2 h. ago Donald Trump to meet with John Swinney when US President visits Scotland this month

A spokeswoman for the First Minister said the President's visit would provide an "opportunity to promote the interests of Scotland".

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5 h. ago Starmer to meet Trump during Scotland trip ahead of state visit

The US president is expected to travel to Scotland in July before the state visit in September.

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5 h. ago Donald Trump to meet Keir Starmer in Scotland when US President jets in this month

The US President is expected to formally open a second course at his luxury golf resort in Aberdeenshire when he heads to Scotland.

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5 h. ago John Swinney to meet with Donald Trump after US president's Scotland visit confirmed

US president to return to Scotland for first time since 2023

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6 h. ago Donald Trump to make 'private' UK trip to meet Keir Starmer before State Visit

Upon receiving the invitation for a state visit, Donald Trump expressed his deep gratitude, labelling it a "great, great honor" and showing particular enthusiasm for his stay at Windsor Castle

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3 d. ago Keir Starmer accepts invitation to visit Donald Trump in Scotland

US president is set to officially open a new golf course at his resort on the North Sea coast at MenieKeir Starmer has accepted an invitation to visit US president Donald Trump during his expected trip to Scotland this month, according to a report.The details of the visit, including the date, are still being finalised, Reuters reported. The White House has not commented on the report. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Donald Trump could visit Britain 'later this month' as police prepare for US president to jet in to see his new Scottish golf course

Rumours have swirled for months that US President Donald Trump will visit the UK this year to coincide with the opening of a second course at the golf club he owns in Aberdeenshire.

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5 d. ago We should focus on what Kneecap are concerned about, says Swinney

The First Minister was mentioned at the rap trio’s show in Glasgow on Tuesday.

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5 d. ago ‘They can’t stop us’: Kneecap hit back against Swinney at Glasgow gig

The band played a sold-out O2 Academy show after their spot at TRNSMT was axed following calls from the First Minister and warnings from police.

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6 d. ago Police have ‘proportionate and considered’ plan ahead of Glasgow Kneecap gig

TRNSMT cancelled Kneecap at the end of May over safety concerns by Police Scotland.

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6 d. ago Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at White House to meet Donald Trump amid indirect ceasefire talks – US politics live

Israeli leader met US secretary of state and Middle East envoy before arriving at White HouseThe president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said she had a “good exchange” with Donald Trump on Sunday, a Commission spokesperson told reporters during a daily press briefing this morning.The spokesperson said:We want to reach a deal with the US (by 9 July). We want to avoid tariffs. We believe they cause pain. We want to achieve win-win outcomes, not lose-lose outcomes. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Trump and Israel’s Netanyahu to meet at White House as ceasefire deal looms: Live updates

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet for dinner at the White House Monday evening

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1 week ago Poll: Sir Keir Starmer more unpopular than Nigel Farage in Scotland

The Prime Minister’s approval ratings have ‘fallen markedly’

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2 w. ago Three committees complain of ‘inadequate consultation’ over welfare reforms

Committees from the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Senedd and Northern Ireland Assembly have written jointly to Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall.

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2 w. ago Armed by America: how Europe’s militaries depend on the US – a visual analysis

The EU wants independence on defence but it is buying thousands of weapons from the US each yearEuropean leaders will meet with Donald Trump at a Nato summit on Tuesday, as the alliance prepares to approve a significant boost to defence spending. A new target for every member to spend 5% of GDP – more than double Nato’s current benchmark – marks a major win for the US president, who has long railed against America footing the bill for Europe’s security.That concern is now increasingly mutual. European governments are pursuing an unprecedented push for military independence, amid fears the US is no longer a reliable ally. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Iran says it will meet Vladimir Putin just hours after Donald Trump's nuke sites attacks

Iranian officials have confirmed they will now meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin following several missile strikes sent over from the US in the early hours

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3 w. ago Expand grooming gangs inquiry to Scotland, UK Government urged

Shadow Scottish secretary Andrew Bowie said victims north of the border ‘must not and cannot be overlooked’.

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3 w. ago America had open borders until 1924. Racism and corporate greed changed that | Daniel Mendiola

The primary justifications for early immigration laws were xenophobia, eugenics, and overt racism. Understanding the history of immigration is essentialThe US immigration system is a scam that dehumanizes people for profit. Communities across the country have had enough.The protests in Los Angeles have invited a long overdue conversation about the true nature of the US immigration system. While the immediate catalysts for the protests were ramped up Ice raids attempting to meet Donald Trump’s arbitrary deportation quotas, the protests spring from a deeper history. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Do the deal, Donald: Keir Starmer to meet Trump at G7 to try to get UK/US trade agreement over the line to lower tariffs and save jobs

The Prime Minister said that the agreement will be top of the agenda when he sits down with Trump at the G7 in Canada.

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4 w. ago Keir Starmer to meet Donald Trump TODAY amid crisis talks over Middle East conflict

Keir Starmer also urged Brits in Israel to register their presence in the country as he issued a warning of the risks of the conflict between Iran and Israel escalating

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