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Kirsteen Paterson

@kapaterson

2 years

Kirsty Wark telling #Newsnight viewers they couldn’t get anyone on to defend the PM tonight

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We still know far too little about what happened at the Park Inn, but we know enough to be careful & considerate in our approach. This isn't a story, these are real people with families. There've been heightened racial tensions in Glasgow recently, we can't let this inflame them

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8 months

Mhairi Black put her career on the line to get her staffer pushed through for selection. He has just lost.

Holyrood magazine

@HolyroodDaily

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The candidate Mhairi Black threatened to quit over has lost his bid to run in the general election.

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2 years

‘Pretty much the whole country thinks he’s a loser’ - ooft, say what you really think about the PM, Malcolm Rifkind #Newsnight

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Hearing the vote of no confidence in DRS minister Lorna Slater could take place before the end of the day, with Labour likely to support her removal.

Tories force vote of confidence in DRS minister Lorna Slater

Green co-leader Patrick Harvie defends Deposit Return Scheme minister Lorna Slater as every Conservative MSP joins bid t...

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2 years

Dreadful news here as Edinburgh's Filmhouse and the Edinburgh International Film Festival, as well as the Belmont in Aberdeen, cease trading immediately. Yes, rising energy bills is a named factor

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2 years

Andrew Mitchell says ‘it’s over now and Boris Johnson simply must go’

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2 years

Having been moved over by Ofgem after my gas & electricity provider collapsed, @BritishGas had this in store for me. I had been paying just over £90 so this is 5.8 times more and I look forward to calling them tomorrow. #CheckYourBills , folks

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4 years

So relieved to click on #TinaTurner and find it's just her birthday. What an absolute legend

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5 years

Really quite something to hear departing Tory MP Nicholas Soames, a man who woofed at Tasmina Ahmed Sheikh in a Commons debate 2 years ago, sadly telling the BBC how that parliament has lately become 'a rougher, coarser place'

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2 years

Truss entered today to an M People song and proceeded to hail Suella Braverman's forthcoming legislation on asylum and Rwanda. Here's M People singer Heather Small in August

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@Care4Calais

2 years

We're moving on up! It's absolutely brilliant to see Heather Small, UK soul star and former M-People lead singer, supporting our #StopRwanda campaign. To have the backing of someone like Heather means everything to us – and to the refugees we're campaigning for.

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3 years

What is debated or not debated in the House of Commons speaks volumes about UK principles and priorities. There are volumes written between the lines in this answer to @TanDhesi on #FarmersProtests

Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

@TanDhesi

3 years

Over 100,000, incredibly from all 650 #UK constituencies (inc 3K+ from Slough), signed online petition; adding to 100+ MPs who wrote to PM. Given arrests of journalists and activists like #NodeepKaur , need Parliament debate ASAP on #FarmersProtest -largest protest on the planet.

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2 years

Jagtar Singh Johal has been detained & awaiting trial for years. Will Boris Johnson's current visit to India mark a turning point? #FreeJaggiNow campaign is urging him to act

Reprieve

@Reprieve

2 years

Brother of British national, Jagtar Singh Johal, wrongly detained and tortured in India has a message for @BorisJohnson as he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “Please bring my brother back home.” #FreeJaggiNow

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7 years

This is the third denial of @RuthDavidsonMSP claims by national anti-racism charity this afternoon. Extraordinary.

Show Racism the Red Card 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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We have not been contacted by the #Tory party/councillors regarding anti-racism education.

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9 months

The claims in this story were verified by several sources before publication two days ago. There has been no public rejection of any of these allegations since then. Questions of transparency and accountability remain.

Holyrood magazine

@HolyroodDaily

9 months

EXCLUSIVE: Mhairi Black threatened to quit the SNP on eve of crucial by-election in 'ultimatum' over staffer

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4 years

This is at almost £21k now. The reason I think that matters is that the immigration system may not have cared about #MercyBaguma and her child, but 1400 donors do. What a senseless loss:

Home Office condolences as £21k raised for funeral of asylum seeker found with baby

A FUNDRAISER to cover the funeral costs of a single mother found next to her “starving” baby in a city flat has reached its target.

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3 years

From the beginning, there was concern that Jagtar Singh Johal's case wouldn't conclude quickly. Yet it's still hard to believe the #FreeJaggiNow campaign is today entering its fourth year. How much longer?

