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Rapist became Police Scotland office despite warnings about behaviour to women

A SERIAL rapist police officer was allowed to join the force despite two known incidents of inappropriate behaviour towards women, it has emerged ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

Over 50 organisations urge John Swinney to deliver 'long-promised' Human Rights Bill

OVER 50 organisations from across Scottish civil society have urged John Swinney to deliver the “long-promised” Human Rights Bill ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

We've watched Scotland's natural world worsen in our lifetimes, voters tell poll

SCOTS think that their country’s natural environment is worsening and that the Scottish Government isn’t doing enough to protect it, new polling…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

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This is how we can regulate data centres in Scotland

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Craig Dalzell, head of policy and research at Common Weal

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

'Arrogant' Andy Burnham says referendum on Irish unity 'off the table'

ANDY Burnham has been accused of showing the “exact same anti-democratic arrogance” as his predecessors after he said a referendum on Irish…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

Why are the SNP avoiding discussions about the future for Scottish independence?

IT'S what isn’t on the SNP’s conference agenda this year that has prompted fury among party members ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

Files suggest Scotland Office 'had no input' on removal of US whisky tariffs

DOUGLAS Alexander has been left red-faced after files showed the Scotland Office had no input on the removal of US tariffs on Scottish whisky.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

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SNP members' fury as party 'blocks independence strategy debate at conference'

THE SNP leadership has been accused of “shutting down debate” after multiple draft resolutions on the party's future independence strategy…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

Andy Burnham to meet with John Swinney after ignoring Scotland on 'UK tour'

ANDY Burnham is set to meet John Swinney at a summit of the UK's devolved governments after facing criticism for completely avoiding Scotland…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

John Swinney snubs campaigners' invite to visit planned 'monster' AI data centre site

THE Scottish Government has declined an invite by local campaigners to visit the proposed site for a “monster” AI data centre in Larbert that…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

How one key change has masked the true rise in the Ofgem energy price cap

A CHANGE in how the UK energy price cap is calculated has masked the cost increase facing billpayers ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

Family of murdered Stacy Mair say justice system failed her

THE family of Stacy Mair, who was murdered in Renfrewshire last month, have said she was failed by the justice system after her estranged husband…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

Government to take ‘significant measures’ to protect women and girls – Swinney

The First Minister said there had been ‘absolute tragedies’ in Scotland over the summer.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Location of 24 new GP walk-in services revealed as John Swinney extends scheme

JOHN Swinney has announced an extension of Scotland’s GP walk-in pilot until 2029 as he revealed 24 more areas where services are planned.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

John Swinney responds after Andy Burnham ignores Scotland on UK 'listening tour'

John Swinney has responded after The National revealed Andy Burnham has completely avoided Scotland on his 'listening tour' of the UK

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Swinney ‘surprised’ Burnham not coming to Scotland on listening tour

The Prime Minister is understood to be missing Scotland out from his ‘listening tour’.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Swinney demands ‘immediate assistance’ from Westminster after energy cap rise

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney said people would be facing ‘unnecessary hardship’ as a result of the latest rise, which comes in October.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

Are the SNP going to put a pause on the AI data centre boom?

AI data centres have leapt up the political agenda at a staggering pace

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The Independent UK · Aug 25

First Minister John Swinney hails impact of Dolly Parton’s charity work in Scotland

In April, the Scottish Government said it would partner with The Dollywood Foundation which provides books for children, and promotes education and literacy among young people

Evening Standard · Aug 25

First Minister ‘deeply saddened’ by Dolly Parton death

The Scottish Government previously pledged to support The Dollywood Foundation, a charity launched by the singer to promote literacy in children.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25

Andy Burnham completely avoids Scotland on UK 'listening tour'

Andy Burnham has been branded 'the first Prime Minister of England' after his so-called 'listening tour' of the UK completely…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25

John Swinney launches £500k World Cup fund to 'back Scotland's future football stars'

John Swinney has launched a £500,000 World Cup fund to 'support Scotland's future football stars".

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25

Inside the huge AI data centre lobbying campaign sweeping through Holyrood

AI data centre developers and the wider industry have engaged in a sustained lobbying blitz of the Scottish Parliament, The National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24

John Swinney urged to intervene as he visits council hit by huge job losses

JOHN Swinney is facing calls to take action to support one of Scotland’s smallest council areas after it was hit by the cumulative loss of around…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23

SNP Government issues categorical denial after Jenny Gilruth 'bullying email' claim

THE Scottish Government has categorically denied claims that Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth accidentally emailed an entire department a list of…

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