James Walker

Glasgow

Political Reporter at The National (Scotland)

Political Reporter @ScotNational | Other words & work @TheEconomist @France2tv @VICE | @columbiajourn alum | MHP+ Gold Award for international affairs

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Articles

Nuclear Power Could Meet 10% of Projected Data Center Demand

6 days ago | datacenterknowledge.com | James Walker

New nuclear power capacity could potentially meet about 10% of the projected increase in data center power demand over the next decade, a new report indicates. According to analysis from Deloitte, data center electricity demand could rise fivefold to 176 GW by 2035.
Industry Gathers to Tackle Power, AI Scaling Challenges

1 week ago | datacenterknowledge.com | James Walker

Data Center World 2025 officially opened its doors in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday (April 15), with thousands of delegates from around the world gathering to tackle the twin challenge of scaling for AI and building sustainably. Bill Kleyman, AFCOM Data Center World Program Chair, set the scene during his opening remarks by noting that soaring demand and increased awareness of data centers were being tempered by mounting constraints. “Our industry is having a moment,” Kleyman said.
John Curtice gives verdict as poll predicts huge pro-independence majority

1 week ago | thenational.scot | James Walker

John Curtice is one of the UK's foremost polling experts (Image: Newsquest) PROFESSOR John Curtice has given his verdict on a new exclusive Holyrood poll for The National. The survey from Find Out Now predicted that the SNP were on course to remain by far the largest party next year – with 35% of the constituency share and 25% on the regional vote.
New poll predicts huge 29-seat pro-independence majority at Holyrood election

1 week ago | thenational.scot | James Walker

The pro-independence parties are set to win a huge share of Holyrood seats as Labour support collapses, the poll predicts (Image: Canva) HOLYROOD will see a huge pro-independence majority of 29 MSPs after next year's elections, according to an exclusive new poll for The National. The survey, conducted by Find Out Now, predicted that the SNP would win 35% of the constituency share and 25% on the regional vote.
Scottish actor hits out at nursery closures proposal in community he grew up in

1 week ago | bordertelegraph.com | James Walker

FAMOUS Scottish actor Jack Lowden has hit out at plans to close a number of nurseries in the community he grew up in. Seven nurseries have been earmarked for temporary closure in the Scottish Borders, including the Channelkirk nursery he went to as a child. Writing on Instagram, the Slow Horses star hit out at the move, however.
SNP councillor aims to become Scotland's first ever transgender MSP

1 week ago | thenational.scot | James Walker

Sarah Fanet is shortlisted to fight for the seat held by Fergus Ewing (Image: Canva) AN SNP councillor is aiming to become Scotland's first ever transgender MSP. Sarah Fanet, who represents the ward of Fort William and Ardnamurchan on Highland Council, has been shortlisted to fight for the seat held by Fergus Ewing. 55-year-old Fanet is now down to the last three people nominated to be the SNP candidate in the Inverness and Nairn constituency.
New Billy Connolly mural unveiled in iconic Glasgow location

1 week ago | thenational.scot | James Walker

It is an homage to a John Byrne portrait (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) A NEW mural of Billy Connolly has just been completed in an iconic Glasgow location. The self initiated work can be found in the city's Nelson Mandela Place. It is a collaboration between artists ConzoGlobel who are Conzo Throb and Ciaran Globel and is an homage to a John Byrne portrait of the comedian.
Operation Branchform police probe spent £2417 on overseas flights

1 week ago | thenational.scot | James Walker

April 2023: Police erect a tent outside the home shared by Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell amid (Image: PA) THE Operation Branchform police probe into the SNP’s finances spent £2417 on overseas flights. According to a freedom of information response from Police Scotland, first revealed by The Daily Record, £6655 was also spent on flights during the probe to other parts of the UK.
Scottish Government disbands dedicated independence unit ahead of final white paper

1 week ago | thenational.scot | James Walker

The unit was responsible for the independence white paper series (Image: PA) THE Scottish Government has disbanded its dedicated independence unit and absorbed it within its wider constitutional division. It comes after it was revealed that the independence white paper series, which the unit was responsible for, will come to an end, with just a “final overview” paper reportedly still planned.
Huge Scottish engineering firm receives £242m takeover offer from UAE group

1 week ago | thenational.scot | James Walker

Wood Group carries out engineering and consulting work on oil rigs, among other things (Danny Lawson/PA) TROUBLED Scottish engineering firm John Wood Group has received a fresh takeover bid from Dubai-based suitor Sidara. Aberdeen-headquartered Wood Group said Sidara – a privately held network of engineering and design companies run from the United Arab Emirates – has now put forward a non-binding conditional offer of 35p per share to buy Wood.