Hannah Brown
Political correspondent for The Herald
- Reposted by Hannah Brown'Can Scot Gov learn from a golden retriever?' www.heraldscotland.com/news... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
- Reposted by Hannah Brown'It is not surprising to see immigration entering the top concerns for the first time, given all the media attention. 'But with an aging population and falling birth rate, Scotland needs immigration to support our work force.' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2519162... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
- Unspun Live the podcast from @heraldscotland.bsky.social politics team is on Spotify so do check it out! Our debut includes an @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social interview with FM John Swinney @heraldpols.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/6s4H...
- Reposted by Hannah Brown🎙️ Episode one of Unspun Live is now streaming. John Swinney speaks candidly about grief, political abuse, leadership, and his fear of failing to counter the rise of the far right. 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf5s... 🎧 www.podbean.com/ew/pb-q2vy5-... #UnspunLive #ScottishPolitics
- Day five of @heraldscotland.bsky.social Scotland's Prisons: Crisis Behind Bars series I've been focusing on older people and social care Front page: Scotland accused of breaching human rights law over prison social care as the ageing population increases www.heraldscotland.com/news/2506138...
- I also take a look at the impact to the taxpayer: Social care costs in Scotland's prisons now nearly £2.3 million in the last year alone www.heraldscotland.com/news/2504497...
- And end of life in jail: Experts have told @heraldscotland.bsky.social there is a “huge challenge” in recognising complex needs in jails as up to 20% of inmates over 55 years old may have dementia www.heraldscotland.com/news/2506128...
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- Reposted by Hannah BrownThe new poll comes as an investigative series from The Herald found that eleven of Scotland's 17 prisons were at capacity - just days after hundreds of prisoners were released early as part of the new ScotGov policy FULL STORY: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2505086... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
- Reposted by Hannah BrownA preview of The Herald's new in-depth series on the overcrowding crisis in Scotland's prisons. Find out more HERE: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2504560... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social @kathleennutt.bsky.social @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
- INSIGHT: From personal experience to the journey of elderly patients beside me, my recent stay in hospital revealed deep cracks in Scotland's NHS. For @heraldscotland.bsky.social on Sunday: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2502800...
- If it was up to 16-24 year olds, Reform UK would be the second main party in Scotland, according to a new poll from Survation. What’s led to the increasing support for Farage's party amongst young scots? I take a look in @heraldscotland.bsky.social Unspun: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2502121...
- Quite a lot has gone down in terms of Scotland's buffer zones legislation today: 🔴First arrest under act 🔴Staff at Glasgow hospital reported protest 🔴FM condemned claims made by American VP JD Vance Full story for @heraldscotland.bsky.social here: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494822...
- Reposted by Hannah Brown'According to Vance, Big Brother is watching you in Scotland. But much like Orwell’s 1984, this is a portrayal of a dystopian society which does not exist.' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494555... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
- With a global spotlight shone on Scotland and abortion, is the Scottish Government getting it right with its handling of the topic? My Unspun analysis for @heraldscotland.bsky.social : www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494555...
- EXC: Calls for FM to make statement on ‘eejit’ JD Vance’s claims ‘private prayer illegal’ in Scotland. @backoffscotland.bsky.social reports rise in online abuse post comments and join @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social call for action @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494258...
- Reposted by Hannah Brown'We can’t really make plans of how we are going to make such a seismic shift in attitudes and cultures towards women and girls without knowing there’s a future for our work' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2492791... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
- I’ve been speaking to women across Scotland’s political parties about sexual harassment and many had a story to tell. All accounts anonymous. Many fearful to speak up. Investigation for @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2488363...
- First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social has said there is “a significant way to go” in tackling sexism in Scottish politics after The Herald on Sunday shared the upsetting experiences of women working in Holyrood. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2488402...
- EXCL: Ash Regan has told @heraldscotland.bsky.social former FM and Alba leader Alex Salmond would have wanted her to lead the pro-indy party. Asked if she believed it was Mr Salmond’s wish for her to take over as leader, the MSP said, “it makes sense.” www.heraldscotland.com/news/2487367...
- EXCL: A former Scottish MP told @heraldscotland.bsky.social she knew of another alleged spiking incident at a bar in the UK Parliament @hannahbardell.bsky.social said she “wouldn’t be surprised” if other attempts to drug drinks of women had happened in the pub www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes...
- Reposted by Hannah BrownNEW article in @heraldscotland.bsky.social, featuring insights from Centre for Public Policy Research Associate Dr @hannahsalamon.bsky.social. 📝🌎 Will Donald Trump impact Scotland's climate action? @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social Read at the link below 👇
- SUNDAY READ: How will Donald Trump’s stance on climate change impact the rest of the world and any action taken in Scotland? I spoke to Glasgow Uni’s Dr Hannah Salamon to find out for @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486550...
