10 h. ago Mamdani says he won’t use ‘globalize the intifada’ amid backlash

Democratic NYC mayoral nominee seeks to ease tensions with business leaders and critics over controversial phraseZohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York mayor, has told business leaders in the city he will not use the phrase “globalize the intifada” and discourage others from doing so, according to reports.Mamdani, a democratic socialist who won the Democratic nomination last month, has been under pressure to clarify his position on the phrase that many regard as a call to violence against Jews, and one that he had previously declined to condemn. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago 'National failure to deliver justice': Up to three quarters of rape victims withdraw from cases, damning new report reveals

London’s Victims Commissioner details shocking number of victims who abandon hope of seeing justice being done as she calls for ‘radical’ new approach

Events

31 h. ago Lanarkshire MSP welcomes Scottish Government’s decision to abolish peak

The move, which will take effect from September, is expected to bring significant benefits to commuters in Lanarkshire and across the country.

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60 h. ago Airdrie & Shotts MSP Neil Gray encourages organisations supporting victims of crime to apply for share of £700k

Call comes ahead of the August 4 deadline for applications to the Scottish Government’s Victim Surcharge Fund.

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7 d. ago Lanarkshire MSP condemns continued failure to deliver justice to sub

Despite the scale of this miscarriage of justice, the inquiry found that compensation remains “bedevilled with unjustifiable delays.”

Society

8 d. ago Lanarkshire MSP recognised for dedication to protecting Scotland's environment

Labour’s Central Scotland list MSP Monica Lennon’s award was ‘in recognition of a MSP who has developed a personal connection with a species or habitat through her Nature Champions role’.

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9 d. ago Rutherglen's MSP welcomes major expansion of free school meals as Trinity High pupils take part in the project's pilot

Clare Haughey is "absolutely delighted" the school in her constituency is playing such a key role.

Politics

1 week ago David Lammy deploys army of top diplomats to kickstart economic growth and combat impact of Trump tariffs

Exclusive: With a failure to deliver economic growth leaving an estimated £18bn in Rachel Reeves’ budget, the use of senior diplomats to bolster engagement with business is just the latest part of a strategy to turn things around

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1 week ago Technology community event hosted at Scottish Parliament by Lanarkshire MSP

'We are looking into ways to use digital technology to innovate and improve public services'

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1 week ago Disabled people being left in limbo following 'chaotic' Commons vote on welfare reforms claims Lanarkshire MSP

The Bill initially proposed to slash eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP

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2 w. ago Labour contingent urged by Lanarkshire MSP not to back 'shameful' disability cuts

The SNP's Clare Adamson says they are 'playing games with people’s lives'

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2 w. ago Lanarkshire MSP calls for end to "woke obsession" in the public sector

A Freedom of Information response from the Scottish Government reveals that they are spending almost £4 million a year on ‘woke’ jobs in the public sector.

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2 w. ago Conservative Central Scotland MSP backs proposals to give "taxpayers a fair deal"

Meghan Gallacher says her party's plans would cut the cost of running government, allowing a tax cut worth up to £444 a year for everyone earning over £15,397 in Lanarkshire.

Economics

2 w. ago Motherwell and Wishaw MSP pushing for tougher actions on misuse off

Residents across Motherwell and Wishaw are becoming increasingly concerned with the growing misuse of off-road vehicles.

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