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Bill to create abortion clinic buffer zones published at Holyrood

The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill has been lodged by Green MSP Gillian Mackay.

The Independent UK

Claims A9 timeline was aspirational are ‘utter rubbish’, says former minister

Suggestions the initial 2025 target for dualling the A9 was “aspirational” have been described as “utter rubbish” by a former minister…

The National (Scotland)

‘I will not be hounded out of party I love’, says veteran SNP MSP Ewing

SNP MSPs voted to suspend Mr Ewing from their group for seven days on Thursday after he voted with the opposition at Holyrood.

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What next for Fergus Ewing? The options facing the MSP

FERGUS Ewing’s future hangs in the balance with the longstanding SNP MSP failing to commit to rejoining the Holyrood group after his suspension.

The National (Scotland)

AirBnB could bypass lobbying rules and ‘mislead MSPs’ about licensing scheme

TRANSPARENCY campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to reform lobbying rules amid a pushback against short-term lets legislation...

The National (Scotland)

'Wait for the odds before betting on Alba keeping our seats,' says Alex Salmond

ALEX Salmond has said he wants to see “what the odds come up” before betting on his two Alba MPs keeping their seats – arguing the party’s…

The National (Scotland)

Gender reforms block ‘inconsistent with constitutional principles of UK’

The Scottish Government has taken the UK Government to court over the latter’s use of a Section 35 order to prevent gender legislation.

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Politicians set out visions for indy future in Yes rally

POLITICIANS from the SNP and Alba set out visions on how to achieve independence at a rally aiming to “bring people from across the movement…

The National (Scotland)

Worst of Westminster: Rory Stewart's flirt with Holyrood and bizarre memoir

Good evening all, Steph here! We have now reached more than 1000 subscribers to the newsletter, so thanks to each and every one of you for signing…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government offers 'suboptimal' response as blocked Scottish rights bill returns

THE Social Justice Secretary criticised a “suboptimal” response from UK Government law officers ahead of the reintroduction of the UNCRC Bill.

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison refuses to be drawn on claims Fergus Ewing set to lose SNP whip

DEPUTY First Minister Shona Robison refused to say if veteran SNP MSP Fergus Ewing would be disciplined following a series of rebellions in recent…

The National (Scotland)

Robison refuses to be drawn on possible disciplinary action against veteran MSP

The Deputy First Minister said the issue was a matter for the parliamentary group and not for her as a government minister.

The Independent UK

Glasgow politicians issue joint call for Home Office to allow safe consumption rooms

HUMZA Yousaf and Nicola Sturgeon have joined Glasgow politicians urging the Home Secretary to fund a pilot safe consumption room in the city.

The National (Scotland)

Second-home owners in Scotland set to see council tax doubled

Local authorities could be given the power to double council tax rates for second homes from April, under new proposals to be put before Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

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SNP backbencher Fergus Ewing wins MSP of the Year at political awards

SNP backbencher Fergus Ewing has been named MSP of the Year at a political awards bash.

The National (Scotland)

Penny Mordaunt slammed for saying Scotland full of 'rats and disease'

PENNY Mordaunt has been blasted as “offensive” over comments she made in Parliament describing Scottish cities as rat-infested places where…

The Guardian - UK

Scotland announces public inquiry into disgraced doctor Sam Eljamel

Decision comes after decade-long campaign by ex-patients of neurosurgeon responsible for more than 100 botched procedures

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens absent as Holyrood leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth

THE Scottish Greens did not take part in a session paying tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth ahead of inaugural First Minister’s Questions…

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The National (Scotland)

'Big win': Poll analysis predicts pro-independence majority at Holyrood election

HOLYROOD would retain a pro-independence majority after a Scottish parliamentary election, according to seat projections from a new poll ...

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar accuses Humza Yousaf of falling into 'Green extremism', echoing Tory jibe

ANAS Sarwar has accused the First Minister of falling into “Green extremism” and emulating Nicola Sturgeon before the Programme for Government…

The National (Scotland)

Third of MSPs calling for delay to short-term let licences have links to sector

MORE than a third of MSPs who signed a letter calling for a pause to the short-term lets licensing scheme have interests in the housing and rental…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar criticises Holyrood for being a 'social policy parliament'

ANAS Sarwar will criticise Holyrood for being too focused on “social policy” and reiterate a pledge that Scottish Labour are “unashamedly…

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice gives verdict on SNP and Labour hopes at Holyrood and Westminster

POLLING expert Professor John Curtice has given his verdict on the latest political polling ...

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP pans 'unhelpful' UK Government after repeated Holyrood snubs

A TORY MSP has criticised the UK Government after it repeatedly snubbed a key Holyrood committee ...

The National (Scotland)

Ex-top Scottish Labour official says UK party 'betraying' devolution

A FORMER top Scottish Labour official has accused the UK party of “betraying” devolution amid a row over employment law powers.

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