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Kate Forbes: ‘I’ve wanted to be minister for Gaelic since I was elected’

KATE Forbes will admit herself she’s not always entirely comfortable speaking Gaelic.

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Football fans could face bans for having pyrotechnics under new rules

FOOTBALL fans could face banning orders if they are caught with pyrotechnics in stadiums, under tougher rules being considered by the Scottish…

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John Swinney under pressure on Palestine – as he fails to mention Gaza in Parliament

JOHN Swinney is under fresh pressure to stop Scottish taxpayers’ money being used to fund “Israel's genocidal assault” in Palestine – as he…

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John Swinney speaks on plans for independence negotiations at SNP campaign launch

THE white papers published by the Scottish Government represent the extent of the SNP’s plans for opening independence negotiations with the UK…

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Scottish Government under fire as grants given to arms firms linked with Israel

A SCOTTISH Government agency has reportedly given huge sums to arms companies supplying Israel since beginning its bombardment of Gaza.

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Douglas Ross scolded for 'General Election campaigning' in Holyrood chamber

DOUGLAS Ross was scolded by Holyrood’s Presiding Officer after trying to “campaign for a UK General Election” in the chamber ...

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Scotland can meet Germany's demand for green hydrogen, new report finds

PLANS have been set out for green hydrogen produced in Scotland to be exported to Germany ...

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Inquiry set as Scottish ministers consider plans for golf course on protected beach

THE date has been set for an inquiry into whether controversial plans for an 18-hole golf course on a protected Scottish beach should be allowed to…

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Scottish Government calls on Westminster to recognise Palestine statehood

THE Scottish Government has called on the UK Government to recognise Palestine as an independent state...

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Scottish Government ‘not persuaded’ of need to ban greyhound racing, says minister

The Scottish Government is “not persuaded of the need” for a ban on greyhound racing, with a minister saying such a move is not…

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John Swinney: Eradicating child poverty to be my 'most important objective' as FM

THE First Minister has said eradicating child poverty is the “single most important objective” of his government, ahead of a speech today to set…

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House of Commons lifts borrowing limit for Scottish Government by 1.6 per cent

Scottish Government ministers can borrow 1.6 per cent more to support their spending...

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The Scottish Government can't grow the economy within this Westminster system

This week, I address the lack of economic levers available to the Scottish Government as it seeks economic growth.

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Deduct points from Scottish clubs for fan trouble, MSP says after Celtic disorder

FINES, partial stadium closures, and points deductions should be considered for Scottish clubs after Celtic fans left “residents afraid to leave…

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Veteran SNP spin doctor Kevin Pringle leaves Scottish Government

VETERAN SNP spin doctor Kevin Pringle has left the Scottish Government and said he will seek work outside of politics.

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Communities across Scotland to receive funding to improve climate change resilience

Communities across Scotland are set to benefit from a multi-million-pound Scottish Government grant to reduce emissions.

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John Swinney warned SNP voters want climate change to remain top priority

THE vast majority of SNP voters and most Scots in general want tackling climate change to remain a top priority for the Scottish Government, new…

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Millions awarded to Scottish recovery services in push to combat drugs deaths

RESIDENTIAL rehabilitation projects are among the initiatives to tackle Scotland’s drug death crisis which will receive a share of £3.6 million…

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Scottish Government responds to publication of Infected Blood Inquiry report

THE Scottish Government has said it is determined to ensure “lessons have been learned” from the infected blood scandal after a UK inquiry into…

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Kate Forbes to unveil support package for Scottish start-ups

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes is expected to unveil support for start-up firms on Monday as the new administration seeks to declare Scotland…

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Ash Regan demands Scottish Government funds free school meals programme

ALBA Party Holyrood leader Ash Regan MSP has called on John Swinney to use cash freed up from the scrapping of the Bute House Agreement to fund free…

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Business chiefs 'excited' by new SNP leadership despite industry 'resentment'

BUSINESS leaders have insisted they are “optimistic” about a fresh direction set out by First Minister John Swinney and his deputy Kate Forbes.

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The Ferret: Oil industry’s SNP lobbyists fuel worry on North Sea extraction

LOBBYING on behalf of the oil industry by former SNP spin doctors has sparked fears that the Scottish Government could be about to abandon its…

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Greens urge 'future UK Labour government' to drop Alister Jack's nuclear plans

A SCOTTISH Greens MSP has written to Anas Sarwar, calling on him to rule out a new nuclear reactor being built in Scotland.

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Lorna Slater: Some SNP MSPs 'are active climate deniers'

SOME SNP MSPs are “active climate deniers” and a shift rightwards from the party will present the Greens with an electoral opportunity,…

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