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New legal housing provisions begin to give domestic abuse victims more rights

The Scottish Government has said domestic abuse must be “eradicated from our society” as new legal provisions to protect victims’ housing…

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How football can help tackle 'harmful' rise in anti-immigration misinformation

Simita Kumar, the Minister for Equalities and International Development, has hailed the power of football to break down cultural barriers in…

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Mammoth cut to UK Malawi budget slammed by Scottish minister

A SCOTTISH minister has slammed a confirmed 90 cut to the UK's aid budget for Malawi, branding it "alarming".

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Scottish Government gives £250,000 in aid after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

The Scottish Government has provided aid for Venezuela as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service send members to assist after devastating earthquakes…

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SNP elect new group leader after councillor resigns to take Holyrood seat

Edinburgh Council’s SNP group has voted in a new leader with close to 10 years of experience in city politics after the group’s last boss was…

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The SNP women vying to make history at Holyrood amid gender balance fears

THREE women vying to be the first females to represent their areas at Holyrood have said they fear the Parliament’s gender split could go…

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'Farcical': Vote for Labour's 'super minority' on Edinburgh Council panned

A DECISION to keep Labour in power in Edinburgh has been described as a “farcical spectacle” after the scandal-hit ex-leader took part while the…

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SNP and Greens launch bid to take over Edinburgh City Council

SNP and Green councillors have launched a bid to lead Edinburgh Council, promising a "fresh start" for the city.

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'Undemocratic' Labour control of Edinburgh under threat amid sex message row

LABOUR’s leadership of Edinburgh City Council has been branded “undemocratic” with the party now making up less than a sixth of the chamber ...

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SNP councillor quits Edinburgh City Council to take up role with Scottish Government

AN SNP councillor in Edinburgh has resigned to take up a new position with the Scottish Government...

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Lib Dems accused of using 'dirty tricks' to 'misinform' voters after by-election win

THE Scottish Liberal Democrats have been accused of using “dirty tricks” to misinform voters following the party’s shock win at an…

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‘Second-class citizens’: Edinburgh councillors on UK's nations and regions meeting

THE Labour Government has been accused of treating Scots as “second-class citizens” after a meeting of nations and regions set to take place…

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Labour council under fire as after school care cut for children with autism

A LABOUR council has come under fire after cutting after school care for children with autism and other special needs.

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Edinburgh's only BAME councillor attacks lack of diversity on funding panel

Concerns were also raised about panel members being present during consideration of funding bids submitted by their own organisation and council officials being 'written a blank check' by getting the final say on grants.

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