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The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
'Introvert Starmer doesn't dominate Scottish Labour'
Mr Sarwar said the Prime Minister's body language was "more relaxed" in Scotland compared to the rest of the UK. "If you compare body language and approach, so he has been leader of the Labour Party for five years, if you compare visits to Scotland five years ago compared to four years ago, I think you will see a significant shift in terms of confidence and comfort. 'We're different personalities. I am much more conversational, out there, a bit more extrovert. I think it's safe to say he is a bit more introverted in that sense. 'I'm in charge in Scotland – of course I am. 'What's really interesting is if you actually compare his body language to when he is in Scotland, compared to when he is in the UK, he's actually more relaxed in Scotland than he is in other parts of the UK. Read more: 'We've built up a rapport and probably push him to be a bit more extroverted than perhaps in other parts of the UK.' Mr Sarwar said he spoke with the Prime Minister "at least two to three times per month". Herald editor Catherine Salmond asked Mr Sarwar whether he dreaded the Prime Minister's trips to Scotland. Unpopular policies such as the two-child benefit cap and cuts to the winter fuel payment have caused internal unrest within the party. 'No,' he said, adding it was 'absolutely' beneficial to his Scottish Labour leadership. He said the prime minister 'enjoyed' being in Scotland. But he said: 'We aren't dominated. I do what I want to do, when I want to do and how I want to do it. I lead the Scottish Labour Party . I want to be First Minister and I want to lead the Scottish Government.' He said there was an 'obsession' the dynamic between UK and Scottish Labour. Day three of @heraldscotland's Unspun Live at the Fringe at Summerhall. Anas Sarwar's our guest tonight. @SalmondSalmond quizzing him on Gaza and Starmer. — Andrew Learmonth (@andrewlearmonth) August 6, 2025 Throughout the hour-long grilling, Mr Sarwar emphasised his ambition to become Scotland's next first minister, and the first from Labour since Jack McConnell in 2007. 'I'm putting my heart, soul, energy and time into winning the election next year. We have done a huge amount of work to change the Scottish Labour Party in the last four years. 'I look around and I see endless potential and opportunity in Scotland. What a difference it would make it there was an FM with a can do attitude, rather than a can't do attitude.' He added he 'fundamentally believes' he would be a better first minister than John Swinney. The Scottish Labour leader was full of praise for the Prime Minister, however he admitted Sir Keir's handling of the crisis in Gaza was "challenging" in the beginning. The Prime Minister told LBC in October 2023 that Israel had the "right" to withhold water from Gaza. Meanwhile Mr Sarwar had been supportive of calls for an immediate ceasefire. Asked whether the Prime Minister had handled the crisis well, he replied: 'Look, the opening part was difficult.' The Prime Minister's LBC interview 'caused a lot of upset'. Mr Sarwar said: 'I have always been of the view that cutting off the electricity, water, food, is a breach of international humanitarian law.' He added: 'The early part was of course challenging and he himself accepts that what he said in the LBC wasn't right. It was wrong. But I don't think enough people recognise things. One is that there are probably more people that think we in the UK have the influence to stop Benjamin Netanyahu than we do.' Mr Sarwar also ruled out forming a coalition with any other party in Holyrood, but accepted the election would be a close call between Labour and the SNP and ultimately returning a minority government. Earlier this week, Professor Sir John Curtice gave his prediction on Holyrood 2026 at Unspun Live at the Fringe, telling political correspondent Hannah Brown it would be "most extremely unlikely" for the SNP to win a majority next year.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Herald announces winners of the Student Press Awards 2025
