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Surprise surprise: the Hate Crime Act is in chaos
After only one week it's proved to be all but unenforceable and ignited a revolt against thought crime
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“Arrest me” says JK Rowling
The Scottish Government’s ludicrous hate crime act has failed at the first hurdle
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Been guilty of a hate incident? Possibly - but you'll never know
Even before the Hate Crime Act comes into force politicians are being recorded for "non crime hate incidents"
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He’ll Be Back
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If revenge is a dish best served cold, Alex Salmond is dining in the deep freeze
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“Arrest me” says JK Rowling
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Who's on the wrong side of history now?
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Who exactly are the bigots here?
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Wokapocalypse
How No Debate zealots finally met their Waterloo over women’s rights
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Is Labour really the party of tax cuts?
Does Anas Sarwar really expect Scottish voters to believe this stuff?
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He's back
The Workers Party MP for Rochdale may not be in the Commons for long, but we'll certainly hear his voice. And not just on Gaza.
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When Nicola Sturgeon pressed the self-destruct button
One year ago Nicola Sturgeon shocked the political world by throwing in the towel - and unintentionally rescued the UK
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What does Brian Souter's return say about the SNP and Scotland?
Yousaf first broke bread with the fundamentalist Christian at a prayer breakfast so they have something in common: faith
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2024: Year of the Far Right
By promoting the politics of race and identity the left is unwittingly playing their tune
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Just wait till teachers discover they’re higher rate tax payers
Shona Robison’s budget concealed the largest stealth tax in years
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