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Who is in the running to be the next deputy first minister?

WITH Nicola Sturgeon set to officialy resign and Humza Yousaf all but certain to take over as first minister, there has been much speculation about…

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Yousaf-backer casts doubt on one of his key leadership pledges

A PROMINENT Humza Yousaf-backer has cast doubt on whether he can achieve one of his key policy pledges.

The National (Scotland)

SNP minister calls for Kate Forbes to provide ‘clarity’ on abortion views

SNP MINISTER Shona Robison has called on Kate Forbes to provide clarity on her views around abortion, saying it is “fundamental” to have a…

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SNP minister Shona Robison claims Kate Forbes has 'undermined' Nicola Sturgeon

EXCLUSIVE: Shona Robison demanded that her Cabinet colleague Kate Forbes provide "full transparency" on her views on abortion.

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Parents on certain benefits may also be able to claim new £100 monthly devolved child payment

Some 184,000 children and young people were receiving £25 per week by the end of December.

Daily Record

Scots £25 benefit 'most ambitious child poverty reduction measure in UK'

A Scottish Government benefit has been hailed the “most ambitious child poverty reduction measure in the UK”.

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Scottish families affected by DWP benefit cap urged to apply for new financial support from local council

An estimated 4,000 eligible households could be £2,500 better off on average per year.

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Scottish Government to provide extra £8.6m to mitigate UK benefits cap

FAMILIES could be £2500 better off as a result of the Scottish Government spending almost £9 million to help those impacted by Westminster’s…

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'Whatever point she was making': Alister Jack dismisses plea for detail on Section 35

ALISTER Jack has once again dismissed pleas from Holyrood for more detail on why the UK Government issued a Section 35 order to block gender reform…

The National (Scotland)

Ball remains in Scottish Government’s court on gender recognition reforms – Jack

The Scottish Secretary said he ‘simply did not agree’ with SNP minister Shona Robison on the use of Section 35.

The Independent UK

Alister Jack ‘refuses to engage’ with Holyrood on Section 35, says minister

ALISTER Jack has “refused further engagement” with the Scottish Parliament after issuing a Section 35 order, according a Scottish minister.

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'Personal fire service' deployed by Scottish Government to block of flats at risk in Glasgow

Residents at Lancefield Quay by the River Clyde have been told a "walking fire patrol" has been started after developers failed to make necessary improvements.

Daily Record

Waking watch fire alert system at Glasgow flats over 'defective cladding' fear

Politicians have said they are working to find a solution to “defective cladding” at a private housing development in Glasgow.

The National (Scotland)

‘Business-like’ talks between Scottish and UK ministers amid gender reform row

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack held talks with the Scottish Government’s Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison.

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Nicola Sturgeon slams Alister Jack for acting like a 'governor-general'

NICOLA Sturgeon has accused Alister Jack of acting like a “governor-general” after he blocked Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill.

The Independent UK

This is democracy, says Jack as he refuses to revoke Section 35 order

The UK Government has blocked a Holyrood Bill reforming gender recognition reforms over its impact on UK-wide legislation.

The Independent UK

Jack urged to revoke Section 35 order and ‘improve lives of trans people’

Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison has urged the Scottish Secretary to allow gender recognition reforms in Scotland.

The Guardian - UK

Westminster has dragged trans people into its attack on Scotland’s powers

Scotland’s gender recognition reform bill showed our parliament at its best. The UK government’s veto was shameless, says SNP MSP Shona Robison

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The Guardian - UK

Court battle looms as UK ministers block Scottish gender recognition law

Nicola Sturgeon says her government will ‘vigorously defend’ legislation by seeking judicial review of decision

The Independent UK

Alister Jack: UK Government not seeking to veto Holyrood ‘whenever it chooses’

The Scottish Secretary was speaking as he addressed MPs on the decision to block gender reforms in Scotland.

The Guardian - UK

Mixed signals from No 10 and education secretary over gender change age

Downing Street appears to dismiss Gillian Keegan’s comments on Scottish bill that 16 is old enough to decide

The Independent UK

UK Government branded ‘increasingly draconian’ for blocking Holyrood gender Bill

Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said the ‘democratic will’ of the Scottish Parliament must not be frustrated.

Daily Record

UK Government using 'nuclear option' to block Holyrood gender reform bill, claims SNP minister

Shona Robison claimed there was "no legal basis" for Westminster to challenge the GRR Bill backed by MSPs from across the parties.

The Independent UK

UK Government uses ‘nuclear option’ in Gender Bill block – Stonewall

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said he will make an order under Section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 to block the Bill.

Edinburgh Live

New Scottish discount scheme urges seven priority groups to buy first home - are you eligible?

The scheme is open to seven priority groups and aims to get people, such as first time buyers and those on a low income, on the property ladder and getting them into a new home.

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