I spoke to The National about Scotland's fairer approach to social security, my frustration over the inadequacies of the Union & how we could do so much more with the full powers of independence. This should be at the heart of every debate about Scotland’s future.

No shade to Andy Black, but Tom Stoltman - the 3x World's Strongest Man champion (2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025 runner up) - might have something to say to this Labour MP on who is actually 'Scotland's strongest man'

Tomorrow's front page📰 Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland

Our viral front page today was very simple. We told the facts about Donald Trump, a man who doesn't like the facts 👇 thenational.scot/news/25341478.…

Really honoured to read this from the eminent Neal Ascherson 🙏 thenational.scot/news/media-and…

🚨 The chair of the 'independent' UK press watchdog has publicly opposed the recognition of the state of Palestine. The regulator - Ipso - has defended it, saying Edward Faulks is 'entitled' to do so Read the full story 👉 thenational.scot/news/25356516.…

You'll hear the phrase 'last chance' a lot when it comes to offers, but today is quite literally your last chance to sign up to a whole year of The National for just £20. Please help support Scottish journalism if you can ⬇️ thenational.scot/news/media-and…

Stoked for Labour's attempt to deport JD Vance

Back in April, David Lammy held a secret meeting with Israel's foreign minister in London. Since then, we've been in an Freedom of Information battle with the UK Govt. On Monday, we got a FOURTH rejection. Here's everything you need to know so far ⬇️ thenational.scot/news/25402629.…

Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth has issued a statement after being charged 'for possession of indecent images' ⬇️ thenational.scot/news/25405802.…

The SNP's accounts are out - and show the party still owes Peter Murrell £60k (though it doubts it will ever repay it). The notorious £100k motorhome is also impounded and now worth just £40k 👇 thenational.scot/news/25407554.…

There is cowardice and then there's this. As the US attacks international law, the UK remains deathly silent, literally refusing to say even a single word thenational.scot/news/25408281.…

Difficult not to read this as yet more trouble at BrewDog ... Great exclusive from Alasdair Ferguson thenational.scot/news/25410407.…

🚨 The UK Govt told the BBC it had approved 40 Gaza students to study in the UK before it told any of the students. The issue? There are 80 waiting for a decision, all now 'desperately' waiting to see if the media reports mean them. Full story: thenational.scot/news/25417630.…

🚨A Gaza student is warning he faces losing his scholarship to study in Glasgow without urgent UK Government action. Ibrahim was one of 40 students left out of Home Office plans to bring people to study in the UK. Why? Please read his story ⬇️ thenational.scot/news/25423999.…