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Andy Burnham is a prime Labour leader candidate, but also a mayor. That’s a problem

Piecemeal devolution and a mess of Westminster rules are creating barriers, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

UK was unprepared for communication challenges that came with Covid, MSPs told

The Covid-19 Recovery Committee at Holyrood heard from a number of experts on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Douglas Ross claims he has only U-turned once on call for Boris Johnson to quit

DOUGLAS Ross has claimed he only changed his position once on whether or not the Prime Minister should resign over the partygate scandal.

The National (Scotland)

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Edinburgh Labour-Tory deal to control council 'unthinkable', SNP politicians say

SNP members at Holyrood and Westminster have sent a letter to Edinburgh Council's Labour group leader urging him to "respect the election result" and reject any form of deal with Tory councillors to secure power.

Edinburgh Live

Indyref2 legislation hurdles ‘not insurmountable’, former Tory MSP says

THE Scottish Government’s plans to bring forward legislation to hold another referendum will face hurdles – but they are “not…

The National (Scotland)

Key dates in Nicola Sturgeon's career as SNP leader breaks First Minister record

Key dates of Nicola Sturgeon's career as SNP leader becomes longest-serving First Minister of Scotland

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon becomes Scotland's longest serving First Minister surpassing Alex Salmond

The 51-year-old took over from Salmond who stepped down as First Minister after the independence referendum in 2014 where Scots voted to remain part of the United Kingdom.

Daily Record

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Key events in Nicola Sturgeon’s time as First Minister

As of Wednesday, Ms Sturgeon has served as First Minister for seven years, six months and five days.

The Independent UK

Scotland in 'ludicrous position' after bills rejected by UK Supreme Court, John Swinney says

SCOTLAND is in a “ludicrous constitutional position”, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said as he vowed to consult on changes to two bills…

The National (Scotland)

Player’s bravery should lead to football’s Gay Lives Matter moment

THE decision by the 17-year-old Blackpool FC player Jake Daniels to come out publicly about his homosexuality should be a watershed moment for…

The National (Scotland)

Revealed: Scots Tories have fewest female councillors

THE Scottish Tories have a lower percentage of female councillors than any of the other top Holyrood parties, the Sunday National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross reveals changes to Scottish Conservative team

SCOTTISH Conservative leader Douglas Ross has announced changes to his team at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

Barrhead politician backs gay footballer's "courage"

MSP Paul O'Kane has tabled a Holyrood motion in support of Blackpool's Jake Daniels

Daily Record

Hope for progress as new abortion clinic buffer zones bill launches at Holyrood

BUFFER zones to keep anti-abortion protesters away from patients will take another step towards reality on Thursday when Green MSP Gillian Mackay…

The National (Scotland)

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Labour turn on SNP council partners in 'Unionist plot' after election defeat

LABOUR are attempting to cling onto power in a council they ran with the SNP for five years by teaming up with other Unionist parties, it has been…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government showing 'blatant disregard' for devolution, Environment Secretary told

A UK minister has been told his government is showing “blatant disregard” for devolution as he appeared before a Holyrood committee.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon must say 'as much as you can' over Fergus Ewing bullying claims probe, insists Green minister

EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Harvie told the Record that governments had a responsibility to be transparent while also protecting their employees.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood must not be ‘complacent’ on women’s representation, says Presiding Officer

HOLYROOD'S Presiding Officer has said Parliament must not become “complacent” in the fight to improve female representation, despite having a…

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The National (Scotland)

Consultation launched to put 'victims at centre of justice system’ in rape cases

THE justice system can be “distressing and re-traumatising for those who come into contact with it”, a Holyrood minister said as a consultation…

Daily Record

SNP MP Joanna Cherry defies Nicola Sturgeon over bullying investigations after Fergus Ewing row

Joanna Cherry said the outcomes of bullying probes should be published after the First Minister refused to answer questions about claims against SNP MSP Fergus Ewing

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood to debate 'Henry VIII' powers in Covid Recovery Bill

HOLYROOD is deciding whether to pass sweeping new laws which would allow the Government to enforce lockdowns without parliamentary approval.

The National (Scotland)

Tory peer squirms as he's pressed on Boris Johnson's impact on independence support

AN unelected peer squirmed in a public debate as he was asked whether fighting talk of independence would be easier if Boris Johnson was not Prime…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar claims independence would not make Scotland 'fairer'

ANAS Sarwar has insisted independence would not make Scotland a "fairer" country as voters urged him to change his stance on the issue.

The National (Scotland)

Tories warned Holyrood must be given say on 'regressive' human rights reforms

THE UK Government has been warned it must not press ahead with plans for “regressive” reforms to laws on human rights without seeking consent…

Insider UK

Energy links between Scotland and England will be improved - Ofgem

Holyrood’s Net Zero Committee heard criticism of high electricity transmission charges

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