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Nicola Sturgeon claims Harry Potter author JK Rowling is ‘obsessed’ with her

‘I don’t spend as much time thinking about her as she does thinking about me,’ the former first minister says

The Independent UK

JK Rowling seems to be obsessed with me, says Nicola Sturgeon

The Harry Potter author has been a vociferous critic of the former first minister.

Evening Standard

Inside the room as UK Government tried to stall the Scottish Palestine Action review

THERE weren’t enough seats at court 6 of the Court of Session today ...

The National (Scotland)

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John Swinney rejects Labour calls for parliamentary probe into Murrell embezzlement

JOHN Swinney has rejected Labour calls for an independent investigation into SNP finances in the wake of Peter Murrell pleading guilty to…

The National (Scotland)

SNP faces inquiry calls after Peter Murrell admits to embezzlement

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The Independent UK

Swinney rejects calls for independent inquiry into Murrell SNP embezzlement

Former Scottish health secretary Alex Neil has joined those demanding a probe be carried out into the party’s processes.

Evening Standard

SNP faces calls for independent inquiry into party finances after Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal

The disgraced chief executive spent more than £2,000 on designer salt and pepper shakers

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Former SNP cabinet secretary calls for independent inquiry into party finances

Former SNP MSP Alex Neil added his voice to calls for an independent investigation to be carried out after Peter Murrell embezzled more than £400,000.

Evening Standard

Sturgeon had ‘remarkable lack of curiosity’ over SNP finances, former MP claims

Former SNP MP Joanna Cherry hit out at Nicola Sturgeon after the former first minister’s ex-husband admitted embezzling £400,000 from the party.

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘satisfied’ with Scottish Government action after landmark gender ruling

The First Minister responded to claims from former SNP MP Joanna Cherry that he is ‘too afraid’ to stand up to his party on women’s rights.

Evening Standard

Review of Palestine Action terror ban is ‘urgent’, Court of Session told

Joanna Cherry KC said that a judicial review was ‘a case of great constitutional significance’.

Evening Standard

Logbooks relating to rogue surgeon Sam Eljamel destroyed months before public inquiry

A representative for patients and families affected by the neurosurgeon’s treatments described this as either “gross negligence or possible malice”

The Independent UK

NHS Tayside ‘destroyed logbooks for Eljamel patients in July 2025’ – inquiry

The Eljamel inquiry heard opening statements on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Winter Fuel Payment cut 'complied with Equality Act', court told

A decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners complied with the Equality Act 2010, the Attorney General has told a court.

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Pensioners challenging winter fuel payment cut ‘not eligible for it’, court told

The case was brought by Florence and Peter Fanning, from Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.

The National (Scotland)

Documents not shared with Scottish lawyers in fuel payment case, court hears

A LEGAL challenge to the decision to scrap universal winter fuel payments for pensioners has heard that similar action launched in England which has…

Evening Standard

Fuel payment decision ‘direct consequence’ of Westminster move, court told

The Court of Session in Edinburgh is hearing a legal challenge aiming to reverse the removal of the universality of the payment.

Evening Standard

Cherry joins team seeking to overturn winter fuel payment cut in court

The case was brought against the Scottish and UK governments by Coatbridge pensioners Florence and Peter Fanning.

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Joanna Cherry labels Nicola Sturgeon's gay marriage comments 'nonsense'

SNP MP Joanna Cherry has hit out at Nicola Sturgeon’s suggestion that equal marriage laws for gay people may not pass through Scotland’s…

The National (Scotland)

Bid to give Holyrood powers to reform role of Lord Advocate moves to second stage

LEGISLATION aiming to give Holyrood the power to split the role of Scotland’s top law officer into two separate jobs is set to move to the next…

The National (Scotland)

Bid to give Holyrood power to ‘modernise’ Scotland’s top law officer to be launched

A BID to give Holyrood the power to radically alter and “modernise” the role of Scotland’s top law officer will be launched today.

The Guardian - UK

Graham Linehan mulls legal action against Edinburgh arts venue

Leith Arches cancelled scriptwriter’s comedy show after complaints from customers

The National (Scotland)

Labour lord doubles-down on 'UK is not a Union of equals' claim amid backlash

A LABOUR peer who sparked controversy after claiming that the UK is not and “was never meant to be” a Union of equals has doubled-down ...

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh University tries to defuse row after trans rights protests over film

Executives holds talks with both sides after screening of gender critical documentary was cancelled

The National (Scotland)

Joanna Cherry praises Stephen Flynn for his 'support' over comedy club cancellation

JOANNA Cherry has praised the leader of the SNP at Westminster after he offered his “full support” to her over her dispute with an Edinburgh…

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