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The National (Scotland)

MSPs enjoying cheaper parliament lunches as Nicola Sturgeon blasted over free school meals U-turn

The First Minister is now facing furious criticism after revelations that the parliament spent over £230,000 of taxpayer’s cash in just three months to give cheaper meals to politicians and staff.

Daily Record

Truss and Sunak told to ‘look in mirror’ over Scottish Government scrutiny calls

Keith Brown, Justice Secretary and the SNP deputy leader, has said both Conservative leadership candidates refused to attend Holyrood committees.

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Three-quarters of MSPs should support independence before new vote – Tory peer

The Scottish Government has asked the Supreme Court to determine if a draft independence Bill is within Holyrood’s powers.

The Independent UK

Anas Sarwar insists Scottish Government has 'moral duty' to tackle cost of living crisis

Labour is calling for a range of emergency measures to be passed by MSPs when they return to Holyrood next month to help struggling families.

Daily Record

Scottish Government to launch voter participation drive in run-up to indyref2

A DRIVE to increase voter participation is being launched in Scotland ahead of a planned second independence referendum.

The National (Scotland)

Win-win for independence no matter who is Tory leader, poll finds

BOTH Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss would boost support for Scottish independence as Tory leader, a poll has found.

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Sunak and Truss both promise more scrutiny of Scottish Government

Their pledges came ahead the candidates heading to Perth to face Tory members at an official hustings on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Liz Truss proves devolution was doomed from the start – The REAL Scottish Politics

Let's all just give up on this Scottish independence malarky and watch hagiographic royal family documentaries on the BBC

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh bin lorry ploughs into flats as emergency services race to busy street

The incident occurred near the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood around 7.30am, with police and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service rushing to the area after the heavy lorry collided with a building

Edinburgh Live

Kirsty Strickland: The dream scenario as I silenced Davidson on Question Time

LAST night, I dreamt I was a panellist on Question Time. I’ve been asked to do the show a few times but I’ve always turned it down because the…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland to become world's first country to protect right to free period products by law

Scotland will become the first country in the world to protect the right to free period products in law when new legislation comes into force on Monday. The legislation was unanimously backed in the Scottish Parliament in 2020.

Glasgow Live

Scottish trade unionists to march on Holyrood over public sector pay

Scottish trade unionists are set to march upon the Scottish Parliament next month in protest at “utterly unsustainable” public sector pay cuts

The National (Scotland)

UK Government: Supreme Court does not have power to rule on legality of Indyref2

The Advocate General for Scotland, Lord Stewart QC, has said the decision does not fall within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

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Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon independence referendum plan not legally competent, says top UK Government law officer

In a submission to the Supreme Court on the legality of a 2023 independence referendum the Advocate General for Scotland focused on the SNP government's own lack of legal advice.

Daily Record

Scottish independence: UK Government submits case against indyref2 to Supreme Court

The case is set to be heard October 11 and 12, but the Advocate General for Scotland Lord Stewart submitted the case against the Bill being within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government submits Supreme Court case against Scotland holding indyref2

THE UK Government has submitted its legal argument against Scotland holding an independence referendum without Westminster's consent.

The Independent UK

UK Government submits written argument in IndyRef2 case

The Lord Advocate referred a prospective referendum Bill to the Supreme Court last month.

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The National (Scotland)

Random Scots to advise MSPs on boosting engagement with minority communities

A RANDOMLY-selected group of 24 Scots will be chosen to help advise MSPs on how the Scottish Parliament can engage under-represented communities.

Daily Record

Ruth Davidson pledges to lead pro-Union campaign in event of second independence referendum

The former Scottish Conservative leader remains a prominent figure in her party despite taking up a seat in the House of Lords.

The National (Scotland)

What the Scottish Parliament CAN do to tackle the cost of living crisis

"THE limits of devolution are tight, Westminster could do more, we do need independence. These are truisms. But that is not an excuse for…

Edinburgh Live

Three Edinburgh buildings make Lonely Planet's 'history of Scotland' experience list

The trusted travel platform included three of the capital's places in their list of buildings to visit to experience true Scottish history.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar told to apologise for trying to 'hoodwink' voters on sovereignty pledge

ANAS Sarwar has been skewered over making “disingenuous” promises to Scots over his priorities for the country.

The National (Scotland)

If Scotland is denied indyref2 the UK 'is not a Union, it's a prison', commentator says

Jonathan Lis pointed out that the SNP had won successive mandates in 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2021, to hold an independence referendum.

The National (Scotland)

SNP beat New Labour for 'sleaze and spin' claims Sarwar as Holyrood reform plans unveiled

ANAS Sarwar has claimed the SNP have taken spin and secrecy “to a whole other level” as he unveiled Scottish Labour’s plans to reform Holyrood.

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