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Scottish Parliament apology after woman wearing suffragette scarf ejected from Holyrood gender debate

The presiding officer said the incident was an error and that suffrage colours ‘are not, and never have been, banned at the Scottish Parliament’

Evening Standard

Woman wearing suffragette-coloured scarf removed from Holyrood debate

Scottish parliament’s presiding officer apologises and says colours are not banned following incident at equalities committee

The Guardian - UK

Holyrood apology for woman ejected from meeting over Suffragette scarf

A WOMAN ejected from a committee meeting on transgender law reform for wearing a Suffragette scarf has received an apology on behalf of the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish ministers refuse to confirm if King asked for rent freeze bill changes

Scottish Lib Dems had called on ministers to disclose if King used crown consent to seek changes to law

The Guardian - UK

King Charles allowed to vet proposed Scottish rent freeze law

King may have lobbied ministers on emergency plan to help tenants as it could affect his Balmoral estate

The Guardian - UK

What will happen on Monday when King Charles III visits Scotland?

THE Queen’s coffin arrived in Edinburgh on Sunday following a six-hour journey from Balmoral.

The National (Scotland)

Harry honours father as King to lead family in procession behind Queen’s coffin

The Queen will be taken from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to nearby St Giles’ Cathedral later today.

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Thousands queuing overnight in Edinburgh to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II – as it happened

Queen’s coffin will travel from the Scottish capital to London on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU

Nicola Sturgeon set for first audience with King ahead of visit to Scottish Parliament

King Charles and the Queen Consort will fly to Edinburgh in the morning ahead of a special procession as the Queen's coffin is moved from Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral where it will lay in rest for 24 hours.

Daily Record

King Charles III to attend Scottish Parliament for first time as monarch

King Charles III and the Queen will attend the Scottish Parliament to hear a motion of condolence following the death of Elizabeth II.

The Independent UK

King Charles' first visit to Scottish Parliament as monarch announced

KING Charles will make his first appearance at the Scottish Parliament as monarch on Monday to observe a motion of condolence, it has been announced.

The National (Scotland)

Book of condolences opens at Holyrood for MSPs and staff

A BOOK of condolences has been opened up at Holyrood for MSPs to leave tributes to the Queen.

The National (Scotland)

Hybrid working may become permanent feature at Holyrood to boost diversity

HOLYROOD’S presiding officer has said hybrid working is likely to be made a permanent feature of Scottish Parliament life as a means of increasing…

The National (Scotland)

Queen seen with 'bruised' hand meeting Nicola Sturgeon as doctor gives possible cause

The Queen held an audience with the Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh as part of her traditional trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week

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The Independent UK

Sturgeon meets Queen a day after announcing indyref2 plans

The First Minister met the monarch in the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

Daily Record

Scottish independence: 5 legal obstacles on Nicola Sturgeon’s path to a referendum

The First Minister will outline her case for a referendum to the Scottish parliament on Tuesday but there are considerable legal hurdles her plan must overcome.

The National (Scotland)

WATCH: Constitution Secretary banned from making statement on independence

PRESIDING Officer Alison Johnstone cancelled a statement on independence from the Constitution Secretary as she criticised the Government for…

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Kerr left red-faced after standing order gaffe in Holyrood

The Central Scotland MSP interrupted questions after Kate Forbes's statement on the resource spending review.

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Holyrood must not be ‘complacent’ on women’s representation, says Presiding Officer

HOLYROOD'S Presiding Officer has said Parliament must not become “complacent” in the fight to improve female representation, despite having a…

The National (Scotland)

WATCH: FMQs delayed as mysterious noise in Parliament interrupts MSPs

FIRST Minister’s Questions has been delayed due to "technical issues" in the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

Probe launched after Census delay news leaked to the press

THE Scottish Government has launched an internal investigation after the four-week extension of the Census deadline was leaked before a ministerial…

Glasgow Live

Minute’s silence at Holyrood will mark two years since lockdown

But the number of people in Scottish hospitals due to Covid-19 has risen to a record high

The Independent UK

Minute’s silence at Holyrood as country marks two years since Covid lockdown

A ceremony will be held on what is now a national day of reflection.

Edinburgh Live

Nicola Sturgeon to attend Edinburgh event celebrating female achievements during covid

Nicola Sturgeon along with actor Carmen Pieraccini, Scottish Parliament Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP, public health expert Professor Linda Bauld and Brenda King, chief executive of the charity African and Caribbean Diversity will attend the event.

The Guardian - UK

Scotland launches women’s audit to look at barriers to entering Holyrood

Exclusive: presiding officer Alison Johnstone says it will be disappointing if parliament cannot attract more female politicians

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