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WELCOME to the inaugural Scottish edition of the Morning Star.
Since I was appointed Scotland editor in March, I’ve worked to build the paper’s profile and value north of the border. We’ve introduced regular coverage of Scottish politics and a new weekly column on all things Caledonian. We’ve expanded our coverage of Scottish cultural events, from gigs in Glasgow to theatre in Pitlochry.
But for a small paper with one edition, it can often be a struggle to give Scottish news — including industrial stories which get little coverage in the rest of the media — the emphasis it deserves.
Campaigns against nuclear weapons on the Clyde, financial backing for arms firms and rising militarism are converging with solidarity for Palestine, as Scotland’s peace movement builds momentum ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, says ARTHUR WEST
ROZ FOYER explains the significance and tradition of today’s St Andrew’s Day March and Rally
Across the country readers are rallying to the People’s Paper’s cause. Star campaigns manager CALVIN TUCKER has some handy ideas on how to get involved
At the very moment Britain faces poverty, housing and climate crises requiring radical solutions, the liberal press promotes ideologically narrow books while marginalising authors who offer the most accurate understanding of change, writes IAN SINCLAIR