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‘I don’t buy it’: Scottish secretary dismisses Sturgeon’s Covid inquiry tears

Alister Jack suggests former first minister was insincere during her emotional daylong testimony

The Guardian - UK

Of course Nicola Sturgeon cried at the Covid inquiry – her fatal flaws have been exposed

From shocking levels of secrecy to control-freakery, her handling of the pandemic speaks to serious problems with her leadership, says journalist Dani Garavelli

The Guardian - UK

No minutes kept of Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘gold command’ meetings, Covid inquiry told

Scotland’s former first minister excluded finance secretary from meetings in 2020, inquiry also hears

The Guardian - UK

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Nicola Sturgeon deleted all pandemic WhatsApps, Covid inquiry hears

Former first minister accused of ‘shocking betrayal of the people of Scotland’

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney named honorary professor by prestigious Scottish university

JOHN Swinney, the former deputy first minister and SNP leader, has been made an honorary professor at a prestigious Scottish university ...

The National (Scotland)

A9 roadworks paused for Bonfire Night after causing 'huge economic and social damage'

ROADWORKS on Scotland's A9 have been paused for "easier travel" to bonfire night events and the final weekend of the Enchanted Forest…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland’s government pushed to release all its pandemic WhatsApp messages

Counsel to UK Covid inquiry intervenes after failure to disclose or possibly retain messaging app texts

The Guardian - UK

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'Non-negotiable': Senior SNP figures to raise Taymouth planning breach with US firm

SENIOR SNP politicians will raise “deeply concerning” reports of breached planning rules and a smashed monument with the US firm developing…

The National (Scotland)

'Serious questions' for Scottish council after flood gate left open, SNP say

SENIOR SNP politicians have asked “serious questions” of a Scottish council after key flood gates were not closed – leading to extensive…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney rejects attack on his integrity by Edinburgh tram inquiry chair

JOHN Swinney has rejected claims that he showed a “lack of candour” made by the chairman of the Edinburgh tram inquiry.

The National (Scotland)

True cost of Edinburgh tram line has exceeded £1bn, says report

Public inquiry highlights ‘litany of avoidable failures’ involving project company Tie, council and ministers

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh Trams inquiry report too long and too costly, minister says

Mairi McAllan said some of Lord Hardie’s conclusions were not supported by evidence.

The Independent UK

'Complete shock': Taymouth Castle developers acquire more land in Perthshire

CONCERNS have been raised after the company seeking to turn a historic Scottish castle and 8000 acres of land into a high-security holiday compound…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon set to speak in Scottish Parliament for first time since resignation

NICOLA Sturgeon is set to speak in the Scottish Parliament for the first time since her resignation.

The National (Scotland)

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Alba Party oppose new Loch Tay development as 'echo of Highland Clearances'

THE Alba Party have described the planned development of a “millionaires playground” in Scotland as an echo of the Highland Clearances.

The National (Scotland)

'Action must match words': SNP meet US firm behind contentious Taymouth development

JOHN Swinney and Pete Wishart have said they will continue to press the US firm looking to develop Taymouth Castle into a luxury resort for the…

The National (Scotland)

Row as local council sends Murdo Fraser opinion article out to mailing list

A ROW has erupted after a local council sent everyone on its mailing list an opinion piece on the Taymouth Castle development written by Tory MSP…

The National (Scotland)

US firm responds to SNP concerns over 'playground' plans for Taymouth Castle

THE Taymouth Castle estate will not become a gated community after politicians became involved in the project, the firm behind the development has…

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The National (Scotland)

US firm 'took one year to answer questions on Loch Tay plans', locals say

THE US firm looking to build a private holiday compound for the mega-rich on the banks of a Scottish loch took a year to respond to residents’…

The National (Scotland)

SNP demand answers from US firm over 'billionaires' playground' plans

TWO of the SNP's most senior politicians have written to the US firm looking to build a “billionaires’ playground” on the shores of Loch Tay…

The National (Scotland)

Senior SNP figures weigh in on plans for 'millionaires' playground' on Loch Tay

THERE can be “no question of a gated community” on the banks of Loch Tay, senior SNP figures have said ...

The National (Scotland)

MP to meet with locals over gated community development plans

AN SNP MP has said he will be meeting with the community in Kenmore over plans to turn a historic Scottish castle into a high-security compound for…

Daily Record

Brexit meant Scottish and UK Governments had 'poor' relations during pandemic, says John Swinney

The former SNP Deputy First Minister told the UK Covid Inquiry in London that relationships between Westminster and Holyrood had been harmed by the prospect of Britain leaving the EU with no deal.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon blasted for 'skirting around' questions at covid inquiry by dad who lost son

The First Minister gave evidence at the UK covid inquiry in London and admitted the Scottish Government made mistakes in its response to the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Scotland was not prepared for non-flu pandemic, Sturgeon tells Covid inquiry

She also said she regretted having to divert resources from emergency planning to preparing for the potential of a no-deal Brexit.

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