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Will the Mandelson debacle do for Starmer?

Apr 18, 2026

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9 min read

Will the Mandelson debacle do for Starmer?

THE PARTY LINE: Also... how internet sleuths find out where you are | An "introvert's dream" goes on sale | Film, TV and sport recommendations for the perfect weekend

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Top official goes in Mandelson vetting row

Apr 17, 2026

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5 min read

Top official goes in Mandelson vetting row

ALSO: Row over SNP price cap plan for food | US-Iran deal getting close? | America "wakes up" to AI danger | SFA bans outspoken pundit from Hampden

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Swinney's promise on the economy

Apr 16, 2026

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5 min read

Swinney's promise on the economy

PLUS: Offord v Sarwar: who's lying? Is there new hope in the Middle East? And Scottish business giant rues "nutters" seeking high office

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Leaders' debate: this time it was personal

Apr 15, 2026

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13 min read

Leaders' debate: this time it was personal

PLUS: Scottish Greens unveil tax-and-spend manifesto | Row grows over UK defence | Hopes grow for peace talks

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Is the tide turning against Trump?

Apr 14, 2026

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14 min read

Is the tide turning against Trump?

PLUS: Scottish Labour accusing of lacking ambition with manifesto | The missed opportunities to stop Southport killings | Rangers to host refereeing summit

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Who won the first election debate?

Apr 13, 2026

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14 min read

Who won the first election debate?

PLUS: Viktor Orbán ousted after 16 years | Trump wants to block Iran's ports | McIlroy wins thrilling Masters finale

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Swinney set for a landslide?

Apr 11, 2026

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15 min read

Swinney set for a landslide?

THE PARTY LINE: Also... Artemis II splashes down | Tales of a disastrous corporate retreat | See inside a pop diva's home, now on sale | All the TV, film and sport recommendations you need for the perfect weekend

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Trump accuses Iran of breaking promises

Apr 10, 2026

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13 min read

Trump accuses Iran of breaking promises

PLUS: Sarwar insists Scottish election "is not over" | SNP proposes "first refusal" for renters | McInnes has rallying cry for Jambos

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Ceasefire on the brink

Apr 9, 2026

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12 min read

Ceasefire on the brink

Flurry of strikes on Lebanon and Strait remains closed. PLUS: SNP surges ahead in latest poll | Scotland's quiet benefits revolution | Fossil mystery solved?

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Ceasefire

Apr 8, 2026

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13 min read

Ceasefire

Trump backs down on his threat to annihilate Iran. But what happens next? | PLUS: CalMac meltdown | Tories launch manifesto | Scottish end-of-season fixtures out

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
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