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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

Tomorrow's front page 📰

Kick Mone out of the Lords, SNP urge

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

🚨 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 · 8d

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 · 8d

Thanks Ruth!

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you Alison ❤️

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 9d

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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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 9d

LIVE: Latest updates as Keir Starmer faces conference revolt over Gaza genocide 👇

LIVE: Latest updates as Keir Starmer faces conference revolt over Gaza genocide

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 9d

BREAKING: A pro-Palestine heckler has disrupted Rachel Reeves' speech at the Labour Party Conference

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you!

Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you endlessly to the Scottish Muslim Awards for this recognition and for inviting me to celebrate your community's incredible achievements at this special event!

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 9d

This award is dedicated to my team of amazing journalists who have provided such exceptional coverage of the genocide in Gaza, holding the UK Government to account on its complicity, and challenging Islamophobia in our society through responsible reporting.

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 9d

What an honour to receive the An-Najashi Award for Supporting Muslims at the Scottish Muslim Awards in Glasgow last night.

In a time of increasing media hostility to Muslims, I'm so proud that The National has been recognised for its efforts to chart a different course.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 12d

NEW: A plan to make Tony Blair the interim leader of Gaza has been described as “nothing short of insane” by the SNP

Plan to make Tony Blair interim leader of Gaza branded ‘insane’ by SNP

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 12d

BREAKING: Dozens of delegates have staged a walk out of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the United Nations

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 12d

BREAKING: The Scottish Government has confirmed it opposes Labour's plans to introduce compulsory Digital ID

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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 12d

The "Brit-card"

That's going to go down well

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Digital ID for all UK adults to become law in latest U-turn from Labour Government

DIGITAL ID is to be made law for all adults in the UK in a screeching U-turn from the Labour Government.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 12d

BREAKING: Digital ID is to be made law for all adults in a screeching U-turn from the Labour Government

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 13d

Watch as four critically endangered wildcat kittens are caught on camera for the first time 👇

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