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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.

Daily Record

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.

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UK Government submits written argument in IndyRef2 case

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

The Independent UK

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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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…

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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.

Edinburgh Live

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.

The National (Scotland)

Tributes paid following death of Stirling's first MSP, Sylvia Jackson, aged 76

Tributes have been paid to Stirling’s first ever MSP, Sylvia Jackson, described as “one of the nicest and most generous politicians ever to serve in the Scottish Parliament”. Sylvia died last week, aged 76, in Winchester Hospice. Her family said sh

Daily Record

Lorna Slater ‘terrified’ by Tory leadership candidates’ approach to economy

The Scottish Greens co-leader accused both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak of ‘disrespecting’ the Scottish people and the Scottish Parliament.

The Independent UK

SNP formally seeks to intervene in Indyref2 court case

The Supreme Court will decide whether a prospective Bill which would legislate for another referendum would be within the powers of Holyrood,

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SNP slams 'cack handed' comments by Liz Truss after Tory minister attacks Nicola Sturgeon

Truss, the favourite to replace Boris Johnson, has faced a furious backlash after she branded the First Minister an "attention seeker"

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The Scottish Parliament Could Make A National Apology For Slavery

The Scottish Parliament could make a national apology for slavery according to Scottish National Party proposals.

Daily Record

Holyrood to debate Perthshire mum's new law to protect pregnant women who suffer abuse

Nicola Murray's proposed ‘Brodie’s Law’ will go to the next phase after it was given the support by members of the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee

Daily Record

Helensburgh campaigner demands more restrictions on fireworks after bill passed in Scottish Parliament

Jane Kerr, 51, fears the new Bill, which will create a licensing scheme and limit the number of days when fireworks can be sold, will encourage some to stockpile them.

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Scottish Government accused by top lawyer of 'bringing back warrant sales' under legal reform on borrowing

Warrant sales were scrapped in 2001 in one of the first landmark pieces of legislation passed by MSPs at the reconvened Scottish Parliament.

Insider UK

Sturgeon and Swinney 'should be asked to give evidence' in Ferguson ferries probe

Scottish Liberal Democrats call for SNP leadership to join former transport minister in responding to Public Audit Committee

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney face calls to give evidence to ferries probe

THE First Minister and Deputy First Minister should be asked to give oral evidence to a committee of MSPs investigating the delayed Ferguson Marine…

The National (Scotland)

Prime minister contenders consistently voted against devolution, analysis shows

THE two Tory MPs battling to become the next prime minister have consistently voted against giving more powers to Holyrood, analysis has revealed.

Daily Record

Young Scots man who wants to end life at assisted dying clinic takes fight to Scottish Parliament

Kevin Sutherland was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) nine years ago and said it has made life “unbearable”.

The National (Scotland)

SNP to apply to intervene in Supreme Court's indyref2 case, NEC decides

THE SNP is to submit an application to intervene in the Scottish Government’s Supreme Court case on an independence referendum.

The Independent UK

SNP to apply to intervene in Supreme Court indyref2 case

The SNP’s national executive committee said the party has the ‘legal standing’ to put forward its political case.

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