Political Editor for STV News
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined August 2015
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Colin Mackay retweeted
It's publication day!
An Injury to All: The Unmaking of the British Working Class is published today, 27 October 2026, by @VersoBooks.
My book is a new history how Britain's formerly powerful working class was pushed to the political margins. Order🔽
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Colin Mackay retweeted
"Given the environmental impact of Rosebank, I don't think they can give it approval."
Former SNP cabinet secretary Michael Matheson on whether drilling at the Rosebank oil field should get the go-ahead.
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Did Burnham’s speech take attention away from the SNP conference?
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Independence was at the top of the agenda during the first day of the SNP conference.
Lucy Dunn reports i.stv.tv/4dEDYi7
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Is there still an appetite for another independence referendum?
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"I get a call from Nadia's mother saying that they think they're about to die."
Former First Minister @HumzaYousaf joins us to discuss his new book 'Under Fire', in which he tells the story of his desperate attempts to get his in-laws out of Gaza and back home to Scotland.
Watch the full interview on Scotland Tonight:
📺️ STV at 10:40pm
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Colin Mackay retweeted
On #scotnight
🔷 Former First Minister @HumzaYousaf joins us to discuss the release of his new book 'Under Fire'
🔷 @ShonaHaslam, @Neilsocialist & @shonacraven make up our Monday Night Panel
📺️ STV at 10:40pm
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MSPs debate face coverings amid calls for ban after Glasgow protest.
Colin Mackay has the latest: i.stv.tv/3Ube9zz
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Best consolation goal…ever? 🤔
Alloa Athletic were 4-0 down to League One leaders Ross County when Scott Taggart scored this in stoppage time!
We make that to be his 37th goal in over 600 competitive appearances and we doubt he’s scored one better.
[📹: @AlloaAthleticFC]
Colin Mackay retweeted
On #scotnight...
🔷 Conservatives gather for their annual conference. Does Kemi Badenoch and her party have a path to power? @lucyidunn interviews Andrew Bowie MP.
🔷 @JohannLamont, @burdzeyeview & @EddieBarnes23 discuss the week's big political talking points in our Monday Night Panel.
📺 STV 10:40pm
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"Neither the Labour group nor the party have complaints"
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra responds to allegations MSP Monica Lennon bullied former staff.
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What were the key talking points at today's Labour conference?
Lucy Dunn reports. i.stv.tv/4hwrrym
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'Have a referendum and we'll see who is right'
John Swinney responds to Andy Burham over 'last prime minister of the UK' comments i.stv.tv/3TrbwJF
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How John Swinney inspired Andy Burnham's first Labour conference speech as Prime Minister. i.stv.tv/3TrbwJF
If you need more @Nigel_Farage, here’s the link to the full @STVNews interview today.
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Nigel Farage says some of the £72 million Reform UK received from two crypto billionaires will be used to further the party in Scotland.
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Nigel Farage has argued that enough time has not passed for Scotland to hold another independence referendum.
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Has Andy Burnham’s stance on Scottish independence changed?
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Andy Burnham committed to Scottish reindustrialisation
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Andy Burnham insists the union is safe in his hands
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