Steph Brawn

Glasgow

Political Journalist at The National (Scotland)

Political journalist @ScotNational. Rugby fan. Sassenach. Views are my own. Got a story? [email protected]

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Articles

Greens leadership hopeful calls for end to 'soundbitey' nature of FMQs

4 days ago | thenational.scot | Steph Brawn

Gillian Mackay has launched a bid to become co-leader of the Scottish Greens (Image: PA) BUDDING Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay has said the “soundbitey” nature of the Scottish Parliament must end as part of facing up to the threat of the far right.
Is time running out for Anas Sarwar to stand against Keir Starmer? Experts weigh in

4 days ago | thenational.scot | Steph Brawn

Experts have questioned whether it is too late for Anas Sarwar to attempt to separate himself from Keir Starmer's agenda before the Holyrood elections (Image: Peter Byrne) ANAS Sarwar must follow the lead of Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan and put clear water between himself and Keir Starmer if he is to convince voters Scottish Labour are a credible electoral choice, a former Labour MSP and political experts have said.
John Curtice: The state of play for Scottish parties a year out from Holyrood vote

4 days ago | thenational.scot | Steph Brawn

Anas Sarwar, John Swinney and Russell Findlay will spend the next 12 months fighting for Scots' support (Image: PA) IN a year’s time, Scots will be queuing up at polling stations ready to cast their ballots in the Holyrood election. The General Election last June represented a dark day for the SNP as their presence at Westminster significantly diminished, but Labour’s time in the sun has been short-lived.
New Pope elected as white smoke emerges from Vatican

6 days ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Steph Brawn

White smoke has emerged from the Sistine Chapel indicating a new Pope has been elected (Image: AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) A NEW Pope has been elected. White smoke has emerged from the Vatican and a new Pope is expected to appear on the balcony overlooking St Peter's Square within the hour. A senior cardinal will soon confirm the decision with the words "Habemus Papam" – Latin for "we have a Pope" – and introduce the new pontiff by his chosen papal name.
New Pope elected as white smoke emerges from Vatican

6 days ago | thenational.scot | Steph Brawn

White smoke has emerged from the Sistine Chapel indicating a new Pope has been elected (Image: AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) A NEW Pope has been elected. White smoke has emerged from the Vatican and a new Pope is expected to appear on the balcony overlooking St Peter's Square within the hour. A senior cardinal will soon confirm the decision with the words "Habemus Papam" – Latin for "we have a Pope" – and introduce the new pontiff by his chosen papal name.
How a family-run Scottish distillery is facing up to Donald Trump's tariffs

1 week ago | thenational.scot | Steph Brawn

When US president Donald Trump announced new 10% tariffs earlier this year, eyes immediately turned to Scotch whisky as one of the industries that would be hit hardest, with it counting the US as its most important market. The 25% tariff on Scotch whisky brought in by Trump in his previous administration in 2019 hammered the industry to the tune of more than £600 million over a two-year period.
Why having The Open at Trump Turnberry goes against the ethos of the event

1 week ago | thenational.scot | Steph Brawn

Donald Trump has reportedly made repeated requests for the 2028 Open to be held at Turnberry (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire) TURNBERRY has been home to some of the greatest moments of The Open down the years having hosted the tournament four times. These include the famous the “Duel in the Sun” in 1977 when legends Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson went head-to-head on the final day after separating themselves from the rest of the field.
Would the Scottish buffer zones law pass with Donald Trump in power?

1 week ago | thenational.scot | Steph Brawn

Anti-abortion protests are continuing to be staged in Scotland despite a law coming in prohibiting them within 200m of clinics (Image: Jane Barlow) A LAW that made it illegal to stage an anti-abortion protest within 200m of a clinic in Scotland passed emphatically last year at Holyrood with just a sole MSP opposing its introduction.
Anas Sarwar panned for 'silence' as Welsh Labour leader calls out Keir Starmer

1 week ago | thenational.scot | Steph Brawn

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has been criticised for not standing up to Keir Starmer as Welsh FM Eluned Morgan called out the UK Labour Government in a major speech (Image: PA) ANAS Sarwar has been panned by the SNP for his "silence" after the Welsh First Minister took a stand against Keir Starmer. Speaking on Tuesday, Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan set out to separate her party from the UK Labour Government announcing she would pursue a left-wing “red Welsh way”.
ScotRail peak rail fares to be scrapped 'for good', John Swinney says

1 week ago | thenational.scot | Steph Brawn

John Swinney has announced his Programme for Government (Image: Jane Barlow) JOHN Swinney has announced peak railway fares will be scrapped for good in Scotland. The First Minister has announced the measure in his Programme for Government this afternoon in the Holyrood chamber. It will come into place on September 1. “Last year, in the face of severe budget pressures, we took the difficult decision to end the peak fares pilot on our railways," Swinney said.