Four years, no trial: Jagtar Singh Johal campaigners hit out at UK Government

OVER the past four years, there have been two prime ministers, a World Cup, an Olympics and now the opening of the world's "last chance"…

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@kapaterson

3 years

From the manner of arrest to alleged torture, constant delay and shock new charges, this case has many troubling features but *somehow* doesn't get the coverage you'd expect for a UK national. It's been almost 3.5 years

Reprieve

@Reprieve

3 years

Jagtar Singh Johal was tortured. He shouldn't be facing the threat of a death sentence in India today. He should be back home in Dumbarton, Scotland. The UK needs to speak up for Jagtar. #FreeJaggiNow #FreeJaggi 👉🏾

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3 years

Nicola Sturgeon doesn't hold back in this exchange with Jayda Fransen

Janey Godley

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3 years

Nicola Sturgeon beats down the racists in Glasgow

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4 years

Polling in #Wales this week put independence support at the highest ever level. @YesCymru chair told me that's just the start:

Wales will follow Scotland out of UK within a decade, YesCymru predicts

WALES will follow Scotland to independence within a decade – that’s the prediction of the chair of YesCymru as the organisation undergoes record…

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@kapaterson

6 years

Not giving away any secrets when I say this 👇 went down pretty well today. Interaction rate through the roof and lots of positive feedback from sometimes unexpected places. Well done team 💪 #buyapaper

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@ScotNational

6 years

Tomorrow's front page: This is where we would have reported on Theresa May's visit to Scotland. We were barred from her press conference with the other newspapers, so we have refused to cover it.

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6 years

Rumours are true, @scotnational is going seven days. Here's what our ed's got to say:

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3 years

Back from a wee walk where I've been musing on #SPE21result , particularly Moray. Given #Brexit support here and the shift to the Tories in 2017, Richard Lochhead's hold for the SNP would be notable anyway - but he increased his majority with a swing from the Tories to the SNP.

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3 years

Thank you to everyone who spoke to me for this piece. I'd be grateful if you'd read it. In Dungavel detention centre, there's a man who has lived in the UK for 16 years and wants you to know what has happened to him:

REVEALED: The Glasgow dawn raid the public did not witness

THIS is the story of a dawn raid that took place in Glasgow on Thursday. No, not the one that brought the world’s eyes onto a southside street,…

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@kapaterson

3 years

Pic desk just sent me this superb image of Kay Ullrich. I thought her loved ones on here might like to see it as they remember her today

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3 years

Scottish Parliament history - Kaukab Stewart is the first ever BAME woman to become an MSP (she's won in Glasgow Kelvin for the SNP). This is a properly historic moment. #SP21

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2 years

Jagtar Singh Johal had chilli paneer with his family for his 30th birthday. That was 5 years ago and today he turns 35 in a cell far from home, still awaiting trial after more than 4 years imprisonment. This is what @FreeJaggiNow campaign is doing:

Scots urged to join global prayers for 'Jaggi' as he turns 35 in Indian jail

FIVE years ago Jagtar Singh Johal’s family sat down with him for a birthday feast of homemade chilli paneer.

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@kapaterson

3 years

This is the story of the unseen dawn raid that had already happened when protesters gathered at Kenmure Street:

REVEALED: The Glasgow dawn raid the public did not witness

THIS is the story of a dawn raid that took place in Glasgow on Thursday. No, not the one that brought the world’s eyes onto a southside street,…

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@kapaterson

2 years

🚨A wee bit of personal news: I've finished up at The National and Sunday National and am delighted to be joining @HolyroodDaily as of March 7. Will be in touch with contacts, but you can always get me on here and via the usual number - look forward to chatting

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3 years

Thanks as always to the Singh Johal family for trusting me to tell aspects of their story

#FreeJaggiNow

@FreeJaggiNow

3 years

Wife of tortured Scot Jagtar Singh Johal wins Home Office fight by @kapaterson #FreeJaggiNow

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3 years

Five days after Kenmure Street, we're learning more about the context behind the new dawn raids:

REVEALED: Home Office wanted Sikh group to back removals of Indians

THE Home Office asked a Scottish Sikh group to back moves to send people back to India two months ago, The National can reveal.

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1 year

Now hearing the Lib Dems will also vote against Lorna Slater in the vote of no confidence

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@kapaterson

1 year

Hearing the vote of no confidence in DRS minister Lorna Slater could take place before the end of the day, with Labour likely to support her removal.