- SUNDAY READ: How will Donald Trump’s stance on climate change impact the rest of the world and any action taken in Scotland? I spoke to Glasgow Uni’s Dr Hannah Salamon to find out for @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486550...
- First Minister condemns “absolutely abhorrent” sexual assaults in hospitals @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486292...
- EXCL: Thomas Kerr tells @heraldscotland.bsky.social he has ‘no idea’ if he will attempt to run as an MSP candidate for Reform UK www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486252...
- Reposted by Hannah Brown'On a windy day in the West Coast of Scotland, a miracle happened' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2485388... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
- ‘I do believe in ferries, I do, I do’ For today’s @heraldscotland.bsky.social I look back on childhood memories on CalMac ferries to Arran and why enhancing the network isn’t just for the sake of a good holiday but so much more for island communities. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2484863...
- For tonight's @heraldscotland.bsky.social Unspun, I take a look at why John Swinney must reduce NHS waiting times to win over Scots. The FM may have smooth budget sailing ahead but what people really care about is tackling issues like this. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2484299...
- Reposted by Hannah BrownEvery day for the rest of the year - for the rest of my life in fact - the test is the same. Have we done enough today to build a country in which everyone is safe and everyone has enough? That’s the prize. Eyes on it. Great to speak to @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social at @heraldscotland.bsky.social
- Reposted by Hannah BrownSixth year pupil Isobel Leaker and political correspondent Hannah Brown take a look at the concerning attitudes school boys have towards women and analyse what has to happen to tackle this www.heraldscotland.com/news/2477542... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
- A Scottish Budget rundown video. Latest news and analysis: Heraldscotland.com @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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- Scottish Labour leader @anassarwar.bsky.social has said it is "nonsense” to suggest there is a cultural issue in @scottishlabour.bsky.social following the arrests of two senior councillors as opposition parties urge ‘transparency’ from the party. @heraldscotland.bsky.social t.co/I4QgYkhxUS
- Reposted by Hannah BrownThis year, we have run numerous in-depth series on issues that matter to people in Scotland. In our Black Friday offer, you can receive 12 months of unlimited ad-free web and app access for only £20. www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/?u... Here's a look at what we've been covering... (1/11)
- ‘Each and every day, women like me have to second guess their every move in an attempt to avoid becoming the next headline.’ Great work from Bethel Tesfay on how peer-mentoring schemes on gender-based violence can make women safer. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2475238...
- Bethel writes: “I volunteered to join the Mentors in Violence Prevention programme at my school. This decision would later transform my opinion on the importance of the education curriculum surrounding GBV.
- “The idea is to help pupils to broaden their knowledge, show them how to discuss gender related matters, and teach them how to use power in a safe, important and useful way.”
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View full threadSo I will urge any men reading this thread to please also read Bethel’s article (yes, I’m posting this link twice): www.heraldscotland.com/news/2475238...
- Reposted by Hannah BrownI'm really pleased about this article in today's @heraldscotland.bsky.social. it was written by a brilliant young woman who has been working with us during November and it's great to be able to platform new voices.
- Summary of the Alex Salmond memorial service from me. News story on @heraldscotland.bsky.social now: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476257...
- It’s St Andrew’s Day today and the memorial service for Alex Salmond at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. I’ll be here for @heraldscotland.bsky.social bringing you the stories from the service.
- Absolutely brilliant read from @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social exploring the complexities of assisted dying and the need for safeguarding measures
- A personal perspective from political correspondent @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social on the issue of assisted dying. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol... (1/4)
- Reposted by Hannah BrownA personal perspective from political correspondent @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social on the issue of assisted dying. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol... (1/4)
- Reposted by Hannah BrownTHE HERALD BLACK FRIDAY OFFER 12 months of unlimited ad-free web and app access for only £20. Find out more: www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/?u...
- EXCLUSIVE: The number of women joining football clubs in Scotland has increased by 284% since the Scotland Women's team last qualified for the Euros ⚽️ @heraldscotland.bsky.social heraldscotland.com/news/24758896.…
- Reposted by Hannah Brown'We get it, you can down a pint but can you govern with competence?' Political correspondent @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social says 'it feels like every male politician wants to be the archetype of a lad and I just find it tiring, uncomfortable and time-consuming' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2475484...
