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Yousaf rejects accusations of misleading Holyrood over Covid WhatsApp messages

A timetable of dealings with the inquiry was released by the Scottish Government after a request from the inquiry itself.

The Independent UK

Yousaf and deputy accused of misleading Holyrood over Covid WhatsApp messages

Both Labour and the Tories have accused Humza Yousaf and Deputy First Minister Shona Robison in a row over WhatsApp messages.

The Independent UK

Douglas Ross red faced as his UK bosses back SNP 'soft-touch justice' policies

THE Scottish Tories have been accused of playing “political games” in criticising Scotland’s “soft-touch justice” policies – as it…

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'Safe pyro' is a myth - only stand closures will snuff out Scotland's flare shame

FURTHER proof that the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act which MSPs at Holyrood passed last year is not worth the paper it is…

The National (Scotland)

Gordon Brown think tank says Scotland has had ‘too much politics’

A REPORT from Gordon Brown’s think tank argues that Scotland has had “too much politics”.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to hand over 14,000-plus messages to UK Covid Inquiry

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison said messages, mostly sent on WhatsApp, would be shared by November 6.

The Independent UK

Former SNP leadership candidate defects to become Alba Party’s first ever MSP

Ash Regan announced she had left the SNP and joing the Alba Party, set up by former first minister Alex Salmond.

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Scottish Parliament votes to create new Citizens Panels to scrutinise MSPs

The Scottish Parliament has voted to pass a motion to establish two further Citizens Panels to scrutinise the work of MSPs.

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SNP to force Labour to vote on devolving employment law to Holyrood

THE SNP are to force the Labour Party to vote on devolving employment law to the Scottish Parliament after Ian Murray and Anas Sarwar appeared…

The National (Scotland)

Senior Scottish Labour figures at odds over devolution comments

SCOTTISH Labour’s two top politicians are at odds over the party’s policy on devolution and whether Scots should be able to have a higher…

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack attacked for 'misunderstanding' invite after second Holyrood DRS snub

ALISTER Jack has snubbed a second request from a Holyrood committee to give evidence over the UK Government’s decision to block a deposit return…

The National (Scotland)

Labour cannot rule out blocking Scottish legislation using Section 35 – Murray

But shadow Scottish secretary Ian Murray will set out how a Labour government would repair relations with Holyrood during his conference speech.

The Independent UK

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…

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‘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.

The National (Scotland)

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...

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'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…

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The Independent UK

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.

The National (Scotland)

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…

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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 Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

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.

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