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The need to resist the impulse towards self-destruction at Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse. My The Herald column. heraldscotland.com/politics/viewp…

Anas Sarwar: "We've proven the pundits wrong, we've proven the pollsters wrong, we've proven the political commentators wrong, we've proven the bookies wrong"

I’m thrilled to have my first column in The Scotsman - not least because it’s about 20 years since I last had my photo on the front page. 👇Why Labour is getting it so wrong on immigration - and why the SNP must lead the pushback scotsman.com/news/opinion/c…

Beautiful writing, as ever, by Daniel Gray in the latest issue of the superb ⁦NutmegMagazine⁩. I know how he feels!

A Labour/Plaid alliance in Wales seems likely with the aim of freezing Reform out of any role in government. If Labour and the main party of independence can work together in Wales to isolate Reform, why not in Scotland?

‼️Deadline extended for our bursary with Joseph Rowntree Foundation - updated to 20/06/2025 ‼️ Five women journalists will each be awarded £1,500 to develop a project shining a light on economic and / or social inequalities around Scotland bit.ly/3Z4Vyoa

I am deeply saddened at the passing of my friend Peter Krykant. I don’t think Peter often realised the impact he had, but his work did save lives - I saw it with my own eyes. May he rest in peace.

Peter Krykant kept all the lives being lost to drugs in the public eye & forced the Scottish government into action. His drug consumption van prevented overdoses & and continues to so as, without it, The Thistle wouldn’t exist. It was a privilege to know him. I hope he’s at peace

Just saw the sad news about Peter Krykant late last night. It takes such a special type of person to go from an idea to action and he was willing to jump every hurdle. The flip side is I know life wasn’t always easy. Thinking of his family and friends. theferret.scot/illegal-inject…

Thanks to Dani Garavelli for quoting me in her Sunday Herald article on what the closure of the Alexander Dennis bus works in Falkirk tells us about who owns and controls Scotland's economy and the shattering of hopes for a just transition. Read in full: heraldscotland.com/news/25239841.…

For most of this year, I’ve been working on one story - and I’m so excited for it to finally be out in the world. Observer subscribers can listen now to the podcast version. Throughout this week, the rest of you will be able to listen and read the story too. Watch this space 🔍

NEW: O'Hagan on Didion. My latest post on The Jaggy Thistle. Link: open.substack.com/pub/thejaggyth…

“There’s only so many times you can be lucky, sweetheart.” I spent several days at The Thistle -the UK’s first sanctioned safer drugs consumption facility - speaking to staff and users. Here’s the piece I wrote for the London Review of Books. lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v47/…

A very important read

Dear friends, We announce with great sadness that our brother James Prime passed away this morning after a short struggle with cancer. Thank you so much for the messages of support that you shared over the last two weeks, they meant so much to Jim, his family & us. With love, DBx

We are broken hearted. Can't reply to messages but we passed on the love so many of you shared.

A great read as always.

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of George Cairns to the position of Academy Director. A vastly experienced youth development professional, George served as Head of Youth & Academy Director for Hamilton. 🔗 buff.ly/JxcFkee