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Douglas Alexander 'dreaming of new job' as he meets PM for foreign policy chats

DOUGLAS Alexander has been accused of being “posted missing, dreaming of his next job” in government after it emerged he had been discussing foreign policy with the Prime Minister...

Anas Sarwar: 'It won't be long till Reform accuses me of coming off a boat'

The Scottish Labour leader talked pool and politics on a visit to Reardon’s Southside with The Scotsman.

Who is Al Carns? The Scots-born veteran tipped as Labour leadership contender

Although he was only elected as an MP in 2024, the Aberdeen native has made a big impression in his 22 months in Westminster.

Reform Scotland leader backs candidate in 'set fire to asylum seeker hotels' row

Malcolm Offord took to X to defend candidate Allan Lyons after he downplayed comments by criminal Lucy Connolly.

LIVE: Reform Hosts Scotland Press Conference

Desperate and laughable: Why inquests into Scottish Tory and Labour campaigns will be brutal

The silver lining in very dark clouds for Conservatives is the blue wall across the Borders, writes John McLellan

Member of triumphant Dispatch Trophy team hailed as 'man who resurrected Riccarton'

Why Braids success in his historic team tournament was extra special for Fergus Lockhart

Mairi McAllan slams 'divisive' Thomas Kerr in heated BBC debate on immigration

Màiri McAllan accused Thomas Kerr of stoking division on immigration in a heated BBC panel debate

John Swinney blasts Douglas Alexander as government relations sour over whisky

The SNP leader said Douglas Alexander was "clearly distressed" after the UK Government minister branded him a "liar".

Dairy deal expansion for farming business with historic links to Robert Burns

“At Mossgiel, we live by Burns’ words: ‘Dare to be honest and fear no labour.’” – Bryce Cunningham

Anas Sarwar: 'It is beneath Swinney to claim Labour would do a deal with Reform'

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar was candid with former spin doctor Alastair Campbell about the challenges facing the party

Major law firm reveals two Scottish hires from rival - The Herald

Major law firm reveals two Scottish hires from rival - The Herald

Major law firm reveals two Scottish hires from rival - The Herald

Major law firm reveals two Scottish hires from rival - The Herald

LibDem hopes in this seat may hinge upon adoption of Westminster mindset

The Greens don’t have a candidate in Strathkelvin and Bearsden but co-leader Ross Greer lives very close to it ...

New North Coast 500 chief's frank admission about impact of route on Highlands - and the road ahead

Clare Winskill discusses challenges of the driving route through the north and west Highlands ahead of major report on project’s impact and future

John Swinney won't be safe from Stephen Flynn's ambitions for long – Alistair Carmichael

Cynics may suggest that, by giving the problematic transport brief to Stephen Flynn, John Swinney hopes to de-fang a potential leadership rival

Election Diary: Scotland's answer to Frost/Nixon and AI horrors

The latest whispers, gossip and nonsense from the Holyrood campaign trail

Election Diary: Sensitive Swinney, and sunshine on [redacted]

The latest whispers, gossip and nonsense from the Holyrood campaign trail

Scottish politics today: Anas Sarwar insists he is 'all for aspiration and success'

The Record brings you its regular 5pm round-up of the day's top stories in Scottish politics.

Celtic Board Member Retires

Celtic have confirmed a significant boardroom change with Tom Allison retiring after nearly 25 years at the club. The club announced the long-serving director has stepped down from...

“Deranged” – Ally McCoist Takes Aim at Celtic Fan Media

Ally McCoist has responded after drawing criticism from Celtic fan media following his recent comments on the post-split fixtures. The former Rangers striker had suggested Celtic w...

Student vote could help ‘Bellgrove Belle’ prevail on familiar territory

ALISON Thewliss is returning to the fray this year to contest a newly created Holyrood seat with exactly the same name