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3 years

Just got an alert about a likely #Omicron case in my kids' school. We've not been contacted as close contacts and don't live in Glasgow (but still in NHSGGC area). This strain is travelling and we all need to do our bit to stop the spread. If you're not exempt, please #WearAMask

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@kapaterson

3 years

A big 'hiya' to everyone voting for the first time today - let's all use our votes #ScottishElections2021 Sudanese refugee will be the 'happiest man' when he votes in first Scottish election

Sudanese refugee will be the 'happiest man' when he votes in first Scottish election

A SUDANESE refugee will be the “happiest man in the world” when he votes in his first Scottish Parliament election today.

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5 years

#indyref2020 starting now - @MhairiBlack to speak shortly

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5 years

Happy Independence Day, Ghana - Ghana's independence from British rule marked by celebrations in Scotland

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5 years

Thanks to @DerekMackaySNP for a frank and revealing interview about experiencing childhood homelessness, coming out and the 'art of the can-do' - Derek Mackay: 10 things that have changed my life

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6 years

Breaking news exclusive: #Scottish Tory councillor suspended as BNP connections come to light

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2 years

Such a lovely session with @mrjamesob this evening - thanks for being so generous with the #AyeWrite crowd

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2 years

You can basically hear the Curb Your Enthusiasm theme running across this screengrab

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4 years

Instagram removed the @FreeJaggiNow page without warning or explanation: 'Censorship' as Instagram removes campaign to free #Scottish man held without trial in #India

'Censorship' as Instagram removes campaign to free Scot held without trial

SOCIAL media giant Instagram has been accused of censorship after the company wiped the page for a Scottish man who has been detained without trial…

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4 years

Much has been said about the election of @CallieMac88 as the new SNP Women’s Convenor. We had a long conversation for @SunScotNational :

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5 years

BREAKING: #FlamingoLand plan for #LochLomond is off - planning application for the £30m resort has been withdrawn

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3 years

Emptied... But covered in discarded litter. George Square is some mess tonight

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3 years

This will be deeply worrying for the family of #Scottish Jagtar Singh Johal, who has been in prison without trial now for 1161 days

SikhPressAssociation

@SikhPA

3 years

JAGGI ARRESTED & TAKEN FOR INTERROGATION @FreeJaggiNow revealed #JagtarSinghJohal was arrested today & taken for interrogation RE a crime that happened whilst he was in prison. Historically, torture occurs in police custody, prompting concern for Jaggi's safety. #FreeJaggiNow

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6 years

Concern immigration minister ‘misled’ MPs over tax correction rejections

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4 years

I bet homeschooling, done properly, is lovely. We've been back in 'class' less than a day and I'm ready to pull the plug on remote learning. Juggling full-time work with this is nigh-on impossible.

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1 year

Please Scotland, stop raining, I beg you

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4 years

A good few of these tweets doing the round from ministers inc Rishi Sunak, Dominic Raab - No 10 clearly working hard to win public sympathy for an indefensible breach of its own rules

Michael Gove

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Caring for your wife and child is not a crime

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Publicly interrogating misogynistic abuse online - in the course of her duties - saw a woman MP need police at her surgery. It's 2019 and true equality for women is nowhere near to being achieved.

Joanna Cherry KC

@joannaccherry

5 years

I look forward to my male colleagues quoted in this article being equally condemnatory of the vile misogyny on @twitter which has so escalated that I had to have a police escort at my constituency surgery after I called it out at @HumanRightsCtte #onlineabuse

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2 years

Awful, awful

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Why #Outlander 's success makes it worthy of a major academic study in #Glasgow

Why Outlander's success makes it worthy of a major academic study in Glasgow

IT’S the kilted adventure series that’s made megastars of its cast, turned its author into a heroine and birthed a world of fan fiction.

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@kapaterson

3 years

#ScottishElections2021 - anyone still waiting to vote, you've half an hour. Anyone in a queue by 10pm will be able to cast their vote so stick with it - it's your future!

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@kapaterson

6 years

Can we stop the paternalism on #EqualPayGlasgow ? Every woman I spoke to today was clear - this isn't a political issue (SNP v Labour) for them. They voted to strike. This talk of puppets/kids - why don't we trust working class women to know their own minds? #GlasgowWomensStrike

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5 years

The more @ScotsGaelicDuo I complete, the more I wonder what this Iain character is supposed to have done 🤔 #ChaneilIainmath #ChatoilleamIain #ThaIaindona

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4 years

How would you cope if your husband was imprisoned for two years without trial? Thanks to the wife of Scot-in-India Jagtar Singh Johal for sharing her story as she begins her own legal battle with the UK Government:

Politics, torture, assassination: One Scottish family's fight against injustice

IT is, the UK Government admits, a “unique” case and Scots law experts say they know of nothing else like it. It involves politics,…

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6 years

And architect and accountant and senior lecturer and... #HighlySkilledMigrants MPs hear tales of 'lives ruined by the Home Office' – including IT expert

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3 years

Holy economic benefits, Batman - this is a real coup for Glasgow

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5 years

EXCLUSIVE piece from Joanna Cherry: This is a defining moment in the failure of the British state

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2 years

Ian Blackford wants to know about peerages for MPs, particularly Alister Jack. "The Prime Minister clearly doesn't get how corrupt this all looks... the Scotland Office is now to be led by a Baron-in-waiting" #PMQs

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4 years

Seeing the hashtag #3barsuperstar trending and just visualising someone dancing around in front of one of these

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2 years

Not sure @DominicRaab would have been prepared for a 14 page letter from the @HumanRightsCtte on the #BillOfRights but I guess that's what you get when your acting chair is a QC (in this case @joannaccherry )

UK Parliament Human Rights Committee

@HumanRightsCtte

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📢We believe the Government has failed to make the case for repealing and replacing the Human Rights Act with a Bill of Rights in the form proposed. We've written to @DominicRaab with our concerns. Read the full letter:

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The Jagtar Singh Johal case has always been extraordinary. That the new revelations are seeing a unified response from across politics shows how important this development is Jagtar Singh Johal: UK Government under pressure over India 'collusion' claims

Jagtar Singh Johal: UK Government under pressure over India 'collusion' claims

Torture and arbitrary detention followed tip-off from UK security agencies, Reprieve charity claims as 'Jaggi' launches ...

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@kapaterson

3 years

First #Waspi , now this - no wonder so many older women feel ignored, overlooked and angry. Thousands lose out in Westminster's £1bn pension scandal caused by outdated IT

Thousands lose out in Westminster's £1bn pension scandal caused by outdated IT

AS many as 134,000 pensioners have each been cheated out of thousands of pounds in a £1 billion under-payment bungle.

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2 years

Here's Nicola Sturgeon's letter to Boris Johnson:

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Scottish Poetry Library issues bullying warning in no-platforming row

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3 years

"There have been so many mentions of ‘we’, ‘the nation’ or ‘the country’ all in reference to England, you would need Carol Vorderman on hand to work out the total": @GavNewlandsSNP 's letter toTV bosses on 'completely England-centric coverage' of Euros

TV bosses blasted for 'completely England-centric coverage' of Euros

TV bosses have been urged to follow Steve Clarke’s advice to “learn” from Euro 2020 – and stop broadcasting “completely England-centric…

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6 years

Immigration Minister asked to address fears she "misled" on tax rejection cases

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6 years

Always struck by this image. ICYMI, here's what Aamer told me about why this horrific attack was a turning point in his life for @SunScotNational :

Aamer Anwar✊🏾🏳️‍🌈#BlackLivesMatter

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27years ago today I was chased, attacked & my teeth smashed out by Glasgow Police & told ‘This is what happens to black boys with big mouths’- took me 4years to win in court, but since then I have learned Freedom & Justice not handed to you, you must always fight for it✊🏽🎗

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Gobsmacking - "This clause would give Priti Patel unprecedented power to remove your citizenship in secret, without even having to tell you, and effectively deny you an appeal."

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@kapaterson

4 years

Will you now meet with the family of Jagtar Singh Johal @DominicRaab ?

Dominic Raab

@DominicRaab

4 years

Delighted to be re-appointed, looking forward to working with a fantastic team to grasp the opportunities of Global Britain.

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5 years

THE head of the civil service has been asked to investigate data breaches within the UK Government after the personal concerns of an MSP's constituent were leaked to a Tory MP by the #Brexit department:

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3 years

And now the Sikh community in Scotland, which sent food to hospitals and set up food banks last year, is reeling: "The community has gone above and beyond in contributing to the country... Many of us feel let down. We have got to fight back"

REVEALED: Home Office wanted Sikh group to back removals of Indians

THE Home Office asked a Scottish Sikh group to back moves to send people back to India two months ago, The National can reveal.

