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Fighting Starmer wins another chance, but is still surrounded by peril

Polling is bad, crucial tests are looming, his party is a tinderbox and the leadership genie is hard to rebottle

The Guardian - UK

Constance made ‘personal and direct apology’ to grooming gangs expert

The Scottish Justice Secretary phoned Professor Alexis Jay after being accused of misrepresenting her in a Holyrood debate in September.

Evening Standard

Scottish government accused of prioritising welfare of divebombing seagulls over people

Less than a third of applications to remove gulls and nests were approved in 2024 despite fears over attacks

The Independent UK

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Douglas Ross missed major Holyrood vote to referee football game

DOUGLAS Ross has been slammed by the SNP after it emerged that he missed a major Holyrood vote to referee a game of football ...

The National (Scotland)

Gilruth ‘refusing to answer straightforward question’ on school toilet rules

The Scottish Tories said the updated guidance for trans pupils is ‘muddled’ and ‘confused’.

Evening Standard

Jamie Hepburn apologises to MSPs after Douglas Ross row

JAMIE Hepburn has apologised for his conduct following allegations of “assault” by Douglas Ross.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government announces £100k funding to tackle disruptive seagulls

Funding of £100,000 will be given to councils to control seagulls ahead of a summit on Tuesday ...

The National (Scotland)

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Successor to Jamie Hepburn named after his resignation

Mr Hepburn stepped down after being accused by former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross of physically and verbally assaulting him.

The Independent UK

Scottish minister Jamie Hepburn quits after Douglas Ross assault accusation

Former Scottish Tory leader alleges Hepburn grabbed him amid row over SNP’s apparent failure to tackle gull attacks

The Guardian - UK

Minister resigns after clash with Tory MSP

Jamie Hepburn clashed with former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross on Wednesday evening in Holyrood.

Evening Standard

Jamie Hepburn resigns as minister after Douglas Ross 'assault' claims

Jamie Hepburn has resigned as minister for parliamentary business after an alleged confrontation with Douglas Ross over a seagull inquiry.

The National (Scotland)

Self-styled ‘African tribe’ handed another eviction notice

The group moved from a previous site in the Scottish Borders earlier this week.

Evening Standard

Ross files complaint with First Minister after Hepburn clash

Douglas Ross and Jamie Hepburn clashed after the end of Holyrood proceedings on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Douglas Ross lodges formal complaint with John Swinney over Jamie Hepburn conduct

DOUGLAS Ross has lodged a formal complaint with First Minister John Swinney after an alleged altercation with an SNP minister.

The National (Scotland)

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Here's what we know about the Douglas Ross and Jamie Hepburn incident

THIS week's Holyrood business has been overshadowed by an alleged incident between Douglas Ross and Jamie Hepburn.

Evening Standard

Minister admits using ‘choice words’ towards Douglas Ross, but not assault

A senior Scottish Government source told journalists Jamie Hepburn would not be sacked.

The National (Scotland)

Jamie Hepburn responds to allegation he 'physically assaulted' Douglas Ross

SNP minister Jamie Hepburn has responded to accusations of "physical and verbal" assault by Douglas Ross.

Evening Standard

Tory MSP Douglas Ross to report allegation of assault by minister to police

He claims he was assaulted by Jamie Hepburn in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday.

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Evening Standard

Tory MSP Douglas Ross accuses minister of assault and verbal abuse

He said he was targeted by the SNP’s Jamie Hepburn as he left the Holyrood chamber on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney responds to claim SNP minister 'assaulted' Douglas Ross

JOHN Swinney has said he will "consider" the allegation made by Douglas Ross that he was assaulted by an SNP minister.

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross claims he was 'physically assaulted' by SNP MSP in Holyrood

DOUGLAS Ross has claimed he was "physically assaulted" and verbally abused by the SNP's parliamentary business minister Jamie Hepburn.

The National (Scotland)

Are the Scottish Tories about to become irrelevant in Scottish politics?

RUSSELL Findlay’s attempt to emulate Reform UK has seen the Scottish Tory leader lose two MSPs in less than a year.

The Independent UK

Fears ‘deadly’ Scottish seagulls could kill someone after spate of attacks

Scottish ministers were accused of failing to act on soaring gull attacks as Tories call for national summit

The Independent UK

Calls for Scotland-wide seagull summit amid warnings someone could be killed

Tory MSP Rachael Hamilton quoted one Scot as saying people are ‘scared, attacked and traumatised’ by the birds.

Evening Standard

Swinney: Reasonable for ex-Dundee University principal to return £150,000 payout

The First Minister was speaking after Professor Iain Gillespie was grilled by a Holyrood committee.

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