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MPs call for magic mushrooms and psychedelic drugs to be downgraded

Cross-party committee also backs wider use of cannabis for medicinal use and drug ‘consumption rooms’

The Independent UK

MPs call for safe spaces to be created for illegal drug consumption in UK

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

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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

Pret a Manger fined £800,000 after employee trapped in freezer

Employee, who was stuck in walk-in freezer for more than two hours, was treated in hospital for hypothermia

The Guardian - UK

Home repossession fears over ‘Westminster’s mortgage crisis’

THE number of homes being repossessed has risen sharply across Scotland since the pandemic, triggering concerns over the impact of…

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross 'sick and tired of SNP whining' over lack of financial powers

SCOTTISH Tory leader Douglas Ross will say he is “sick and tired” of the SNP “whining they don’t have the financial levers to make a…

The National (Scotland)

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Burnham: Scotland and northern England co-operation would bring ‘a better world’

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham emphasised closer working links without Westminster involvement would help progress be made.

The Independent UK

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)

Stephen Flynn clashes with Tory MSP on use of safe consumption rooms

THE SNP’s leader in Westminster clashed with a Tory MSP as she questioned why the Scottish Government wanted to bring in safe consumption rooms.

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf says SNP are on ‘steady footing’ despite deficit rising to £800,000-plus

HUMZA Yousaf has insisted that the SNP are on a “steady footing”, despite figures showing that the party’s deficit grew to more than…

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf: SNP is on ‘steady footing’ despite deficit rising to £800,000-plus

Accounts published by the Electoral Commission showed the party’s income and membership numbers fell in 2022.

The Independent UK

Nadine Dorries and four of the other weirdest Westminster exits

Labour leader Keir Starmer has said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak must “get a grip” and force Mid Bedfordshire MP Nadine Dorries to step down.

The Week

John Curtice gives verdict on SNP and Labour hopes at Holyrood and Westminster

POLLING expert Professor John Curtice has given his verdict on the latest political polling ...

The National (Scotland)

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Evening Standard

15 iconic London locations that always appear in films

Seeing London through a director’s eyes is a brilliant way of being reminded of the city’s many incredible landmarks

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)

Scottish green policies failed as opposition 'chickened out', Lorna Slater says

PLANS for Scotland to bring in a Deposit Return Scheme and Highly Protected Marine Areas failed because opposition parties “chickened out”, a…

The National (Scotland)

GB News political editor 'forgets indyref happened' in ridiculous tweet

FOR people in Scotland, 2014 may be something of a memorable year ...

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The Independent UK

Labour can bring change – now it must show it can bring hope, says Burnham

The Manchester mayor said the next election would be ‘the most unpleasant, divisive general election that we will have seen in our lifetimes’.

The National (Scotland)

Greens unveil student, 20, as candidate in Rutherglen by-election

GREEN activist Cameron Eadie has said he is standing for election to Westminster to challenge the “climate criminals” in…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes should 'reflect' on backing 'bully' Graham Linehan, Patrick Harvie says

KATE Forbes should “reflect” on her comments in support of anti-trans campaigner and comedian Graham Linehan, a Scottish Government minister has…

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)

Angus MacNeil and Alex Salmond to discuss Scotland United election approach

ANGUS MacNeil and Alex Salmond are reported to be set to meet on Monday evening to discuss a path to independence.

The Guardian - UK

Councils can only do so much without help from Westminster

Letter: We need certainty on long-term funding to cover increased cost pressures and invest in local services, says Tracey Dixon, the leader of South Tyneside council

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn brands Keir Starmer’s visit 'to check his branch office' a 'washout'

KEIR Starmer’s most recent visit to Scotland to boost support for the party has been branded a “washout” by Stephen Flynn – a view…

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