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@petermacmahon
@petermacmahon
Commentator on politics and public policy. Writer. Consultant. Events chair. Hitter of nails on the head. Hibs season ticket holder.
Edinburgh Katılım Mayıs 2011
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New. After revealing she's had a political "reawakening" following the publication of her autobiography 'Frankly', what might @NicolaSturgeon do next? I have what is intended as a constructive suggestion in @thetimes
thetimes.com/uk/scotland/ar… #Frankly #NicolaSturgeon #Sturgeon
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Reform UK’s candidate for Galloway and West Dumfries has been urged to apologise after ITV Border uncovered online messages calling for the deportation of British Muslims and endorsing far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
itv.com/news/border/20…
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Caroline Wilson: 'I do my (wonky) bit for Gaelic every day in Glaschu
heraldscotland.com/opinion/259509…
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Decisive: Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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Arran ferry services suspended after MV Glen Sannox hit by new fault bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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Calling all Scottish student journalists: If you haven't already, you have until midnight tomorrow to enter our awards. Win valuable newsroom experience, get yourself noticed and further your career. shorturl.at/iSXvn | @heraldscotland

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The Times has an amazing data team, now sharing their work with readers and non-readers alike.
A good page to bookmark... thetimes.com/data?gaa_at=ea…
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The information commissioner says he can’t trust the government. That is a serious and troubling breakdown in relations. Watchdog says he 'can't trust ministers' with Sturgeon inquiry files bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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Significant in terms of welfare policy and spending implications
Scottish Fiscal Commission@scotfisccomm
The share of the population receiving disability payments in the UK has increased across all ages between 2020 and 2025, but has increased more in Scotland. This Insight discusses these trends and possible reasons why. Read it here: bit.ly/4bp81IE
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Glen Sannox needs new propellers a year after launch in £3m repairs
thetimes.com/article/f687c2…
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NEW: 'I need to weigh my responsibility as health secretary to maintain neutrality...with my own conscience.'
@neilcgray says he may take a side on assisted dying after previously abstaining.
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👀A week and a bit ago economists and investors expected two more @bankofengland interest rate cuts this year.
Last week they expected no rate cuts.
As of today they expect rates to INCREASE.
An extraordinary turnaround, courtesy of the energy price shock emanating from the Gulf

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Scotland match day community false alarms 👇👇👇 Tells a tale.
Seonag MacKinnon@SeonagM
So many elderly people were energetically clapping at home during the Scotland France match yesterday, it set off false alerts at the Community Alarm Service (CAS) Edinburgh which monitors suspected falls! 🏉#SixNations2026 #SixNationsRugby
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The ex-first minister says her memoir reawakened an appetite for politics, so why doesn’t she set up a think tank to find solutions to Scotland’s woes | ✍️ Peter MacMahon #Echobox=1772797592" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thetimes.com/uk/scotland/ar…
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@Dennynews Absolutely. His speed always made defenders nervous. Which was a great asset.
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ICYMI: @NicolaSturgeon says she's had a political "reawakening" while promoting her book 'Frankly'. So what might Nicola do next? I have a suggestion how she might contribute after she stands down as an MSP. It will require being frank. Today's @thetimes
thetimes.com/uk/scotland/ar…
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