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Neil used to be respected, but is now best know for carping and bitching

Letters This 'Nat folk singer' knows of Andrew Neil ... he made my fresh crawl

SO Andrew Neil’s self-esteem is dented because a “Nat folk singer” didn’t know who he was! Well, this Nat folk singer does know who he is, has met him and would not willingly repeat the experience. I have met loads of journalists and politicians – I even managed an amicable conversation with Margaret Thatcher – but he is the only one who really made my flesh crawl.

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Lord Houchen, left, did not acknowledge either Sunak or the Tories in his victory speech

Letters English local election results have given a gift to the SNP

WHY is this indy supporter so excited about the English local election miasma? Maybe because I’m astounded at the clear political gift handed to the SNP.

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Yousaf had a lot of issues to contend with when he became leader

Letters At First Minister, Humza Yousaf gave a voice to the voiceless in Gaza
I MUST admit that Humza wasn’t my first choice during the last SNP leadership election and he had a lot of issues to contend with when he became leader.

Shona Robison is the current Deputy First Minister but has not stepped forward for the top job

Letters Real challenge for the SNP will start the day after General Election

IT is interesting and rather sad to note that no member of the current Cabinet or even a junior minister felt they have the ability to do the job of First Minister – including the current Deputy First Minister.

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SNP supporters gather on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh

LETTERS John Swinney and Stephen Flynn collaboration could be just the ticket for Scotland
ALEX Salmond, the renowned gambler, lost his latest bet. Ash Regan ended her “reasonable letter” to First Minister Humza Yousaf with the words “the opportunity to write a new chapter for Scotland is in our hands”, revealing her expectation that she, as Alex’s and Alba’s representative, would be pulling the Scottish Government’s strings if Humza were to rely on Ash’s vote to survive as FM.

MSP John Swinney speaking to the media at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

LETTERS We need John Swinney to salvage this pro-independence government
AFTER all the dust has settled, it seems that through sheer lack of willingness by any other SNP politician, John Swinney will become leader of the SNP and in the process will become First Minister of Scotland. I’m sure that many within the SNP will be breathing a sigh of relief that there will be a swift and seamless transition of power,

Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a rally outside Columbia University in New York City

Letters Horrifying scenes as US students protest on campuses

I’VE been watching in disbelief and horror what has been happening on US college campuses over the last few days. As a graduate of Columbia’s SIPA (School of International and Public Affairs), I’m both proud of the students and appalled and disgusted by the university administration’s brutal suppression of their right to protest against Israel’s genocide and the US government’s political and

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The Yes cause must be prioritised

Letters Bickering among the independence elite gets us nowhere

THIS is an open letter to leaders in the SNP, Alba, Greens and every other independence organisation. THE CAUSE OF INDEPENDENCE MUST COME ABOVE ANY OTHER BELIEFS!

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Labour and Tory voices spout forth their ‘SNP bad’ lines
on the BBC

Letters Toxicity of the Unionist press in Scotland is being demonstrated

THE last week in Scottish politics has again highlighted the toxicity of the Unionist press in Scotland. My relatives in England now think we are a basket case. However, when I listen to what they are facing it is obvious Scotland is in a much healthier and better position. You wouldn’t know that if you listened, watched and read the available media platforms.

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Stewart McDonald MP says Humza Yousaf's statement that 'independence has never been closer' is a lie

Letters We need a party leader who is serious about independence

HERE we go again, barely one year has passed since the SNP establishment lined up for various “hostage” videos – telling us all to support Humza as he was the way forward. Clearly not.

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