19 h. ago Readers' letters: Corbyn could be the kingmaker at Holyrood with his new far

A reader suggests Jeremy Corbyn’s new far-left party could be a bigger problem for the SNP than Labour

Politics

41 h. ago Readers' Letters: Proscribing Palestine Action as terrorists is over the top

Palestine Action should not be considered a terror group, say readers

Events

65 h. ago Readers Letters: While experts say seagulls aren't savage, I'm on the ground, bloodied

The suggestion Scotland’s seagulls aren’t dangerous baffles reader

Events

4 d. ago Readers’ letters: Labour rebels were elected with a welfare reform mandate

A reader says Rachel Reeves’ tears would be understandable if they were about Labour rebels wrecking her work to reform the benefits system

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5 d. ago Reform UK run council removes all trans books from children’s library section

Kent County Council leader claims removing ‘trans material’ from shelves is ‘victory for common sense in Kent’

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5 d. ago Readers Letters: If UK Government will support English refinery, why not Grangemouth?

A tale of two refineries puzzles reader

Politics

7 d. ago Concerned Buddies say support for Palestinians is more important than ever

Councillor Neil Graham said the decision to lower the flag was a “victory for common sense”, arguing the decision to retain it in Paisley was nothing more than “gesture politics” and a “fringe issue”.

Events

7 d. ago Readers' Letters: If Glastonbury chants aren't a race crime, what is?

Glastonbury band’s political protest has readers divided

Events

9 d. ago Readers Letters: Scotland needs a strong and forceful leader

John Swinney is a little too nice to deliver independence, says a reader

Politics

9 d. ago Readers' Letters: Now we know for sure we can't believe political posts on X

A revelation after Israel’s strikes on Iran leaves reader reeling

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1 week ago Readers' Letters: George Street revamp money should be spent fixing roads

The latest pricey attempt by councillors to bring a European-style cafe culture to cold Edinburgh puzzles a reader who’s just trying to avoid all the potholes

Economics

1 week ago Nigel Farage pledges to install business chiefs in government if he wins power

Reform UK wooing the City after executives expressed concern about uncosted policies

Politics

1 week ago Starmer says welfare concessions are ‘common sense’ but dodges funding question – UK politics live

No 10 has offered significant concessions to the rebels amid fears over Tuesday’s voteNo 10 climbs down over welfare billStephen Kinnock, the care minister, was the government voice on the airwaves this morning. Here are the main points he made about the welfare bill U-turn.Kinnock rejected claims that the U-turn was a sign of weakness. When it was put to him on the Today programme that this move, coming after the U-turns on winter fuel payments and a national inquiry into grooming gangs, showed that if Keir Starmer was pushed, he would give in, Kinnock replied:I think if you talk to people out there in the country, they respond very positively to politicians listening, engaging, recognising that you don’t get everything right from day one every time, and making the adjustments and the changes that are needed.And this prime minister will always put the country first. He puts country before party, and he does the right thing for the country.He defended having a “staggered” approach t...

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1 week ago Readers Letters: Dundee Uni chiefs pay for failure but ferry bosses are left alone

Is there one law for university incompetence and another for government, asks reader

Economics

1 week ago Readers' Letters: Everything seems to be getting worse in Scotland

The Scotsman’s round-up of life in Scotland today dismays reader

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2 w. ago UK told to prepare for war – here’s what Martin Lewis says every home should have

As the government urges households to prepare for a potential national emergency, Martin Lewis says stocking up on basic items like torches and tinned food is just common sense.

Events

2 w. ago Readers’ Letters: It’s past time to something about bloated public sector

Readers reckon the Scottish Government has its spending priorities all wrong

Politics

2 w. ago Readers' letters: Assisted dying is too important to be left to politicians

Readers call for a referendum to decide if assisted dying should be implemented

Politics

2 w. ago Readers' Letters: Scotland must get serious about women and create a system that welcomes them in, not keep them out

Our insitutions still treat women’s needs as inconveniences, a reader argues

Politics

2 w. ago Readers' Letters: Exclusion isn't the only response to difficult pupils

A reader has a suggestion for the First Minister when it comes to dealing with difficult pupils

Politics