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Scotland’s looser rules on assisted dying could lead to ‘death tourism’, say senior politicians

Cross-party group of MSPs says bill going through Holyrood could attract people from elsewhere in UK

The Guardian - UK

Safeguards ‘seriously lacking’ in Holyrood’s assisted dying Bill, warns Forbes

The SNP MSP joined with Labour’s Michael Marra and Tory Edward Mountain to raise concerns about the proposed legislation.

Evening Standard

Ex-Scottish LibDem minister faces probe over lobbying and 'verbal attack' claims

A FORMER LibDem minister is reportedly under investigation over allegations he verbally “attacked” a Tory MSP and broke lobbying rules.

The National (Scotland)

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Major changes needed to Land Reform Bill if aims to be met, ministers told

Ministers have been told “significant change” is needed to land reform legislation if it is to deliver on the Scottish Government’s…

The National (Scotland)

Millionaire Tory MSP announces he'll step down – with criticism of his own party

A SCOTTISH Conservative MSP has announced he will not be seeking re-election – criticising his party in the process.

The National (Scotland)

First Minister John Swinney strongly condemns 'illegal release' of lynx

FIRST Minister John Swinney has condemned the illegal release of two lynx in the Highlands ...

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP accuses salmon farming boss of 'verbally attacking him' in Holyrood

A TORY MSP has accused the boss of Scotland's salmon farming trade body of "verbally attacking" him in the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

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'Universal disapproval': Fresh calls to scrap Scottish council's £40 motorhome scheme

FRESH calls have been made to scrap a Scottish council’s plans to halt the impact of the number of motorhomes and caravans on the NC500 route.

The National (Scotland)

'Am I extremist?': Scottish Tory MSP called out for labelling Yes voters 'a threat'

PEOPLE who support independence are a “threat” to the UK, a Scottish Tory MSP has said as he also insisted Rishi Sunak was wrong to list them…

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP proposes over-40s be excluded from animal trap training

A TORY MSP has been criticised for proposing that experienced animal trappers over the age of 40 should automatically be granted licences and not…

The National (Scotland)

Constituency offices of two Tory MSPs vandalised in Inverness

THE Inverness constituency offices of two Tory MSPs for the Highlands and Islands have been vandalised.

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack attacked for 'misunderstanding' invite after second Holyrood DRS snub

ALISTER Jack has snubbed a second request from a Holyrood committee to give evidence over the UK Government’s decision to block a deposit return…

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack snubs THIRD Holyrood committee – this time over Deposit Return Scheme

ALISTER Jack has refused to appear at a Scottish Parliament committee to give evidence on the delayed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

The National (Scotland)

Third of MSPs calling for delay to short-term let licences have links to sector

MORE than a third of MSPs who signed a letter calling for a pause to the short-term lets licensing scheme have interests in the housing and rental…

The National (Scotland)

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Tory MSP claims current closed season for deer culling 'serves Scotland well'

SCOTTISH Government plans to end closed seasons for male deer will allow for the year-round “indiscriminate killing” and their “uncontrolled…

Insider UK

'Clear leadership needed' to resolve ferry crisis

Parliamentary committee's report into the issue also criticises the level of 'ministerial churn' in the transport brief

The National (Scotland)

Unreliable ferries pose 'existential threat' to island communities, Government warned

SCOTLAND’S “consistently unreliable” ferry service poses a “literal existential threat”, the Government has been warned.

Insider UK

Slater accused of ‘disrespecting’ Holyrood committee over DRS report

Circular Economy Minister called in to answer questions by the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

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Rail union and climate campaigners issue joint call for public transport inquiry

The rail union joined environmental activists in writing to a committee demanding a 'full comprehensive inquiry' into rail services in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Analysis of UK income inequality 'reinforces that indy Scotland would be better off'

A DAMNING analysis of UK income equality "reinforces findings of whitepapers" that an independent Scotland would be better off ...

The National (Scotland)

Tory aristocrat MSP reveals he failed to do homework before taking on key committee role

AN aristocrat Tory MSP and landlord has admitted to having failed to do his homework before taking control of a key Holyrood committee on the…

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