- For today's @heraldscotland.bsky.social Unspun... Politicians downing pints 'don't impress me much' We get it, you can down a pint but can you govern with competence? Creds to @derekmcarthur.bsky.social for these fabulous graphic skills www.heraldscotland.com/news/2475484...
- ‘No ifs, no buts, no public service cuts’ @rozfoyer.bsky.social makes STUC demands clear ahead of the Scottish Budget next week. Story for @heraldscotland.bsky.social out tomorrow
- Reposted by Hannah BrownThanks @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social for including my thoughts - a mentoring scheme for women working in Parliament is welcome, but it is only successful if the problematic behaviour and cultures within Parliament/politics is tackled. Women cannot “lean in” to hostile spaces. Full quote:
- ‘I hope this scheme will go some way in addressing the needs of women and Holyrood will follow suit’ A women’s mentorship scheme has been launched for staff at Westminster with calls for Holyrood to follow suit. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2474957...
- ‘I hope this scheme will go some way in addressing the needs of women and Holyrood will follow suit’ A women’s mentorship scheme has been launched for staff at Westminster with calls for Holyrood to follow suit. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2474957...
- The Scottish Conservative leader has said support for Reform UK is “too high for his liking" ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections. Spoke to @heraldscotland @HeraldPols after pulling pints and drinking one. heraldscotland.com/news/24748546.... www.heraldscotland.com/news/2474854...
- Reposted by Hannah BrownWe all agree Legal Aid Reform is necessary. I want to make this happen. It’s imperative we all work together to make the necessary changes that are needed to reform legal aid to give stability for the legal profession & access to justice to some of our most vulnerable when they need it.
- It's the final day of @heraldscotland.bsky.social legal aid series @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social sits down with the minister @siobhian.bsky.social in this exclusive interview. The victims minister denies legal aid is in crisis, calling for talks with lawyers. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2473959...
- Reposted by Hannah BrownThere are far more men who continue to work on criminal legal aid cases than women in Scotland, figures seen by The Herald reveal, as those in the profession voice concern over gender representation. @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social reports. heraldscotland.com/news/2471862... (4/6)
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- After winning the politics in business award Kate Forbes tells @heraldscotland.bsky.social “business is the way forward”
- Shoutout for @heraldscotland.bsky.social legal aid series at First Minister’s questions today. @kathleennutt.bsky.social @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social Check out our articles here: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472727...
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- It's the final day of @heraldscotland.bsky.social legal aid series @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social sits down with the minister @siobhian.bsky.social in this exclusive interview. The victims minister denies legal aid is in crisis, calling for talks with lawyers. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2473959...
- And @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social speaks to Liam Kerr MSP and Liam McArthur MSP about what they would do to fix the legal aid crisis. Investment in trainee solicitors is called for. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472817...
- Today, I take a look at the gender issue of the legal aid crisis...Why are so many women solicitors not staying? I speak to Glasgow solicitor Melissa Rutherford and others about the barriers for women. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2471862...
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- I'm branching out...if you've got TikTok I'd be grateful for a follow.
- ‘It all feels like a tragedy.’ I spoke to Jackie, a mum fighting to see her son for the first time in five years. She feels abandoned by the justice system. Stories like Jackie’s are the reason @heraldscotland.bsky.social are doing our Legal Aid series. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472486...
- Reposted by Hannah BrownThis interview with a parent who hasn't spoken to their child in five years really highlights the importance of our series. Devastating but important work from my friend and colleague @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social Read here. 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472486...
- ‘We have seen a substantial rise in the number of women contacting our services because they cannot find a solicitor.’ @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social and I look at the impact on domestic abuse victims for @heraldscotland.bsky.social legal aid series. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472546...
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NEW: a starter pack of 72 Scottish journalists, editors and news media working in Scotland 👇🏴 (Please repost) go.bsky.app/NgfGNYx - Reposted by Hannah BrownOur political team speak to those on the frontlines of the legal profession in this long read www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472450... @kathleennutt.bsky.social @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social (3/6)
- It’s day one of @heraldscotland.bsky.social politics team series Beyond Breaking Point: Scotland’s Legal Aid Crisis. Throughout the course of three days, we will be exploring the barriers for the both public and solicitors when it comes to access to justice. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472455...
- ‘You feel you are in a cycle of chaos.’ @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social Kathleen Nutt and I spoke to solicitors on the frontline as they see workload soar and fees stagnate for legal aid. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472450...
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- Reposted by Hannah Brown'We will talk to solicitors, their clients and victims of crime. We will speak to politicians about what needs to happen to make sure every Scot can defend themselves when the state or others act against them.' FIND OUT ABOUT OUR IN-DEPTH SERIES: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2472733...
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