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Scottish Parliament equality reforms 'could make big difference'

REFORMS aimed at strengthening the role of women in the Scottish Parliament could “make a real difference”, Holyrood’s presiding officer has…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood’s presiding officer calls for ban on all-male committees

Gender-sensitive audit also urges quotas for governing bodies and a new permanent proxy-voting scheme

The Guardian - UK

MSP pushing for Scottish government legislation to snuff out pyrotechnics in football

SCOTTISH government legislation is the only way to curb the illegal use of pyrotechnics at football matches by supporters according to the MSP who…

The National (Scotland)

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Alister Jack should resign for 'misleading' MPs on Deposit Return Scheme, claim SNP and Greens

The Scottish Secretary's claims that the Holyrood government has failed to ask for a special exemption required under UK law have been contested.

Daily Record

Top civil servant urged to come to Holyrood in row over deposit return scheme

A group of four MSPs has written to Scottish Permanent Secretary John-Paul Marks on the issue.

The Independent UK

Scottish Secretary Jack accused of trying to ‘sabotage’ deposit return scheme

Lorna Slater, the circular economy minister, hit out at Alister Jack – while Green and SNP MSPs called for him to be sacked.

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes's first Holyrood job funded by anti-abortion lobby group

KATE Forbes’s first job in the Scottish Parliament was funded by an anti-abortion Christian lobby group, it has been revealed.

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Castle Douglas brewery boss wants deposit return scheme delayed

Allen Henderson of Sulwath Brewers believes the scheme in its current form is not fit for purpose

Daily Record

Mhairi Black backs Humza Yousaf in SNP leadership race

THE SNP’s deputy Westminster leader has endorsed Humza Yousaf in the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

The National (Scotland)

Polling reveals priorities for SNP voters as supporters put cost of living on top

SNP voters think a plan for tackling the cost of living crisis is more important than a de facto referendum and place gender recognition reform…

The National (Scotland)

Mhairi Black backs Humza Yousaf in race to be SNP leader

Mr Yousaf is one of three candidates running to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister.

The Independent UK

Could SNP and Green MSPs block Kate Forbes from becoming first minister?

A SMALL number of SNP MSPs wouldn’t vote to allow Kate Forbes to become first minister should she win the party’s leadership contest, according…

The National (Scotland)

Minister challenged over Deposit Return Scheme contract

Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater was grilled by opposition MSPs

Insider UK

Funding for West Dunbartonshire Council labelled "unethical and destructive" as budget looms

Members have until March to balance the books, but face savage funding cuts - with opposition parties slamming the way the ruling Labour admiration are operating.

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Criticism of Kate Forbes is about her suitability to lead, says senior SNP figure

Deputy first minister John Swinney intervenes as activists call for Forbes to withdraw from leadership campaign

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf: Me becoming first minister would be ‘seminal moment’ for Scotland

HUMZA Yousaf has said it would be a “really important seminal moment for the country” if he is elected as Scotland’s next first minister.

The Independent UK

Yousaf: My election as first minister would be ‘seminal moment’ for Scotland

He would be the first Muslim and the first ethnic minority politician in the top job.

The National (Scotland)

Scots think Holyrood should have power hold indyref2 without Westminster, poll finds

THE majority of Scots do not think Holyrood should require anyone’s permission to hold a second independence referendum, a new poll has found.

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MSPs urged to back Budget putting 'limited resources where most needed'

THE Deputy First Minister has urged MSPs to approve tax and spending plans for the coming year which will see the “limited resources” of the…

The Independent UK

Swinney: Scottish budget uses ‘limited resources’ where they are needed most

The Deputy First Minister spoke out on the ‘progressive choices’ made in the Scottish Government’s budget for 2023-24.

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes: Praised for handling of budget but other views could divide party

The Finance Secretary, currently on maternity leave, is considered a leading contender to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

The Independent UK

Angus Robertson rules himself out of race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon

The Scottish Constitution Secretary and former SNP Westminster leader said, with two young daughters, the ‘time is not right’ for him to stand.

Daily Record

Keir Starmer must be bold on extra powers for Holyrood if he is to reach SNP voters

Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Keir Starmer must back up his talk of appealing to SNP voters with action

The Guardian - UK

Rivals rejoice at Nicola Sturgeon’s departure, but Scots still need persuading the union is home

The exit of the SNP’s most formidable advocate offers Labour an opportunity that Sir Keir Starmer can’t afford to squander

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney promises Scottish Budget will provide 'stability'

BUDGET proposals will lead to “stability” for Scotland, John Swinney has said, ahead of Holyrood’s final vote on the 2023-24 financial plans.

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