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How Anas Sarwar's Reform jibe overshadowed workers' rights at key union event One of the biggest stories coming out of the STUC congress was sadly dictated by the final 10 seconds of Anas Sarwar's huddle with journalists

Anas Sarwar’s Reform ‘weasel’ jibe completely overshadowed workers’ rights at @scottishtuc.bsky.social Congress in Dundee – all it did was demonstrate why voters have lost faith in politicians

My analysis @scotnational.bsky.social 👇

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@scottishgreens.org co-leader @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social is addressing the @scottishtuc.bsky.social congress in Dundee

This is the first time the Scottish Greens have given a speech here – @ross-greer.bsky.social also watching on

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Some interesting motions on international affairs coming up this afternoon too, plus a @scottishcnd.bsky.social
fringe event later this evening

Stay up to date here and @scotnational.bsky.social 👀

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'I'm not afraid to take on vested interests', John Swinney insists amid food cap vow John Swinney is expected to tell trade unionists he is “not afraid of taking on vested interests” in a speech on Tuesday after he proposed plans…

And with John Swinney's speech coming up this afternoon, this is what the FM is expected to say 👇

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Trade unions to hold summit in bid to 'banish Scotland's broken council tax system' A summit has been called to tackle Scotland's 'broken' council tax system

Trade unions have called a summit to tackle Scotland's 'broken' council tax system 🏘️

The move has been backed by the @scottishgreens.org

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Day 2 of @scottishtuc.bsky.social Congress is kicking off, and it's a busy day...

We've got speeches from First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social and STUC general secretary @rozfoyer.bsky.social coming up

Here's some other things to keep an eye on 👇

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Historic Scottish space observatory ‘at risk’ over UK Government cuts One of Scotland’s oldest space observatories has been placed 'at risk' as a result of potential UK Government cuts

An important story that has gone completely under the radar – one of Scotland’s oldest space observatories has been placed ‘at risk’ as a result of potential UK Government cuts 🔭

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That’s all from me this evening – I’ll be back bright and early for day 2!

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Historic Scottish space observatory ‘at risk’ over UK Government cuts One of Scotland’s oldest space observatories has been placed 'at risk' as a result of potential UK Government cuts

An important story that has gone completely under the radar – one of Scotland’s oldest space observatories has been placed ‘at risk’ as a result of potential UK Government cuts 🔭

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Reform MSP privately attacked 'weasel' colleague, Anas Sarwar says A Reform MSP reportedly called his party's Scottish leader 'useless' and branded another senior figure a 'weasel', Anas Sarwar has claimed

More Scottish Labour / Reform drama as Anas Sarwar claims Graham Simpson called his party’s Scottish leader ‘useless’ and branded another senior figure a ‘weasel’

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Anas Sarwar responds as Scottish Labour accused of 'using fake AI character' Anas Sarwar has responded after Scottish Labour were accused of using an 'AI character' to promote the party on social media

Anas Sarwar has responded after Scottish Labour were accused of using an ‘AI character’ to promote the party on social media

Here’s what he told me 👇

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Anas Sarwar distances himself from Keir Starmer amid Peter Mandelson vetting scandal Anas Sarwar has distanced himself from Keir Starmer amid the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal

Anas Sarwar used his STUC Congress speech to distance himself from Keir Starmer amid the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal

He claimed a vote for Scottish Labour ‘is not an endorsement of Keir Starmer’ 👀

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'Unprecedented' education crisis 'fuelled by far-right rhetoric', top union boss says The 'unprecedented crisis' in higher education funding in Scotland is being spurred on by the UK Government's pandering to 'far-right…

The ‘unprecedented crisis’ in higher education funding in Scotland is being spurred on by the UK Government's pandering to ‘far-right anti-immigration rhetoric’, a top trade union leader has claimed 👇

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It’s been a busy first day at @scottishtuc.bsky.social Congress in Dundee

Here’s everything that happened 🧵

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Reform MSP privately attacked 'weasel' colleague, Anas Sarwar says A Reform MSP reportedly called his party's Scottish leader 'useless' and branded another senior figure a 'weasel', Anas Sarwar has claimed

A Reform MSP attacked his colleagues in a private conversation with Anas Sarwar, it has been claimed

Graham Simpson allegedly called Thomas Kerr a 'weasel' and said Malcolm Offord was a 'useless' leader 👀

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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaking at the @scottishtuc.bsky.social congress in Dundee

He insists ‘a vote for Scottish Labour in this election is not an endorsement of Keir Starmer’

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If you’re here and fancy a chat, drop me a message! ☕️

Looking forward to getting stuck in 👀

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Today’s main event is a speech from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

We’ll also be hearing motions on education and public services, such as this one 👇

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I’m in Dundee for @scottishtuc.bsky.social annual congress 👇

I’ll be posting updates here & @scotnational.bsky.social – some really interesting topics set for debate…

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Stop treating Highland cows as 'selfie props', charity warns tourists Animal welfare organisations have issued safety warnings after a growing number of tourists have been seen treating Highland cows as 'selfie props'

Tourists have been warned not to treat Highland cows as 'selfie props' amid a growing trend

Animal welfare organisations have seen people put themselves in harm's way to get pictures - with some even sitting on the cows

My exclusive @scotnational.bsky.social 👇

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You might remember the flotilla from last year, which I covered extensively and kept in close contact with the four Scots who took part

I'm going to be doing just as much reporting on this mission – so keep an eye out for updates here and @scotnational.bsky.social

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The Global Sumud Flotilla is setting sail for Gaza this weekend ⛵️

Thousands of people are taking part, including around 40 from the UK – making it the largest civilian effort in history

Here's everything you need to know 👇

www.thenational.scot/news/2601128...

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Scotland's newest homelessness village officially opens in 'landmark' moment Scotland's newest homelessness village has officially opened, with developers hailing the 'landmark' achievement

Scotland's newest homelessness village has officially opened today

Developers have hailed the 'landmark' achievement 👇

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Outrage as huge Edinburgh advert allowed despite breaching planning rules A massive controversial advert located on a listed building was allowed to stay in place despite breaching planning rules, it has emerged

Remember that huge KFC advert in Edinburgh? Turns out it was allowed to stay in place despite breaching planning rules...

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