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BREAKING: Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance has slammed MSPs who have spread 'deliberate misinformation' about the Hate Crime Act ... Show more
Tories to lead debate calling for repeal of controversial hate crime laws at Holyrood
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NEW: A Scottish Labour candidate at the centre of a row over sharing 'racist' posts has been criticised for reposting messages calling for Holyrood to be ... Show more
First Minister Humza Yousaf said the Government will consider every recommendation of the Cass Review released last week.
Later on Thursday ... Show more #stvnews #scotland #holyrood #climate #humzayousaf #anassarwar
JK Rowling's tweets on trans community felt gratuitously cruel: ON THE day the Hate Crime legislation came into force, I was on Ben A’an. It was Easter Monday ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24236313.jk-rowlings-tweets-trans-community-felt-gratuitously-cruel/
Scotland needs another parliament, for independents only: The Holyrood system is failing. The committees are so dominated by whipped political parties that they ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24262384.scotland-needs-another-parliament-independents/
Hate crime law puts devolution in the dock,charged with ignorance and incompetence - Brian Monteith
scotsman.com/news/politics/hate-crime-law-puts-devolution-in-the-dockcharged-with-ignorance-and-incompetence-brian-monteith-4582344
Operation Branchform: Complainer raised concerns with SNP: The SNP were warned about concerns over party finances, transparency and membership numbers back in ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24241873.operation-branchform-complainer-raised-concerns-snp/
Scottish Parliament voting reform: Holyrood's closed list system gives parties too much power and protects MSPs voters want to sack – Scotsman comment
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/scottish-parliament-voting-reform-holyroods-closed-list-system-gives-parties-too-much-power-and-protects-msps-voters-want-to-sack-scotsman-comment-4578552
Number of online hate reports drops almost 75% in second week: Data released by Police Scotland shows there were 1,832 online hate reports received between April ...
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Liz Truss's real reason for becoming Prime Minster just might have been revealed – Scotsman comment
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/edinburgh-festival-fringe-liz-trusss-real-reason-for-becoming-prime-minster-just-might-have-been-revealed-scotsman-comment-4575702
Scotland in UK-first as safe NHS staffing levels law comes into force: The Health and Care (Staffing) Act was passed in the Scottish Parliament in 2019 but comes ...
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More than two thirds of proposed Holyrood constituencies changed following feedback
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Controversial proposals to pilot rape trials without a jury should be ditched, lawyers have said, after a Holyrood committee failed to give its backing to the ... Show more news.stv.tv/east-central/controversial-juryless-rape-trial-plans-in-scotland-should-be-ditched-lawyers-urge
How do we fix Scotland's NHS? This could be the start: Consider with me the public provision of health care in Scotland. Not simply the Scottish version of the ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24233794.hoe-fix-scotlands-nhs-start/
Iain Packer rape victim to give evidence to Holyrood today: A victim of killer and serial rapist Iain Packer will today give evidence to MSPs examining plans to ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24257180.iain-packer-rape-victim-give-evidence-holyrood-today/
Westminster and Holyrood might do better if they left the big calls to chance – Scotsman comment
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/westminster-and-holyrood-might-do-better-if-they-left-the-big-calls-to-chance-scotsman-comment-4579852
Sturgeon accused of being a part timer in Holyrood: It’s been a year since Peter Murrell, the husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon ...
spectator.co.uk/article/sturgeon-accused-of-being-a-part-timer-in-holyrood/
Tory MSP claims he was ‘threatened’ by SNP minister during row in Holyrood: Stephen Kerr said he was told he was going to ‘fall from a very high place’
scotsman.com/news/politics/tory-msp-claims-he-was-threatened-by-snp-minister-during-row-in-holyrood-4569861
📽️Holyrood descends into chaos after Humza Yousaf accuses Anas Sarwar of displaying 'his famed arrogance and hubris'
The presiding officer had to intervene in ... Show more
NEW: Humza Yousaf was asked about VisitScotland's plans to close all of its 'iCentres' across Scotland during a meeting at Holyrood this afternoon ... Show more
Poll: Disappointment with Holyrood a 'wake-up call for MSPs': Only two in five Scots think Holyrood has served them well and barely half regard devolution as a ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24196619.poll-disappointment-holyrood-wake-up-call-msps/
NEW: Kate Forbes has hit back at reports claiming she said Humza Yousaf lacks a 'big vision' for Scotland.
