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Scottish Labour to rethink stance on independence and referendum, senior figure says

SCOTTISH Labour will reconsider its position on independence and a second referendum, a former party leadership contender has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Tributes pour in after death of 'one of a kind' long-serving councillor

Tributes have been paid to councillor and former East Renfrewshire Provost Betty Cunningham who has died aged 79

The National (Scotland)

Maggie Chapman survives in key Holyrood committee role as SNP oppose Tory motion

MSP Maggie Chapman faces a full Scottish Parliament vote which could see her stripped of her senior position on a key Holyrood committee ...

The National (Scotland)

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‘Revised’ heating bill will be introduced at Holyrood this year, says minister

Climate change campaigners have accused Scottish ministers of “weakening” legislation aimed at making heating more environmentally friendly

The National (Scotland)

Police called after dozens of protesters descend on bank set for closure

Police were called after protesters descended on a town’s last bank to campaign against its planned closure ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour refuse to rule out benefit cuts if they win 2026 Holyrood election

LABOUR have refused to rule out making cuts to devolved benefits if the party wins power at next May’s Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland)

Labour have 'once-in-a-generation chance' at 2026 Holyrood election, minister says

LABOUR have a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” at the 2026 Holyrood elections, the campaign chief behind the party’s General Election…

The National (Scotland)

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Holyrood election gives Labour ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’, says McFadden

Pat McFadden, who co-ordinated the party’s 2024 general election campaign, said a Labour government in Scotland could work alongside Westminster.

Evening Standard

Labour MSP confronted with Anas Sarwar's 'justice for Waspi women' pledge live on BBC

A SCOTTISH Labour MSP was grilled on a former pledge from his party’s leader for Waspi women to “finally receive the justice they deserved”...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour had hoped for ‘compromise’ on Waspi compensation

The Labour-led UK Government has said there will be no financial compensation for women impacted by the change to the state pension age.

The Independent UK

Scottish Labour to force vote on winter fuel payments

The UK Government announced in the summer that winter fuel payment would no longer be universal, scuppering Scottish Government plans.

Evening Standard

'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…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish ministers drop legal action against Westminster over gender bill

SNP challenges a future UK government with ‘more respect for devolution’ to lift the veto

The Guardian - UK

Health Secretary faces growing pressure to resign over £11k iPad bill row

HEALTH Secretary Michael Matheson is coming under intense pressure to resign from opposition parties after he admitted that an £11,000 iPad bill…

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Matheson’s position ‘untenable’ after iPad data revelation, says Gallacher

Meghan Gallacher said the SNP minister had ‘admitted lying to the public and press’.

The National (Scotland)

Labour MSP's 'stopgap' claim shows 'lack of respect for devolution'

ANAS Sarwar has been urged to confirm whether he thinks the Scottish Parliament’s only purpose is to mitigate Tory policies after one of his…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs back call for 'humane' migration system in independent Scotland

MSPs have backed calls for a “humane migration system tailored to Scotland’s needs” following the publication of the latest

The National (Scotland)

MSPs call on UK Government to scrap 'abhorrent' two-child benefit cap

MSPs have called on the UK Government to scrap the two-child benefit cap following a heated debate in the Scottish Parliament ...

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Blow for Scottish Labour as UK party contradict key gender reform policy

SCOTTISH Labour have been dealt another blow by their own colleagues south of the Border after a key party frontbencher spoke out against one of…

Daily Record

Health chiefs spied on Anas Sarwar after he raised concerns about scandal-hit hospital

NHSGGC spend thousands of pounds to spy on three opposition MPS's, including Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

The National (Scotland)

Charity warns Scotland could fall behind England on ending new HIV transmissions

A CHARITY is urging the Scottish Government to take urgent action or risk falling behind England and Wales in preventing new HIV transmissions.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf offers 'absolute assurance' on Scottish Child Payment uptake rates

The First Minister was asked about the lifeline benefit after a story in the Daily Record

Daily Record

Gay Labour MSP accuses SNP's Kate Forbes of devaluing his marriage to husband

Labour’s Paul O’Kane also said Forbes was “out of step” with Christians over her opposition to gay marriage.

Daily Record

Rehab cuts plan slammed as Scotland has worst drugs deaths rate in Europe

EXCLUSIVE: Services for children living with addicts could be axed in Glasgow as local health services grapple with budget cuts.

Glasgow Live

Thousands have 'nearly died of drug overdose' since emergency declared in Scotland

Scottish Labour said thousands of people in Scotland have almost lost their lives of a drug overdose since a public health emergency was declared three years ago.

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