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Scotland’s Jacinda Ardern? Cabinet secretary Kate Forbes leads race to replace Nicola Sturgeon

Angus Robertson and Humza Yousaf also among early favourites to replace Ms Sturgeon after her dramatic resignation

The Independent UK

Description of FM as 'tired and testy' would not be aimed at male leader, blasts MSP

Emma Roddick told The National she had heard similar comments throughout the past week on various news outlets pushing a “gendered narrative”.

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice explains what the latest polls REALLY mean for Nicola Sturgeon

POLLS suggesting four in 10 Scots think Nicola Sturgeon should step down just “run on constitutional lines”, Professor John Curtice has said.

The National (Scotland)

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Four in ten Scottish voters want Nicola Sturgeon to resign, new poll suggests

The Panelbase survey of 1,415 people found that 42 per cent of respondents thought she should stand down now.

Daily Record

Scotland at risk of first-ever budget overspend, watchdog warns

SCOTLAND is at risk of seeing its first ever budget overspend since devolution, auditors have warned.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney and Douglas Ross set to appear on Question Time from Musselburgh

THE BBC’s weekly debate programme Question Time will be broadcast live from Scotland this evening.

The National (Scotland)

REVEALED: Anti-abortion lobbyists met MSPs more than 100 times

ANTI-ABORTION Christian lobbyists have met with MSPs from all the major political parties at Holyrood more than 100 times since the start of 2021,…

The National (Scotland)

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'Empty sloganeering': Just one per cent of Levelling Up staff are in Scotland

THE UK Government has been accused of "empty sloganeering" after an investigation revealed just one per cent of staff hired by the…

The National (Scotland)

Who could replace Nicola Sturgeon after FM admits new leader could take SNP into next Holyrood election

The First Minister said her "default position" was to lead the SNP into the next Holyrood election. But if she did stand down, who would replace her? Record Politics takes a look at the potential candidates

Daily Record

Isle of Skye shootings: Father killed and three injured in series of ‘linked’ firearms incidents

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the three incidents

The Independent UK

‘It’s shocked the place to the core’ – Highlands community reacts after attacks

Politicians, local councillors and members of the Highlands community have shared their devastation over the firearm incidents on Skye and in Dornie.

The Independent UK

One dead and three injured in ‘major incidents’ in Scottish Highlands

Dozens of emergency vehicles deployed to a series of incidents involving a gun

The Independent UK

One dead and three injured after incidents on Skye and mainland

A 39-year-old man has been arrested over the series of incidents and taken to hospital.

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes announces birth of baby girl as Nicola Sturgeon sends congratulations

Naomi MacLennan was born in Raigmore Hospital in Inverness on Thursday August 4.

Daily Record

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Kate Forbes announces birth of baby daughter

Naomi MacLennan was delivered at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness on Thursday August 4, weighing seven pounds 13 ounces.

The National (Scotland)

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announces birth of baby daughter and reveals name

The SNP MSP is the first Scottish cabinet secretary to take maternity leave while remaining in post

The Independent UK

Scottish ministers among those barred from Russia in new wave of sanctions

The Russian foreign ministry released a list of people no longer allowed into the country.

Daily Record

Perth and Kinross Council services and schools could be affected next month due to staff strike action

Unite, the union which represents staff employed by Tayside Contracts, many of which are in Perth and Kinross, voted in favour of industrial action after rejecting a two per cent increase offered by Cosla

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West Dunbartonshire Council leader pleads with Scottish Government for more funding

Martin Rooney has written a letter to depute First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Kate Forbes stating that the local authority needs more money to pay staff a fair wage.

The National (Scotland)

Devolved nations send joint letter over cost-of-living

FINANCE Minister Kate Forbes has joined her counterparts in Wales and Northern Ireland to highlight “significant gaps” in cost-of-living support…

The Independent UK

Devolved finance ministers push Chancellor over cost-of-living crisis support

In a joint letter the three ministers said that action is needed to support households and businesses ahead of another increase in energy prices.

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak will ‘circumvent Holyrood’ to implement key policies, says Scottish Tory ally

RISHI Sunak will “circumvent Holyrood” to implement key policies, Scottish Tory MP Andrew Bowie has claimed.

The National (Scotland)

Finance Secretary denies child payment uplift could be scrapped

SCOTLAND’S Finance Secretary has said that the £5 uplift to the Scottish Child Payment is “absolutely not” at risk of being cut.

The Independent UK

4G mobile phone coverage expanded in dozens of rural areas

Residents and businesses in Bogton, Aberdeenshire, are the latest of 55 mobile ‘notspots’ lined up to benefit from the new 4G services.

The Independent UK

John Swinney to cover Kate Forbes’ maternity leave

The role will be in addition to Mr Swinney’s duties as deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for Covid recovery.

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