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Lorna Slater refuses to be drawn on compensation amount if DRS scrapped

LORNA Slater has declined to say how much compensation will have to be paid out to businesses if the deposit return scheme (DRS) is scrapped, adding…

The National (Scotland)

Former minister urges Scottish Government to 'reset relationship' with business

Ivan McKee talks up the benefits of 'lived experience' for those taking business briefs

Insider UK

Scottish Government ‘transgressions’ led to diplomat row, says Alister Jack

SCOTTISH government “transgressions” at meetings with foreign ministers resulted in the UK taking a tougher stance over international…

The National (Scotland)

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Alister Jack hits out at Scottish government ‘transgressions’ in overseas talks

The Scottish Secretary insisted it was ‘right’ the Foreign Secretary had raised issues concerning meetings involving Holyrood ministers.

The Independent UK

Top civil servant brushes off Douglas Ross's questioning on Independence Minister

DOUGLAS Ross's questions were brushed off by the Scotland Office’s top civil servant as he sought to draw out criticism of the Minister for…

The National (Scotland)

SNP slams Alister Jack after he claims Scottish Government want to 'destroy' UK

Pete Wishart said the Tory Scotland Secretary's comments were 'not the least bit constructive'.

Daily Record

UK and Scottish Governments clash over compensation payments if deposit return scheme scrapped

The Scottish Secretary insisted it would have "nothing to do" with Westminster if firms are left out of pocket as a result of the deposit return scheme being halted.

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Five times Tory politicians have been rapped for using dodgy stats

THE UK statistics watchdog has sent a warning to Jeremy Hunt following an inaccuracy in his tweets last month.

The National (Scotland)

Dumfries and Galloway MP to stand down at next general election

Alister Jack has been linked with a peerage on Mr Johnson’s resignation honours list – a position he would not be able to take up if he was still an MP

Daily Record

Nadine Dorries calls for a rule change over Boris Johnson’s honours list

Former cabinet minister reveals she had asked Boris Johnson about the rumoured appointment.

The Independent UK

Alister Jack spares Tories a byelection by ruling out Lords switch

Boris Johnson ally says he would not accept peerage while still an MP but will stand down at next election

The Guardian - UK

Alister Jack to stand down at next general election but won't take peerage from Boris Johnson

Jack, who was first appointed Scottish Secretary by Boris Johnson, won't trigger a by-election by resigning his seat for a peerage.

Daily Record

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack will not run for re-election as MP

But he has left the door open to accepting a peerage and entering the House of Lords.

The Independent UK

Independence Minister declines to say if he supports a civic-led Yes Convention

Hepburn was also probed on the upcoming Scottish Government whitepapers by opposition MSPs

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Rishi Sunak faces three by-elections after Boris Johnson sends Tory MPs to House of Lords

Mr Johnson’s resignation honours list features Alister Jack, Nadine Dorries, Nigel Adams and Alok Sharma

Daily Mirror

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

The National (Scotland)

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…

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The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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.

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