Jul 26, 2020

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	Here’s why Nicola Sturgeon’s complaint about politicising the pandemic is just kidology – Brian Wilson

	First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has claimed a ‘non-political’ persona during the Covid crisis that must be called out, writes Brian Wilson

Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green dies ‘peacefully in his sleep’ at the age of 73

Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green has died at the age of 73.

Scotland ‘does not need more fiscal power’, UK Government minister insists

An extra £1.9 billion of Covid-19 funding from Westminster should ensure Scotland does not need more fiscal powers, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury has said.

‘She was racist, accused me of rape and spat at me’ – Woman arrested after disturbance at Scottish kebab house

Thousands of pounds worth of damage has been caused to the restaurant.

Boris Johnson must counter SNP’s baseless claims of Scottish exceptionalism –John McLellan

Boris Johnson’s trip to Scotland saw announcements of vast amounts of public cash met by SNP complaints that it wasn’t enough, but the Prime Minister knows money alone won’t save the Union, writes John McLellan

Euan McColm: Labour will rue the day if it doesn’t get shot of Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn’s frequent insistence that he was committed to the eradication of antisemitism in the Labour Party was fatally undermined by his presence in the role of leader.

Licensing grouse shooting would backfire – Letters

Don’t risk the rural economy, says a reader

Diners ejected from restaurant after staff member tests positive for Covid

Diners in a popular Scottish holiday town restaurant were asked to leave after an announcement that a staff member had tested positive for Covid-19.

Actors could end up in dock under new Scots hate crime law, experts warn

Edinburgh festival performers could find themselves in the dock under new hate crime laws proposed in Scotland, leading lawyers have warned.



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