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In 2017, she became the world’s youngest female leader. Ardern’s inspiring story makes us yearn for an era of courage and hope

Reacting to the news that former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will step down as an MSP at the end of this parliamentary term, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said: “The STUC wish to thank Nicola...

Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon are best friends who bonded over a love of good books, unfettered conversation and the occasional glass of red wine. Join them as they discuss why reading matters, and...

It’s ugly, but necessary to face.

Dream Count, the Nigerian writer’s first novel in more than a decade, is a powerful exploration of misogyny, masculinity and race.

It’s been 11 years since she published a novel. In that time, the author has lost both parents, seen Trump become president twice – and finally returned to fiction after a bruising reaction to her com...

Helen Fielding, David Baddiel, Nicola Sturgeon and other cultural figures celebrate the great writer’s 250th birthday

How regime change happens in America

America's vice president has accused the Scottish Government of 'thought crime' over its implementation of abortion buffer zones.

The president has begun purging the board of Washington’s premier arts organization.

Ali Smith scrambles plotlines, upends characters, and flouts chronology—while telling propulsively readable stories.

Streetreads Library is a unique safe place for people experiencing homelessness that provides support, books, classes and escapism. We need your help to develop our programme to meet the increase in ...

The former Scottish first minister on SNP scandals, falling out with Alex Salmond — and why pressure for a new referendum will return

“It said something really important about the kind of country modern Scotland was and hopefully still is”

A love of books brought Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon together and they've been talking about them ever since

The former chancellor’s memoir Freedom reveals how her childhood in East Germany helped forge a doctrine of moral decency and realpolitik.

The former chancellor’s memoir Freedom reveals how her childhood in East Germany helped forge a doctrine of moral decency and realpolitik.

New Statesman writers and guests choose their favourite reading of the year.