Hamish Morrison

1 week ago | thenational.scot | Hamish Morrison

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pictured on the local election campaign trail in Nothumberland (Image: PA) LABOUR made a huge song and dance about taking over British Steel in Scunthorpe. One song in particular came to mind: XTC’s Making Plans for Nigel.

1 week ago | thenational.scot | Hamish Morrison

File photograph of passengers onboard a CalMac ferry (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire) A SCHEME to allow young islanders to travel to the mainland for free has been expanded. From June 23, those aged 19-21 will be able make four single or two return journeys from their home island to the mainland for free. The vouchers will be open to residents in Orkney, Shetland, the Outer Hebrides, islands in North Ayrshire, Argyll and Bute and Highland Council areas.

1 week ago | thenational.scot | Hamish Morrison

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay pictured in Holyrood (Image: Jane Barlow) THE Scottish Tories have demanded the SNP drop their commitment to independence as a condition for attending John Swinney’s summit to tackle the rise of the far-right. Russell Findlay has slammed the planned cross-party event as “yet another SNP talking shop” as he set out a list of demands that would need to be met before his party attended.

1 week ago | thenational.scot | Hamish Morrison

Former MP Martyn Day is seeking a Holyrood seat at the next election (Image: Chris McAndrew / UK Parliament) THE convenor of a Scottish independence campaign group and former MP has announced he is seeking selection for next year’s Holyrood election. Former Linlithgow and Falkirk East MP Martyn Day has thrown his hat in the ring for the new Scottish Parliament constituency of the same name.

1 week ago | thenational.scot | Hamish Morrison

Scottish independence supporters march through Glasgow during an All Under One Banner march (Image: PA) PRO-INDEPENDENCE candidates standing for Holyrood have been urged to endorse a new campaign calling for unity across the movement. Liberate Scotland, an umbrella group representing a number of pro-independence organisations, has urged candidates to join their steering committee, with the aim of electing a Yes majority to Holyrood.