has been detained by Israel 🚨

He was sailing on the Adara as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 10d

Live updates from Lucy Jackson - Israeli vessels are surrounding the Alma, one of the lead ships

Follow our live blog as activists prepare for interception

We're still in contact with all four Scots on board

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LIVE: Latest updates as Israeli ships surround Global Sumud Flotilla

The Global Sumud Flotilla has nearly reached Gaza, where activists hope to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid ...

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 10d

There are four Scots on the Flotilla. We are in touch with them all, as well as their families - as they expect Israel to intercept the boats tonight.

Video feed from the boat just went down as I typed this

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There are four Scots on the Gaza flotilla – so why is our media ignoring it?

THERE are four Scottish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, but you wouldn't be able to tell by looking at Scotland's front pages.

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Government has called for the safe passage of the Global Sumud Flotilla

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson said ScotGov expects UK ministers to take steps to ensure the safety of British citizens onboard

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Scottish Government urges Israel to allow safe passage of Global Sumud Flotilla

The Scottish Government has called on Israel to allow the safe passage of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza.

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 12d

NEW: Keir Starmer's allies hired private investigators to explore the background of an author of a book on Morgan McSweeney and Labour Together, The National has learned.

From Peter Oborne and Richard Sanders in today's National

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Starmer allies hired investigators to look into author of McSweeney book

KEIR Starmer's allies hired private investigators to explore the background of an author whose book led to the resignation of the Prime Minister's…

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks Ruth!

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you Alison ❤️

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 13d

EXCLUSIVE: Several corporate bosses, including the former CEO of BAE Systems and figures from the privatisation and banking industries, are among those in charge of setting strategy for British government departments

Read more: tinyurl.com/4f5czpz4

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