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Alison Rowat: Tonight's leaders' debate is the chance for last-minute daring

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Alison Rowat: Tonight's leaders' debate is the chance for last-minute daring
BETWEEN elections to the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments, the Hartlepool by-election, mayoral races in London and elsewhere in England, and various other local ballots, Super Thursday, now just two sleeps away, is shaping up to be pretty busy.

Covid-19 restrictions have meant all party conferences this year have been online only

Covid-19 restrictions have meant all party conferences this year have been online only

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Alison Rowat: Labour took taxpayers for mugs; now the SNP is at it

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab appearing on The Andrew Marr Show. Jeff Overs/BBC/PA

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab appearing on The Andrew Marr Show. Jeff Overs/BBC/PA

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POLITICS WATCH: Heat is on Sturgeon and Raab as mercury drops

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, prepares to be interviewed on The Andrew Marr Show last Sunday. Picture Jeff Overs/BBC/PA

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, prepares to be interviewed on The Andrew Marr Show last Sunday. Picture Jeff Overs/BBC/PA

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Poised and bold, is this a new PM we see before us? Opinion, Alison Rowat

Chancellor Rishi Sunak waiting to appear on The Andrew Marr Show. Picture: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA

Chancellor Rishi Sunak waiting to appear on The Andrew Marr Show. Picture: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA

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POLITICS WATCH: The bills will have to be paid, but not yet

Panorama reporter Martin Bashir landed the interview every broadcaster wanted

Panorama reporter Martin Bashir landed the interview every broadcaster wanted

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On Scotland, pay, or Diana, would it kill the BBC to admit it was wrong? Opinion, Alison Rowat

A Trump supporter receives news of another Biden win

A Trump supporter receives news of another Biden win

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Alison Rowat: America the beautiful faces future filled with ugly doubt

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveiled her five tier plan this week

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveiled her five tier plan this week

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: Scotland stands in the top tier for scunnered

Dr Anthony Fauci, left, has grown used to brushing off the President's criticism

Dr Anthony Fauci, left, has grown used to brushing off the President's criticism

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POLITICS WATCH: Move over Jason Leitch, here's the real star expert

After a poor showing in the debates so far, the President is looking for a clear win in the final contest.

After a poor showing in the debates so far, the President is looking for a clear win in the final contest.

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Alison Rowat: Trump is down but he is not out yet

Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove praised Scotland's First Minister for ensuring enforcement of the coronavirus rules

Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove praised Scotland's First Minister for ensuring enforcement of the coronavirus rules

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POLITICS WATCH: Gove enlists "Nicola" in fight with Manchester mayor over virus rules

Sky News' Sophy Ridge asked First Minister Nicola Sturgeon about WhatsApp messages

Sky News' Sophy Ridge asked First Minister Nicola Sturgeon about WhatsApp messages

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POLITICS WATCH: Salmond inquiry - how Sky host secured Sturgeon's most revealing interview yet

A busy day at the Scottish Parliament with mnisterial statements made and commitee submissions released

A busy day at the Scottish Parliament with mnisterial statements made and commitee submissions released

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: The Salmond Inquiry - Is there something rotten in the state of Scottish politics?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson checks his watch ahead of an interview on The Andrew Marr show. Picture: Jeff Overs/PA/BBC

Prime Minister Boris Johnson checks his watch ahead of an interview on The Andrew Marr show. Picture: Jeff Overs/PA/BBC

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POLITICS WATCH: It's Sunday morning business as usual - except for viewers in Scotland

President Donald Trump during the first Election 2020 Debate in Cleveland, Ohio

President Donald Trump during the first Election 2020 Debate in Cleveland, Ohio

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: The ugliest truth about that Trump-Biden shouting match

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon make a rare appearance together

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon make a rare appearance together

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: Those evening broadcasts ... remind you of anyone?

Diary of an MP's Wife looks at David Cameron's years in Downing Street.

