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Yousaf will not expel Ewing from SNP over criticism of party policy

Former Scottish Government minister Fergus Ewing has described the atmosphere in the SNP’s Holyrood group as ‘toxic’.

The Independent UK

Yes would lose indyref2 due to 'extremist' SNP-Green policies, Fergus Ewing claims

FREQUENT SNP rebel Fergus Ewing has claimed that Yes would lose an independence referendum due to "extremist" policies ...

The National (Scotland)

Can Westminster really 'sanction' Scotland? A legal expert explains

The House of Lords - in current focus because of the questionable system of patronage given to Prime Ministers disgraced or otherwise - yesterday…

The National (Scotland)

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Anas Sarwar labelled 'shameful' for stance on Scotland's drug laws

THE SNP have labelled Anas Sarwar shameful as he said he does not believe Holyrood requires more powers to adequately tackle the drugs death crisis.

The National (Scotland)

Joanna Cherry: There are things Holyrood should learn from Westminster

ON Tuesday evening, MPs spent the best part of four hours walking round in circles voting on the amendments made by the House of Lords to the…

The National (Scotland)

Outgoing climate tsar slams SNP and Tories' record on environmental targets

Lord Deben, who has just finished a 10-year term as chair of the Climate Change Committee, slammed both governments for failing to hit their green targets.

Daily Record

PM put 'on notice' that General Election result can be used to negotiate independence

THE Prime Minister has been put “on notice” that the next General Election can be used to secure a mandate to negotiate Scottish independence.

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Scottish government’s drugs proposal is new wrangle over devolved powers

SNP’s latest challenge – as usual, flatly turned down by Westminster – is part of a wider strategy

The Guardian - UK

Labour MSP backs drug decriminalisation plan – while Anas Sarwar refuses to

ANAS Sarwar has refused to back the Scottish Government’s drug decriminalisation bid – despite previously calling for Holyrood to examine…

The National (Scotland)

Spaces for People scheme to cost West Lothian £100,000 despite end of pandemic

The bill will cover the costs of removing some temporary measures and making others permanent

Daily Record

UPDATE: Scottish Government independence spending 'being probed'

Yesterday, a Westminster official stated that it is up to Holyrood how it spends the block grant in devolved areas

Insider UK

West Lothian Spaces for People projects land council with £100,000 bill

The council's Executive has agreed to cover costs of removing unwanted remains of programme and making permanent those communities supported

Edinburgh Live

MSPs extend deadline for submissions on proposed new visitor levy

Hospitality businesses now have until 15 September to respond to committee call for evidence

Insider UK

Tourist tax consultation deadline extended for two weeks

Businesses are being given more time to respond to a Holyrood committee as it prepares to probe plans to allow councils to charge a fee on overnight…

The National (Scotland)

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The Guardian - UK

‘Get a grip and listen’: Scottish voters share views as Yousaf reaches 100 days in office

Focus group compares first minister with Sturgeon and discusses appeal of Labour as cost of living crisis continues

The Independent UK

‘Revolutionary’: Orkney independence vote ‘made UK and Scotland sit up and take notice’

Westminster and Holyrood were accused of leaving the islands “largely ignored and disrespected”

The National (Scotland)

FACT CHECK: Does Orkney want independence from the UK and Scotland?

CLAIM: “Orkney councillors back plan to explore alternative forms of governance” – Guardian headline July 4 2023.

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak admits drinks industry 'raised concerns' over Scotland's DRS

PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak admitted that the drinks industry “raised concerns” about the Scottish Government’s deposit return scheme (DRS)…

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Scottish Tories in own goal with statement on Mhairi Black resignation

A SIXTH SNP MP has announced plans to step down – and the Scottish Tories are absolutely over the moon ...

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian plan to tackle homelessness enjoys 'miracle' success despite lack of funds

West Lothian has faced huge pressures on its housing supply and a Holyrood scheme to address homelessness has struggled with poor government support and legislative changes which had presented councils with more problems than solutions

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood committee urges greater transparency in civil service decision-making

SCOTLAND'S most senior civil servant must have greater transparency in driving understanding of Scottish Government decision-making, a Holyrood…

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP doubts Westminster will 'positively' engage if party wins independence mandate

A SENIOR SNP MP has cast doubt on whether the UK Government would engage "positively" with the party if it gains a mandate for Scottish…

Daily Record

Veteran SNP MP says independence plan will ‘probably not’ lead to UK Government talks

Peter Wishart has cast doubt on the effectiveness of the proposal by First Minister Humza Yousaf

The Independent UK

Wishart: SNP independence plan will ‘probably not’ lead to UK Government talks

The veteran SNP MP spoke to Holyrood magazine on his party’s approach to Scottish independence.

Daily Record

Orkney 'could leave Scotland and UK and become part of Norway' councillor says

Island councillors will tomorrow discuss “alternative governance” as they look at becoming more independent, with the council leader citing a lack of government cash from Holyrood and Westminster as the cause.

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