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The British government would be continuing in an act of colossal self-harm not to reach some kind of agreement with Scotland and the EU.

You cannot compare Scotland and Gibraltar or Scotland and Northern Ireland, but what it tells you is where there is a will, there is a way.

The State of Israel must state clearly and unequivocally: we will strongly oppose this.

Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear programme will end with nuclear weapons and will lead to a frantic arms race throughout the entire Middle East.

It’s a really important multi-sport event, and it wasn’t going to happen if Scotland didn’t step in.

What I would love for people to understand is that only Scotland could have done this.

I think in future there will be opportunities for smaller countries to collaborate.

The Tartan Army did an amazing job; they are the best ambassadors a country could ever have.

Scotland is a diverse, multicultural, inclusive and welcoming nation and those who choose to make their lives here are valued members of our communities.

Any form of hatred, prejudice, intolerance or violence on our streets is abhorrent – and perpetrators will be brought to justice.

The scenes in Glasgow today were totally unacceptable. This has been a deeply distressing day for members of the public in Glasgow.

I’ve known the Cottrell family, my family have known the Cottrell family and the broader Hesketh family, for 50 years. A very successful aristocratic family, and as far as I’m concerned, she’s a permissible donor and that’s the end of it.

The BBC article is the first I have heard of it – if true why are the Met Police briefing the BBC before contacting interested parties? Is the Met leadership now engaged in the widespread politically motivated smear campaign against Reform…

Work with us, not against us.

Instead of smearing political opponents with lazy slurs, the political establishment should start listening to the people they were elected to serve.

People have every right to stand up, speak out and make their voices heard. Peacefully.

Peaceful protest is a fundamental democratic right, especially when governments repeatedly ignore legitimate public concerns and dismiss those raising them.

But let’s stop pretending peaceful protest is the problem. It isn’t.