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 Handout file photo dated 19/06/26 by Edward Hughes of a man being arrested in Edinburg
Islamophobia / 21 June 2026
21 June 2026

Scotland's trade unions challenge politicians to tackle growth of the far right at its roots

Pro-EU campaigners during a 'Missing EU Already' rally outside the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, ahead of the UK leaving the European Union at 11pm on Friday
Scotland / 22 June 2026
22 June 2026
Palestinians clear the rubble of a building that was destroyed by an Israeli air strike, at al-Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, June 12, 2026
Palestine Solidarity / 19 June 2026
19 June 2026
Teachers from the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) union take part in a rally outside the constituency office of Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville in Dunfermline, Fife, during their strike action in dispute over pay, February 22, 2023
Workers' Rights / 19 June 2026
19 June 2026
GXO strike
Workers' Rights / 19 June 2026
19 June 2026
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) with party candidate Heather Doran (right) whilst campaigning for the upcoming Arbroath and Broughty Ferry UK Parliamentary by-election in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, June 10, 2026
Aw That / 19 June 2026
19 June 2026

MATT KERR takes stock of a night of by-elections, where the long repeated warnings for Labour and the political class remain stubbornly unheeded

Workers' Rights / 16 June 2026
16 June 2026
Ian Byrne addresses a Labour rally at the o2 Academy in Manchester, November 7, 2019
Scotland / 12 June 2026
12 June 2026
Goods at a food bank
Scotland / 12 June 2026
12 June 2026
Campaigners rally against Palantir. Photo: Neil Terry Photography
Healthcare / 11 June 2026
11 June 2026
 Coins and Scottish bank notes
Scotland / 11 June 2026
11 June 2026
First Minister John Swinney speaks to the media after First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, June 4, 2026
Scotland / 9 June 2026
9 June 2026
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks to supporters at Chelmsford City Racecourse, Essex, following the 2026 local election results, May 8, 2026
Britain / 9 June 2026
9 June 2026
The Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood in Edinburgh
Scotland / 9 June 2026
9 June 2026
glasgow
Industrial / 8 June 2026
8 June 2026
League Against Cruel Sports
Animal cruelty / 7 June 2026
7 June 2026
Climate activists from Greenpeace and Uplift during a demonstration outside the Scottish Court of Session, Edinburgh, on the first day of the Rosebank and Jackdaw judicial review hearing, November 12, 2024
Scotland / 5 June 2026
5 June 2026
First Minister John Swinney speaks to the media after First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, June 4, 2026
Scotland / 5 June 2026
5 June 2026
Scotland / 5 June 2026
5 June 2026
JUST DESERTS: : Peter Murrell arrives in a prison van at the High Court in Edinburgh, last Tuesday, after admitting he embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP
Aw That / 6 June 2026
6 June 2026

Peter Murrell’s weakness for the allure of prestige goods is symptomatic of modern consumer culture, says MATT KERR

Scottish Green party supporters hold placards
Scotland / 3 June 2026
3 June 2026
Peter Mandelson taking his dog for a walk near his home in London, April 21, 2026
Scotland / 3 June 2026
3 June 2026
Alex norris
Technology / 1 June 2026
1 June 2026
Peter Murrell
Embezzlement / 1 June 2026
1 June 2026
STV
Industrial / 1 June 2026
1 June 2026
A person wearing a University and College Union (UCU) armban
Scotland / 29 May 2026
29 May 2026
Scotland / 28 May 2026
28 May 2026
Peter Murrell
Britain / 27 May 2026
27 May 2026
Clydebank panel
Britain / 27 May 2026
27 May 2026
Sharon Graham
Britain / 27 May 2026
27 May 2026