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Both the Tories and the SNP suffered catastrophic defeats – but only one of them is facing up to that

The Conservatives kid themselves that a new leader is all they need, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

Kate Forbes: Ministers ‘standing by’ free school meals for all primary pupils pledge

THE Scottish Government is “standing by” its commitment to provide free school meals to all primary school pupils, the Deputy First Minister…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney’s slimmed-down plans prompt criticism of ‘managed decline’

First minister makes eradicating child poverty his top priority while Scottish Labour says he had ‘no vision’

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Scottish government raids £460m green energy fund for public sector pay rises

Finance secretary says ‘tough decisions’ are needed to fill £1bn hole in the budget

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Shona Robison to deliver statement with cuts expected – how to watch

SHONA Robison is expected to announce announces hundreds of millions of pounds worth of cuts on Tuesday afternoon as Holyrood returns from summer…

The National (Scotland)

Economic expert gives verdict on who's to blame for Scottish Government cuts

LAST week saw both of Scotland’s governments sharpening the axe ahead of what are expected to be two cuts-packed budgets – with both sides…

The National (Scotland)

SNP facing 'a doing' at Scottish election without major reform, say senior figures

SENIOR SNP figures have suggested the party will lose the next Scottish election unless it enacts a major rethink.

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Scottish Tory leadership candidate pitches tax cuts for millionaires

MURDO Fraser would give millionaires a tax cut of £35,000 while leaving rates for part-time workers untouched, according to one of his campaign…

The National (Scotland)

What we learned from the first big poll for the 2026 Scottish election

Is it really looking good for Anas Sarwar? ... Polling expert James Kelly doubts it.

The National (Scotland)

Experts: 'Uncertainty' for Holyrood funding with UK cuts 'adding to pressure'

THE Scottish Government faces "considerable uncertainty" around its funding ahead of the upcoming Westminster Budget, independent economic…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood bosses respond to claim MSPs 'asked to submit speeches in advance'

HOLYROOD bosses have responded to criticism after requesting copies of speeches from MSPs ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tory 'cabal' in plot to block Russell Findlay winning leadership race

A “CABAL” of Tory MSPs has reportedly held a series of secret meetings in a bid to prevent leadership race frontrunner Russell Findlay from…

The National (Scotland)

Branchform complainant urges police to finish SNP probe over election fears

POLICE Scotland must wrap up its investigation into the SNP’s finances before Hogmanay, the man whose complaint sparked the probe has said.

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'Abolish Holyrood' Unionist group backs Russell Findlay in Scottish Tory race

IMAGINE you are a Scottish Tory MSP bidding to lead the party with a message of bringing “decency” back to politics. Who might you want in your…

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Jamie Greene becomes fifth Scottish Tory to enter race to succeed Douglas Ross

JAMIE Greene has become the latest candidate to enter the Scottish Tory leadership race...

The National (Scotland)

‘Growing belief Grangemouth can be saved’ ahead of rally, union says

A TRADE union has warned that oil and gas workers may “become the coal miners of our generation” ahead of a rally to protect jobs at…

The National (Scotland)

Gaelic language in Scotland is in ‘perilous state’, MSPs warn ministers

GAELIC in Scotland is in a “perilous state”, a Holyrood committee has warned, with MSPs telling ministers more needs to be done to “urgently…

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Alba urge SNP to scrap two-child cap in Scotland using Holyrood budget

THE SNP are facing demands to “set an example” for Labour and use Holyrood’s budget to axe the two-child benefit cap north of the Border.

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Former Nicola Sturgeon aide named as Alex Salmond allegations leak source

A FORMER Tory minister has called for “democratic accountability” as he criticised the Scottish Government’s unlawful investigation of sexual…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood committee invites UK constitution minister to discuss key devolution pledge

A HOLYROOD committee is hoping to press the new constitution minister on the UK Government’s pledge to “reset” relations with the devolved…

The National (Scotland)

'Historic day': Scotland incorporates key UN children's rights charter into law

THE incorporation of a key UN treaty into Scots law has been hailed as a “historic day” by the country’s Children and Young People’s…

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SNP 'must be remade after damage done by Stalin-esque Nicola Sturgeon', grandee says

THE SNP must be restructured to undo changes which “shifted all power to a leadership cult, with the party then run by Stalin’s wee sister”,…

The Guardian - UK

A triumphant Labour in Westminster, a humiliated SNP in Holyrood: Scotland is entering interesting times

Sunak’s early election gamble had a lethal effect on Swinney’s party. The spark of independence is undoubtedly diminished, says historian and writer Rory Scothorne

The Guardian - UK

SNP leader says ‘soul searching’ needed after Labour landslide in Scotland

John Swinney says Labour’s ‘emphatic victory’ shows Scottish voters are no longer prioritising independence

The Independent UK

SNP admits Scottish independence is ‘a hard sell’ after losing 38 seats

Nationalists lose 38 of their 47 seats, threatening to kill off the independence debate for a generation

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