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The Scotsman
3 Sep, 2019
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Ian Blackford: Snap election ‘fantastic opportunity’ to demand second independence referendum
An October general election would be a "fantastic opportunity" for Scots to demand a second vote on independence, the SNP's Westminster leader has said.
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Parliament suspension to be challenged at Scotland’s highest civil court

Legal action aimed at stopping Boris Johnson's ability to suspend Parliament is to be heard at Scotland's highest civil court on Tuesday.

Campaigners prepare for three-day protest over ‘major threat’ to trans rights

A three-day protest will be held by transgender campaigners at the Scottish Parliament to highlight a “major threat” to the rights of trans people.

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Watch as Piers Morgan clashes with DUP MP over same-sex couples on Strictly Come Dancing

Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid clashed with a veteran DUP politician who said same-sex couples should not be allowed on Strictly Come Dancing because it would be too “challenging” to watch.

Labour has surrendered to the SNP over independence – Willie Rennie

Hundreds of thousands of moderate, reasonable people who want a bright future with Scotland in the UK and the UK in the EU need a strong voice in the corridors of power, writes Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie.

Sport Update
Rangers dealt huge blow as key player faces months on sidelines after suffering injury in Old Firm defeat to Celtic

Rangers winger Jordan Jones is facing months on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury during Rangers' 2-0 loss to Celtic on Sunday.

Celtic and Rangers ‘both in contention’ to sign Senegal international Moussa Konate

Celtic and Rangers are both in contention to sign Amiens forward Moussa Konate, according to reports in France.

How Rangers could line up now that the transfer window has closed – Kent to start, Goldson on the bench, midfield options

Rangers kept their fans waiting to announce Ryan Kent. Literally to the last second of the midnight transfer window closure.

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Album reviews: Taylor Swift | Natasha Bedingfield | The Futureheads

Taylor Swift’s seventh album nods to all parts of her fanbase with country-tinged and teen-friendly riffs on love

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