It comes after the MSP spoke to a Holyrood Sources ... Show more
Dame Esther Rantzen hails ‘historic’ assisted dying legislation at Holyrood: Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur is publishing a Bill to allow people with a ...
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Shocking footage has shown the moment a large group of youths were seen paddling in a muddy loch with rats while locals shouted at them to get out. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-youths-swim-loch-rats-32436506
Assisted Dying Bill: Liam McArthur 'absolutely convinced' that the bill will pass at Holyrood
scotsman.com/news/msp-convinced-that-assisted-dying-bill-will-pass-at-holyrood-4566921
Michael Matheson rejects calls to resign as MSP as he returns to Holyrood: The former minister refused to answer multiple questions from journalists in the ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/michael-matheson-rejects-calls-to-resign-as-msp-as-he-returns-to-holyrood-4569532
Michael Matheson has reportedly been absent from Holyrood due to sick leave as he faces a standards probe.
Holyrood quits Stonewall Diversity Champions programme: The Scottish Parliament has ended its membership of Stonewall's diversity programme ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24213211.holyrood-quits-stonewall-diversity-programme/
Tory MSP resigns from Holyrood Standards Committee over Michael Matheson bias: Stephen Kerr made the announcement on Friday
scotsman.com/news/politics/tory-msp-resigns-from-holyrood-standards-committee-over-michael-matheson-bias-4573989
One Day: Arthur's Seat braced for rise in visitors as pressure mounts on landmark
scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/one-day-arthurs-seat-braced-for-rise-in-visitors-as-pressure-mounts-on-landmark-4547248
Silent prayer vigils could still be held outside abortion clinics even if safe zones are introduced, a Holyrood committee has heard ... Show more #abortion #healthcare #holyrood #edinburgh #scotland #news #uknews #scottishnews #stvnews
Holyrood hears evidence from campaigners against buffer zones outside abortion clinics
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Political Editor Alistair Grant questioning Michael Matheson as he appears in Holyrood for the first time since resigning as health secretary.
Scottish Tories in call to commission Holyrood portrait of King Charles for Scottish Parliament
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-tories-in-call-to-commission-holyrood-portrait-of-king-charles-for-scottish-parliament-4563556
MSPs are demanding the Scottish Government provide “clarity” over the future of a fund set up to help the north east refocus its economy on greener ... Show more #news #stvnews #energy #justtransition
Net Zero Secretary challenged over delayed update to climate change plan: The Climate Change Committee had insisted the updated plan, which was due to be ...
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Further costs and delays for overdue and over-budget Ferguson ferries, Holyrood committee told
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MSPs demand answers from Creative Scotland on grant made to explicit project: The public arts body has since withdrawn the public funding and will seek ...
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Michael Matheson: Holyrood's standards committee set to meet to discuss MSP's fate over £11,000 iPad bill breach
scotsman.com/news/politics/michael-matheson-holyroods-standards-committee-set-to-meet-to-discuss-msps-fate-over-ps11000-ipad-bill-breach-4563336
Abortion clinic buffer zones could see vigils criminalised, opponents claim: Holyrood’s Health Committee heard from a number of groups against the proposed ...
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Can you drink on ScotRail trains? No, and let's keep it that way: Should the ScotRail booze ban remain in place? Rail bosses have been consulting on what to do ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24201709.can-drink-scotrail-trains-no-keep-way/
Council survey finds 60% ‘totally in favour’ of visitor levy in Edinburgh: Residents and visitors to the Scottish capital took part in the research.
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Euan McColm: SNP shouldn’t assume that wandering votes will return to the fold for Holyrood 2026
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/euan-mccolm-snp-shouldnt-assume-that-wandering-votes-will-return-to-the-fold-for-holyrood-2026-4531941
Holyrood protesters stop FMQs nine times during heated NHS debate: Protesters shouted 'food is a human right, hunger is a choice' as they continually ...
