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Ash Regan’s defection is a major boost for Alba Ash Regan, a former SNP minister who resigned over the controversial gender recognition bill, has joined the Alba Party, becoming its first ever MSP. Regan said he was motivated by his commitment to women’s rights and independence, and accused the SNP of being “complacent and arrogant” in power. He also said he was impressed by Alba’s vision of a Scotland United front to advance the constitutional cause. Regan’s defection is a major boost for Alba, which failed to win any seats in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election, despite being led by…

Residents of Loch Tay area feel excluded and ignored by Discovery Land Company A US firm that is developing Taymouth Castle into a luxury resort for the wealthy has sparked anger among the local residents by inviting only a select few to a meeting to discuss the project. Discovery Land Company (DLC), which also owns several other properties in the Loch and River Tay area, sent out an invitation to the meeting to people in Kenmore in October. However, residents of other communities on Loch Tay, such as Killin, and nearby towns such as Aberfeldy, where DLC has bought the…

Scotland’s AI Ambitions Thwarted by UK Government In a surprising move, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has barred the Scottish Government from participating in a significant AI summit. The event, hailed as a “world first” for AI safety, began on Wednesday at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire. It aims to position the UK at the forefront of global AI discussions. Global Gathering Excludes Scotland Despite the presence of representatives from major nations and tech giants like Amazon and Google, Scotland’s request to attend alongside other devolved administrations was denied. This exclusion has caused disappointment among Scottish officials, who emphasize the importance of…

Lammy says bombing refugee camp can be legally justified if there is a military objective David Lammy, the shadow foreign secretary, has sparked outrage and criticism for his remarks on the Israeli bombing of a refugee camp in Gaza. Lammy said on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that the attack was “wrong when it comes to the ethics”, but “if there is a military objective, can be legally justifiable”. Lammy’s comments came as the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) called for an immediate ceasefire, saying it was “a matter of life and death for millions of people”. UNRWA…

A prominent Jewish-led organisation has accused the media and politicians of ignoring the role of Jewish groups and individuals who support the Palestinian cause. Jewish Voice for Labour co-founder speaks out Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi, co-founder of Jewish Voice for Labour, said that pro-Palestinian Jewish voices are being silenced and dismissed by the mainstream media and political establishment. She said that she and other Jews who oppose Israel’s policies and actions have faced hostility and accusations of being self-hating Jews. Wimborne-Idrissi said that she has participated in many protests and statements in solidarity with Palestinians, but the fact that she is Jewish…

Lammy says strike can be legally justified if there is a military objective Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy has sparked outrage after he told the BBC that an Israeli airstrike on a refugee site in Gaza “can be legally justified” if there is a military objective. The strike, which killed a senior Hamas commander and more than 50 civilians, including children, was condemned by many as a war crime and a violation of international law. Lammy said that while the bombing was wrong “when it comes to the ethics,” he said “if there is a military objective it can be…

Lammy defends Starmer’s stance on Gaza conflict David Lammy, the shadow foreign secretary of the UK, has said that Israel’s airstrike on a refugee camp in Gaza, which killed more than 50 civilians, “can be legally justified” if there was a military objective. He also defended Labour leader Keir Starmer’s refusal to call for a ceasefire, saying that the party was “united” on its concern for the humanitarian crisis. Lammy was speaking to BBC Radio 4 Today programme on Wednesday, amid growing criticism of Starmer’s position on the escalating violence between Israel and Hamas. Starmer has been accused of lacking…

Dundee Bairns provides food and clothes to needy families Dundee Bairns is a charity that aims to tackle child poverty in Dundee by providing food and clothes to children and families who are struggling. The charity was founded in 2014 and has since helped thousands of people in the city. The charity runs various projects, such as the Fun and Food programme, which offers free meals and activities to children during school holidays, and the School Uniform Bank, which supplies new and second-hand uniforms to pupils. Bairns at Home delivers essential items to homes The charity has recently launched a…