Diary of an MP's Wife looks at David Cameron's years in Downing Street.

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: Why diary of Tory country lady fails to raise a smile

The new lockdown restrictions announced by the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, apply to the city of Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire

The new lockdown restrictions announced by the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, apply to the city of Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: Cut the drama First Minister, and let us get on with tackling this crisis

First Lady Melania Trump speaks on the second day of the Republican National Convention from the Rose Garden of the White House. AP Photo/Evan Vucci

First Lady Melania Trump speaks on the second day of the Republican National Convention from the Rose Garden of the White House. AP Photo/Evan Vucci

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: In the court of King Donald one woman reigns supreme

Donald Trump is expected to speak every night at his party's convention

Donald Trump is expected to speak every night at his party's convention

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: Step forward producer-in-chief as the big show begins

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, once rivals for the Democratic nomination, now share the ticket

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, once rivals for the Democratic nomination, now share the ticket

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: Running-mate choice brings White House contest alive

Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister, and John Swinney, Education Secretary and Deputy FM, at Holyrood

Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister, and John Swinney, Education Secretary and Deputy FM, at Holyrood

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Opinion: Alison Rowat: Results day was a shambles, but Minister should stay

This year's exams were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic

This year's exams were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: Scottish education? Time to ditch the rose-tinted glasses

Boris Johnson entered Downing Street promising to confound the doubters and

Boris Johnson entered Downing Street promising to confound the doubters and

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: A Boris year has been a very long time in politics

Ready for a close up? Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares for an appearance on The Andrew Marr Show. Picture: BBC

Ready for a close up? Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares for an appearance on The Andrew Marr Show. Picture: BBC

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: Is this a future Prime Minister we see before us?

Andrew Marr asked England's Health Secretary Matt Hancock if Nicola Sturgeon's lockdown strategy had been more effective

Andrew Marr asked England's Health Secretary Matt Hancock if Nicola Sturgeon's lockdown strategy had been more effective

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England's Health Secretary takes First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to task over hugs

Women do 16 hours of housework a week, men six, according to a study

Women do 16 hours of housework a week, men six, according to a study

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Opinion: Alison Rowat: Come clean now, who does the chores in your home?

Boris Johnson said some of the happiest holidays he had had were in Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and Devon. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Boris Johnson said some of the happiest holidays he had had were in Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and Devon. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

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Politics Watch: Might Boris Johnson be heading to Scotland on holiday?

The Prime Minister has gone further and faster in easing the lockdown in England

The Prime Minister has gone further and faster in easing the lockdown in England

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Opinion: Alison Rowat: From PM to First Minister, they’re in this together now

Kristin Scott Thomas in The Hand of God, a Talking Heads monologue. Picture: BBC

Kristin Scott Thomas in The Hand of God, a Talking Heads monologue. Picture: BBC

POLITICS WATCH: Talking heads know when to stay quiet

Unemployment could rise even more if the two metre rule on social distancing is not relaxed, say some retailers

Unemployment could rise even more if the two metre rule on social distancing is not relaxed, say some retailers

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: Too many are suffering, time to get Scotland back in business

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the economic situation would be

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the economic situation would be

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POLITICS WATCH: Summertime, and an icy chill is in the air

Donald Trump has said his rallies could start again as early as next week, despite the risk of coronavirus spreading among crowds

Donald Trump has said his rallies could start again as early as next week, despite the risk of coronavirus spreading among crowds

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: America's rabble-rouser-in-chief hits the road again

A scene from the Black Lives Matter protest in London on Saturday

A scene from the Black Lives Matter protest in London on Saturday

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POLITICS WATCH: No getting away from virus menace

Eating, smoking, and drinking too much is a generations-old problem.

Eating, smoking, and drinking too much is a generations-old problem.

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: Wha's like Scots when it comes to snubbing limits?