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A9 Dualling: Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon invited to explain delays at Holyrood
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/6381630/a9-dualling-alex-salmond-nicola-sturgeon/
Fergus Ewing slams ‘authoritarian’ SNP after suspension is upheld: It came after he voted against a Scottish Government minister in a crucial vote of confidence
scotsman.com/news/politics/fergus-ewing-slams-authoritarian-snp-after-suspension-is-upheld-4535679
Alex Salmond’s Alba gains second councillor after Highland Council SNP defection: Karl Rosie said the Highlands has been overlooked by Holyrood and Westminster.
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It's one year on from the day Nicola Sturgeon shocked Holyrood and the political world, announcing she would stand down after eight years as First Minister of ... Show more
Scotland ‘falling behind’ rest of UK in preventing new HIV cases, experts warn: A Holyrood committee heard the Scottish Government is ‘long overdue’ in ...
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Live: Humza Yousaf faces FMQs ahead of Emma Caldwell inquiry announcement: The First Minister will take questions from MSPs in Holyrood ahead of a ministerial ...
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Anas Sarwar calls on Scottish Labour to ‘build on’ future UK general election victory
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Buckie farmer Tim Eagle on the 90-minute deadline which catapulted him into Holyrood as Scotland’s newest MSP
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Campaigners gathered outside Holyrood yesterday to protest against an 'arms deal propaganda' event for the weapons industry ... Show more
Scotland’s health secretary has announced “significant progress” towards establishing a public inquiry into the disgraced NHS surgeon Professor Sam Eljamel ... Show more #news #stvnews #nhs #healthcare
The Scottish Government “didn’t envisage” people bringing XL bully dogs to Scotland over Christmas, the community safety minister has said ... Show more #stvnews #scotland #xlbullydogs
Rainbow lanyard ban: how did Scotland get here?: It’s hard to know how we got here, but let me have a go. Five years ago, Nicola Sturgeon led Scotland’s largest ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24205821.rainbow-lanyard-ban-scotland-get/
Mental health services under ‘significant pressure’, Holyrood committee warns: Concerns over increasing demand, rising living costs and the NHS 'workforce ...
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National Care Service Bill passes first stage at Holyrood, despite opposition parties voting against Bill
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Report on cladding Bill finds only two out of 105 buildings have had work done: A Holyrood report said of 105 buildings on the cladding remediation programme ...
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NEW: The UK Government has said it is “closely” monitoring problems with Scottish ferries – as a Tory minister held a “summit” with CalMac and islanders ... Show more
Scottish Labour leader urged to ‘fight’ with Starmer to defeat SNP: Anas Sarwar has been told arguments with Westminster can help outflank the SNP ...
inews.co.uk/news/scotland/anas-sarwar-fight-keir-starmer-2907652
Quick Glance: Call for Immediate Peace in Gaza
- Delegates back call to end Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Demand for rocket cease-fire, hostage release, supplies, and peace pathway.
- Condemnation of attacks, recognition of protection rights, end of fighting urged.
- Emphasis on sustainable peace and immediate ceasefire necessity.
Readers' Letters: Don't say Sturgeon cried 'crocodile tears': Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of shedding crocodile tears after breaking down at the UK Covid ...
scotsman.com/news/opinion/letters/readers-letters-dont-say-sturgeon-cried-crocodile-tears-4506223
Presiding Officer considers reforms to Holyrood questions: Alison Johnstone said she had been considering the matter in the run-up to the Scottish Parliament’s ...
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Tory MSP stands down from Holyrood to take up position at Scotland Office: Lord Donald Cameron will become a parliamentary undersecretary of state for Scotland ...
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Michael Matheson: Big questions for Humza Yousaf after health secretary’s inevitable resignation
scotsman.com/news/politics/michael-matheson-big-questions-for-humza-yousaf-after-health-secretarys-inevitable-resignation-4511070
Quick Glance: Michael Matheson Resigns Over £11,000 iPad Bill
- Investigation reveals Matheson used parliamentary iPad on family trip, accumulating nearly £11,000 in roaming charges.
- Taxpayers initially covered the bill, but Matheson agreed to repay it after claiming it was for constituency work.
- Despite his high salary, Matheson later agreed to reimburse the Scottish parliament for the charges.
- Resignation comes before conclusion of probe by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB).
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