John Swinney on his next steps for independence ... and his thoughts on Peter Murrell

New Labour bid to strip Scotland of powers to punish SNP

Editor Laura Webster joins Political Reporters Abbi Garton-Crosbie and Hamish Morrison to discuss one Labour peer's new bid to strip Scottish Parliament powers, the latest on Peter Murrell, post-Scottish-election polling and our adventure around the Celtic Alliance nations. Support The National from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

Hasan Piker: Why I was really banned from the UK

Editor Laura Webster sits down with streamer Hasan Piker to discuss his ban from the UK over 'anti-Israel' views.   Join The National from just 73p at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

Mhairi Black: Why I had to escape the SNP

Former SNP MP Mhairi Black sits down with Political Reporter Abbi Garton-Crosbie to discuss why she left politics, her take on where Scotland is, independence, LGBT rights and much more.    Join The National from just £1 for 3 months at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

Anger in the streets as Nigel Farage stokes hatred

There's anger towards Nigel Farage today as he ignored calls to condemn riots in England following the murder of Henry Nowak - after calling on people to respond with "pure, cold rage". Political Editor Xander Elliards and Multimedia Journalist Lucy Jackson discuss the case, as well as the day's other big news stories.   Support The National with a subscription from just 73p at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

Why the Celtic Alliance could change everything ... with Deputy Welsh First Minister Sioned Williams

The birth of the “Celtic Alliance” of nations against Westminster rule presents a “golden opportunity” to force the UK Government to listen, Sioned Williams, Welsh Deputy First Minister, told Political Reporter Hamish Morrison. Speaking to The National in the Welsh Government’s offices in Cardiff, the Plaid Cymru politician said Westminster would be forced to listen to “marginalised and ignored” voices calling for self-determination. Support The National will a subscription from just 73p at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]