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Long COVID in Scotland: NHS Trust Accused of Medical Negligence
The family of a child suffering Long COVID claims they have faced ‘medical gaslighting’ and been consistently denied NHS care
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‘A Disunited Kingdom? Britain is Built on Forgetting Our Imperial History’
Maintaining the illusory story of what Britain was is integral to the illusion of what Britain is – and the maintenance of political and economic hegemony, writes MP Clive Lewis
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‘A Disunited Kingdom? Reclaiming an Englishness Hijacked by the Right’
At the heart of our political crisis is how England, in particular, has struggled to find its way in the modern world, writes MP Caroline Lucas
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‘A Disunited Kingdom? It Is Time to Tell an Inclusive English Story’
Anthony Barnett explores why a recent conference in Edinburgh aimed to initiate a conversation about an ‘England’ distinct from ‘Britain’
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Westminster Attacks on Workers’ Rights Sees UK’s Global Rating Tumble
Thousands of workers face being sacked for not crossing their own picket lines if new Westminster legislation passes
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‘Anglo-British Unionism Will Not Save the Union’
Only when England can see itself as England will it be possible to challenge the idea that Britain is England, writes former Labour MP John Denham
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‘Kate Forbes: Religion Isn’t an Answer to Accountability’
Nobody is trying to impinge on a politician’s right to freely practise their religion – but they cannot use that religion to shield themselves from important questions, writes Nathan O’Hagan
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‘Sturgeon’s Resignation Makes Scottish Independence More Unlikely – But the Union is as Troubled as Ever’
The Scottish First Minister’s exit makes the possibility of a new referendum even less likely, writes Jonathan Lis
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The UK and Ireland’s Brexit Divide Deepens
Emma DeSouza reports on the implications for remain-voting Northern Ireland and the Union of Ireland’s positive relationship with the EU, amid ongoing complications over the Protocol
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What Now for Scottish Independence?
Barrister Gareth Roberts sets out the options available to Nicola Sturgeon following the UK Supreme Court’s decision that she cannot hold a second independence referendum without Westminster’s approval
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‘The Supreme Court’s Scottish Referendum Ruling Shows the UK is a Prison of Nations’
The Union is not based on consent – European leaders must now make it clear Scotland will be welcomed as the only country to be taken out of the EU against its will, writes Anthony Barnett
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The Truth About Brexit that Westminster is Too Scared to Mention
A surge in support for rejoining the EU means the debate on Brexit is far from over, according to the UK’s most-respected pollster, Adam Bienkov reports
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Why is Scottish Government Spending £10,000 to ‘Support Dialogue’ Between Abortion Protestors and Patients?
Is mediation really the answer when it comes to groups holding extremist views and women accessing safe, legal healthcare?
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Boris Johnson’s Most Lasting Brexit Legacy may well be the Break-Up of the UK
Boris Johnson has done more for the independence movement in Scotland and the possibility of reunification for Ireland than either the SNP or Sinn Féin managed in a generation, says Jonathan Lis
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The UK Has Been Captured by Conservative England
The country is experiencing the tyranny of a Conservative minority, argues TJ Coles
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A Nation Split on the Monarchy
New polling by Omnisis for Byline Times shows a significant body of support outside England for an elected head of state
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Constitutional Culture Wars: Johnson’s Next Divide-and-Rule Campaign?
AV Deggar considers how the Vote Leave coalition may react to emboldened separatist forces in Scotland and Northern Ireland
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Local Elections 2022: A False Dawn? Labour’s Success in London Masks its Deeper Problems
Labour’s local election performance spells danger for the party, argues Sam Bright
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High CO2 Levels and Poor Ventilation Raise Concerns for Children’s Health and COVID Risk
In Scotland, parents and politicians alike are calling for air filters to improve school ventilation – as classrooms show higher than recommended levels of CO2, Sian Norris reports
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North Loses Out as Government Replaces EU ‘Shared Prosperity Fund’
Sam Bright and Tom Robinson calculate the reductions in UK regional development spending, compared to the equivalent EU scheme
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Plans for North Sea Oil and Gas Exploration are Incompatible with the UK’s Emissions Cuts
Evidence of the climate crisis has been unavoidable all summer but the UK appears to want to push forward with fossil fuel extraction that will cause more environmental harm
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Ending the Corruption of the Great British State
Anthony Barnett traces the cause of the Brexit vote, how it led to our elected dictatorship being replaced with even darker forces, and considers a possible path ahead
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Police Scotland Free Home Office Border Force Detainees in Kenmure Street Stand-Off
James Doleman witnessed an extraordinary confrontation in Glasgow between Border Force officials and a spontaneous local protest
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The End of the Union: Identity Meets Provocation
Jonathan Lis explains how English exceptionalism has forced the rest of the United Kingdom to decide between its identities
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Could Scottish Independence Now Be Derailed by the Man who Championed the Movement?
