The US assault on Venezuela is brazen and unlawful – yet our PM claims uncertainty. By refusing to confront Trump’s naked imperialism, Starmer abandons international law, mortgages British policy to Washington, and clears the ground for war, argues ANDREW MURRAY
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BILL KIDD MSP stresses the importance of the SNP’s commitment to unilateral nuclear disarmament in light of growing global tensions and the prospect of Scottish independence
Britain’s Trident nuclear-armed subs are stationed in Faslane, Scotland
RAINER RUPP examines former CIA analyst Larry Johnson’s description of the US operation to kidnap Nicolas Maduro as a tactically successful but strategically disastrous move, with shades of Bush’s disastrous intervention in Iraq
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Western outrage was absolute. Yet today, the tone is markedly more subdued regarding US aggression against Venezuela. The manner in which the media and politicians frame this invasion exposes a profound ideological double standard, writes MARC VANDEPITTE
STEPHEN LOW looks at the SNP plans for public services
The Employment Rights Act 2025 marks the biggest expansion of workplace protections in a generation. But with key reforms delayed and crucial details still to be decided, unions must remain vigilant to ensure this landmark law fulfils its transformative promise, says ANDY McDONALD MP
After 15 years of spending cuts and regressive redistribution, the British economy is weaker, investment is still anaemic and living standards are stalled – yet all major parties remain committed to a policy that has repeatedly failed to deliver recovery, says MICHAEL BURKE
I WELCOME the publication of the Scottish government’s eagerly anticipated Global Affairs Framework. This sets out the key principles that will guide and focus Scotland’s international engagement as we move out of a post-Brexit and post-Covid context.
Since the Britain left the EU the world has endured significant shocks and international crises as a result of the Covid pandemic. We are only just beginning to come out of this now.
In Scotland, as we move forward, we have the opportunity to re-evaluate our international engagement and priorities. The committee on external affairs set about to do this and yesterday’s publication of the Global Affairs Framework addresses the calls for clarity of strategy and principles from the Scottish government in the post-Brexit international climate.
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