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Sick pay down 10 per cent under Tories, SNP research finds

STATUTORY sick pay (SSP) has fallen by almost a 10th in real terms since the Tories came to power, research for the SNP has found.

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Statutory sick pay down by nearly a 10th in real terms under Tories, says SNP

The party also said the UK is the ‘sick man of Europe’ when it comes to supporting ill employees.

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18 of 30 secondary school subjects increasingly taught by non-experts – Labour

French, economics and engineering have all seen a drop in the number of hours of expert teaching since 2017.

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Former SNP Westminster leader had ‘utmost respect’ for Lib Dem Charles Kennedy

Ian Blackford was speaking at a live talk show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.

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'Life in the old dog yet': Ian Blackford leaves MSP candidacy up in the air

IAN Blackford has not ruled out whether he will stand for election at Holyrood, saying there “is still life in the old dog yet”.

The National (Scotland)

The Guardian view on Liz Truss’s resignation honours: this list of shame

Editorial: The former prime minister should not be allowed to recommend new peers or give gongs to those involved in her catastrophic time in No 10

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Ripping up Bute House Agreement will do nothing to further the cause of independence

RIPPING up the Bute House agreement with the Scottish Greens does nothing to further the cause of independence.

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Patrick Harvie: Recent attacks on Greens show electoral success 'scares some people'

ONE of the co-leaders of the Scottish Greens has said that the party’s “electoral success” scares some people.

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Independent politicians cannot be silenced by Westminster

Letters: Until we diversify where and how decisions are made, we’ll never see any real progress, says Jamie Driscoll. And Tony Maynard-Smith speaks up for Caroline Lucas

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Streeting speaks about ‘daunting’ prospect of being next UK health secretary

Labour MP West Streeting said he would ‘relish’ taking on the job, although it would be ‘one of the most difficult’ roles in government.

The Independent UK

Ex-marine chosen by Labour to stand against Johnny Mercer in Plymouth

Fred Thomas hopes his time in elite commando force will boost campaign to unseat veterans minister

The Guardian - UK

Reform grammar schools and ditch the GCSE treadmill – here’s how Labour can fix education in England

Conservative policies have trapped pupils in a zero-sum game. Ending unfair selection and rethinking exams could start to change this, says journalist Fiona Millar

The Guardian - UK

Sunak under pressure over ‘appalling’ small boat deaths – as 500 more people cross Channel

Government accused of being ‘increasingly shambolic’ on crisis – but some Tories point finger of blame at French

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Alex Salmond claims he has a plan to save the SNP from electoral defeat

ALEX Salmond has claimed he has a plan to save the SNP and deliver Scottish independence in five years.

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Senior SNP figure hits back at MSPs over Greens deal claims

THE SNP’s policy convener has called for “transparency” from those who have expressed opposition to the Bute House Agreement.

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SNP by-election candidate challenges Labour to stand up for detained Stirling student

THE SNP’s candidate in the upcoming Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election has called the Home Office’s treatment of a local resident…

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It took female MPs from both parties to change Starmer’s stance on gender politics

Private cross-party meetings for politicians worried about the erosion of sex-based rights encouraged the Labour leader to start speaking up at last

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Rishi Sunak must not retreat from climate pledges, says top Tory mayor

Andy Street, seen as most powerful Conservative outside London, vows to fight party’s retreat from climate pledges

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Polluters, tax avoiders, misfits: forget Labour’s pals, Tory donors are in a different class

Claiming the moral high ground over taking cash from an eco-zealot seems just a little hypocritical

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‘Controversial’ issues to be on agenda at SNP conference

DISCUSSION of “controversial” green policies could be on the agenda at this year’s SNP conference, which is also expected to include a…

The National (Scotland)

By-election constituency lost millions of pounds as impact of Brexit revealed

THE SNP candidate for the upcoming Rutherglen by-election has accused Labour of “sticking their head in the sand” over Brexit, with figures…

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On tax, Labour looks to govern by focus group

Labour's tax plan is the sausage roll of policy: Broadly popular, yes, but uninspiring and not nourishing where it matters.

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FM wants unit to respond to misleading independence claims to be ready by autumn

A “REBUTTAL” unit to instantly respond to misleading claims about the independence campaign will be launched soon, the First Minister has said.

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National readers give verdict on whether SNP should keep governing deal with Greens

NATIONAL readers have delivered their verdict on whether or not the SNP should continue with the Bute House Agreement.

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Joanna Cherry says she felt 'palpable hostility' from Stand staff at Fringe event

SNP MP Joanna Cherry has said she felt “palpable hostility” from staff working during her Fringe event at The Stand.

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