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Kate Forbes to vote against Assisted Dying Bill at Holyrood

The Deputy First Minister said she does not think ‘any amount of legal drafting can prevent people feeling pressured to die’.

Evening Standard

John Swinney denies he was 'furious' at Nicola Sturgeon over trans rights comments

John Swinney has rejected claims he was “furious” that Nicola Sturgeon spoke to journalists about transgender rights ahead of a big policy…

The National (Scotland)

Trans people ‘excluded in heart of democracy’ after Holyrood toilet rule change

The Scottish Trans and Equality Network has hit out at Parliament bosses’ decision following the Supreme Court gender ruling.

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In Pictures: Nation gives thanks to veterans on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

On May 8 1945, the nation celebrated Victory in Europe, with church bells ringing out to mark the end of the Second World War.

Evening Standard

Artist born on VE Day shares memories of post-war years

Victoria Crowe’s work will be celebrated in an exhibition later this year.

Evening Standard

Reform UK to be Scotland’s second largest party at Holyrood, poll suggests

The Survation survey suggests Nigel Farage’s party will beat the Tories and Labour to become the main opposition at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard

SNP’s ‘flimsy’ programme for government offers ‘more of the same’, says Findlay

John Swinney’s plans were also criticised by Scottish Labour leader who asked the First Minister: ‘Is that it?’

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Swinney to put ‘serious action’ over the NHS at the heart of his plans

The Scottish First Minister will announce his Government’s plans and priorities for the coming year in a flagship statement to Holyrood on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Labour has ‘largely lost’ its gains in Scotland, says polling expert

It came as a new poll found John Swinney’s SNP is on track to again be the largest party at Holyrood after next year’s election.

Evening Standard

Hunterston B site declared nuclear-free as all spent fuel removed

The plant in North Ayrshire provided power for nearly 46 years before it was shut down in 2022.

The Independent UK

Costumes from Hollywood adaptation to feature in Macbeth exhibition

Artefacts and painting will also form the display at Perth Museum.

Evening Standard

Swinney refuses to say if trans women are women

The First Minister said only that the issue had been ‘settled’ by the Supreme Court and he accepts its judgment.

Evening Standard

Stonehaven derailment fatal accident inquiry could last nine weeks, court told

Three people were killed in the incident during bad weather near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, in August 2020.

The Independent UK

Somerville cannot say when new guidance on single-sex spaces will be issued

The Social Justice Secretary vowed to change the guidance after the Scottish Government’s Supreme Court defeat – but could not say when that would be.

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Scotland’s leaders pay tribute to ‘dedicated’ lifetime service of Pope Francis

Party leaders spoke about the late Pope during a motion of condolence at the Scottish Parliament.

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Pope Francis’s social values ‘resonated with Scotland’ – Archbishop of Glasgow

Archbishop William Nolan said the pope ‘was very keen that the church should bring hope to people’.

Evening Standard

SNP urged to drop gender policies ‘for good’ after Supreme Court ruling

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay also called on Holyrood ministers to address Parliament on the issue next week.

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Sarwar: I would consider future gender reforms at Holyrood

The Scottish Labour leader said he has been ‘clear’ that ‘mistakes’ were made by his party when the legislation was previously approved.

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Council workers to be balloted in ‘biggest vote on strike action in years’

Local authority staff could stage industrial action amid a dispute over a 3% pay offer described by Unison as ‘pitiful’.

The National (Scotland)

'Truly remarkable person': Hundreds attend funeral of SNP minister Christina McKelvie

HUNDREDS of mourners gathered in Glasgow for the funeral of Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie where she was described as a…

Evening Standard

Hundreds attend funeral of SNP minister Christina McKelvie

Brightly dressed mourners paid tribute to the late MSP who was described as a ‘fearless’ and ‘relentless’ fighter for kindness and equality.

The Independent UK

Seven people taken to hospital and homes evacuated after flat fire

Two further patients were treated at the scene.

The Independent UK

Masters contenders as Scheffler and McIlroy look to join elite clubs at Augusta

Bryson DeChambeau, Ludvig Aberg and Xander Schauffele will also hope to mount a challenge at Augusta National.

The Independent UK

Education Secretary ‘surprised’ by Dundee University staff job loss total

Interim principal at the University Professor Shane O’Neill confirmed that 700 staff members could lose their jobs at the crisis-hit institution.

Evening Standard

Sophie visits dementia research lab founded by F1 champion Sir Jackie Stewart

Sophie toured the Dyson RAD Dementia Research Acceleration Project Lab in Edinburgh.

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