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Hannah Brown

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Political correspondent for The Herald

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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
EXCLUSIVE A specialist programme from Edinburgh Napier University used to train neonatal nurses has been branded 'unacceptable for Scotland' in a paper prepared for the country’s maternity and neonatal taskforce www.heraldscotland.com/news... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
'Farage denies wrongdoing and portrays the scrutiny as politically motivated. He says Clacton’s voters should judge him. 'But asking for a fresh mandate is not quite as democratic as it sounds.' www.heraldscotland.com/news... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Political Correspondent @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social reports from Clydebank Leisure Centre, where counting us underway 'in what could prove to be one of Labour's most nervy battles of today' 🗳️ Follow LIVE coverage of the Scottish Parliament election: www.heraldscotland.com/news...
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Pillar-shaped marble headstones (nišani) marking the graves of Bosnian Muslims at the Srebrenica–Potočari Memorial and Cemetery for the Victims of the 1995 Genocide. @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social reports from Bosnia and hears from survivors still fighting for justice👇 𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘖: 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
A Caithness mother has described the 'nightmare' of travelling more than 100 miles twice to Inverness to give birth after local maternity services were downgraded www.heraldscotland.com/news... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Campaigners in the north of Scotland have escalated their row with the Scottish Government over maternity services in Caithness saying they would support legal action on human rights grounds www.heraldscotland.com/news... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
EXCLUSIVE Scotland’s women’s health champion has warned that a promised review of maternity services must not end up being a 'total whitewash”', insisting families must have a meaningful role in shaping its direction www.heraldscotland.com/news... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
EXCLUSIVE A mother has accused NHS Lothian of failing to act on warning signs before her baby was delivered by emergency Caesarean section, leaving her daughter with a catastrophic brain injury www.heraldscotland.com/news... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
This week, The Herald is running a four-day investigative series, Maternity Services: Do They deliver?, examining the pressures facing expectant mothers and the frontline staff who care for them. You can read every article HERE: www.heraldscotland.com/news... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
'Can Scot Gov learn from a golden retriever?' www.heraldscotland.com/news... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
'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
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
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...
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The Herald Politics Team @heraldpols.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
🎙️ 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
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Unspun Live, The Herald's politics podcast: An interview with First Minister John Swinney
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
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...
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Scotland could be in breach of international law over prisoner social care
The Scottish Government could be in breach of international law through its handling of inmate social care, according to a care expert, as the…
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
The 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
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
A 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
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
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...
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Analysis: A night in corridor care opened my eyes to deep cracks in the NHS
From personal experience to the journey of elderly patients beside me, my night in corridor care revealed startling cracks in Scotland's health…
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
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...
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Netflix's hit drama to Reform: Why are Scotland's young voters turning to the right?
From Netflix’s hit drama, Adolescence, to social media and voter disillusionment - what is driving young Scottish voters into the arms of Nigel…
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
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...
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Anti-abortion protestors return to Glasgow hospital
The first arrest since the abortion buffer zones act was implemented in Scotland last year has been made.
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
'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
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
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...
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JD Vance got it wrong on abortion but has the Scottish Government got it right?
With a global spotlight shone on Scotland and the issue of abortion, is the Scottish Government getting it right with its handling of the topic?
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
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...
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Calls for First Minister to make statement on 'eejit' JD Vance buffer zone claims
There are calls for John Swinney to make a statement on misinformation around abortion buffer zones from the American vice president.
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
'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
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
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...
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
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...
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Ash Regan: Alex Salmond would have wanted me as Alba leader
The Alba MSP vying for her party’s leadership has told The Herald the former First Minister and leader wanted her as his deputy.
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
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...
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Former Scottish MP says ‘not first incident of spiking’ at parliament bar
A former MP has told The Herald she knows of at least one other alleged incident of spiking at a UK Parliament bar following the most recent…
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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
NEW 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 👇
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
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...
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
First Minister condemns “absolutely abhorrent” sexual assaults in hospitals @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486292...
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First Minister condemns 'absolutely abhorrent' sexual attacks in hospitals
John Swinney has said attacks on patients and staff “cannot be tolerated” following reports of sexual assaults in Scotland's hospitals.
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
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...
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‘Political career not major factor in Reform defection’, says Thomas Kerr
The senior Conservative councillor who has announced he is defecting to Reform has told The Herald he has ‘no idea’ if he will attempt to run…
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
'On a windy day in the West Coast of Scotland, a miracle happened' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2485388... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
‘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...
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Analysis: Arran feels like a homecoming no one should miss out on
Arran and its ferries remind me of fond childhood memories but, for the community, this network is a lifeline which needs fixed.
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
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...
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Analysis: John Swinney has to reduce NHS waiting times to win over Scots
While John Swinney has won the battle of the budget, the more important hurdle for him is tackling NHS waiting times ahead of Holyrood elections.
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Kirsty McNeill MP @kirstymcneill.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Every 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
Kirsty McNeill MP profile in The Herald
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Sixth 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
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
A Scottish Budget rundown video. Latest news and analysis: Heraldscotland.com @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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Catherine Salmond @salmondsalmond.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Scottish Budget Day. A great explainer here from @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social on what is expected and how it all works. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476932...
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
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
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
This 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)
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
‘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...
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Why a peer-mentoring scheme in schools can make life better for women like me
In schools across Scotland, senior pupils are working to change attitudes and tackle violence against women and girls.
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James McEnaney @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
I'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.
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Summary of the Alex Salmond memorial service from me. News story on @heraldscotland.bsky.social now: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476257...
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
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.
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Absolutely brilliant read from @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social exploring the complexities of assisted dying and the need for safeguarding measures
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
A personal perspective from political correspondent @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social on the issue of assisted dying. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol... (1/4)
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
THE 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...
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
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.…
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Women joining Scottish football clubs sees three-fold increase
The number who are members of football clubs in Scotland has increased by more than 16,500 since 2017, according to figures seen exclusively by The…
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
'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...
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
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...
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Analysis: Lad behaviour from politicians does not impress me much
Okay, we get it, you can down a pint but can you govern with competence?
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Hannah Brown @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
‘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
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