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Chancellors' Holyrood snubs are 'astonishing affront to Scottish democracy'

IT is "astonishing" no UK chancellor in 24 years of devolution has ever given evidence to the Scottish Parliament regarding the country's…

The National (Scotland)

A9 dualling by 2025 'simply unachievable' and will be delayed transport minister says

In a statement to Holyrood on Wednesday, the transport minister said the commitment to the dualling programme remains "absolute".

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian council recruits 149 more teachers over three years

As a numbers dispute between a local MSP and the council goes on senior officials say Government statistics prove they have spent all funds allocated to them.

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Money for study into improving key Dumfries and Galloway route may be less than half as much as thought

Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has told Holyrood he is seeking “clarity” on the figure and indicated it may only be £2 million

Daily Record

Wales plans to mimic Scotland's gender reform bid and calls on UK to hand over powers

The Welsh Government is set to ask the UK for powers over gender reform to be devolved.

The National (Scotland)

Teachers to target strikes in Sturgeon and Swinney's constituencies

The largest teaching union in Scotland has announced targeted strike action in schools within the constituencies of key decision makers such as…

The National (Scotland)

Abortion clinic buffer zones will be one of Scottish devolution's 'proudest legacies'

Gillian Mackay has brought forward the buffer zones bill in a bid to stop anti-abortion protesters from gathering outside clinics in Scotland.

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New footpath signs that point in wrong direction are 'shambles'

The signs were installed as part of a Holyrood funded contract to highlight travelling times for cyclists and walker

Daily Record

SNP opposition to gender recognition reform should be ‘respected’, Commons leader says

Stephen Flynn’s comments contrast with view of Westminster colleague Alyn Smith who said rebels should quit the party

The Guardian - UK

Support for SNP and Scottish independence drops amid trans row

Nicola Sturgeon warned controversy over gender reform bill and rapist initially held at women’s prison could be her ‘poll tax’

The Independent UK

Holyrood votes to back 'progressive' Scottish Government budget

MSPs have voted to back the Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans in a Holyrood vote.

The National (Scotland)

Rapist Isla Bryson not truly transgender, suggests Sturgeon

Bryson raped two women before transitioning.

The Independent UK

Lessons must be learned from gender reform row, says Labour shadow minister

John Healey said his party is in favour of the changes, but would ensure the process is ‘inclusive and not divisive’.

The Independent UK

Section 35 'has to go' under Labour's UK constitution plans, John Swinney says

SECTION 35 of the Scotland Act “has to go” if a UK Labour government is serious about constitutional change, the Deputy First Minister has…

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Westminster bid to give Scotland power to hold new indyref every seven years

SCOTLAND would have the power to hold a fresh independence referendum every seven years – if the people vote for one, under a bill proposed…

Daily Record

"Now is not the time for a blame game" says West Dunbartonshire Council leader, as budget cuts loom

During an in-depth interview with the Lennox, Labour's Martin Rooney highlighted the bleak financial picture facing the local authority - but insisted he didn't blame WDC's former SNP administration.

The Independent UK

MP proposes Bill to transfer powers for IndyRef2 to Holyrood

The motion for leave to bring in the proposed legislation was unopposed, but ten-minute rule bills almost never become law without Government support.

Glasgow Live

Hundreds gather on Buchanan Street to join largest protest for decades across UK

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) organised a rally in solidarity of those taking part in strike action and hundreds flocked to Buchanan Street to make sure their voices are heard.

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SNP should back Labour plans for constitutional change, former Yes chief says

THE SNP getting on board with Labour’s plans for constitutional change could yield a “gold-standard referendum in four or five years”, the…

The National (Scotland)

Greens refuse to cross Holyrood picket line as civil servants strike

ONLY one political party is confirmed to be showing solidarity with the 100,000 civil servants taking industrial action today – which includes…

The National (Scotland)

Gender reform bill ‘in no way related’ to trans prison row, Stephen Flynn says

SCOTLAND'S blocked gender reforms and the debate over where trans women should be imprisoned are “completely detached”, SNP Westminster leader…

The Independent UK

SNP leadership says gender reform Bill ‘in no way related’ to trans prison row

Stephen Flynn, SNP leader in Westminster, said the prisons debate related to a ‘very small number of people’.

The National (Scotland)

'No ministerial involvement' in Isla Bryson case, says Justice Secretary

MINISTERS were not aware that Isla Bryson was being sent to a women’s prison after her conviction for rape, the Scottish Parliament has been told.

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack pens brief response to Holyrood committee explaining Section 35 order

ALISTER Jack has responded to questions sent to him by a Holyrood committee after he snubbed an invitation to the Scottish Parliament to explain…

The Independent UK

Sturgeon blasted for ‘refusal’ to come to Holyrood over trans prisoners row

Scottish Conservatives had been calling for the First Minister to make a statement to MSPs on the management of trans offenders.

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