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Hannah Brown
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Political correspondent for The Herald
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'Can Scot Gov learn from a golden retriever?'

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June 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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'It is not surprising to see immigration entering the top concerns for the first time, given all the media attention.

'But with an aging population and falling birth rate, Scotland needs immigration to support our work force.'

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May 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Unspun Live the podcast from @heraldscotland.bsky.social politics team is on Spotify so do check it out!

Our debut includes an @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social interview with FM John Swinney

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April 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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🎙️ Episode one of Unspun Live is now streaming.

John Swinney speaks candidly about grief, political abuse, leadership, and his fear of failing to counter the rise of the far right.

📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf5s...
🎧 www.podbean.com/ew/pb-q2vy5-...
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Unspun Live, The Herald's politics podcast: An interview with First Minister John Swinney
YouTube video by The Herald
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April 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Day five of @heraldscotland.bsky.social Scotland's Prisons: Crisis Behind Bars series

I've been focusing on older people and social care

Front page: Scotland accused of breaching human rights law over prison social care as the ageing population increases

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Scotland could be in breach of international law over prisoner social care
The Scottish Government could be in breach of international law through its handling of inmate social care, according to a care expert, as the…
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April 4, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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The new poll comes as an investigative series from The Herald found that eleven of Scotland's 17 prisons were at capacity - just days after hundreds of prisoners were released early as part of the new ScotGov policy

FULL STORY: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2505086...

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April 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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A preview of The Herald's new in-depth series on the overcrowding crisis in Scotland's prisons.

Find out more HERE: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2504560...

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March 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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INSIGHT: From personal experience to the journey of elderly patients beside me, my recent stay in hospital revealed deep cracks in Scotland's NHS.
For @heraldscotland.bsky.social on Sunday:

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Analysis: A night in corridor care opened my eyes to deep cracks in the NHS
From personal experience to the journey of elderly patients beside me, my night in corridor care revealed startling cracks in Scotland's health…
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March 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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If it was up to 16-24 year olds, Reform UK would be the second main party in Scotland, according to a new poll from Survation.

What’s led to the increasing support for Farage's party amongst young scots?

I take a look in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Unspun: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2502121...
Netflix's hit drama to Reform: Why are Scotland's young voters turning to the right?
From Netflix’s hit drama, Adolescence, to social media and voter disillusionment - what is driving young Scottish voters into the arms of Nigel…
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March 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Quite a lot has gone down in terms of Scotland's buffer zones legislation today:

🔴First arrest under act

🔴Staff at Glasgow hospital reported protest

🔴FM condemned claims made by American VP JD Vance

Full story for @heraldscotland.bsky.social here:

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494822...
Anti-abortion protestors return to Glasgow hospital
The first arrest since the abortion buffer zones act was implemented in Scotland last year has been made.
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February 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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'According to Vance, Big Brother is watching you in Scotland. But much like Orwell’s 1984, this is a portrayal of a dystopian society which does not exist.'

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494555...

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February 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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With a global spotlight shone on Scotland and abortion, is the Scottish Government getting it right with its handling of the topic? 

My Unspun analysis for @heraldscotland.bsky.social :

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494555...
JD Vance got it wrong on abortion but has the Scottish Government got it right?
With a global spotlight shone on Scotland and the issue of abortion, is the Scottish Government getting it right with its handling of the topic?
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February 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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EXC: Calls for FM to make statement on ‘eejit’ JD Vance’s claims ‘private prayer illegal’ in Scotland.

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reports rise in online abuse post comments and join @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social call for action
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Calls for First Minister to make statement on 'eejit' JD Vance buffer zone claims
There are calls for John Swinney to make a statement on misinformation around abortion buffer zones from the American vice president.
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February 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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'We can’t really make plans of how we are going to make such a seismic shift in attitudes and cultures towards women and girls without knowing there’s a future for our work'

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February 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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I’ve been speaking to women across Scotland’s political parties about sexual harassment and many had a story to tell.

All accounts anonymous. Many fearful to speak up.

Investigation for @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2488363...
January 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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EXCL: Ash Regan has told @heraldscotland.bsky.social former FM and Alba leader Alex Salmond would have wanted her to lead the pro-indy party.

Asked if she believed it was Mr Salmond’s wish for her to take over as leader, the MSP said, “it makes sense.”

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Ash Regan: Alex Salmond would have wanted me as Alba leader
The Alba MSP vying for her party’s leadership has told The Herald the former First Minister and leader wanted her as his deputy.
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January 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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EXCL: A former Scottish MP told @heraldscotland.bsky.social she knew of another alleged spiking incident at a bar in the UK Parliament
@hannahbardell.bsky.social said she “wouldn’t be surprised” if other attempts to drug drinks of women had happened in the pub
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Former Scottish MP says ‘not first incident of spiking’ at parliament bar
A former MP has told The Herald she knows of at least one other alleged incident of spiking at a UK Parliament bar following the most recent…
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January 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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NEW article in @heraldscotland.bsky.social, featuring insights from Centre for Public Policy Research Associate Dr @hannahsalamon.bsky.social.

📝🌎 Will Donald Trump impact Scotland's climate action?
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Read at the link below 👇
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SUNDAY READ: How will Donald Trump’s stance on climate change impact the rest of the world and any action taken in Scotland?

I spoke to Glasgow Uni’s Dr Hannah Salamon to find out for @heraldscotland.bsky.social

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January 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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SUNDAY READ: How will Donald Trump’s stance on climate change impact the rest of the world and any action taken in Scotland?

I spoke to Glasgow Uni’s Dr Hannah Salamon to find out for @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486550...
January 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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First Minister condemns “absolutely abhorrent” sexual assaults in hospitals

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First Minister condemns 'absolutely abhorrent' sexual attacks in hospitals
John Swinney has said attacks on patients and staff “cannot be tolerated” following reports of sexual assaults in Scotland's hospitals.
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January 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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EXCL: Thomas Kerr tells @heraldscotland.bsky.social he has ‘no idea’ if he will attempt to run as an MSP candidate for Reform UK

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‘Political career not major factor in Reform defection’, says Thomas Kerr
The senior Conservative councillor who has announced he is defecting to Reform has told The Herald he has ‘no idea’ if he will attempt to run…
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January 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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'On a windy day in the West Coast of Scotland, a miracle happened'

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January 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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‘I do believe in ferries, I do, I do’

For today’s @heraldscotland.bsky.social I look back on childhood memories on CalMac ferries to Arran and why enhancing the network isn’t just for the sake of a good holiday but so much more for island communities.
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Analysis: Arran feels like a homecoming no one should miss out on
Arran and its ferries remind me of fond childhood memories but, for the community, this network is a lifeline which needs fixed.
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January 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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For tonight's @heraldscotland.bsky.social Unspun,
I take a look at why John Swinney must reduce NHS waiting times to win over Scots.

The FM may have smooth budget sailing ahead but what people really care about is tackling issues like this.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2484299...
Analysis: John Swinney has to reduce NHS waiting times to win over Scots
While John Swinney has won the battle of the budget, the more important hurdle for him is tackling NHS waiting times ahead of Holyrood elections.
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January 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Every day for the rest of the year - for the rest of my life in fact - the test is the same. Have we done enough today to build a country in which everyone is safe and everyone has enough? That’s the prize. Eyes on it. Great to speak to @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social at @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Kirsty McNeill MP profile in The Herald
January 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM