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Politics reporter. Bylines in the Scottish Daily Mail. Get in touch: [email protected] Views are my own. Glasgow. Edinburgh. Joined November 2010-
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Humza Yousaf warned he has no long-term future as SNP leader, amid claims within the party he will be forced out in event of heavy losses in general election. (By @JessicaNorth_ ) mol.im/a/13241739 via @MailOnline
Michael Matheson has resigned following Mail revelations today that new Holyrood probe has condemned his actions over £11,000 data roaming bill.
Michael Matheson has resigned following Mail revelations today that new Holyrood probe has condemned his actions over £11,000 data roaming bill.
Two SNP politicians had a seedy extramarital affair that broke Scotland's Covid lockdown rules scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/… scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/…
Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrel has been arrested 🚔
Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrel has been arrested 🚔
EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Greens suspend trans activist Beth Douglas after allegations of violent tweets scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/…
A series of insightful interviews with @Glinner coming up on the @ScotExpress
A series of insightful interviews with @Glinner coming up on the @ScotExpress
We put Nicola Sturgeon's claim to be a 'feminist' under the spotlight scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/comment/nicola…
Exclusive: Nicola Murray is a survivor of domestic abuse and says she has been horrified by the vilification of Amber Heard scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-…
ICYMI: A third of young people accessing gender identity clinics also have autism. scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/…
Could this be the end of the SNP's controversial transgender reforms? Let's hope so... scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/…
ICYMI: Nicola Sturgeon sides with Greens Minister who compared gender critics to racists and antisemites scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/…
EXCLUSIVE: Nicola Sturgeon's administration failed to properly black out the missing document, revealing government fears that the contract was 'unlawful' scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/…
Nicola Sturgeon called a 'disgusting hypocrite' after comment on Roe v Wade scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/…
18-month consultation costing £65k- "This is an access to healthcare issue, not a morality one" @backoffscotland @chorleycake2 scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-…
It's not just Russian men waiting to exploit them | @bindelj unherd.com/2022/03/how-uk…
The groups from across Scotland have begged the Scottish Government to listen to the letter from the UK equalities watchdog scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/…
Oops! Even the SNP's own finance secretary admits Scexit would lead to massive tax hikes as @kevverage takes Kate Forbes to task scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/…
My involvement in the sex/gender arena was only ever meant to be temporary. However, every single day I hear horrors from children, parents, detransitioners, teachers, doctors, social workers, lawyers and therapists. This is now my life’s work. The stakes are far too high.
SNP blasted after youngster waits almost seven years for mental health support scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-…
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Alcohol deaths up by 25 per cent since 2019 - record high, but we keep getting told the MUP is working based on modelling, not reality If the price of oblivion was a deterrent, cocaine wouldn't be a problem in this country
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I am so thrilled and completely speechless!
Congratulations to The #PressAwards Political Journalist of the Year category winner Georgia Edkins / The Scottish @DailyMailUK
Humbled shortly after finding out about the nom by a dicey diaper change and a small vom but we are absolutely in love with our wee man who is thriving and SO cute (This is probs his only appearance on here so enjoy his wee face)
Lovely news this morning that I’m nominated for best coverage of a live event at the press awards for @ScotNational Especially as I was pregnant the whole campaign, hiding it (mostly) and banned from caffeine 🥴 A wee hello from mat leave we are all doing well 👋🏻
🚨 A wee bit of work news I'm moving from The Herald's digital team to a new role with our politics squad. Really looking forward to working more closely with @kacnutt and @andrewlearmonth (and hoping the feeling is mutual).
Thanks everyone for the well wishes, thats me officially off on holiday/maternity leave 👼🏻 Best believe I’ll be back for the election (unless it’s in May) even temporarily 🤓 Until then ta the noo👋🏻 (I’ll probs still lurk about I am addicted to this hell sites memes)
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Some personal news: today I’m starting a new role at The Spectator as Diary Reporter. Very excited to be working with our politics team and I can’t wait to get started! 🎉 Drop me an email/message for tips, stories or if you’d like to grab coffee 🗞️
Was a pleasure to speak with Davy and James about this challenge and for a great cause too 👏
Friends join man diagnosed with MND aged 30 on bike ride challenge to Rome. i.stv.tv/3wAeIqs
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As nurseries are closing due to lack of funding and provision is stretched, as take up of shared parental leave is rock bottom, as women still face a parental pay gap. Inspiration is one thing. Practical reality quite another.
I am over the moon for Màiri and Iain ❤️ Màiri is absolutely right to say that starting a family should never be a barrier to holding senior positions. I hope her example will inspire other women, many of whom may want to have children, to get involved in politics.
🚨Some personal news. Today is my last day after four years at @heraldscotland. Delighted to be joining @TheScotsman as Deputy Political Editor next month. Get in touch with your stories.
My latest sketch on last night's quizzing of Rishi Sunak 👇
Sketch: The PM pressed on. “I know I can deliver,” he says. Just give him a chance, just give his party a chance at governing. For the fifth time. For a 15th year… holyrood.com/comment/view,s…
Michael Matheson quitting as he doesn't want his £11k data bill to "become a distraction to taking forward the Government's agenda." Phew. Lucky for the FM he's gone now, before it became a distraction.
Emotional scenes in Partick today as blue recycling bins are finally emptied for the first time in two months, meaning tenement back courts will no longer drown in a sea of cardboard and empty tin cans.
🚨 Some news: Delighted to have been promoted to Political Correspondent at The Telegraph
So, this happened. I married my true love and the perfect partner to accompany me on this crazy adventure called life. The fact that I managed to find someone to put up with me is a small miracle in and of itself. Yes, I know I’m punching!!
For my daughters, and for every girl in this country, you have made football something for them; you have made them feel they belong on the pitch. In a way, you’ve already brought football home. All that remains is to bring the trophy home too. Let’s do this #Lionesses