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‘Transformative change’ needed to protect Scottish biodiversity

THE Scottish Government has called on people across the country to submit their views on its new strategy for protecting and restoring Scotland’s…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens walk out of Holyrood debate on Queen’s jubilee

Conservative MSPs criticise rivals’ ‘petty, student politics’ while republicans praise boycott

The Guardian - UK

Green MSPs walk out as Holyrood congratulates The Queen on Platinum Jubilee

Nicola Sturgeon led tributes at the Scottish Parliament today to the Queen but not all members stuck around to hear them.

Daily Record

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Scotland becomes first UK country to ban 'most problematic' single-use plastics

A BAN on single-use plastics shows Scotland is turning “promises into action” on the environment, a Scottish Government minister said.

The National (Scotland)

Angus Robertson aims to bolster ties with European Parliament in Brussels

ANGUS Robertson has met with key international figures in Brussels in a bid to strengthen Scotland’s ties with the European Union.

The National (Scotland)

Companies could be banned from destroying unsold goods under new Green bill

A NEW law is being proposed which would see companies banned from destroying unsold durable goods.

The National (Scotland)

New law could ban companies from destroying unused durable goods

The Circular Economy Bill will also introduce charges for single-use coffee cups

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Minister welcomes increased sightings of ‘iconic’ mountain hares

Minister Lorna Slater has welcomed an increase in reported sightings of Scotland’s “iconic” mountain hares since the species gained protected…

The National (Scotland)

Where should Scotland's next national park be? Government asks public for views

PEOPLE are being invited to share their views on Scotland’s national parks as a consultation opens on plans to create the first new one in almost…

The National (Scotland)

Who is Scottish Conservatives' new deputy leader Meghan Gallacher?

The Scottish Conservatives have just announced Megan Gallacher as their new deputy leader.

The National (Scotland)

Politicians back drive to get Scots to read for just six minutes a day

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon and other top Scottish politicians have given their support to a campaign to get Scots reading for six minutes on May…

The National (Scotland)

Crisis-hit East Lothian day centre lands £32,000 emergency funding to save it from closure

The Hollies provides services for over 60s aimed at tackling isolation and providing social activities but it has struggled to keep its doors open and was hit hard during the pandemic

Edinburgh Live

Jobs being "moved out of West Lothian" as DWP workers forced to relocate or change roles

MSP says "extra costs and travel time to new workplace will hit employees"

Daily Record

Scottish charities launch 'Spring Clean Challenge' to rid nation of litter

The aim of the campaign is to encourage individuals and groups to organise to clean their own communities. The hope is to make Scotland a litter free nation.

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Daily Record

Scots Green ministers accused of fuelling hatred in JK Rowling trans row

Green co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie have been accused of “making this debate more toxic and divisive”.

Daily Record

Independence would see Scotland 'take more Ukraine refugees' claims Green Minister

Lorna Slater said that an independent Scotland could offer safety to refugees fleeing the Ukraine war.

The Independent UK

Scottish Greens demand more from Johnson and Patel to help Ukrainian refugees

Co-leader Lorna Slater hit out at the UK Government for ‘putting paperwork and bureaucracy ahead of people’s lives’.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish companies could be banned from dumping unsold goods

Lorna Slater, the governments circular economy minister, has announced that companies across Scotland may be banned from dumping working unsold goods as she also singled out an Edinburgh charity for their great work.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine war shows need to accelerate shift away from fossil fuels – Harvie

Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater spoke six months after the Greens entered government.

The Independent UK

Lorna Slater: Cutting back on food waste could save Scots homes £440 per year

The minister for Green skills said about 600,000 tonnes of waste food are thrown away each year in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Greens will contribute to Scottish Government’s independence prospectus – Slater

Ms Slater said the Greens would also be publishing their own prospectus.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh woman 'trapped' after van blocks off accessible pathway for wheelchairs

Kayleigh O'Neill, 22, works as the caseworker for MSP Lorna Slater, and was out for some fresh air in between meetings at the Scottish Parliament when she was blocked off.

The Independent UK

Concerns raised about decision to delay deposit return scheme

Scottish Green minister Lorna Slater defended the delay to the deposit return scheme but stonewalled questions about the company leading the project.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon defends Green minister Lorna Slater as ‘incredibly hardworking’

The First Minister was responding to a story in a tabloid newspaper which revealed that Ms Slater had asked for two days off during the Cop26 summit.

Daily Record

Green minister branded 'Hollywood diva' after demanding she didn’t want to work every day at COP26

Lorna Slater is believed to have told Scottish Government officials she didn't want them to arrange more than "two things in one day".

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