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Nicola Sturgeon independence referendum plan not legally competent, says top UK Government law officer

In a submission to the Supreme Court on the legality of a 2023 independence referendum the Advocate General for Scotland focused on the SNP government's own lack of legal advice.

Daily Record

UK Government submits Supreme Court case against Scotland holding indyref2

THE UK Government has submitted its legal argument against Scotland holding an independence referendum without Westminster's consent.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood minister urges students to consider college as first-choice destination

Further education minister Jamie Hepburn made the call as pupils across Scotland received the results of their SQA exams on Tuesday.

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Angela Rayner: I’m against us going ‘anywhere near’ a Scottish independence vote

Labour’s deputy leader appeared at an event during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Monday.

The Independent UK

'We're being failed by Conservatives and SNP in cost-of-living crisis'

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar hits out at the Westminster and Scottish governments over the handling of the current crisis.

Daily Record

What the Scottish Parliament CAN do to tackle the cost of living crisis

"THE limits of devolution are tight, Westminster could do more, we do need independence. These are truisms. But that is not an excuse for…

The National (Scotland)

Ignoring the SNP ‘dangerously complacent’, says Sunak

Liz Truss previously said she would ‘ignore’ First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

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Rishi Sunak admits ignoring Nicola Sturgeon's SNP would be 'dangerously complacent'

The former Chancellor said he would send ministers to Scotland more regularly and reform the union unit within Downing Street.

Daily Record

Former activist guilty of sending 'abusive' messages to politicians, court rules

A FORMER Alba activist has been found guilty of sending threatening online messages to George Galloway and Angus Robertson.

The National (Scotland)

Tackling booze and drugs deaths has to be top priority in Scotland as new stats paint grim picture

Cutting poverty levels is needed to battle Scotland's drugs and alcohol problems, but it requires progressive policies from Holyrood and Westminster, writes the Record View.

Daily Record

'Utterly ridiculous': Iain Duncan Smith demands SNP MPs face PMQs-style Commons session

TORY backbencher Sir Iain Duncan Smith has called for SNP MPs to answer questions on the Scottish Government’s record through new question time…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour promise to end SNP “culture of secrecy, sleaze and cover up” with Holyrood reforms

Anas Sarwar said ethics reforms to the Scottish Parliament and Government are needed

Daily Record

Scottish Government in row over £30,000 independence referendum legal bill

The Supreme Court is to hear arguments in October over whether Holyrood can organise a referendum unlitaterally

Daily Record

SNP formally seeks to intervene in Indyref2 court case

The Supreme Court will decide whether a prospective Bill which would legislate for another referendum would be within the powers of Holyrood,

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Wee Ginger Dug: Liz Truss puts another nail in the Union coffin

WE all thought that Boris Johnson was going to be the Conservatives' biggest asset to the Scottish independence campaign

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens back SNP's plans for de facto referendum if indyref2 blocked

THE Scottish Greens have vowed to fight the next general election as a “de-facto independence referendum” if plans to stage a referendum next…

Daily Record

Scottish Greens vow to fight general election on independence if Supreme Court blocks IndyRef2 plan

The environmental party said it would aim to stand Green candidates in every Scottish constituency for the first time at a general election.

The National (Scotland)

'No second Scottish independence referendum on my watch', Liz Truss insists

LIZ Truss will not agree to a second Scottish independence referendum for as long as she is prime minister.

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Westminster limiting Scotland's cost of living support, says FM as council strike threat looms

INCREASING public sector pay in Scotland within the limits of Holyrood’s fixed budget would require “robbing Peter to pay Paul”, the First…

The National (Scotland)

Listener who reported Ruth Davidson BBC interview tears down slow process

THE man whose determination eventually saw Ofcom agree that a BBC Radio 4 interview with Baroness Ruth Davidson breached the broadcaster’s…

The National (Scotland)

Baroness Davidson attended House of Lords just a quarter of the time

FORMER Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson attended the Lords for around a quarter of the days when it was sitting over six months, new figures show.

Daily Record

Controversial dismantling of headstones in Dumfries and Galloway set to be discussed at Holyrood

A petition filed by Councillor Andrew Wood has now been published on the Scottish Government website

The National (Scotland)

Immigration and 'much more' should be devolved to Scotland, top Brexiteer says

SCOTLAND should have control over immigration powers, a leading Brexiteer has said ...

Daily Record

BBC broke impartiality rules in report on Scottish Government handling of Alex Salmond complaints

Ofcom upheld a complaint about an edition of World At One last year which featured an interview with former Scottish Conservatives leader Ruth Davidson.

The National (Scotland)

Government should encourage smokers to turn to vapes instead, poll says

ALMOST half of Scots think Holyrood should encourage cigarette smokers to switch to vapes, a poll has suggested, after a consultation called on…

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