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Reform hits out at IFS analysis of Scottish tax plans

The IFS said the party’s tax plans were ‘not credible’.

Evening Standard

Fire-ravaged remains of historic Glasgow building will be demolished

The B-listed structure on Union Street has continued to collapse in the days since the blaze broke out on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Support for businesses affected by Glasgow fire to be outlined soon – Swinney

The First Minister said firms destroyed or forced to shut will be assisted, as will those impacted by ongoing access restrictions.

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Lord Advocate gave Swinney details of Murrell charge in March 2025, papers show

It has sparked calls from the opposition at Holyrood for Dorothy Bain KC to appear before MSPs to answer questions.

Evening Standard

Scottish Tories ‘just getting going’ claims Findlay as he pitches cash scheme

The initiative would see Scottish Government underspends handed back to taxpayers.

The Independent UK

Tories would end dual role of Lord Advocate, says Badenoch amid Murrell memo row

The Conservative leader made the vow while addressing the Scottish Tory conference in Edinburgh on Friday.

Evening Standard

Swinney accused of ‘faux outrage’ over Lord Advocate criticism ‘to distract’

Dorothy Bain KC has come under fire this week for telling the First Minister of the charges against former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.

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Swinney vows ‘absolute confidence’ in Lord Advocate amid row over Murrell memo

Dorothy Bain KC has been accused of giving the SNP leader political advantage with a minute about the case against Peter Murrell.

Evening Standard

Lord Advocate denies giving First Minister ‘political advantage’ in Murrell case

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC faced questions over why details of the charge were given to First Minister John Swinney last month.

Evening Standard

Swinney vows to respect court ‘independence’ amid Murrell charge questions

The First Minister declined to comment on why he was given sight of the indictment weeks before it was made public.

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Tuesday briefing: The factors that will shape the future of Scotland

In today’s newsletter: As Scottish voters prepare to go to the polls, how can Labour, Reform and the Conservatives capitalise on weakening trust in the SNP?

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100 days to save NHS says Labour as parties set out Holyrood election stalls

Voters in Scotland will go to the polls on May 7 – 100 days from Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Pressure to open flagship hospital ‘came from within’, health board says

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sought to clarify comments made during its closing submissions to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry.

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Findlay: Swinney is grasping at straws over documents detailing Sturgeon probe

The Scottish Tory leader accused the Scottish Government of being ‘addicted to secrecy’.

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Health board chief urged to reveal who put pressure on it to open hospital

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has been linked to infections in patients.

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No Government pressure applied to open flagship hospital on time, says Swinney

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has said it had come under pressure to open the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, but it was ‘not ready’.

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Labour ‘out of step’ on oil and gas, says Badenoch as poll shows support

The Tory leader was speaking to journalists during a visit to Aberdeen.

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Kemi Badenoch hails Russell Findlay as ‘best person’ to be first minister

The Conservative leader was speaking during a visit to Aberdeen on Friday.

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John Swinney under fire over ‘smallest tax cut in history’ after Scottish Budget

The First Minister was challenged at Holyrood over income tax proposals in this week’s Scottish Government Budget.

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SNP faces last-minute pleas ahead of final Budget before election

The Finance Secretary faces calls from parties, charities and business leaders ahead of Tuesday’s Budget.

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Constance stays as Scottish Justice Secretary, despite ministerial code breaches

Angela Constance faced calls to quit after independent advisers found she inadvertently breached the ministerial code.

Evening Standard

Party leaders make election pitches ahead of crucial Holyrood contest in May

The leaders of the SNP, Scottish Labour and the Scottish Conservatives all made keynote speeches ahead of this year’s Holyrood ballot.

Evening Standard

Tory leader Findlay pledges to cut taxes ahead of ‘cost-of-living election’

Russell Findlay vowed to increase some tax rate thresholds which he said were a ‘stealth tax’.

Evening Standard

Never a more important time to be a unionist or conservative, says Findlay

The Scottish Conservative leader attacked Reform UK’s unionist credentials.

The Independent UK

Scots Tory leader Findlay ‘not holding breath’ on budget deal

Scotland’s Finance Secretary will lay out the Government’s budget plans in January.

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