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Mourners cry while they take the last look at the body of Islam Moussa, 15, who was killed by an Israeli air strike, during her funeral in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, June 27, 2026
Palestine Solidarity / 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
Workers' Rights / 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
Shoplifting / 28 June 2026
28 June 2026
anti-racists
Anti-racist demonstration / 28 June 2026
28 June 2026
 Handout file photo dated 19/06/26 by Edward Hughes of a man being arrested in Edinburg
Islamophobia / 21 June 2026
21 June 2026

Scotland's trade unions challenge politicians to tackle growth of the far right at its roots

Pro-EU campaigners during a 'Missing EU Already' rally outside the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, ahead of the UK leaving the European Union at 11pm on Friday
Scotland / 22 June 2026
22 June 2026
Palestinians clear the rubble of a building that was destroyed by an Israeli air strike, at al-Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, June 12, 2026
Palestine Solidarity / 19 June 2026
19 June 2026
Teachers from the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) union take part in a rally outside the constituency office of Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville in Dunfermline, Fife, during their strike action in dispute over pay, February 22, 2023
Workers' Rights / 19 June 2026
19 June 2026
GXO strike
Workers' Rights / 19 June 2026
19 June 2026
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) with party candidate Heather Doran (right) whilst campaigning for the upcoming Arbroath and Broughty Ferry UK Parliamentary by-election in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, June 10, 2026
Aw That / 19 June 2026
19 June 2026

MATT KERR takes stock of a night of by-elections, where the long repeated warnings for Labour and the political class remain stubbornly unheeded

Workers' Rights / 16 June 2026
16 June 2026
Ian Byrne addresses a Labour rally at the o2 Academy in Manchester, November 7, 2019
Scotland / 12 June 2026
12 June 2026
Goods at a food bank
Scotland / 12 June 2026
12 June 2026
Campaigners rally against Palantir. Photo: Neil Terry Photography
Healthcare / 11 June 2026
11 June 2026
 Coins and Scottish bank notes
Scotland / 11 June 2026
11 June 2026
First Minister John Swinney speaks to the media after First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, June 4, 2026
Scotland / 9 June 2026
9 June 2026
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks to supporters at Chelmsford City Racecourse, Essex, following the 2026 local election results, May 8, 2026
Britain / 9 June 2026
9 June 2026
The Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood in Edinburgh
Scotland / 9 June 2026
9 June 2026
glasgow
Industrial / 8 June 2026
8 June 2026
League Against Cruel Sports
Animal cruelty / 7 June 2026
7 June 2026
Climate activists from Greenpeace and Uplift during a demonstration outside the Scottish Court of Session, Edinburgh, on the first day of the Rosebank and Jackdaw judicial review hearing, November 12, 2024
Scotland / 5 June 2026
5 June 2026
First Minister John Swinney speaks to the media after First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, June 4, 2026
Scotland / 5 June 2026
5 June 2026
Scotland / 5 June 2026
5 June 2026
JUST DESERTS: : Peter Murrell arrives in a prison van at the High Court in Edinburgh, last Tuesday, after admitting he embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP
Aw That / 6 June 2026
6 June 2026

Peter Murrell’s weakness for the allure of prestige goods is symptomatic of modern consumer culture, says MATT KERR

Scottish Green party supporters hold placards
Scotland / 3 June 2026
3 June 2026
Peter Mandelson taking his dog for a walk near his home in London, April 21, 2026
Scotland / 3 June 2026
3 June 2026
Alex norris
Technology / 1 June 2026
1 June 2026
Peter Murrell
Embezzlement / 1 June 2026
1 June 2026
STV
Industrial / 1 June 2026
1 June 2026
A person wearing a University and College Union (UCU) armban
Scotland / 29 May 2026
29 May 2026