Talat Yaqoob

Nicola Sturgeon meets Amelia Mackinnon, nine months, last year at Govan Help, a charity which supports vulnerable children, parents and families (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

SNP should now take a radical approach with social justice at its heart

Former professional kickboxer and social media 'influencer' Andrew Tate (third from right) and his brother Tristan Tate (second from right) arrive at a courthouse in Bucharest on Tuesday (Picture: Daniel Mihailescu/AFP via Getty Images)

Spread of toxic masculinity by 'influencers' must be taken more seriously

Jeremy Clarkson's recent column about Meghan Markle led to a half-hearted apology from the broadcaster, but editors must do much more to insure competent accountability across the media in an age of sensationalism and clickbait, argues Talat Yaqoob.

Why we must make it harder to platform all forms of hate in 2023 - Talat Yaqoob

Families inside a migrant holding facility at Manston Airfield pictured earlier this month (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Tories' demonisation of refugees fails a basic test of humanity – Talat Yaqoob

Scottish Greens councillor Holly Bruce has said she would be keen to look into a “holistic” feminist town planning approach for Glasgow (Photo: Christian Gamauf).

'More women in local politics and town planning is crucial’, says councillor

The UK government claims its Nationality and Borders Bill will save lives, but it's likely to do the opposite (Picture: Luke Dray/Getty Images)

Christmas Party furore has covered up Johnson's illiberal agenda – Talat Yaqoob

This year's festival will include a celebration of the achievements of inspiring women, past and present. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Edinburgh Science Festival to return this summer in more than 25 outdoor venues

The new Scottish Parliament is more representative of the population. Will that mean progressive ideas are more likely to be turned into reality? (Picture: Fraser Bremner/pool/Getty Images)

When will Scottish government deliver on its progressive ideas? – Talat Yaqoob

Glasgow is this November due to host the United Nations climate change summit Cop26, which will see international leaders coming together to report on progress in curbing emissions of greenhouse gases set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement

Politicians to face virtual grilling from Scots

Women in STEM industries experience sexism and ageism according to a new report.

Majority of women in STEM jobs suffer sexism claims new report

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Guides in passion project that will change the world

Nicola Sturgeon gave her backing to 50/50 campaign. Picture: Getty

Nicola Sturgeon backs women board quotas campaign

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries