Meet our team covering the US Election and why the vote matters more than ever for Scotland

The deputy first minister has said it would be “foolish” to rule out a return to full lockdown in Scotland, amid cross-party calls to guarantee future furlough support from Westminster. [View email online]( [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Scotsman] Nov 2, 2020 Good morning, How was your weekend? We’ve got a slightly different newsletter today but today’s stories are at the bottom as usual. The biggest thing happening right now is undoubtedly the US elections, with Americans going to the polls tomorrow. It’s a huge deal for us. That’s right, a huge deal for [The Scotsman](, a proudly Scottish news organisation. To explain why you should visit our website before, during and after the result I’d like to introduce you to our election team so they can detail why this election matters for Scots and what we will offer you. Don't forget, you can gain unlimited access to our expert analysis, award-winning journalists and Scottish news with a digital subscription. [You can support us from as little as £3 a month here](. Thank you. Meet the Team [Joshua King](, live news editor I'll be on through the night overseeing the breaking news operation as The Scotsman's Live New Team brings you up to the minute news, analysis and reaction. On a personal level, as a politics geek, I can't wait to get stuck in. But more importantly, the election has ramifications around the world, especially here in Scotland. What would another Trump victory mean for the food we eat and the cars we drive, for instance? How would a Biden America work with an independent Scotland? What happens over there very much matters over here. [Martyn McLaughlin](, investigations correspondent I’ve been named Daily Reporter of the Year at the Regional Press Awards for two years running for my stories about [Donald Trump’s businesses in Scotland](, and [their finances](. I’ll be reporting and providing analysis of US election results throughout the night. I wouldn’t miss it - how could any self-respecting journalist? It’s an seismic event with the capacity to reshape the world around it/ The US, let's not forget, is Scotland’s biggest single foreign market. At the risk of understatement, it should be an interesting night. [Crystal Chesters](, search engine optimisation (SEO) content editor My team is producing a series of [search-optimised explainers]( around the US Election, with topics including our[2020 election jargon buster,]( 'What are the swing states in this election?' and 'When will the next president take office?' These are being published in the run-up to the election, and following the results, we will answer the questions people have about the future presidential term. [Iain Pope](, specialist editor I love election nights and try not to miss them for the world. Truth is I would be up watching this election anyway...this way I get paid for it too, so what is not to like? This year, in a multi-location newsroom (i.e our kitchens and bedrooms) covering the minute-by-minute results is going to be even more of a challenge than ever before. But we have been planning hard and we have a good team working through the small hours manning the [live blog,]( offering analysis and updating our graphics, so fingers crossed it will be alright on the night. [Dale Miller](, deputy head of content I’ll be helping to co-ordinate the overall presentation of our US election coverage and overseeing our political analysis. Like it or not, incumbent US president Donald Trump is intrinsically linked to Scotland through his business assets and family connections. His post-election fate will cause ripples here - will Trump’s attention turn more to Scotland if he loses the presidency after just one term? I’m excited to analyse the fallout for Scotland. [Liv McMahon](, recent journalism graduate, freelancer I’m really looking forward to joining The Scotsman team for election night, having harboured a low-key obsession with US politics since studying it as a teen. To try and make the night’s events slightly more straightforward and entertaining, I’ll be helping the team present the latest results and information through engaging graphics and data visualisation throughout the night. [Conor Matchett](, live politics reporter I will be covering the immediate aftermath of the results first thing in the morning, and will be likely checking on reaction from [political leaders]( across Scotland and the UK. This election is huge, Donald Trump has many financial fingers in Scottish pies and Joe Biden is well-thought of by Holyrood leaders. Who wins will change the country's relationship with the US, with a Biden win likely reducing the influence from Trump on Scottish politics. It's also the most important election for the Democrats in history, and could be the first instance of the turning of the tide of right-wing populism. [Conor Marlborough](, live reporter I will be coordinating our coverage of the US election results on the night, and will be running a live blog to keep readers up-to-date with the latest developments. I'm excited to cover the election because of the huge implications the result could have for people around the world. Americans have to choose between two dramatically different candidates with opposing views of the United States' role in the world. With a record voter turnout predicted, control of the US Senate hanging in the balance, and a complex electoral college system to navigate, readers could be in for an explosive evening. Now you've met the people behind the news. We hope you can join them on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Sam Shedden, sam.shedden@jpimedia.co.uk [Scottish Government 'cannot rule out' Scotland lockdown amid calls for furlough clarity]( The deputy first minister has said it would be “foolish” to rule out a return to full lockdown in Scotland, amid cross-party calls to guarantee future furlough support from Westminster. [{$escapedtitle}]( [Article Image]( [Donald Trump to hold seven more rallies in final push for votes ahead of election]( US president Donald Trump is mounting one final test of whether his usual massive crowds will translate into votes, as he finishes his re-election campaign with rallies in the battleground states that could decide the race. [Article Image]( [Why data skills are crucial to remain relevant in management]( In a world driven by data, managers and leaders are increasingly aware of the need to develop their skills in this area. 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[Article Image]( [Donald Trump's Scottish resorts have been paid around £250,000 by his government - but the bill could be higher]( It was perhaps Donald Trump’s former chief of staff who put it best when asked about the tensions between his public office and his private business. “At the end of the day,” said Mick Mulvaney, “he still considers himself to be in the hospitality business.” [Article Image]( [One in 10 Scots drinking more than normal in lockdown]( One in 10 adult drinkers in Scotland consumed more alcohol than normal during lockdown, according to new figures. [Article Image]( [A second lockdown has not yet been justified - Brian Monteith]( Covid-19 was meant to be an existential threat to our country and beyond; it was meant to threaten the deaths of 500,000 British people if the Government did nothing, reducing that to 250,000 if interventions including a lockdown were made; and, it threatened the very existence of our NHS and its ability to look after us. 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[Dave Lewis]( [Hibs' Alex Gogic refuses to blame Kevin Nisbet, insisting the team are all in it together]( A team who have accepted the praise they’ve, quite rightly, been given this term for finding a way to grind out results, on Saturday, at Hampden, in their biggest game of the season thus far, and against their biggest rivals, that ability deserted Hibs. [View more news]( You have received this email as you are opted in to newsletters from The Scotsman, published by JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. To manage your individual newsletter preferences with us, please [click here]( and log in to your account. Alternatively you can [update]( your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive from JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, or [unsubscribe]( from all future emails. JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with registered number 11499982, having its registered address at 1, King Street, London, England, EC2V 8AU, United Kingdom. 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