Colin Mackay
@STVColin
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Political Editor for STV News
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined August 2015
“People became aware of how important we are to the survival of the project” Why Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are relying on Anas Sarwar to save their jobs - and Downing Street knows it Analysis for @ITVBorderRB @ITVborder @ITVNewsPolitics
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The Scottish Labour leader had greater influence over this budget because next year's Holyrood election is key to the prime minister's future. | ITV News Border
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STV News political editor Colin Mackay looks at key points from Rachel Reeve's Budget statement. https://t.co/TSueGXFqMK
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After weeks of leaks and speculation, tomorrow the Chancellor will finally set out her budget amid warnings of difficult political decisions ahead. Colin Mackay has the latest from Westminster. https://t.co/mFF77ckfiZ
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Scotland’s World Cup qualification has united MSPs of all parties. @NeilBibby called for Steve Clarke to be knighted. @Douglas4Moray reminded this was the first time since devolution. @willie_rennie pointed out the unifying power of sport with people agreeing with Douglas Ross
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A former council leader who compared himself to the Tinder Swindler amid a £188,000 romance fraud has been jailed for 22 months. https://t.co/HmKJdvaS66
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When you go will you bring back The World Cup from America
🏴 WE’RE THE FAMOUS TARTAN ARMY AND WE’RE GOING TO USA 🇺🇸
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🏴 WE’RE THE FAMOUS TARTAN ARMY AND WE’RE GOING TO USA 🇺🇸
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Grooming gangs, Anas Sarwar in Labour’s troubles and bonds, Scottish bonds.
A victim of alleged grooming gangs is calling on the First Minister to launch a national inquiry. Colin Mackay has the latest. https://t.co/ggWpFWlqjU
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The SNP has upgraded its backroom campaigning team but still lags behind Labour on that front - despite being clearly ahead in the polls Six months out from the Holyrood election, here’s some @ITVBorderRB analysis in praise of the unsung political heroes https://t.co/mV0pj9xy7B
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Kieran Andrews takes a look at the vital and unappreciated cogs that are vital to the machinery of political parties. | ITV News Border
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DCC Alan Spiers tells MSPs that 1000 officers were policing football matches at the weekend including 800 around Hampden and Glasgow for the Old Firm. Another 300 were policing protests.
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Chief Constable Jo Farrell tells Criminal Justice Committee that the number of cases of online abuse of children has gone from 700 last year to 1500 this year.
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Meet the creatives! If you're in Edinburgh this Thursday, pop into your local bookshop for a chance to meet @LariDonWriter and Elise Carmichael! Approx times: 9:30 @EdinBookshop 10:00 @BlackwellEdin 10:30 @Waterstones_Edi 11:00 @GoldenHareBooks 11:30 Ginger & Pickles
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The Chancellor says her Budget will tackle the cost of living crisis, reduce the national debt and improve the NHS. Colin Mackay has the latest. https://t.co/2YgCCRlGBo
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Calls for a halt to moving asylum seekers into old army barracks in Inverness have been ignored by the Home Office. Colin Mackay has the latest. https://t.co/KZnU2y7VKg
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How DO you escape from a waterhorse? Sit back, relax, and enjoy @LariDonWriter tell the story of Kirree, a young girl from the Isle of Man, who found herself confronted by a fearsome Glashtin! #CelticFolkAndFairyTales
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Publication day! Time to send these beautiful beasties out into the world! Celtic Folk And Fairy Tales is now available wherever you like to get your selkie, dragon, shapeshifter, monster & changeling tales. Amazing artwork is by Elise Carmichael #kidlit #celtictales #folklore
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