The Herald Student Press Awards, in association with Weber Shandwick, returned for 2025, recognising the best journalistic talent in Scotland's universities and colleges. The event, which took place within The Herald's Bath Street offices, welcomed some of the best prospects from media and journalism courses and student newspapers. In an age where disinformation is spreading rapidly, quality, accountable journalism has never mattered more. And this starts in our universities and colleges. The Herald believes in student journalism and is keen to provide a platform for rising stars, allowing them a boost into their future careers. Winners were announced across nine categories, showcasing the best in writing, production, and design. The finalists and winners were welcomed to a drinks reception by Herald editor Catherine Salmond and editor-in-chief of Newsquest Scotland Callum Baird. Natalie Buxton, Managing Director, UK Network of Weber Shandwick said: 'It has been an absolute honour to sponsor The Herald Student Press Awards for the second year running. These awards celebrate the passion, creativity, and integrity that student journalists, production staff and editors bring to their craft, and we are honored to help amplify their voices as they prepare to lead the industry forward.' Catherine Salmond, editor of The Herald, said: 'Student journalism played a fundamental role in how I ended up as a trainee reporter and on to, many years later, becoming an editor. The Herald is keen to support students on their journeys and this is just one way of us doing that.' See the finalists and winners below: Aidan Gilbride, SPFL News Now, Edinburgh Napier University Amanda Crawford, UWS Newsroom, University of the West of Scotland Antonella Valente, The Gaudie, University of Aberdeen – WINNER Fred Byrne, Gettin' Rowdy with The Gaudie, The Gaudie The Gaudie, University of Aberdeen – WINNER The Magdalen, University of Dundee The Glasgow Guardian, Glasgow University Sandy Woodhouse, ENRG, Edinburgh Napier – WINNER Emilia Evonne Beatrice Lauder, ENRG & The Broad, Edinburgh Napier University Hannah Linda Hamilton, The Magdalen, The University of Dundee Carlin Braun, Brig Newspaper, University of Stirling Kulsum Shabbir, Strathclyde Telegraph, University of Strathclyde – WINNER Nina Miller, The Glasgow Guardian, University of Glasgow Eva J Milne, The Jute Journal, University of Dundee Amelia Boag McGlynn and Fred Byrne, The Gaudie, University of Aberdeen Katherine McKay, Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow Odhran Gallagher, Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow – WINNER Anya Diggines, Brig Newspaper, University of Stirling Jack Harris, ENRG, Edinburgh Napier University – WINNER John Shiels, The Clyde Insider, Glasgow Clyde College Oliver Kennedy, The Gaudie, University of Aberdeen David Forrest, The Clyde Insider, Glasgow Clyde College Edward Jewsbury, Brig Newspaper, University of Stirling Katherine McKay, Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow Odhran Gallagher, Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow – WINNER Brig Newspaper, University of Stirling The Student, University of Edinburgh The Gaudie, University of Aberdeen ENRG, Edinburgh Napier University The Glasgow Guardian, Glasgow University Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow – WINNER Strathclyde Telegraph, University of Strathclyde Odhran Gallagher, Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow – WINNER
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The Herald announces the Student Press Awards 2025 shortlist
We are proud to announce The Herald Student Press Awards 2025 shortlist, in association with Weber Shandwick (Image: Newsquest) In an age of misinformation and fake news, the continuing presence of a strong and independent media has never been more important. With growing security threats, far-reaching power concentrated in the hands of a few, global technology brands and pressures building over finite resources in a world that's rapidly heating up, the role of journalists is becoming more relevant than ever. Against this backdrop it is essential to identify the next generation of fearless voices and to support those writers, journalists and broadcasters who are willing to seek out the truth and report it with rigorous clarity. That's the aim of The Herald Student Press Awards 2025 in association with Weber Shandwick, the finalists for which have been announced today. Read more: The Herald's Student Press Awards are the chance of a lifetime These awards have been created in order to encourage the highest standards in journalism and to single out talent amongst students at Scotland's further and higher education establishments. The student newspaper has a proud history of free speech and of providing a solid training ground that has given us some of our finest journalists and the shortlist announced today includes contributors not just of print titles, but also of radio stations and digital platforms. The submitted articles, podcasts, features, reports