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New documentary gives voice to LGBT+ refugees finding safety in Scotland
16+ hour, 40+ min ago (1179+ words) A POWERFUL new documentary by queer refugee filmmakers that explores what it's like to be forced to flee for your life because of who you love and how they've been welcomed in Scotland has premiered." Telling the stories of more…...
Watch new LGBT+ refugee documentary exploring identity, exile and life in Scotland
16+ hour, 40+ min ago (316+ words) A NEW documentary spotlighting what it is like for LGBT+ refugees to be forced to flee their homes because of who they love and how they've been welcomed in Scotland can be watched on The National for the first time....
Refugees not prioritised over Scots despite "misinformation, minister says
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (558+ words) SCOTLAND'S Housing Secretary has condemned what she called "misinformation" on refugees as she hit back at claims "strangers" were being put before Scots. Shirley-Anne Somerville said those seeking asylum were not prioritised over citizens. Reform UK Scotland has repeatedly claimed…...
Why slow police response Glasgow 'race riots' benefitted the far right
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (872+ words) POLICE Scotland took more than 17 hours to issue a statement on far-right violence spilling out on the streets of Glasgow, leaving a crucial gap for misinformation to spread. On Wednesday morning, journalists were left relying solely on information gleaned from…...
Justice Secretary to consider knife amnesties in Scotland after teenage stabbings
1+ week, 3+ day ago (347+ words) SCOTLAND'S Justice Secretary has said he would "consider" knife amnesties in the wake of two recent trials which resulted in teenagers found guilty of killing their victims using knives. Knife amnesties allow individuals to safely and anonymously dispose of bladed…...
Hasan Piker reveals why he was banned from the UK by Labour over Israel views
1+ week, 5+ day ago (415+ words) A PROMINENT left-wing activist and streamer has told The National Podcast that he "genuinely didn't think" the UK Labour Government would go so far as banning him from entering the country over his criticism of Israel. It emerged earlier this…...
Banning Hasan Piker proves the UK is on the wrong side of history
2+ week, 2+ day ago (827+ words) The National Scot Jeremy Corbyn warns UK 'attacking freedom' after Hasan Piker ban IN September last year, Keir Starmer welcomed the president of Israel, Isaac Herzog, to Downing Street. This is a man who has previously said that there are…...
Home Office tells kids as young as 5 they have to leave UK
2+ week, 2+ day ago (469+ words) THE Home Office has told children as young as five who are living legally in the UK that they must leave the country even if their parents have been given permission to remain, it has been reported. The Guardian reports…...
Labour MP calls for 'anti-Israel' streamer to be banned from entering UK
2+ week, 6+ day ago (454+ words) THE Home Office has been urged to ban a popular American streamer from entering the UK ahead of a festival appearance. A Labour MP has called for left-wing internet personality Hasan Piker to have his visa revoked over a number…...
Net migration almost halved while UK citizens stay abroad under Labour
3+ week, 6+ day ago (618+ words) UK net migration dropped to an estimated 171, 000 last year, the lowest level since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The figures for the 12 months to December are down 48% compared to the previous year (331, 000), according to the Office for National Statistics…...