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4 years

'Once in a lifetime moment' as rare leatherback turtle spotted in Scottish seas

THEY are the largest turtles on the planet and have iconic status - but they're not normally spotted in Scotland.

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6 years

'an open prison' - one highly skilled migrant on the impact of visa battle. So many now waiting on outcome of @sajidjavid review into 'bad character' clause 322.5

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Nicola Sturgeon confirms there have been no deaths from Covid-19 in Scotland for a fifth day

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6 years

Strong stuff from @DerekMackaySNP today - Whitehall 'doesn't get' devolution, #Holyrood is treated 'as a sub-department to be managed' and the fiscal framework isn't set up to cope with a hard #Brexit : SNP says UK Government 'doesn't get devolution'

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6 years

Great project by @BHP_Comics and @UofGlasgow - Slavery graphic novel goes to schools to shed light on Scots history

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@kapaterson

5 years

Thanks to everyone who gave me their time and thoughts at today's #indyref2020 . I'm typing up umpteen pages of shorthand notes now as we put tomorrow's @SunScotNational together

Callum Baird

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5 years

We did it! Some sound issues at the start, but thanks to everyone who came along to @ScotNational ’s first ever independence rally. What an amazing day. Now sign up to support us so we can do more!

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Priti Patel has a message for the Kenmure Street protesters who stopped a Home Office immigration raid - but she's delivered it in a speech at a Tory think-tank event. So who is this message really for and what is it really saying?

Priti Patel issues warning to protesters who stopped Home Office raid

HOME Secretary Priti Patel has delivered a direct warning to the public after Scots stopped a dawn raid.

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@kapaterson

3 years

UK citizen Jagtar Singh Johal now reports symptoms of #COVID19 but has not been tested, his brother says. Jaggi has rarely been allowed to speak with his family during his 3.5 year detention in India.

#FreeJaggiNow

@FreeJaggiNow

3 years

Update as Jaggi made a call to the family and raised his concerns over the current Covid situation in Tihar prison. #FreeJaggiNow @MartinJDocherty @SikhPA @Reprieve @PreetKGillMP @FCDOGovUK @AlexWEllis @SikhFedUK @kapaterson @BBCRajiniV @HannahEP @BorisJohnson @NicolaSturgeon

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4 years

UN tells UK not to use naval boats to block English Channel migrant boats - or risk deaths

USING naval vessels to block migrant dinghies may lead to more drowings in the English Channel, the UN has warned UK authorities.

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@kapaterson

4 years

Alok Sharma's symptoms aren't funny. This is a dreadful virus and he's in at least a couple high risk groups (male, BAME). This is why so many MPs didn't want to go back yet. Many will now have to self-isolate for 14 days but all will be hoping he's OK. Don't joke about it.

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@kapaterson

3 years

I'm pleasantly surprised to have been shortlisted in a couple of categories in the Scottish Press Awards. One of the pieces I entered was this one about Heyam Srour. She was a very special woman so this is for her:

'It is hell': One mother's plea for family reunion before cancer kills her

HEYAM Srour has cancer. She’s been told she may have around three months left, but doctors can’t really be sure.

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Kirsteen Paterson

@kapaterson

5 years

#ThePapers made me realise just how long these past few months have been at @ScotNational and @SunScotNational - absolutely rammed with news, and there's no let up in sight. Stick with us as the headlines unfold #buyapaper

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@kapaterson

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My latest for @HolyroodDaily : Mhairi Black threat to quit #SNP on eve of by-election in 'ultimatum' over staffer

Holyrood magazine

@HolyroodDaily

9 months

EXCLUSIVE: Mhairi Black threatened to quit the SNP on eve of crucial by-election in 'ultimatum' over staffer

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Kirsteen Paterson

@kapaterson

5 years

Anyone who expected a one-note speech from @NicolaSturgeon there will be disappointed - moves to regulate #airbnb lets, funding for families, deposit help for first time buyers of up to £25k, declaration of a #ClimateEmergency as well as determined #indyref2 push

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Kirsteen Paterson

@kapaterson

5 years

My last exclusive of 2018 is about a case I've been following since 2017. Will #Dumbarton man Jagtar Singh Johal still be in pre-trial detention in #India this time next year? His lawyer told me the UK government must help him. #FreeJaggiNow

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@kapaterson

5 years

Still no progress in case of Dumbarton man Jagtar Singh Johal after more than a dozen trial hearings in India

