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SNP MSPs rebel as Tory call for a 'reconsideration' of HPMA proposals fails

A MOTION from the Scottish Conservatives calling on the Scottish Government to "reconsider" its Highly Protected Marine Areas proposals…

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing rips up HPMA plan in Holyrood chamber

FERGUS Ewing ripped up a copy of the Scottish Government’s Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) consultation during a member’s debate in…

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2023

Michael Gove says SNP will 'rebrand' as hopes of rapid independence recede

MICHAEL Gove has predicted an SNP "rebrand" amid an acceptance that independence is not yet the settled will of the majority ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2023

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Gove predicts SNP ‘rebrand’ with independence to take back seat

Michael Gove said the SNP had ‘over-reached’.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023

Scottish Greens MSP challenges BBC presenter on 'no sense' HPMA claim

A SCOTTISH Greens MSP challenged a BBC presenter who claimed that there had been criticism over a lack of consultation on Highly Protected Marine…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2023

Campaigners call for Lorna Slater to be booted from drinks recycling scheme after delay

Business leaders and campaigners have called for Greens minister Lorna Slater to be removed from managing the government’s controversial drinks recycling scheme.

Daily Record · Apr 23, 2023

Circularity Scotland not informed in advance of DRS delay

Lorna Slater calls on the UK Government to stop delaying exclusion from the Internal Market Act

Insider UK · Apr 21, 2023

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Minister hits out at Scottish Secretary as deposit return changes announced

Lorna Slater provided more detail of the decision to delay the start of the Scottish Government scheme from August to next March.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

SNP MSP blasts Scottish Greens as 'wine bar revolutionaries' in row over North Sea energy

Fergus Ewing was warned to mind his language in parliament by his own sister during extraordinary scenes at Holyrood.

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2023

SNP MSP told to show 'respect' by own sister after furious attack on Greens

AN SNP MSP and former cabinet secretary had to be admonished in the Holyrood chamber by his own sister after he attacked the…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 20, 2023

Deposit return scheme delayed until March, Yousaf confirms

The government has been urged to use the delay to alleviate concerns with the scheme.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Highlanders 'on our ninth life' as FM faces demands to speed up A9 dualling

THE First Minister has been told to accelerate plans to make Scotland’s most dangerous road a dual carriageway to “save lives”.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 18, 2023

Drinks prices in Scotland could rise by a third under Scottish Government's Deposit Return Scheme

Beer, water and fizzy juice will soar in cost due to the Deposit Return Scheme, the Sunday Mail has learned.

Daily Record · Apr 9, 2023

Most SNP voters back Bute House Agreement with Greens, says poll

THE majority of SNP voters want the Bute House Agreement with the Greens to continue, according to a new poll.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2023

Humza Yousaf faces 'rebel bloc' of MSPs, say reports, as ally disputes split claims

According to reports, MSPs who backed Forbes and even some of Yousaf’s supporters are set to join a bloc that will seek to “actively engage…

Daily Record · Apr 2, 2023

Five supermarket giants urge Scottish Government to ditch drinks recycling scheme

Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Waitrose have expressed their concern for the scheme.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023

Former minister hits out at Greens as he calls for end to powersharing deal

SNP rebel Fergus Ewing described the Scottish Greens as a ‘small group of fringe extremists’.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 1, 2023

War of words after SNP MSP calls for end to deal with 'extremist' Greens

A WAR of words has broken out between an SNP grandee and the Scottish Greens after he called the party “fringe extremists” and called for an…

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The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2023

Tory claiming 'secrecy' around DRS firm could 'find answers on Google', says Slater

The circular economy minister faced questions after it emerged the chief executive of Circularity Scotland was on a £300,000 salary.

Daily Record · Mar 19, 2023

Firm running drinks recycling scheme accused of using Scotland as experiment for UK-wide ambitions

The company at the centre of Scotland’s controversial drinks recycling scheme plans to make at least £5billion by expanding across the rest of the UK.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023

Lorna Slater: Deposit Return Scheme body won't cash in on unrecycled items

LORNA Slater has rubbished claims Circularity Scotland will benefit from £57 million a year from Scots not recycling through the Deposit Return…

Daily Record · Mar 12, 2023

Private firm running Scotland's bottle return scheme expects to make £57m a year

Circularity Scotland’s business model relies on people not bothering to return some glass and plastic for a 20p refund.

Daily Record · Mar 7, 2023

SNP MSP launches furious attack on 'sleekit' deposit return scheme as pressure mounts on Lorna Slater

Greens minister Lorna Slater was accused of having "completely failed for the second week running to answer relevant, pertinent, vital questions" on the deposit return scheme.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023

Fergus Ewing backs Kate Forbes – with comparison to his mother, Winnie

SENIOR SNP MSP Fergus Ewing has backed the leadership bid of Kate Forbes, comparing her to his mother.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

Ewing backs Forbes for SNP leadership with comparison to mother Winnie

He praised the Scottish Finance Secretary’s ‘honesty, bravery, integrity’.

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