The National – MP Murray Makes Thousands As AIRBNB Host
The National’s front page on May 29th, 2024, highlights several political stories, reflecting its pro-independence stance:

- BBC Presenter Criticises Douglas Ross’ Focus on SNP: The National reports on a BBC presenter’s criticism of Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross. DOUGLAS Ross was told off by a BBC presenter for speaking an “awful lot about the SNP” during his morning media round on Tuesday. [https://www.thenational.scot/news/24348787.bbc-scotland-douglas-ross-told-off-speaking-awful-lot-snp/]
- Labour MP Rents Out Flat on Airbnb: The National exposes a Labour MP who reportedly utilises Airbnb to rent out his flat in Scotland while living primarily in London. This story criticises the MP for potentially profiting from a service viewed negatively by the Labour party, while potentially claiming taxpayer-funded expenses for a non-primary residence. [https://www.thenational.scot/news/24351507.airbnb-landlord-ian-murray-made-thousands-renting-edinburgh-flat/]
- MEPs Back Independent Scotland in EU: In a more positive story for The National’s pro-independence readership, the paper reports that some Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have pledged their support for an independent Scotland rejoining the European Union. This highlights potential international allies for the Scottish independence movement and suggests broader support for Scotland’s EU membership [https://www.thenational.scot/news/24351007.meps-pledge-support-independent-scotland-joining-eu/]
Read a roundup of the UK’s front pages here
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