"Offord has aped his leader by appearing in front of a 'Scotland is at breaking point' poster featuring men, presumed to be asylum seekers, on a dinghy and been forced to apologise for a homophobic joke he made in 2018"
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'It is vital that we stop these flights. When the US is engaged in fascism at home and imperialism on the world stage, we all have a responsibility to act.'
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'I wasnโt really nervous around Bowie - the realisation I'd be replacing Mick Ronson? That made me f*****g nervous'
Interviewed David Bowie's guitarist in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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'Each sock bears the name of a child murdered by Israel'
A pro-Palestine display outside of Glasgow Sheriff Court, where three people have been acquitted of all charges relating to a 2024 Palestine protest which took place in Glasgow
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On a train to Glasgow Central, absolutely mobbed, standing room only because itโs three carriages instead of seven due to an electrical fault with the other four
Tears in my eyes we are so back
Good piece by @heraldscotland.bsky.socialโs @gabymckay.bsky.social on why the ยฃ67m sale of Russian vodka oligarch Yuri Sheflerโs Tulchan Estate should be stopped.
Stands out from the other coverage I've seen because it delves into how Shefler, owner of Stolichnaya vodka, made his millions.
The FBU has been warning about cuts for years - how would Sunday have played out if proposals delayed until after the election had been implemented?
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The firm behind the Union Street vape shop changed their listed address yesterday, after they were tracked down to Hamilton on Tuesday.
We knocked on their door in Shawlands.
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EXCLUSIVE
There was no response when The Herald visited the company's registered address on Tuesday
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Joani Reid resigns the Labour whip after her husband David Taylor is arrested and bailed on suspicion of spying for China.
โFollowing discussions with the chief whip, I am voluntarily suspending myself from the whip,โ said Reid, who will now sit as ndependent MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven.
The MP for Ayrshire Central hosted a drop-in at Westminster for the think tank which employed Joani Reid's husband David Taylor, who has been accused of spying for China
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Labour MP Joani Reid's consultancy company received more than ยฃ20k in interest free loans from two of her husband's businesses.
David Taylor has been arrested by Counter Terrorism Police on suspicion of spying for China
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Actually off work for the annual Scottish one-day event Fake Spring. Now we prepare for Second Winter
The High Court in London on Friday ruled that the decision by the UK Government to list Palestine Action as a terrorist group was unlawful.
Here's what you need to know about the High Court's decision
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The 44-year-old Slovak had travelled to watch his home nation play Finland in the Olympic ice hockey, when he was apprehended by the local police
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A company with numerous UK and Scottish Government contracts provides information to ICE for immigration raids
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Please share. Today @heraldscotland.bsky.social published the stark findings from our report to the Scottish Gov CEEAC Committee on BBC Radio Scotland's late-night changes.
- plays of new music fell by 69%
- plays of new Scottish music by independent artists fell by 67%
All data at link in bio
Biffy Clyro perform Mountains at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday night.
'They may have endured some stormy seas of late, but the good ship Biffy keeps on sailing' - read our โญโญโญโญ review HERE: www.heraldscotland.com/life...
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โThey have to alter the meaning of well-worn phrases"
Irish activist and comedian Tadhg Hickey talks to The Herald about Palestine protests, free speech and Scotland
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'Keir Starmer you can't hide, you're supporting genocide'
Protesters outside Scottish Labour's Glasgow HQ, where graffiti appeared overnight in red paint reading 'Labour cowards hide while hunger strikers starveโ
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A decision on whether a judicial review of the decision to proscribe Palestine Action is expected this week, following a hearing in Edinburgh
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Youโd know more than me but I guess there would be big issues from the NFLPA if he even hinted at it being because of the injury guarantee. Not a defence but perhaps a reason for saying something which is clearly just nonsense?
'This particular sign does NOT arouse reasonable suspicion that the displayer is a member or supporter of a proscribed organisation' ๐ www.heraldscotland.com/news...
'Barclays sites across the country have been the target of protests for its ties to the state of Israel' || @gabymckay.bsky.social
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'This is a truly shocking and shameful decision. Much of the Scottish public will be appalled'
Hampden sponsorship move branded 'shameful'
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American band Disturbed appeared at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday night, but were met with demonstrations and a free punk show outside the door due to singer David Draiman having shared an image in which he signed an artillery shell while visiting with the Israel Defence Forces ๐
Campaigners have criticised The Hydro and the Scottish Government for a lack of action over a concert by a controversial band
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Pop superstar Katy Perry flies around Glasgow's OVO Hydro on a giant butterfly while singing her 2013 hit Roar.
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A charity's decision to shut its operations on a small Scottish island will have a devastating effect on the community, locals warn
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'When I think about Gaza I canโt sleep at night' ๐ www.heraldscotland.com/news...