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Anas Sarwar smiling as he walks through a room full of people
  • Politics

Sarwar experiences Labour pains

Labour should be riding high in the polls after last year’s victory at the General Election but as they prepare for their first Scottish conference since that win, there’s a black cloud hanging over the party.

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Colourful collage of Trump, Starmer and Von Der Leyen in front of their respective flags.
  • Politics

The age of the strongman: Trump, tariffs and the UK’s high-stakes gamble

Trump is doubling down on his America First ethos, ready to wield tariffs like a red, white and blue sledgehammer. Arron Gatley looks at what this means for the UK.

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Donald Trump
  • Politics

Trump 2: Will it be different this time?

As Donald Trump returns to the White House pledging to make America great yet again, his divisive policies have already created waves at home and abroad. Managing Partner John Penman considers what it could mean for business in the UK and Scotland.

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First Minister John Swinney stading at a podium in front of a crowd at the forefront of Scottish politics in 2025.
  • Politics

It’s 2025, but it’s all about 2026

Two speeches marked the start of the New Year in Scottish politics. Specialist Partner Callum McCaig explains why neither speech was about 2025.

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Kemi Badenoch smiling as she stands at a lecture podium.
  • Politics

Conservative leadership election: Kemi Badenoch’s victory and the future of the party

The Tories have appointed Kemi Badenoch as their new leader and her selection signals a change in approach for the party. Arron Gatley discusses more.

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Rachel Reeves stands at the door of number 11 with the red briefcase ahead of the Autumn Budget.
  • Politics

Change is here, but will it be enough?

As the dust settles on a historic Budget, Gavin Shuker, explores what it means for the direction of the Government and the Labour Party’s prospects

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