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Leading Scottish Labour politician calls for second referendum on Scottish independence

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Boris Johns was in the North east of England today

Boris Johnson pledges to "unite our incredible United Kingdom" on visit to Tony Blair's former seat

Politics 17

John McDonnell has confirmed he will step down

John McDonnell to quit frontline politics after election defeat

Politics 25

Though the First Minister has stated she wants indyref2, the Prime Minister has said the result of the original vote five years ago "should be respected".

Boris Johnson reiterates opposition to second Scottish independence vote in call to Nicola Sturgeon

Politics 290

The UK faces an uphill struggle to hammer out a trade deal with Brussels by the end of the post-Brexit transition phase in December 2020 Picture: AP

Brexit deal before MPs by end of week as EU issues trade warning

Politics 31

Former home secretary Alan Johnson led the offensive as he branded Momentum a 'cult'. Picture: John Devlin

Labour heads for civil war as moderates turn on hard left Momentum

Politics 25

Sir Rod Stewart has provoked anger among the Celtic faithful after he tweeted his congratulations to Boris Johnson on his election victory. Picture: Getty Images

Celtic fans outraged after Sir Rod Stewart congratulates Boris Johnson on election win

People 12

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The First Minister, whose party won 47 seats in yesterday's General Election, said the SNP's success "reinforcesand strengthens the mandate" to ensure a second vote. Picture: PA

Nicola Sturgeon: Indyref2 is 'democratic right of the Scottish people'

Politics 551

Sole passenger airline Ryanair has cut Prestwick flights. Picture: Getty

Prestwick Airport cuts losses but still no sight of a sale

Transport 5

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Rangers signing news: New deals for Allan McGregor and Steven Davis

Rangers

Blair Kinghorn has made 17 appearances for Scotland. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Interview: Blair Kinghorn on Stuart Hogg, the World Cup, hat-trick heroics and why he quit Hearts to play rugby

Edinburgh

New Hearts boss Daniel Stendel chats with the media ahead of his first match in charge - Saturday's Premiership clash with St Johnstone. Picture: Craig Foy/SNS

Hearts’ Daniel Stendel wants to recall loan players Harry Cochrane and Anthony McDonald

Hearts 1

US caddie Kessler Karain shakes hands with his player Patrick Reed. Picture: Getty Images

Patrick Reed's caddie out of Presidents Cup after pushing a spectator

Golf

As he prepares to face Hibs tomorrow, Celtic's Ryan Christie reflects on how his career could have taken an entirely different route. Picture: SNS.

Celtic’s Ryan Christie on how he could have joined Hibs

Scottish premiership

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard's new contract runs until 2024. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

New Rangers deal but Steven Gerrard and I will be judged on trophies admits Gary McAllister

Rangers

Stephen Halliday: Steven Gerrard must strike silver if he is to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool
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Rangers and Liverpool announced contract extensions for Steven Gerrard and Jurgen Klopp within little more than an hour of each other. Picture: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Stephen Halliday: Steven Gerrard must strike silver if he is to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

Opinion

Niko Matawalu helped Glasgow turn things round in La Rochelle. Picture: AFP/Getty

Allan Massie: Glasgow win in France is right up there, but larger tasks loom

Opinion

Hearts owner Ann Budge has put her faith in Daniel Stendel. Picture: Craig Williamson / SNS

Stephen Halliday: Hard to see why Ann Budge found Daniel Stendel’s CV so compelling

Opinion 1

Norman Murray, left, and Sir Bill Gammell and their report. Picture: SNS/SRU

Comment: Scottish rugby will benefit from recruitment of skilled professionals to SRU board

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Labour was an unelectable shambles, who helped hand power to Boris Johnson, says Brian Wilson (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

General election: Three big mistakes that handed victory to Boris Johnson – Brian Wilson

Columnists 6

Office parties can be fun, but not necessarily for everyone (Picture: Paul Raeburn)

How chefs survive tbe Christmas party chaos – Stephen Jardine

Columnists

Jack Williment was forced to lie on a hospital floor because of a lack of beds. (Picture: Sarah Williment)

Source of Tory disinformation does not deserve anonymity – Brian Wilson

Columnists 9

Boris Johnson and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds arrive in Downing Street after the Conservatives' general election victory (Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire)

General election: Why SNP and Tories should seek a compromise – leader comment

Columnists 38

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Film reviews: Jumanji: The Next Level | Citizen K | QT8: The First Eight | Pink Wall

Film and TV

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2020 Vauxhall Corsa review - supermini is back on course

2020 Vauxhall Corsa review - supermini is back on course

Vauxhall

You can now buy a £2,500 Christmas “jumper” for your car

You can now buy a £2,500 Christmas “jumper” for your car

Car News

10 of the cheapest first cars for young drivers

10 of the cheapest first cars for young drivers

Car News

Why not transporting your Christmas tree properly could cost you £2,500

Why not transporting your Christmas tree properly could cost you £2,500

Car News

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Scran podcast: meet the chef bringing the best Malaysian food to Scotland

Food and drink

Scran is our new Scottish food and drink podcast – listen to episode one now

Food and drink

Gary shows off his Order of the British Empire (OBE) awarded for services to the hospitality industry in 2006.

Gary Rhodes: 'A pioneer who inspired so many young cooks' - tributes pour in for TV chef

People

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General Election 2019: Market surge sees FTSE 250 hit record high - but can it last?

Business

Peter Holbrook would like the PM to take the country in a fresh direction. Picture: Contributed

General Election 2019: Social enterprise chief calls on PM to 'ditch business as usual'

Business 1

An 86 majority is predicted for the Conservatives, with many in the City fearful of Labour's plans for nationalisation. Picture: PA

General Election 2019: Pound soars following exit polls predicting Tory majority

Lifestyle

New CEO Justin DAgostino is a native of the Scottish capital. Picture: Contributed

Edinburgh-born lawyer set to lead legal giant Herbert Smith Freehills

Business

This project is billed as a 'massive step forward for Nova Innovation and the sector'. Picture: contributed.

Tidal power specialist Nova Innovation crossing Atlantic for new key project

Business

Paula Cousins take up the post of chief strategy and sustainability officer. Picture: Contributed

Glasgow-headquartered Weir Group ramps up top team's tech and green focus

Business

General Election 2019: Market surge sees FTSE 250 hit record high - but can it last?
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Portobello Beach

Scottish summers of yesteryear celebrated in new exhibition at top Edinburgh hotel

Heritage

National Trust for Scotland

10 Scottish adventures that you and your kids will love

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King of Scotland Robert Bruce (1274 - 1329). Picture: Getty

In the footsteps of Kings: app brings Fife history to life

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