#FreeJaggiNow

@FreeJaggiNow

5 years

BREAKING NEWS Jaggi was presented ahead of Bagha Purana additional session judge at Moga today via video conferencing in what was his 13th trial hearing. #FreeJaggiNow #JagtarSinghJohal

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Kirsteen Paterson

@kapaterson

4 years

"Languages don’t survive without community around them,” he says. “They just don’t. Millions of Irish speakers went to New York, where are they today?" - thanks @MisneachdAlba & @Cymdeithas for speaking to me about the cross-border Celtic Housing Charter:

'Housing crisis is a threat to our languages': Cross-border call on Gaelic, Welsh and more

THE rural housing crisis is threatening our future, claim activists from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Isle of Man and Cornwall who have united in a…

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Kirsteen Paterson

@kapaterson

4 years

Such a privilege to speak with this incredible NHS Scotland medic to mark #RefugeeDay :

‘I love it here’: Iranian refugee shares life in Scotland

MARZIEH Momeni journeyed through hell to make it to Scotland. She doesn’t know exactly where she went on her way here, because she was hidden in a…

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Kirsteen Paterson

@kapaterson

5 years

January traffic on @ScotNational site up almost 50% year-on-year. While I'll go to my grave wrapped in newsprint, it's yet more proof of changing reader habits and the unstoppable growth of #digital #buyapaper #clickapaperswebsite

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Kirsteen Paterson

@kapaterson

3 years

46 whole votes for Jayda Fransen. Get it round ye

Glasgow City Council

@GlasgowCC

3 years

📣 Result: Southside Constituency Carol Ann Dobson (F A) 204 Greg Energy Adviser (IN) 147 Carole Louise Ford (LD) 504 Jayda Fransen (IN) 46 Deek Jackson (LIB) 102 Anas Sarwar (LAB) 10,279 Nicola Sturgeon (SNP) 19,735 ⬅️ ELECTED Kyle Thornton (CON) 1,790 #SPE21RESULT #SP21

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Kirsteen Paterson

@kapaterson

4 years

All Naseer Afridi wants is to bring his children to #Scotland - but the Home Office says he's spent too much time visiting them to do that. @HighlySkilledUK and @alisonthewliss spoke to me about his case for @SunScotNational :

Man accused by Home Office of being a tax cheat hasn't seen kids in four years

IT’S cold in Tirah Valley. Colder than Glasgow.

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Kirsteen Paterson

@kapaterson

2 years

Incredibly powerful testimony from asylum seekers and a damning indictment of a failing system at the launch of the independent inquiry by Baroness Helena Kennedy for @refugee4justice

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Kirsteen Paterson

@kapaterson

4 years

Glasgow is the only part of Scotland to take in asylum seekers. There are almost 400 people needing to move from hotels to decent accommodation. Now the council has told the Home Office not to send anyone else until HO's contractor Mears sorts it out:

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Kirsteen Paterson

@kapaterson

4 years

Yes, home schooling is going great, thanks for asking. #Batman

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Kirsteen Paterson

@kapaterson

3 years

Am not sure about 'helpless', but running a consultation on major change during purdah effectively silences Holyrood & Senedd on reform that affects their countries. Thanks to @scotrefcouncil @alison_phipps @AnneMcLaughlin & @JennyGilruth for input:

'Tories can't be trusted': Home Office muzzles Holyrood and Senedd over refugee reform

THE UK Government “cannot be trusted”, it is claimed, after the Home Office tied the Scottish Government’s hands on a major policy change.

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Kirsteen Paterson

@kapaterson

4 years

Boris Johnson thanked the founder of The Sikh Food Bank for his lifeline coronavirus work - but @CharandeepS1ngh says the inequality he's been fighting is why he wants to unseat the former leader of the Scottish Tories in 2021:

Food bank founder aims to unseat former Scottish Tory leader in Holyrood election

A FOOD bank founder honoured by Boris Johnson for his coronavirus crisis work now aims to unseat the former leader of the Scottish Conservatives,…

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Kirsteen Paterson

@kapaterson

4 years

CEO of @scottishcare . This point can't be made strongly enough.

Donald Macaskill

@DrDMacaskill

4 years

I am so annoyed that the #immigration debate has focussed on #care as being low-skilled ! What is low skilled about empathy and compassion and building trust for those at the end of life or living with #dementia ? #careaboutcare @scottishcare

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