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Boris Johnson creates by-election chaos for Rishi Sunak by handing peerages to MP pals

The Prime Minister could face three polls in the coming months as the disgraced former PM rewards allies including his biggest cheerleader Nadine Dorries

Daily Mirror

Scotland's top civil servant defends staff working for Independence Minister

SCOTLAND’S top civil servant has defended government staff working under Jamie Hepburn, the Minister for Independence.

The National (Scotland)

Former Labour FM slams UK Government's 'assault on devolution'

A FORMER Labour first minister has branded Westminster’s behaviour towards the Scottish Parliament as an “assault on devolution” in a scathing…

The National (Scotland)

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Holyrood Weekly: Minister for Independence on Alister Jack, white papers and indyref2

The latest episode of The National's podcast, Holyrood Weekly, is available to listen to across streaming platforms every Friday

The National (Scotland)

Next independence white paper to be released 'in coming weeks'

THE next Scottish Government white paper arguing the case for independence is set to be published in “the coming weeks”, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

'I'm not going anywhere': Independence Minister's defiant response to Alister Jack

It follows reports that the Scottish Secretary attempted to block civil servants from working under him.

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack calls for block on civil servants working for new independence minister

The Tory Cabinet Minister said "no UK civil servant" should be engaged in this new department.

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Alister Jack tells government staff not to work for SNP's Independence Minister

SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack has told the UK’s top civil servant that no government staff should be allowed to work under Jamie Hepburn,…

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack claims Scotland 'holds the monarchy very dear' in cringey column

Alister Jack is trying to tell us Scotland cares about the monarchy, but we're not going to buy it.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government confirms it will contest court action over gender reforms block

The Scottish Government has requested a judicial review into the decision to veto its legislation.

The Independent UK

UK Government to 'robustly defend' legal challenge of gender reform veto

THE UK Government has said it will contest the Scottish Government’s challenge of the use of Section 35 to block gender reform from becoming law…

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack snubs anti-poverty summit as Tory Government record comes under scrutiny

EXCLUSIVE: Jack will not be able to attend, although a UK Government source said he was only invited on Saturday

Daily Record

Scottish Parliament could face £1m legal bill over Gender Reform Bill battle

The Sunday Mail understands that Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack is considering pursuing all of Westminster’s costs should the challenge fail – leaving taxpayers north of the border paying all the legal fees

Daily Record

'Toom tabard' Tories panned after 'guarding Stone of Scone from nationalists' jibe

TORY ministers in the Scotland Office have been told you “can’t steal stolen property” after claims that Alister Jack is guarding the Stone of…

The National (Scotland)

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Alister Jack panned for 'nonsense' claims about SNP and Greens at Tory conference

ALISTER Jack has been accused of spouting “nonsense” after he attacked the SNP-Green government during his speech to the Scottish Tory…

The Independent UK

Alister Jack ‘standing guard’ over Stone of Destiny in London

The Scottish Secretary addressed his party’s conference in Glasgow remotely, as he is in London on an ‘important job’ ahead of the coronation.

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack 'guarding Stone of Destiny from nationalists', Tory minister says

ALISTER Jack could not be at the Scottish Tory conference in Glasgow because he is in London “guarding the Stone of Scone” to make sure the…

The National (Scotland)

Murdo Fraser left red-faced on Tory conference stage after Alister Jack blunder

MURDO Fraser was left red-faced at the Scottish Tory conference after he told members that Alister Jack was “waiting in the wings” ...

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Scottish Tory chair rejects 'hypocrisy' charge amid membership row

THE Scottish Tory chairman has rejected charges of “hypocrisy” levelled against his party for refusing to disclose its membership numbers ...

The National (Scotland)

Behind the scenes as Rishi Sunak's team tries to hide him from Scottish media

RISHI Sunak angered every journalist at the Scottish Conservative conference on Friday after his officials offered them an ultimatum ...

The National (Scotland)

Handling of Section 35 challenge could be 'watershed' moment for Scottish devolution

Legal experts said that they hoped judges presiding over the case would be “alive to the dangers to Scottish democracy” when reaching their…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government draft in indyref2 block lawyer for gender reform court battle

THE UK Government has drafted in a lawyer who helped prepare the case for the Supreme Court hearing over indyref2 to fight the upcoming gender…

The National (Scotland)

Call for investigation into Alister Jack's 'direct attack' on Scottish democracy

SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack has been accused of making “simply and categorically untrue” statements to the House of Commons in a row over…

The National (Scotland)

Expert wonders 'who is advising Tories’ as gender reform block risks Union

THE USE of Section 35 by Westminster has highlighted the “basic incoherence” of the devolution settlement, according to a leading political…

The Independent UK

Scottish minister rejects UK Government claims over deposit return request

Lorna Slater accused Alister Jack of ‘political game-playing’.

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