‘Time for the UK to recognise Palestinian state is now’ – The National (Scotland) 

The National 04/12/2024 

The front page of The National this morning leads with an exclusive interview with the Palestinian ambassador to the UK. 

1. THE Palestinian ambassador to the UK has said that Keir Starmer’s government must recognise the state of Palestine “now” and stop “sitting on their hands”.

2. Scotland Women’s dreams of reaching Euro 2025 is over after a 2-0 defeat to Finland. The Dark Blues were hoping to join the likes of heavyweights Spain, England and France at next summer’s tournament in Switzerland. But a slow start proved costly as the Finns triumphed on home soil after securing a 0-0 at Hibs’ Easter Road last Friday. The hosts started brightly in Helsinki as Sanni Franssi hit the bar in the first few minutes. The positive opening was rewarded by Natalia Kuikka who struck into the net from 25 yards.

3. REFORM are on course to win two seats in Scotland’s biggest city, according to a leading political expert.