I should point out that we spoke before the events of this past weekend, which only underscores the importance of the film
Premiere is sold out but you can book tickets for another screening here:
A film made secretly in Iran is set to premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival this week 🎬
I spoke with British-Iranian director Hassan Nazer about the difficulties he faced making Without Permission – and why he may never be able to return to Iran
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UK organisers are fundraising to send a ship as part of the next Global Sumud Flotilla, setting sail in the spring
You can donate here 👇
I spoke with Sid Khan, a Scot who took part in the last Global Sumud Flotilla and is now a member of the UK delegation's steering committee
He tells me the next flotilla will be bigger 'because the need is greater'
A second Global Sumud Flotilla will set sail this spring ⛵️
Organisers have hinted at more than 100 boats taking part - with the UK delegation fundraising to send a ship of their own
Here's everything you need to know 👇
What has GB Energy actually achieved since Labour took power 18 months ago? 💡
I did a deep dive as part of @scotnational.bsky.social’s Energy Week series ⬇️
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Free bus travel for all and more funding for childcare – all the key manifesto pledges announced at the @scottishgreens.org conference today ⬇️
I’m at the @scottishgreens.org conference today in Glasgow for @scotnational.bsky.social
All focus on election prep - plus we’ll hear from co-leaders @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social and @ross-greer.bsky.social
Tomorrow's front page 📰
US seizes 'Russian' oil tanker off coast of Scotland
So at least three airports owned by the Scottish Government were used by the US Air Force in today’s seizure of the Russian tanker… 👀
Absolutely wild day of reporting @scotnational.bsky.social - especially as one of the US planes flew right over our heads
www.thenational.scot/news/2574832...
Biggest story today? Oh just the US military flying over our heads to seize a Russian-flagged tanker off the Scottish coast after breaking the Venezuela oil blockade
Full recap of our live reporting 👇
Real delight to speak with Kai Reesu, Scottish Album of the Year winners 🏆
We spoke about being the ‘underdogs’, Scotland’s thriving jazz scene & what ‘jazz’ even means ⬇️
NEW: Meet the Scottish activist taking part in the largest civilian aid mission to Gaza, as part of the Global Sumid Flotilla
James Hickey, a 52-year-old Glasgow removals driver and dad, says he's taking part for his future grandchildren
www.thenational.scot/news/2543634...
News coming from City of Edinburgh Council this afternoon - councillors have finally voted to ban arms firms from testing equipment in public green spaces
It comes after outcry over Leonardo testing in Braid Hills
Full story in @scotnational.bsky.social 👇
With recess over, the Snippet is back!
I had fun writing this one 👇
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Will the media finally do their job & ask No.10 who blocked the arrest warrant for Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar during his UK visit?
It’s astonishing the PM insists he had no role in blocking a warrant for an unindicted war criminal.
So who’s lying? Because someone is.
Thanks! Is mentioned in the article :)
BREAKING: An arrest warrant has been sought for Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar during his secret visit to the UK
Sa'ar met with David Lammy on Tuesday
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Sa’ar recently tried to justify Israel’s decision to cut off aid to Gaza, an act of collective punishment under international law
Will this be just another meeting Labour can push under the rug?
Barely any politicians have condemned the visit – which took place rather handily for the UK Govt during recess
And now, Israel has announced its troops will remain in so-called security zones ‘indefinitely’
It comes after @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social reported that Sa’ar was set to visit sometime this week
Here’s what was supposedly discussed in the meeting 👇
ICYMI: David Lammy met with Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar yesterday during a secret visit
The meeting was only confirmed when I reached out to the Foreign Office
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David Lammy met with Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar on Tuesday
The meeting was not announced and was only confirmed when @scotnational.bsky.social asked the Foreign Office 👇
My analysis of @scottishgreens.org spring conference 👇
The party has been given a fresh start this weekend – all eyes will be looking to see what it does with it
I’m in sunny Stirling today covering the Scottish Greens Spring Conference ☀️
Stay tuned here and at @scotnational.bsky.social for all the latest…
It was great to speak to Karen Dunbar for @scotnational.bsky.social about winning her first Bafta award in her video game debut 🏆
Still Wakes the Deep picked up three awards at Tuesday's ceremony 👇
