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Decriminalisation of drugs possession would 'save lives', insists Dundee SNP MP

THE decriminalisation of all personal possession of drugs in Scotland would “save lives”, a Dundee MP has said.

The National (Scotland)

Former assistant to Margaret Thatcher accused of campaign to thwart shock collar ban

A FORMER assistant to Margaret Thatcher has been running an alleged astroturf campaign lobbying governments to prevent a ban on the use of electric…

The National (Scotland)

Tories failure to back Scottish Government's radical drug policy 'shameful'

The Scottish Government's reform of outdated drug laws is a 'hisotric moment,' says Record View

Daily Record

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Tory MSP calls for ministerial code probe into republican 'rant' by Patrick Harvie

A TORY MSP has written to the Scottish Government’s permanent secretary calling for a probe into republican comments made by Patrick Harvie –…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish government says it wants to make drug possession legal

But the UK government has already poured cold water on the idea

Nottingham Post

Scottish government wants to decriminalise drug possession

But the UK government has already poured cold water on the idea

Wales Online

Behind the Headlines: Why is it so hard to find out the cost of royal events?

This week's Behind the Headlines comes from chief political reporter Judith Duffy.

The National (Scotland)

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The Worst of Westminster: Keir Starmer U-turns again and Mercer put in place

Good evening! The latest edition of The Worst of Westminster is here as we look at Rishi Sunak turning down Scotland's drug decriminalisation plan…

The National (Scotland)

Police investigate major cyber attack at university

It is thought next week's graduation ceremony will not be affected

Manchester Evening News

Junior doctor strikes suspended after new pay deal offered

A three-day walkout, which was due to start on July 12, has been averted to allow the union to ballot its members.

Daily Record

Police investigate cyber attack at Scottish University

Police are investigating after the University of the West of Scotland was hit by a cyber attack which has affected many of its systems.

The National (Scotland)

'Stars align' for young carers as further education support bid launched

Councillor Julie Dettbarn said the 'stars aligned' at carers event as she brought the motion to extend bursaries for care experienced young people to young carers.

Daily Record

Scottish Greens back proposal to decriminalise personal drug use

THE Scottish Greens have welcomed the Scottish Government’s proposed drug law reform’s.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish reforms to decriminalise personal drug use knocked down within an hour

Scottish drugs minister Elena Whitham said ‘criminalisation increases the harms people experience. Criminalisation kills’.

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Drugs minister ‘terrified’ of potential impact of failure to reform policy

Downing Street re-committed to its ‘tough’ stance on drugs as the Scottish Government called for decriminalisation of personal use.

The National (Scotland)

Labour MSP backs drug decriminalisation plan – while Anas Sarwar refuses to

ANAS Sarwar has refused to back the Scottish Government’s drug decriminalisation bid – despite previously calling for Holyrood to examine…

The National (Scotland)

'No.': Rishi Sunak rejects Scotland's decriminalisation idea

RISHI Sunak has hit back at the Scottish Government after its Drugs Minister proposed decriminalising drugs for personal use.

The National (Scotland)

Chaos and confusion over potential UK probe into Scottish independence spending

CHAOS and confusion is surrounding claims that the UK Government is probing its Scottish counterpart’s expenditure on independence ...

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Scottish Government backs decriminalisation of personal drug use

PERSONAL use of drugs should be decriminalised by the UK Government, a Scottish minister has insisted.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government independence spending being probed, email shows after denial

Advocate General Lord Stewart told Lord Foulkes he has tasked his officials ‘with examining the matter’.

Daily Record

Perth and Kinross sees a rise in the number of families becoming homeless

The cost of living crisis has partly led to the increase as has numbers being suppressed during the pandemic

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf hailed by deputy for ‘rapid delivery’ in first 100 days as FM

Humza Yousaf’s Scottish Government has ensured “rapid delivery” on policy in the areas “that matter to people”, his Deputy First Minister…

Daily Record

Fears new anti-flytipping measures won't tackle problem in Dumfries and Galloway

Penalties are set to more than double, but just 70 fines were issued in the region over a three year period

Daily Record

Scottish Government accused of misleading parliament over Dumfries Learning Town funding delays

A decision on the multi-million pound project was due by the end of 2022 but there have been three “deadlines” missed by the Scottish Government since then

Insider UK

To scale up, we must also scale deep

The Scottish Government's chief entrepreneur makes the case for two different kinds of scaling business

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