and sports bulletins have been scrutinised by a panel of experts, led by Herald editor Catherine Salmond and have been selected for their success in providing fresh insights into well-worn subjects; uncovering new facts and providing thrilling accounts of sporting encounters, and for doing it all in language that is unambiguous and, at times highly entertaining. The winners of the Student Press Awards 2024 with Editor Catherine Salmond at far left, Gemma Forrester from Weber Shandwick, 2nd left and Callum Baird, editor-in-chief, Newsquest Scotland and Northern Ireland (Image: NQ) Amongst the awards being contested are: Best Use of Digital Media; Design of the Year for newspapers and magazine: Scoop of the Year and Student News Brand of the Year. There are tangible rewards at stake in the shape of one week's work experience with The Herald editorial team for winners of News Writer of the Year, Features Writer of the Year, Sports Writer of the Year and Columnist of the Year categories, while the winner of The Student Journalist of the Year title will receive a four-week paid internship with The Herald this summer. Winners will be announced during a ceremony that will take place in The Herald offices in Glasgow on Thursday, 15 May and there is an opportunity for anyone connected with the finalists, their publications or digital platforms, as well as for those from the associated educational establishments, to come along and support them on the day. Full details of how to take part are available online here. Find the full shortlist below: Best use of Digital media Aidan Gilbride, SPFL News Now, Edinburgh Napier University Amanda Crawford, UWS Newsroom, University of the West of Scotland Antonella Valente, The Gaudie, University of Aberdeen Fred Byrne, Gettin' Rowdy with The Gaudie, The Gaudie Design of the Year (Newspaper or Magazine) Clive Davies, The Gaudie, University of Aberdeen Hannah Hamilton, The Magdalen, University of Dundee Morgan Woodfall, The Glasgow Guardian, Glasgow University Columnist of the Year Alexander (Sandy) Woodhouse, ENRG, Edinburgh Napier Emilia Evonne Beatrice Lauder, ENRG & The Broad, Edinburgh Napier University Hannah Linda Hamilton, The Magdalen, The University of Dundee Features Writer of the Year Carlin Braun, Brig Newspaper, University of Stirling Kulsum Shabbir, Strathclyde Telegraph, University of Strathclyde Nina Miller, The Glasgow Guardian, University of Glasgow News Writer of the Year Eva J Milne, The Jute Journal, University of Dundee Amelia Boag McGlynn and Fred Byrne, The Gaudie, University of Aberdeen Katherine McKay, Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow Odhran Gallagher, Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow Sports Writer of the Year Anya Diggines, Brig Newspaper, University of Stirling Jack Harris, ENRG, Edinburgh Napier University John Shiels, The Clyde Insider, Glasgow Clyde College Oliver Kennedy, The Gaudie, University of Aberdeen Scoop of the Year David Forrest, The Clyde Insider, Glasgow Clyde College Edward Jewsbury, Brig Newspaper, University of Stirling Katherine McKay, Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow Odhran Gallagher, Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow Student News Brand of the Year Brig Newspaper, University of Stirling The Student, University of Edinburgh The Gaudie, University of Aberdeen ENRG, Edinburgh Napier University The Glasgow Guardian, Glasgow University Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow Strathclyde Telegraph, University of Strathclyde Student Journalist of the Year
The Herald Scotland
06-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
The Herald announces the Student Press Awards 2025 shortlist
We are proud to announce The Herald Student Press Awards 2025 shortlist, in association with Weber Shandwick (Image: Newsquest) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. In an age of misinformation and fake news, the continuing presence of a strong and independent media has never been more important. With growing security threats, far-reaching power concentrated in the hands of a few, global technology brands and pressures building over finite resources in a world that's rapidly heating up, the role of journalists is becoming more relevant than ever. Against this backdrop it is essential to identify the next generation of fearless voices and to support those writers, journalists and broadcasters who are willing to seek out the truth and report it with rigorous clarity. That's the aim of The Herald Student Press Awards 2025 in association with Weber Shandwick, the