A protest in North Carolina about the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd. Picture: AP

A protest in North Carolina about the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd. Picture: AP

POLITICS WATCH: Back to the old normal for Foreign Secretary as rioting erupts in US

Boris Johnson's chief aide was the subject of discussion at the Commons Liaisin Committee yesterday

Boris Johnson's chief aide was the subject of discussion at the Commons Liaisin Committee yesterday

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: Cummings scandal has drawn a line in the sand. Which side are you on?

The public has been advised against all but essential travel during the coronavirus lockdown

The public has been advised against all but essential travel during the coronavirus lockdown

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Politics Watch: Tough luck Minister, all roads lead to Durham

With America still emerging from lockdown, Joe Biden's campaign HQ has been his home in Delaware

With America still emerging from lockdown, Joe Biden's campaign HQ has been his home in Delaware

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: Wake up Sleepy Joe if you want to win the White House

Vicky McClure, Martin Compston and Adrian Dunbar star in Line of Duty

Vicky McClure, Martin Compston and Adrian Dunbar star in Line of Duty

POLITICS WATCH: How policy shift changed the course of Line of Duty

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faced Boris Johnson for the second time at PMQs

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faced Boris Johnson for the second time at PMQs

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: Scotland has vacancy for a bold, effective opposition

Communities Minister Robert Jenrick at a Downing Street briefing before the slogan change. Picture: PA

Communities Minister Robert Jenrick at a Downing Street briefing before the slogan change. Picture: PA

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Politics Watch: Cold comfort for PM's warm-up guy

Professor Neil Ferguson has resigned from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies

Professor Neil Ferguson has resigned from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: Another 'do as we say, not as we do' merchant rumbled

NHS staff take part in the silent tribute to fallen colleagues

NHS staff take part in the silent tribute to fallen colleagues

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Opinion, Alison Rowat: Trust, like patience and the right gear, is running out

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire

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Opinion: Alison Rowat: Blistering start for Starmer at virtual Prime Minister's Questions

Donald Trump has suspended America's funding to the World Health Organisation

Donald Trump has suspended America's funding to the World Health Organisation

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Alison Rowat: Time to do the right thing, Mr President

Sir Keir Starmer, pictured during the contest for the Labour leadership. Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Sir Keir Starmer, pictured during the contest for the Labour leadership. Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

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Politics Watch: Lots of questions but few answers to be had

A simple act of kindness goes a long way today

A simple act of kindness goes a long way today

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Alison Rowat: A dog, a ball, and life after coronavirus

Health Secretary Matt Hancock arrives at BBC Broadcasting House in London to appear on The Andrew Marr Show. Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Health Secretary Matt Hancock arrives at BBC Broadcasting House in London to appear on The Andrew Marr Show. Aaron Chown/PA Wire

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POLITICS WATCH: Good cop-bad cop read riot act on sunbathing

What is needed during this crisis are extended interviews, like those done by Andrew Neil, to drill down into details

What is needed during this crisis are extended interviews, like those done by Andrew Neil, to drill down into details

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Alison Rowat: Questions everywhere but where are answers we need?

The PM's chief adviser Dominic Cummings, the subject of a BBC documentary, leaving home for Downing Street

The PM's chief adviser Dominic Cummings, the subject of a BBC documentary, leaving home for Downing Street

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Alison Rowat: Not the Messiah, or even an especially naughty boy

Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Italian Ambassador to UK Raffaele Trombetta on The Andrew Marr show. Photo: PA/BBC

Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Italian Ambassador to UK Raffaele Trombetta on The Andrew Marr show. Photo: PA/BBC

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POLITICS WATCH: Cheers Minister, here's to not panicking

Not so plain sailing if you want to get to and from some islands

Not so plain sailing if you want to get to and from some islands

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Alison Rowat: Can anyone see a happy ending to these grim ferry tales?

Bernie Sanders, Senator for Vermont and presidential hopeful

Bernie Sanders, Senator for Vermont and presidential hopeful

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Alison Rowat: Can this man really beat Donald Trump and make America one again?