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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has delivered a speech at his party's conference, taking aim at Labour ahead of next year's election

Read Stephen Flynn's full speech from SNP conference 2025

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Flynn has praised the four Scottish activists who took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla

Stephen Flynn hails 'brave' Scottish flotilla activists detained by Israel

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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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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

Partners of a company linked to Michelle Mone have said they are prepared to 'enter into a dialogue' with a view to a 'possible settlement' after being ordered to repay millions of pounds for breaching a Covid-19 PPE contract

Firm linked to Michelle Mone willing to discuss 'possible settlement' of Covid case

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The SNP @snp.org · 1d

We’ve seen what Westminster chaos brings - it’s time to take control and build a fairer, more hopeful Scotland. The need for independence has never been greater. #SNP25

Promotional graphic for SNP Annual National Conference 2025 featuring a quote from John Swinney MSP on Scotland's political challenges and independence.

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The SNP @snp.org · 1d

We’ll fight the 2026 election on what independence can do for Scotland - building the mandate, the movement and the plan to make it happen. #SNP25

Graphic: Independence: A Fresh Start for Scotland.” The text lists six key points: fight the 2026 election on what independence can do for Scotland, win a Holyrood majority for a lawful referendum, deliver a democratic legal path back into the EU, launch a Scottish Constitutional Convention, build a cross-party civic campaign, and publish a shared independence plan and clear answers for voters. SNP and Scottish flag logos appear at the bottom, with a circular “YES” badge at the top right.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Tony Blair and Nick Clegg hosted dinner giving tech bosses access to UK minister

Exclusive: Six tech leaders dined with investment minister, documents reveal, underlining growing influence of ex-PM’s consultancy Tony Blair and Nick Clegg hosted a private dinner earlier this year at which a select group of technology entrepreneurs were given access to a key minister, official documents have revealed. The former prime minister, who is a champion of the tech industry, held the dinner in an upmarket London hotel in his capacity as the head of the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) political consultancy. Continue reading...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Hackers leak Qantas data containing 5 million customer records after ransom deadline passes

Hacker collective Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters demanded payment in return for preventing the stolen data of nearly 40 companies from being shared * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Hackers say they have leaked the personal records of 5 million Qantas customers on the dark web, after a ransom deadline set by the cybercriminals passed. The airline is one of more than 40 firms globally caught up in the hack, reported to contain up to 1 billion customer records. Continue reading...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Pity poor Trump, whose Nobel hopes were dashed by common sense | Dave Schiling

Maga supporters are upset the president didn’t receive the peace prize. One thing’s for sure: it’s all about him

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Is London in the grip of a crime wave? It’s not so simple

Perception of runaway crime partly blamed for ‘driving away the super-rich’ but in reality some high-profile offences such as watch theft are falling

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Dundee Satellite Station Ltd. @dundeesat.bsky.social · 1d

METOP-B, 1045 UTC Overpass:

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Helen Czerski @helenczerski.bsky.social · 1d

I'm on my way to Everything Electric in Farnborough, to host panels on so many things... home electrification (heat pumps/electric boilers etc), advances in battery tech, bi-directional charging for cars - all the latest ideas/tech for a cleaner, greener world. Lots of EVs there too. Do join us!

Welcome to Everything Electric FARNBOROUGH

Everything Electric FARNBOROUGH offers an electrifying weekend of electric vehicles (EVs) & home energy, family entertainment and more

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The SNP @snp.org · 1d

First Minister John Swinney is about to open an important debate on how we win Scotland’s independence at #SNP25

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnJmSKDIpuc

John Swinney, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and purple tie stands at a yellow podium with microphones, speaking on stage at the SNP Annual Conference. The large letters “SNP” are displayed on the screen behind them. The speaker gestures with one hand raised and an index finger pointed upward.

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Indy Live Radio @indyliveradio.bsky.social · 1d

1-2pm Dr Dave show with Dave Rennie on...

Indy Live Radio - new voices for a new Scotland

Online Scottish Radio for News, Chat, Music and Politics Eclectic music Mix, Topical Interviews and Podcasts. Get the Scottish views you're not getting.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

At all times in all places, we should be articulating the need for independence and making it urgent, writes Alyn Smith ✍️

Read here: www.thenational.scot/politi...

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

A new independent music shop is set to open its doors in Dunfermline next week

New independent music shop to open in Dunfermline

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

The ALBA Party have issued a statement after Ash Regan announced she will quit the party

'Not unexpected': Alba issues statement after Ash Regan quits party

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

The UK Government is considering how to fund the return of ferry service from Fife to mainland Europe, a Labour MP has claimed

UK Government 'considering' funding ferry service from Fife to mainland Europe

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

A Chinese company has announced plans to build the UK’s largest wind turbine manufacturing facility in Scotland

Chinese firm announces plans to build UK’s largest wind turbine factory in Scotland

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

Stephen Flynn will say 'Scotland needs a fresh start with independence' in a speech to SNP conference later today

Stephen Flynn: Scotland needs a fresh start with independence

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IndyScotBrian @sc0ttyalba.bsky.social · 1d

King of England on sovereign Scots passports, doesn’t sound right 🤔. We all know that Charlie’s III is head of state of United Kingdom but that’s not a country and he ain’t king of Scots. unlike in England where the people are subjects & Scotland sovereignty is held by people and always will be.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

The King’s coat of arms will be on the front of all new passports from December, the Home Office has announced

UK passports set for change from December – here's how

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

LIVE: Keep up to date with all the latest updates from the SNP's party conference in Aberdeen 👇

LIVE: All the updates from SNP conference in Aberdeen

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: Stephen Flynn tore into the 'failing branch offic' of Scottish Labour in his speech to SNP conference, as he declared an independent future for Scotland is 'essential'

'Failing branch office': Stephen Flynn rips into Scottish Labour at SNP conference

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The Scotland Channel @thescotlandchannel.bsky.social · 10d

Most Scots have no idea how Scotland came to be in the UK but increasingly more are starting to question what Scotland actually gets from being in the Union as politics in Britain becomes ever more chaotic. This is the story of the Project Arbroath initiative: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rm3...

PROJECT ARBROATH

YouTube video by The Scotland Channel

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