finalists for which have been announced today. Read more: The Herald's Student Press Awards are the chance of a lifetime These awards have been created in order to encourage the highest standards in journalism and to single out talent amongst students at Scotland's further and higher education establishments. The student newspaper has a proud history of free speech and of providing a solid training ground that has given us some of our finest journalists and the shortlist announced today includes contributors not just of print titles, but also of radio stations and digital platforms. The submitted articles, podcasts, features, reports and sports bulletins have been scrutinised by a panel of experts, led by Herald editor Catherine Salmond and have been selected for their success in providing fresh insights into well-worn subjects; uncovering new facts and providing thrilling accounts of sporting encounters, and for doing it all in language that is unambiguous and, at times highly entertaining. The winners of the Student Press Awards 2024 with Editor Catherine Salmond at far left, Gemma Forrester from Weber Shandwick, 2nd left and Callum Baird, editor-in-chief, Newsquest Scotland and Northern Ireland (Image: NQ) Amongst the awards being contested are: Best Use of Digital Media; Design of the Year for newspapers and magazine: Scoop of the Year and Student News Brand of the Year. There are tangible rewards at stake in the shape of one week's work experience with The Herald editorial team for winners of News Writer of the Year, Features Writer of the Year, Sports Writer of the Year and Columnist of the Year categories, while the winner of The Student Journalist of the Year title will receive a four-week paid internship with The Herald this summer. Winners will be announced during a ceremony that will take place in The Herald offices in Glasgow on Thursday, 15 May and there is an opportunity for anyone connected with the finalists, their publications or digital platforms, as well as for those from the associated educational establishments, to come along and support them on the day. Full details of how to take part are available online here. Find the full shortlist below: Best use of Digital media Aidan Gilbride, SPFL News Now, Edinburgh Napier University Amanda Crawford, UWS Newsroom, University of the West of Scotland Antonella Valente, The Gaudie, University of Aberdeen Fred Byrne, Gettin' Rowdy with The Gaudie, The Gaudie Design of the Year (Newspaper or Magazine) Clive Davies, The Gaudie, University of Aberdeen Hannah Hamilton, The Magdalen, University of Dundee Morgan Woodfall, The Glasgow Guardian, Glasgow University Columnist of the Year Alexander (Sandy) Woodhouse, ENRG, Edinburgh Napier Emilia Evonne Beatrice Lauder, ENRG & The Broad, Edinburgh Napier University Hannah Linda Hamilton, The Magdalen, The University of Dundee Features Writer of the Year Carlin Braun, Brig Newspaper, University of Stirling Kulsum Shabbir, Strathclyde Telegraph, University of Strathclyde Nina Miller, The Glasgow Guardian, University of Glasgow News Writer of the Year Eva J Milne, The Jute Journal, University of Dundee Amelia Boag McGlynn and Fred Byrne, The Gaudie, University of Aberdeen Katherine McKay, Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow Odhran Gallagher, Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow Sports Writer of the Year Anya Diggines, Brig Newspaper, University of Stirling Jack Harris, ENRG, Edinburgh Napier University John Shiels, The Clyde Insider, Glasgow Clyde College Oliver Kennedy, The Gaudie, University of Aberdeen Scoop of the Year David Forrest, The Clyde Insider, Glasgow Clyde College Edward Jewsbury, Brig Newspaper, University of Stirling Katherine McKay, Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow Odhran Gallagher, Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow Student News Brand of the Year Brig Newspaper, University of Stirling The Student, University of Edinburgh The Gaudie, University of Aberdeen ENRG, Edinburgh Napier University The Glasgow Guardian, Glasgow University Hillhead Review, University of Glasgow Strathclyde Telegraph, University of Strathclyde Student Journalist of the Year To be announced on the night It should have been a safe space for informed debate, somewhere for readers to discuss issues around the biggest stories of the day, but all too often the below the line comments on most websites have become bogged down by off-topic discussions and abuse. is tackling this problem by allowing only subscribers to comment. 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