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SNP MSP blasts Scottish Greens as 'wine bar revolutionaries' in row over North Sea energy

Fergus Ewing was warned to mind his language in parliament by his own sister during extraordinary scenes at Holyrood.

Daily Record

SNP MSP told to show 'respect' by own sister after furious attack on Greens

AN SNP MSP and former cabinet secretary had to be admonished in the Holyrood chamber by his own sister after he attacked the…

The National (Scotland)

Deposit return scheme delayed until March, Yousaf confirms

The government has been urged to use the delay to alleviate concerns with the scheme.

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Highlanders 'on our ninth life' as FM faces demands to speed up A9 dualling

THE First Minister has been told to accelerate plans to make Scotland’s most dangerous road a dual carriageway to “save lives”.

The National (Scotland)

Drinks prices in Scotland could rise by a third under Scottish Government's Deposit Return Scheme

Beer, water and fizzy juice will soar in cost due to the Deposit Return Scheme, the Sunday Mail has learned.

Daily Record

Most SNP voters back Bute House Agreement with Greens, says poll

THE majority of SNP voters want the Bute House Agreement with the Greens to continue, according to a new poll.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf faces 'rebel bloc' of MSPs, say reports, as ally disputes split claims

According to reports, MSPs who backed Forbes and even some of Yousaf’s supporters are set to join a bloc that will seek to “actively engage…

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Five supermarket giants urge Scottish Government to ditch drinks recycling scheme

Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Waitrose have expressed their concern for the scheme.

Daily Record

Former minister hits out at Greens as he calls for end to powersharing deal

SNP rebel Fergus Ewing described the Scottish Greens as a ‘small group of fringe extremists’.

The Independent UK

War of words after SNP MSP calls for end to deal with 'extremist' Greens

A WAR of words has broken out between an SNP grandee and the Scottish Greens after he called the party “fringe extremists” and called for an…

The National (Scotland)

Tory claiming 'secrecy' around DRS firm could 'find answers on Google', says Slater

The circular economy minister faced questions after it emerged the chief executive of Circularity Scotland was on a £300,000 salary.

The National (Scotland)

Firm running drinks recycling scheme accused of using Scotland as experiment for UK-wide ambitions

The company at the centre of Scotland’s controversial drinks recycling scheme plans to make at least £5billion by expanding across the rest of the UK.

Daily Record

Lorna Slater: Deposit Return Scheme body won't cash in on unrecycled items

LORNA Slater has rubbished claims Circularity Scotland will benefit from £57 million a year from Scots not recycling through the Deposit Return…

The National (Scotland)

Private firm running Scotland's bottle return scheme expects to make £57m a year

Circularity Scotland’s business model relies on people not bothering to return some glass and plastic for a 20p refund.

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SNP MSP launches furious attack on 'sleekit' deposit return scheme as pressure mounts on Lorna Slater

Greens minister Lorna Slater was accused of having "completely failed for the second week running to answer relevant, pertinent, vital questions" on the deposit return scheme.

The National (Scotland)

Fergus Ewing backs Kate Forbes – with comparison to his mother, Winnie

SENIOR SNP MSP Fergus Ewing has backed the leadership bid of Kate Forbes, comparing her to his mother.

The Independent UK

Ewing backs Forbes for SNP leadership with comparison to mother Winnie

He praised the Scottish Finance Secretary’s ‘honesty, bravery, integrity’.

The Independent UK

Top civil servant urged to come to Holyrood in row over deposit return scheme

A group of four MSPs has written to Scottish Permanent Secretary John-Paul Marks on the issue.

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Edinburgh Live

American tourist and mum-of-three died during Outlander filming tour in Scotland

Katie Bastion-Strong, 46, her brother Jared Bastion, 45, and mum Mary-Lou Mauch, 75, were touring Scotland to check out filming sites for Outlander when their car crashed.

Daily Record

Husband whose wife died in killer A9 crash tells of horror over 'years long' wait for road upgrade

Chris Strong lost wife Katie, along with her mother and brother, in smash while they toured Outlander filming sites in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP accused of 'doing Alister Jack's bidding' amid deposit scheme row

A SENIOR SNP MSP has been accused of “doing the bidding” of Alister Jack as a row over Scotland’s upcoming deposit return scheme escalates.

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack could block Scotland's deposit return scheme

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has urged the Scottish Government to pause its deposit return scheme.

Daily Record

Scottish secretary Alister Jack calls for Scottish Government to drop recycling scheme

The flagship SNP/Greens initiative is aimed at increasing recycling via a 20p deposit on single-use drinks bottles and cans.

The National (Scotland)

Pause deposit return scheme for 18 months, says SNP MSP

An SNP MSP is calling on the Scottish Government to postpone the launch of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) by at least 18 months.

Daily Record

Scots businesses living in 'fear' of deposit return scheme as SNP MSP attacks Nicola Sturgeon

One leading brewer claimed the deposit return scheme was deploying "extortion tactics" to ensure companies signed-up.

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