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Media Watch: SNP minister fires warning to party amid press focus on infighting

Good evening and welcome to Media Watch. The story at the centre of Scottish politics over the past week has undoubtedly been the continuing row over the decision of several SNP MPs to put themselves forward as potential candidates for the Holyrood election.

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'Leave yer ego': SNP minister issues warning after media reports on party infighting

AN SNP Cabinet Secretary has issued a stern warning about negative briefing to the press, urging figures within the party to “leave yer ego to…

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'That's a lie': Stephen Flynn addresses SNP 'anger' over Holyrood bid

STEPHEN Flynn has addressed “anger” within the SNP at his decision to bid for a Holyrood seat while retaining his place at Westminster ...

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SNP face questions on shelved policy as Scotland reports record high food worries

THE SNP Government are facing questions over a shelved policy after a key report showed more Scots than ever are worried about putting food on the…

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Scottish Government still 'absolutely committed' to National Care Service – minister

Scotland’s social care minister Maree Todd has said she is “absolutely committed” to delivering a new National Care Service amid ongoing…

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'We can't keep changing rules': Activists split over SNP MPs applying for Holyrood

ACTIVSTS across SNP and Scottish independence circles are split on whether an MP should hold on to their seat at Westminster if they are elected…

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Michael Matheson 'unlikely to pass vetting' as SNP candidate, party source claims

MICHAEL Matheson is unlikely to pass vetting to become an SNP Holyrood candidate despite putting a bid forward, a source has claimed.

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Michael Matheson applies to be SNP Holyrood candidate in 2026

MICHAEL Matheson has applied to stand as a candidate for the SNP at the next Holyrood election.

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Stephen Flynn news, interviews and updates on the SNP MP and Westminster leader

Get the latest Stephen Flynn news, interviews and updates on the SNP Westminster leader and Aberdeen South MP, including his political career,…

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Neil Gray to give Holyrood statement after using chauffeurs for football games

HEALTH Secretary Neil Gray is to make a statement to parliament amid a row over the use of chauffeur driven cars to attend football games ...

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Will SNP rules allow Stephen Flynn to be an MP and MSP at the same time?

STEPHEN Flynn has sparked debate within the SNP after announcing a bid to stand for the Scottish parliament – without resigning his seat…

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Mhairi Black reveals if she will be candidate for 2026 Holyrood election

THE SNP’s former deputy Westminster leader Mhairi Black has revealed whether she will stand as a candidate in the 2026 Holyrood election ... in…

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SNP politicians call for Stephen Flynn to 'rethink' bid to be both MP and MSP

STEPHEN Flynn should rethink his intention to stand for Holyrood while holding on to his seat at Westminster, former Scottish government…

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SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn announces bid to become an MSP as well

Mr Flynn said he would remain an MP if elected but would not take two salaries.

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Stephen Flynn confirms bid to stand to be MSP at next Holyrood election

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has confirmed his bid to run to be an MSP at the 2026 Holyrood election...

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Nicola Sturgeon 'submits application to stand for SNP in 2026'

NICOLA Sturgeon has submitted an application to be a candidate for the SNP at the next Holyrood election...

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Humza Yousaf applies to be SNP candidate for 2026 Holyrood election

HUMZA Yousaf has submitted his application to stand as an SNP candidate at the next Holyrood election, according to reports...

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‘No evidence’ assisted dying laws lead to ‘slippery slope’, MSPs told

THERE is “no evidence” that introducing assisted dying laws leads to a “slippery slope”, MSPs have been told ...

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Keir Starmer rejects calls to devolve immigration powers to Holyrood

KEIR Starmer has dismissed outright the devolving of powers over migration to Holyrood ...

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Starmer rejects calls for Holyrood to get immigration powers

The Prime Minister spoke out on the issue during a visit to Glasgow for the Interpol general assembly.

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'Labour cannot be trusted' as tuition fees hiked in England, say SNP

LABOUR “cannot be trusted” on their pledge to keep universities free in Scotland after tuition fees were hiked in England, the SNP have said ...

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Lack of clarity on funding ‘significantly contributed’ to A9 delay, MSPs find

A LACK of agreement on funding “significantly contributed” to the Scottish Government’s failure to dual the A9 by 2025, a Holyrood report…

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How reforming council tax 'could cut bills for eight in 10 Scots'

REFORMING council tax could see lower bills for as many as eight in 10 Scots ...

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Scottish Greens lodge proposals to ban Lords from serving in Holyrood

THE Scottish Greens have lodged new proposals to ban members of the House of Lords from serving in the Scottish Parliament...

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Lack of local tax reform 'one of Holyrood's biggest failures', Patrick Harvie says

THE fact that the Scottish Government has not yet reformed local authority taxation is “one of the biggest failures of devolution,” the ...

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