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The Scotsman
27 Sep, 2019
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SNP considers installing Jeremy Corbyn as temporary prime minister
The SNP leadership is reportedly open to the prospect of Jeremy Corbyn being installed as prime minister on a temporary basis in order to avoid a no deal Brexit.
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Family praise optometrist who caught Scots toddler's rare brain tumour

A mother has praised the optometrist who saved her daughter's life after spotting signs she had a rare brain tumour.

Michael Russell: Tories have shown their hand on Scottish independence question

Conservative tweets on Indyref2 are revealing, writes constitution secretary Michael Russell.

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Why the Queen made an error of judgement on proroguing Parliament – Joyce McMillan

A couple of quick phone calls from the palace should have headed off the prorogation, writes Joyce McMillan

Caledonian Sleeper services cancelled as staff walk out on strike

Caledonian Sleeper services will be cancelled for two days as staff strike over what unions described as "intolerable pressure".

The Scotsman Rugby World Cup coverage

Subscribe to The Scotsman to be sure you don't miss any of our exclusive Rugby World Cup coverage, with our writer Duncan Smith on the ground in Japan, columnist Allan Massie providing expert analysis,  insight from Iain Morrison and a fan's view from Alisdair Hogg.

Sport Update
Scottish Football RECAP: Celtic defensive blow, Leigh Griffiths update, the lie Rangers ace told Steven Gerrard, Livingston star hits back at criticism, Betfred Cup details

The Scottish football season has truly ramped up. Games are coming thick and fast. League action returns after midweek Betfred Cup games with European fixtures next week.

Scotland v Samoa: Time for moping is over, insists John Barclay

Elder statesman John Barclay believes getting out of the squad hotel and experiencing a small amount of the beautiful city of Kobe they are now based in has helped blow off the cobwebs of that depressing Sunday evening in Yokohama against Ireland.

James Tavernier on whether he'll continue to take Rangers penalties

Rangers captain James Tavernier has no intention of passing the buck on penalties despite missing his last two spot-kicks.

Young Celtic right-back Jeremie Frimpong full of confidence even before starring on his big team debut

As much as he oozes self-confidence, Jeremie Frimpong was realistic enough to accept he wasn’t going to oust Kyle Walker or Joao Cancelo from the right-back spot at Manchester City.

And finally...
15 Scots from history who made America great

From the establishing the steel industry to federalising national parks, these Scots helped shape America.

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