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Now, here's your chance to see this week's opinions from Herald writers:
"There are far greater Scots than Robert The Bruce", writes Alan Simpson
Alan Simpson gives his take on the controversy surrounding Cineworld's decision to 'ban' the new Robert the Bruce film from its Scottish venues and argues that the Scots hero is not the best there is.
"It's time to focus on the threat Nigel Farage poses to democracy", writes Neil MacKay
Neil MacKay argues that the threat of getting rid of democracy in Britain will come from a 'kind of Rotary Club fascism"
"Time to get your act together, BBC, or get your coat", says Alison Rowat
Alison Rowat explores the publication of the BBC's annual report, and asks if anyone will still have the patience for the BBC in 2029.
"We need to start talking about the abolition of the monarchy", says Neil MacKay
With the Queen in Scotland, Neil MacKay asks: Why is the monarchy, which stands at the very heart of our democracy, not subjected to rigorous debate?
"Injustice breeds injustice for Glasgow’s equal-pay women", writes Margaret Taylor
Margaret Taylor discusses Glasgow City Council's decision to recover debts from woman's equal pay settlements.
Mark Smith believes something in politics may be shifting and talks about the Conservative leadership race and the Turkish elections.
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