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The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

Scotland launches women’s audit to look at barriers to entering Holyrood

Exclusive: presiding officer Alison Johnstone says it will be disappointing if parliament cannot attract more female politicians

The Guardian - UK

Holyrood passes Covid compensation Bill and backs review of isolation grants

Deputy First Minister John Swinney agreed that the level of self isolation support grants would be reviewed.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland is ‘through the worst’ of Omicron wave

Giving her regular update to Holyrood, the First Minister said the situation was ‘much more positive’ that it had been at the start of the year.

The Independent UK

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Indyref2 could be 'glorified opinion poll' and lack validity, warns Kenny MacAskill

Observers believe a Holyrood referendum not anchored by a section 30 deal with the UK Government would inevitably end up in the courts.

Daily Record

New bid to improve toilet provision for complex disabilities moves forward

Holyrood nods through new working group on Changing Places loos

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon pushes for ‘grown-up’ discussion on classroom ventilation

The First Minister made the call after plans to ‘undercut’ school doors were met with derision at Holyrood.

The Independent UK

Jason Leitch: Latest Omicron strain should cause ‘mild’ concern

The national clinical director was discussing the new strain of the virus with Holyrood’s Covid-19 Recovery committee.

The Independent UK

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Douglas Ross branded a 'super heavyweight' by Michael Gove in Tory peace offering

Civil war has broken out between Conservatives in Scotland and London after Jacob Rees-Mogg last month dismissed Douglas Ross as a "lightweight".

Daily Record

Holyrood declares opposition to ‘Trumpian’ voter ID

The Scottish Parliament refused to consent to the UK Elections Bill that would require voters to have valid identification.

The Independent UK

Starmer says more powers for Holyrood would be ‘early priority’ if he becomes PM

During a visit to Glasgow, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said there should be reform of devolution ‘quickly’.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer says more powers for Holyrood will be an early priority if he becomes Labour Prime Minister

EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to this newspaper, Starmer also said he would welcome a general election amid Tory chaos in Downing Street

Daily Record

Labour demands action at Holyrood and Westminster on surging cost of living

Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish leader Anas Sarwar are calling on the SNP and the Conservatives to help people make ends meet.

The Independent UK

SNP and Green MSPs expected to nod through Scottish Budget despite fears over council funding

Finance secretary Kate Forbes has claimed Holyrood's Budget for the year ahead is "bold and ambitious" - but opposition parties have warned it leaves local authorities short.

Daily Record

Take immediate action to ban conversion therapy in Scotland, say MSPs

Holyrood’s Equalities Committee said there was no need to wait to see what legislation that Westminster brings in to tackle the issue.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Pfizer launches Omicron vaccine trial; UK reports highest daily deaths since February – as it happened

Company hopes vaccine will be ready for approval by March; UK reports 439 deaths and more than nearly 95,000 cases

Daily Record

Holyrood resists calls for delays to fire alarm plan

Paisley-based MSP Neil Bibby had been amongst those calling for pushback

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian work to end foodbank reliance showing way to tackle poverty with dignity

West Lothian councillors suggested Scottish ministers should come and see the holistic approach taken in the community as Holyrood looks for a workable end to reliance on foodbanks.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian funding 'worst ever' as council faces slashing services

West Lothian Council is facing £12m of cuts and has joined the 31 other local authorities to call for a meeting with the First Minister and a rethink on the Holyrood spending plans.

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Edinburgh Live

West Lothian free bus travel welcomed as 47,000 young people qualify

Hoping to embed a culture of using public transport, Holyrood's roll-out of free travel for the young starts this month. Councillors however have reservations about the ongoing costs.

The Independent UK

MSPs to probe impact of Covid pandemic on children’s attainment

Holyrood’s Education Committee will also investigate the impact of funding aimed at closing the attainment gap.

The Independent UK

Holyrood urged to back calls for Boris Johnson to resign

A motion calling for the Prime Minister to stand down over repeated allegations of rulebreaking parties has been lodged at Holyrood.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon ‘cautiously optimistic’ amid calls to end Covid restrictions

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will update Holyrood on Tuesday afternoon about the Scottish Government’s plans for coronavirus rules.

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