James Doleman provides the background to an inquiry into the Scottish Government’s investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Alex Salmond – and its implications for Nicola Sturgeon
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The Brexit Revolution Begins to Consume Itself
Jonathan Lis explores how once careful balances of identity and political power have been upended and Englishness has taken their place
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Former Ambassador ‘Created Substantial Risk of Prejudicing’ Trial of Alex Salmond, Court Hears
James Doleman reports on the case of Craig Murray, who wrote about the former Scottish First Minister’s trial last year
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As the Union Teeters On the Edge, What About Englishness?
As Scotland’s First Minister vows to hold another independence referendum, John Denham and Lawrence McKay explore the rarely discussed issue of English identity and how it finds political expression
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Scotland Doesn’t Want the UK’s Drugs War
As the Scottish Government announces an extra £250 million to tackle the ‘national disgrace’ of drug-related deaths, Lindsey Kennedy and Nathan Paul Southern report on Westminster’s failing drugs policy and how it is stopping Scotland from fighting addiction
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150 Years of History and Renewed Political Rivalries Will Charge the England-Scotland Euro Clash
Sports journalist Gary Gowers looks forward to Scotland’s clash with England in June and considers the historical baggage the game will bring with it
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The Strange Relationship Between British and English Nationalism
Former Labour MP John Denham explains how the repressed impulses of English nationalism represent themselves in Boris, Borishness and Britishness
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Kompromised: How Britain’s Political Parties Responded to the Russia Report
Sarah Hurst reports on how every major party, with the exception of Boris Johnson’s Conservatives, has changed their stance on Kremlin intervention
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Nicola Sturgeon Teaches Boris Johnson the Art of Good Leadership in a Crisis
The contrast between Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon is driving Scotland towards independence, argues James Melville and Kat Cary
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‘Invasive Power’: Lords Condemn Attempts to Wrest Controls from Scottish Parliament
David Hencke reports on how a dispute over the distribution of payments to farmers is leading to a wider clash between Holyrood and Westminster
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Boris Johnson is Build, Build, Building No Hope in Wales
The Prime Minister has made a miscalculation in his plans for an economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis which is entirely focused on England, writes Gareth Roberts
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Social Distancing With Scarlet Fever: COVID-19 Brings Back Memories of my Mother’s Childhood Isolation in a Fever Hospital
Stephen Colegrave gains new insight into his mother’s diaries about her time in isolation with Scarlet fever during her wartime evacuation in Scotland.
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The Trial of Alex Salmond: What Only the Jury Knows
The former First Minister of Scotland was cleared of all charges against him at Edinburgh’s High Court on Monday. Here, court reporter James Doleman shares his thoughts on covering the trial.
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The Trial of Alex Salmond: ‘Marmite Man’ Inappropriate But Not Criminal, Jury Told
James Doleman reports from the trial of the former Scottish First Minister, who stands accused of sexual assault and attempted rape.
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The Trial of Alex Salmond: Former Scottish First Minister A ‘Sexual Predator’
James Doleman continues his reporting from Edinburgh High Court, where the politician is on trial for charges of sexual assault and rape.
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The Trial of Alex Salmond: ‘There were Hugs and Kisses for Everyone’
James Doleman reports from the trial of the former First Minister of Scotland, who is charged with sexual assault and attempted rape.
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The Trial of Alex Salmond: ‘I’ve Never Attempted Non-Consensual Sexual Relations in My Life’
James Doleman reports from Edinburgh’s High Court, where the former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond is giving evidence in his defence to charges of sexual assault and attempted rape.
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The Trial of Alex Salmond: Politician was ‘Touchy-Feely’ Person, Says Defence Team
James Doleman reports from the trial of the former First Minister of Scotland, who is charged with sexual assault and attempted rape.
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The Trial of Alex Salmond: ‘He was my Boss and he Happened to be the Most Powerful Person in the Country’
James Doleman’s third report from the trial of the former First Minister of Scotland, who is charged with sexual assault and attempted rape.
