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The Italian band Maneskin winning the Eurovision Song Contest final last night. VIEWERS watching Eurovision took to Twitter to point out the UK s widespread unpopularity after its dismal showing in the contest. James Newman scored a total of zero points from each country s panel of judges, as well as the popular votes, after he performed his song Embers. It is the second time in a row that the UK has ended the contest with no points. Italy s pop-rock Maneskin triumphed with France coming second in the competition which was held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, last night. Other top performances came from Switzerland, Iceland, Russia and Lithuania.
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SNP MP Douglas Chapman writes on how Scotland and the UK can create closer ties with its Northern neighbours. Top: The Nordic Council meets, and Nicola Sturgeon addresses the Holyrood chamber
THIS week saw the first meeting of the new All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Arctic and Nordic Councils at Westminster. I’ve taken the initiative to set up this group to help elected members in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords to better understand both these bodies and the vital work they do in the High North. There’s never been a more important time for Scotland and the UK to cement our alliances with these Councils as we grapple with the major challenges of the Covid pandemic, Brexit and the enormity of the climate crisis.