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Yousaf seeks ‘genuine discussion’ on drug consumption rooms as MPs support pilot

The First Minister said more radical approaches are needed to tackle drug deaths and addiction.

The Independent UK

Ministers ‘playing politics’ on drugs rather than saving lives, claims Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader was speaking after the Home Affairs Committee backed the creation of a drug consumption room pilot in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Anas Sarwar backs Westminster control over Scottish drugs laws

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said he does not support the devolution of drug laws following a report from a Westminster committee…

The National (Scotland)

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Labour peer to 'intensify' bid to stop Scottish Government spending on independence

LABOUR peer George Foulkes has said he will be “intensifying his campaign to stop illegal spending” by the Scottish Government when recess ends.

The National (Scotland)

Safe drug consumption facilities should be piloted in the UK, MPs say

If Westminster remains unwilling to support a Glasgow pilot, the power to establish it should be devolved to the Scottish Government, MPs said.

The Independent UK

Pilot drug consumption room must follow report recommending it, says SNP MP

Alison Thewliss was speaking after the Commons Home Affairs Committee said such a facility should be set up in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

'Can't cope': American news outlet in scathing assessment of Brexit impact

A MAJOR American news outlet has published a scathing assessment of the consequences of Brexit.

The National (Scotland)

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Nukes body accused of 'cover up' over security breach secrecy

THE arm of the UK Government in charge of the nuclear arsenal has been accused of a “cover up” after keeping the details of more than 100…

The National (Scotland)

King’s portrait money could fund over three million free school meals

FUNDING proposed by the UK Government to hang the King’s portrait across buildings could instead provide more than three million free school meals.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government quietly concedes Brexit will drive up inflation

THE UK Government has quietly admitted that post-Brexit checks at the UK’s borders will increase inflation – despite Prime Minister Rishi…

The National (Scotland)

Will the British Museum give back the Elgin Marbles? History explained

Greece argues that the scupltures were obtained illegally, while the UK says they were not

Evening Standard

Watch as Scots react to Tory attempt to hang King Charles portraits in schools

After plans to spend £8 million to hang a picture of King Charles in Scottish public buildings including courts and schools were revealed, The…

The National (Scotland)

Home Office facing fire union legal challenge over Bibby Stockholm plans

THE UK Government’s plan to accommodate asylum seekers on the Bibby Stockholm barge could face a legal challenge ...

The National (Scotland)

'Dystopian': Fury greets Tory plans to hang King Charles portraits in Scots schools

SCOTS have reacted with fury to the news that the UK Government is planning to spend millions to hang portraits of King Charles III in Scottish…

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UK Government to spend millions putting King's portrait in Scottish schools

FURY has met plans from the Tory government to spend millions of pounds hanging portraits of King Charles III in Scottish schools and other public…

The National (Scotland)

Jagtar Singh Johal's brother in plea to PM after letter from Douglas Ross 'mislaid'

A PLEA to Rishi Sunak to put pressure on the Indian Prime Minister to release Jagtar Singh Johal from prison and a possible death penalty has been…

The National (Scotland)

Senior SNP politicians set out new map to independence – and could boycott Commons

SENIOR SNP politicians have set out an alternative path to independence for debate at the party’s conference which includes withdrawing MPs from…

The National (Scotland)

Scots back Tory plan to 'max out' North Sea oil and gas, poll suggests

THE UK Government is right to award hundreds more oil and gas licences in the North Sea, the majority of Scots believe ...

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Millions set to fork out more for energy despite price cap reduction

MILLIONS of households are expected to pay more for their energy this winter than they did a year earlier, even though Ofgem reduced the price cap…

The Independent UK

Pressure builds on government as ‘seventh circle of hell’ at Stormont continues

Northern Ireland’s powersharing assembly has been effectively collapsed for more than a year amid DUP protest action over Brexit arrangements.

The National (Scotland)

'We don't need to pilot drug decriminalisation, it just needs to happen'

THERE is no need to pilot decriminalisation of personal drug use or overdose prevention centres when we already know they work, the boss of a…

The National (Scotland)

'Win for wildlife' as Scotland unveils plan to ban use of snare traps

THE Scottish Government plans to ban the use of snare traps – with the move welcomed by wildlife campaigners including Chris Packham.

The Independent UK

Scotland turning tide on drug deaths after largest ever drop, says minister

National Records of Scotland data showed 1,051 people died a drug-related death in Scotland in 2022.

The National (Scotland)

'Westminster must let Scotland take action': Charities speak out on drugs deaths

WESTMINSTER has been told to let Scotland take the action needed to fight the drugs deaths crisis as campaigners also warned about the rising…

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP pans 'unhelpful' UK Government after repeated Holyrood snubs

A TORY MSP has criticised the UK Government after it repeatedly snubbed a key Holyrood committee ...

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