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A mural in Belfast depicts Conservative party leadership hopefuls Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss in boxing gear and the door to 10 Downing Street (Picture: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Truss and Sunak's attitudes to independence should alarm us all – Laura Waddell Columnists

Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner should embrace more radical policies that give people hope (Picture: Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

Labour needs to realise that England is not a Tory country – Kenny MacAskill MP Columnists

Attainment gap in schools won't be closed by officials spouting 'educrap' Columnists

Cool heads and mature discussion needed over Jerry Sadowitz cancellation Columnists

Sacheen Littlefeather's words at 1973 Oscars are still relevant today Columnists

Pension worries underline need for ministers to act over cost-of-living crisis Columnists

Tom Holland's social media hiatus can inspire others who are struggling Columnists

Scotland's lost realms have left fascinating traces in the mists of time Columnists

SNP needs to listen to rural Scotland, not just hand down diktats – Murdo Fraser Columnists

Pleasance has questions to answer over Jerry Sadowitz cancellation Opinion

If Sadowitz is cancelled, how long before Rowling is too? – Murdo Fraser MSP Columnists

Reimagine your office space to tempt staff to return - Claire Harkins Columnists

Business future is not all gloom - Jamie Grant Columnists

Fringe benefits of an empty house - Janet Christie's Mum's the Word Columnists

Channel swim shows how close UK and Europe are and should be despite Brexit Columnists

Changing work patterns bring huge challenges - Caroline Donaldson Columnists

How the Tories' own words are destroying the party's reputation – Scotsman says Columnists

An overlooked Scottish scientist turned diabetes into a treatable condition Columnists

Kabul fiasco shows why UK needs to be more like France – Tim Willasey-Wilsey Columnists

Rushdie attack shows fight for free speech is never ending – Scotsman Columnists

Former prime ministers should set up non-party political 'brains trust' Columnists

Repairing the damage of our colonial legacy - Saranel Benjamin Columnists

Addressing problem of invisible chronic pain - Friends of the Scotsman Columnists

Don’t tie up UK building industry with too many rules - Lesley McLeod Columnists

UK energy price crisis is being made dramatically worse by Westminster Columnists

Boris baters may regret calling for him to be removed - Brian Monteith Columnists

Gaby Soutar: Going to a festival show? Then leave your banana at home Staycation

Multiple, growing crises demand real action from political leaders Columnists

How elephants are dying because of factory farming – Philip Lymbery Columnists

Paralysis in Downing Street in face of multiple crises must end Columnists

French wildfires show why heatwaves are no longer cause for celebration Columnists

Potential police recruits should not be barred over minor convictions – Tom Wood Columnists

Amid energy crisis, Labour must come up with bold plan to give people hope Columnists

Humanity is on a suicidal joyride to hothouse Earth – Professor Bill McGuire Columnists

Sturgeon may be SNP's Sun Queen but 'l’etat n’est pas elle' – John McLellan Columnists

Slow progress in narrowing gender pay gap - Lisa Byars Columnists

Brian Wilson: Exam results fail the spin-doctoring test Columnists

Brian Wilson: Energy bills must be capped by government – full stop Columnists

MacMillan offers an insight into UserTesting - Nick Freer Columnists

Collaborative approach leads to better outcomes in personal injury cases - Jodi ... Columnists

Animal Rebellion should rethink their self-indulgent tactics Columnists

Scotland needs to up its game on EV charging points – Scotsman comment Columnists

A dram for all budgets - from Rosebank 31-year-old to supermarket buys Columnists

Questions over both employers’ and employees rights during strikes and with seri... Columnists

Spotlight on Edinburgh for this year’s International Arbitration conference - Ke... Columnists

Beware the nonsense to be found in 'commonsense' economics – John McLaren Columnists

Joyce McMillan: Tories' ludicrous plans highlight opposition's lack of vision Columnists

Community buy-out of Buccleuch land was a triumph for both sides – Benny Higgins Columnists

Legal industry concern over law on economic crime - Laura King Columnists

Smart Money: No set time for previous energy suppliers now in administration to ... Lifestyle

Security services face new questions to answer over Manchester bombing Columnists

Sorry Angela, but leaving UK is best chance for Scotland to build fairer future Columnists

Suella Braverman's remarks about trans pupils were disturbing – Vic Valentine Columnists

Obair mhòr ri dheànamh a-thaobh atharrachadh na sìde Columnists

If grouse shooting was a new idea, would you support it? – Max Wiszniewski Columnists

Brexit fundamentalism threatens swathe of environmental gains Columnists

Edinburgh International Book Festival needs you! – Scotsman comment Columnists

Sturgeon's Indy confidence should put to the test for real – Scotsman comment Columnists

Publishing giants' plans pose a real threat to literature – Laura Waddell Columnists

Scotland’s wind wealth is being spirited away in ‘Great Berwick Bank Robbery’ Columnists

Despite the need for GPs, UK visa rules may force me to leave – Dr Eric Fung Columnists

Three things I've learned working in big tech marketing - Amy Kelly Columnists

Rise in base rate could drive more landlords to sell up - DavidAlexander Columnists

For islanders, it's the decision makers who feel very far away Columnists

Alex Jones ruling will not stem the flow of disinformation – Martyn McLaughlin Columnists

The irony of Trump's complaints about FBI 'assault' on his home Columnists

Demand to be part of Edinburgh's festivals will only increase – Brian Ferguson What's On

Analysis: High stakes FBI investigation leaves more than Donald Trump at risk Opinion

Lib Dems come up with what sounds like an energy crisis plan – Scotsman comment Columnists

Vital for an ‘inclusive’ Scotland to take account of needs of visually impaired ... Columnists

Ground-breaking approach set to develop first cures for inherited heart muscle d... Columnists

Festivals crucial to city’s progress - Roddy Smith Columnists

Is race an issue for Sunak? It's a difficult question but survey data is telling Columnists

SNP's lack of real planning for independence speaks volumes – Murdo Fraser MSP Columnists

Record number of women in running for Fringe comedy award should be higher Columnists

China's threats to invade Taiwan mean there must be a 'new world order' Columnists

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