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Clement Attlee's post-war Labour government created the NHS and the welfare state

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Letters: Labour should follow Attlee and spend big for growth
In 1945, the UK was flat broke. It owed the US for wartime Lend Lease programmes and its empire was imploding. What did the newly-elected Attlee Labour government do in response? It didn’t adhere to some made-up fiscal rules that artificially constrained it from acting in the people's best interest.

Inside story: SNP in turmoil as defeated candidates express anger with HQ

Inside story: SNP in turmoil as defeated candidates express anger with HQ

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Inside story: SNP in turmoil as defeated candidates express anger with HQ

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Scottish Labour's youngest MP not fazed by inexperience

Police Scotland were spotted in the Emirates Arena with evidence bags after reports of personation.

Police Scotland were spotted in the Emirates Arena with evidence bags after reports of personation.

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Police officers spotted at Glasgow count with evidence bags after fraud reports

Four of Edinburgh's five constituencies are now held by Labour, after a rout of the SNP

Four of Edinburgh's five constituencies are now held by Labour, after a rout of the SNP

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A 'very bad' night - but SNP wipeout in Edinburgh 'not a rejection of independence'

For the first time, voters will need to provide ID to have their say in the General Election

For the first time, voters will need to provide ID to have their say in the General Election

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Full list of acceptable photographic ID needed to vote in today's General Election

Should we really care if politicians are placing bets on their contests, asks Andrew Tickell

Should we really care if politicians are placing bets on their contests, asks Andrew Tickell

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Is it really scandalous that politicians have a cheeky flutter on their own races?

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Patrick Grant: 'I don't mind who gets in - as long as it's not this lot'

Many postal voters are still waiting to receive ballot papers

Many postal voters are still waiting to receive ballot papers

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Highland postal vote return figures released amid concern over delays

Angus MacDonald, owner of Highland Cinema in Fort William, is hoping to reclaim an SNP stronghold for the Liberal Democrats.

Angus MacDonald, owner of Highland Cinema in Fort William, is hoping to reclaim an SNP stronghold for the Liberal Democrats.

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Could ‘outlier' with score to settle cause election upset for the SNP

Keir Starmer doesn't even dream, writes Andrew Tickell

Keir Starmer doesn't even dream, writes Andrew Tickell

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Soulless Starmer has continually and consistently revealed his deep inner emptiness

Steven Camley’s take on referendum mandates

Steven Camley’s take on referendum mandates

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Camley’s Cartoon: Referendum mandates

Is the desire for independence reason enough to vote SNP?

Is the desire for independence reason enough to vote SNP?

Scottish independence

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Letters: Yes, the SNP could have done better, but it is only the means to an end

Keir Starmer and his deputy, Rachel Reeves, have been accused of promoting Tory-like policies

Keir Starmer and his deputy, Rachel Reeves, have been accused of promoting Tory-like policies

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Letters: The Tories should welcome Keir Starmer. He guarantees their return

Analysis: Will the SNP manifesto lift the party from the doldrums?

Analysis: Will the SNP manifesto lift the party from the doldrums?

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Analysis: Will the SNP manifesto lift the party from the doldrums?

The PM confessed to the nation that he had to endure council telly when a lad

The PM confessed to the nation that he had to endure council telly when a lad

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Sunak's Sky TV trauma is ivory tower syndrome of vomit-inducing vertigo

Prof John Curtice: Rise of Farage and Reform an 'utter disaster' for the Tories

Prof John Curtice: Rise of Farage and Reform an 'utter disaster' for the Tories

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Prof John Curtice: Rise of Farage and Reform an 'utter disaster' for the Tories

Farage: 'Tories may well be dead and I will become leader of opposition'

Farage: 'Tories may well be dead and I will become leader of opposition'

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Electoral reform

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Farage: 'Tories may well be dead and I will become leader of opposition'

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps

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Conservative minister appears to admit defeat with Labour supermajority claim

Nigel Farage during the BBC debate on Friday

Nigel Farage during the BBC debate on Friday

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Letter of the Day: Just exactly who are the targets of Farage and co?

Rishi Sunak promises lower immigration and tax cuts in Tory manifesto

Rishi Sunak promises lower immigration and tax cuts in Tory manifesto

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Rishi Sunak promises lower immigration and tax cuts in Tory manifesto

Douglas Ross admits resignation as Tory leader 'not how I'd have envisaged it'

Douglas Ross admits resignation as Tory leader 'not how I'd have envisaged it'

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Douglas Ross admits resignation as Tory leader 'not how I'd have envisaged it'

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon

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Nicola Sturgeon unveiled as TV election night pundit

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey Davey during a visit to Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey, whilst on the General Election campaign trail.

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey Davey during a visit to Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey, whilst on the General Election campaign trail.

