8 h. ago Readers' Letters: We could do with more politicians of Norman Tebbit's calibre

You don’t have to be a Tory to admire the late Norman Tebbit’s character, says reader

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34 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

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53 h. ago Badenoch leads tributes to Norman Tebbit, ‘icon’ of Thatcherism, praising his ‘stoicism and courage’ – UK politics live

A former employment secretary and Conservative party chair, Tebbit was injured in the 1984 Brighton bombingHere are some more tribute to Norman Tebbit from politicians and political figures.From Priti Patel, the former Tory home secretaryLord Tebbit was a giant of the Conservative Party and British politics. He was a man devoted to promoting freedom and liberty and gave a lifetime of service to our country in the RAF and in Parliament. His formidable record in Government promoting trade, industry and job creation helped lift our country’s economic fortunes and is a legacy to be proud of. Norman spent his life promoting our values and through adversary and challenge, he always displayed great courage.It was a privilege to know Norman and receive his support and advice.Lord Tebbit, a giant of his generation, staunch ally of Northern Ireland who, with his beloved wife, survived an IRA terrorist attack & yet was undaunted in his facing down those faceless cowards. History will recor...

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53 h. ago UK conservative politician Norman Tebbit, an icon of the Thatcher era, dies at 94

Former British Conservative politician Norman Tebbit has died at the age of 94

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

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

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3 d. 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

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5 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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6 d. ago Readers Letters: If UK Government will support English refinery, why not Grangemouth?

A tale of two refineries puzzles reader

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

Glastonbury band’s political protest has readers divided

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1 week ago Readers Letters: Scotland needs a strong and forceful leader

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

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1 week 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

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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

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

Readers reckon the Scottish Government has its spending priorities all wrong

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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

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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

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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

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2 w. ago Readers’ letters: Asking AI about state of Scotland isn't the best idea

Green MSP Lorna Slater raised eyebrows with her Parliamentary AI experiment

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3 w. ago Readers Letters: It's almost as if both SNP and Labour are fine with bus firm leaving Scotland

It’s not just the SNP who should have been doing more to help Scottish bus firm, says reader

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