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MSPs back Scottish independence in Holyrood vote on indyref anniversary

MSPs have voted to back a motion in support of Scottish independence ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP government suffers twin defeats in school meals and rail fare Holyrood votes

THE SNP government has suffered two defeats in parliament after MSPs voted to back free school meals for all primary pupils, and against bringing…

The National (Scotland)

'No evidence’ SNP misused publicly-funded stamps, inquiry finds

A SCOTTISH Parliament probe has found “no evidence” the SNP misused stamps bought with public money to aid its General Election campaign ...

The National (Scotland)

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'We shouldn't lose hope': LGBT+ MSPs on the experience of being out in Holyrood

LGBTQ MSPs across the political spectrum have spoken out about the prejudice they experience in Holyrood because of their sexuality, condemning…

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Creative Scotland says no 'systematic problem' despite explicit project funding

THERE is no systemic problem at Creative Scotland despite the decision to fund a sexually explicit project, MSPs have been told.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens must choose party's future direction, Lorna Slater says

THE Scottish Greens will “definitely” have a conversation about how their membership and MSPs interact following the end of the Bute House…

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Lorna Slater: Some SNP MSPs 'are active climate deniers'

SOME SNP MSPs are “active climate deniers” and a shift rightwards from the party will present the Greens with an electoral opportunity,…

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Scottish grouse moors to be licensed in attempt to protect birds of prey

MSPs vote for controls as it emerges another hen harrier has vanished in area ‘notorious’ for persecution

The Guardian - UK

Pilot of juryless rape trials 'worth doing', senior Scottish judge tells MSPs

One of Scotland’s most senior judges has told MSPs she thinks it is worth having a pilot of rape trials without juries, proposals which have…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes: MSPs doing Scots a 'disservice' by letting devolution be eroded

MSPs are doing a “disservice” to the people of Scotland by watching devolution be eroded by the UK Government post-Brexit, a former minister has…

The National (Scotland)

New deadline for A9 dualling project is 2035, Scottish Government confirms

THE Scottish Government has confirmed that the new deadline for dualling the A9 is 2035.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs to be updated on Scottish Government’s delayed A9 dualling programme

TRANSPORT Secretary Mairi McAllan will today update Holyrood on the Scottish Government’s delayed plans to dual the A9 road...

The National (Scotland)

Top experts 'lay bare Tories' economic ineptitude' ahead of Scottish Budget

KATE Forbes has highlighted “critical quotes” from experts at the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) ahead of the announcement of the next…

The National (Scotland)

Grangemouth boss tells MSPs it is not known when refinery will close

IT is not known exactly when the Grangemouth oil refinery will close, MSPs have heard.

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MSPs were told 'innovation and radical thinking' could help asylum seekers

MSPS have unanimously voted to note the conclusions of a report urging the Scottish Government to use the full extent of its powers to improve the…

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Read the full ruling as court says UK Government CAN block Scottish gender bill

SCOTLAND'S highest civil court has ruled that the UK Government’s blocking of controversial gender reforms was lawful.

The National (Scotland)

Why are Humza Yousaf and other MSPs wearing white ribbons at FMQs?

MSPs from multiple parties were seen wearing white ribbons in the Holyrood chamber on Thursday ...

The National (Scotland)

Expression of interest made in sale of Prestwick Airport, MSPs told

An expression of interest has been made to buy the Scottish Government-owned Prestwick Airport, MSPs have been told.

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Scottish Government announces £900k to tackle violence in schools

EDUCATION Secretary Jenny Gilruth has announced £900,000 of cash for councils to help train school staff to deal with “the new challenges in our…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland on 'by far most ambitious timeline' in UK to make heating buildings greener

SCOTLAND is on “by far” the most ambitious path within the UK to achieve greener and warmer buildings, MSPs were told.

The Guardian - UK

Holyrood investigates Scottish health secretary’s £11,000 data roaming bill

Inquiry could lead to Michael Matheson being referred to standards committee

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Labour backs calls for full ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

MSPs support motion by first minister, Humza Yousaf, calling for immediate truce in the conflict

The Independent UK

MSPs back Gaza ceasefire calls as Yousaf warns of cruelty facing patients

The Scottish First Minister’s motion on a ceasefire received cross-party support.

Fortune

Scottish lawmaker under pressure to resign after admitting his children racked up $13,700 roaming charges on his work iPad—and left taxpayers with the bill

Health Secretary Michael Matheson said he was trying to protect his family from the scrutiny over the exorbitant roaming charges on his parliamentary iPad.

The Independent UK

Family watching football on holiday led to iPad bill, Matheson tells MSPs

Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson said family members had used data on his Holyrood-issued iPad while on a trip to Morocco.

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