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Lib Dem launch manifesto with goal to take UK back into single European market

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross

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Explainer: When will a new Scottish Conservative leader be chosen and how?

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Kevin McKenna: Can the SNP hold these streets where Nicola Sturgeon once ruled?

Nigel Farage had milkshake thrown in his face in Clacton, Essex

Nigel Farage had milkshake thrown in his face in Clacton, Essex

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Reform leader Nigel Farage doused in milkshake while campaigning in Clacton

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer, serves ice cream to day trippers on Barry seafront in South Wales

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer, serves ice cream to day trippers on Barry seafront in South Wales

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Don't be fooled - ice cold Keir knows all too well the machinations of Machiavelli

General election Scotland 2024 LIVE as Starmer, Swinney hit campaign trail

General election Scotland 2024 LIVE as Starmer, Swinney hit campaign trail

General Election 2024

General election Scotland 2024 LIVE as Starmer, Swinney hit campaign trail

Diane Abbott ‘free’ to run for Labour in General Election

Diane Abbott ‘free’ to run for Labour in General Election

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Diane Abbott ‘free’ to run for Labour in General Election, Sir Keir Starmer says

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer holding an 'In Conversation' event in Glasgow

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer holding an 'In Conversation' event in Glasgow

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Keir Starmer rejects claims that Labour plans will put North Sea jobs at risk

John Swinney in Leven for the opening of the train line

John Swinney in Leven for the opening of the train line

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‘Righting a historic wrong’: First Minister hails reopening of Fife line

Anas Sarwar Keir Starmer

Anas Sarwar Keir Starmer

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Anas Sarwar says UK embassies will be 'Scotland's window on the world' under Labour

Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) John Swinney gives a speech at the launch of the SNP's General Election campaign

Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) John Swinney gives a speech at the launch of the SNP's General Election campaign

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There's only one way to make Britain great again - voting SNP

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SNP make late candidate replacement in key battleground seat

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak outside Number 10 as he announced the general election date

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak outside Number 10 as he announced the general election date

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Tory alarm over national service plan as discontent mounts over PM's campaign

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaking to reporters

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaking to reporters

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Rishi Sunak fails to rule out summer general election

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Carlos Alba: Predictions of the demise of Mr Yousaf and the SNP may be premature

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Can Liz Truss crack America with her takedown of the 'economic establishment'

Former president Donald Trump about to address the media before entering court

Former president Donald Trump about to address the media before entering court

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Alison Rowat: Heading into the eye of the Stormy, Trump is not the only one on trial

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon with SNP councillor Roza Salih campaigning in Glasgow in 2021

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon with SNP councillor Roza Salih campaigning in Glasgow in 2021

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Humza Yousaf: Nicola Sturgeon will definitely take part in SNP election campaign

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More woe for Sunak as Tories fined over unreported £200k in donations

Humza Yousaf and Nicola Sturgeon

Humza Yousaf and Nicola Sturgeon

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Yousaf 'Tory free' election strategy panned by SNP MP and ex-Sturgeon aide

Michelle Obama, former First Lady and author of hit memoir Becoming

Michelle Obama, former First Lady and author of hit memoir Becoming

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Alison Rowat: Heard the one about Michelle Obama running for president?

Republican presidential candidate, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, speaks during her primary election night gathering in Charleston, South Carolina

Republican presidential candidate, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, speaks during her primary election night gathering in Charleston, South Carolina

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Alison Rowat: US election needs a miracle and this contender is not it

Workers Party of Britain candidate George Galloway

Workers Party of Britain candidate George Galloway

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George Galloway 'favourite with the bookies' for Rochdale by-election

Gen Kitchen won the Wellingborough by-election with the second-largest swing from the Conservatives to Labour since the Second World War

Gen Kitchen won the Wellingborough by-election with the second-largest swing from the Conservatives to Labour since the Second World War

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PM suffers double blow as Labour wins Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections

Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar

Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar

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Labour 'closing gap' in Scotland, poll suggests, but SNP continue to lead the way

Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes compete for votes in the last SNP leadership contest

Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes compete for votes in the last SNP leadership contest

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Alison Rowat: They all love Kate Forbes, but what is her future?

Migrants place clothing atop razor wire to cross the border into El Paso, Texas from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

Migrants place clothing atop razor wire to cross the border into El Paso, Texas from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

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Alison Rowat: Biden sweeps to victory in South Carolina but harder yards ahead

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Major poll: 'Two-thirds of voters want change of government at election'

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley at a campaign stop in Manchester, New Hampshire

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley at a campaign stop in Manchester, New Hampshire

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Alison Rowat: Haley casts doubt on Trump's mental fitness after rally gaffe

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The Scottish politicians who face losing their seats at the General Election

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has touted plans to set up GB Energy

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has touted plans to set up GB Energy

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Labour's energy plans could save Scots £8.4bn on fuel bills by 2030

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