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Progressives leave Tuesday’s Democratic primaries as victors - but its not the night they hoped for

ANALYSIS: Abdul El-Sayed pulled off a victory for the left thanks to Democratic voter frustration. But it was not on the level progressives wanted, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Role of Scotland’s top law officer questioned after ‘bombshell’ over Peter Murrell charges

Lord advocate Dorothy Bain informed first minister of embezzlement charges against former SNP chief executive a year before they were made public

The Guardian - UK

Urgently set up taskforce to tackle grooming gangs, Ash Regan tells Government

The independent MSP raised a late night urgent question a day after a Romanian gang was sentenced for crimes including rape.

Evening Standard

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Scottish prison population hits record high

Some 8,430 people were housed in Scotland’s jails on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

‘Landmark Bill’ abolishing Scotland’s not proven verdict passed at Holyrood

MSPs have approved wide-ranging legislation proposed by the Scottish Government to reform how the justice system operates.

Evening Standard

Leaked texts show Tory MSP begging Reform campaigner not to stand in election

LEAKED texts have revealed that Aberdeen Tory MSP Liam Kerr privately begged a local Reform UK campaigner not to stand ...

The National (Scotland)

‘Real risk’ of Scotland falling behind in tackling grooming gangs, Tories claim

A Tory amendment which would have required research into child sexual abuse and exploitation to be carried out was voted down by MSPs,

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Bill to scrap not proven verdict will lead to ‘clearer’ system for Scotland

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance spoke out ahead of ‘landmark’ legislation to abolish the controversial verdict facing its final hurdle.

The Independent UK

The Zohran Mamdani conundrum for moderate Democrats: ‘It’s hard to distance yourself from cool’

Socialist who has support of far-left Democrats like AOC and Bernie Sanders will meet with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday

The Independent UK

Do WelcomeFest Dems know what's popular?

WelcomeFest speakers said they want Democrats to take popular positions, but their own agenda is controversial

Salon

‘Villain-to-ally arc’: Idiot Democrats eyeing Nazi-saluting drug-addled Elon Musk as exciting new asset

Brilliant political strategy guys...

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Emergency legislation to release short-term prisoners early passes at Holyrood

A Bill reducing the automatic release point for short-term prisoners has been passed by MSPs.

The National (Scotland)

Police officers to withdraw goodwill in dispute over pay and conditions

The Scottish Police Federation represents 16,500 rank-and-file police officers in Scotland.

Evening Standard

SNP government suffers twin defeats in school meals and rail fare Holyrood votes

THE SNP government has suffered two defeats in parliament after MSPs voted to back free school meals for all primary pupils, and against bringing…

The National (Scotland)

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'This is their Union': Jenny Gilruth slams opposition MSPs over Scottish Budget cuts

SCOTLAND’S Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth called out Unionist MSPs over the impact of Westminster cuts ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tories set to force vote on SNP's free school meals pledge

JOHN Swinney is to face a vote over his decision to scrap plans to make free meals universal for all primary school children...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tory MSPs ignored in call for answers on Douglas Ross allegations

CALLS from Scottish Tory leadership hopefuls for the race to be paused amid concerns about Douglas Ross’s conduct have gone ignored by party high…

The National (Scotland)

Two Scottish Tory leadership contenders quit race and back Murdo Fraser

TWO contenders for leadership of the Scottish Conservatives have dropped out of the race.

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Liam Kerr becomes fourth candidate to enter Scottish Tory leadership contest

LIAM Kerr has become the fourth candidate to enter the Scottish Tory leadership race to replace Douglas Ross.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tories suffer from 'cult of supreme leader', says Stephen Kerr

THE Scottish Conservatives have suffered from a “cult of supreme leader politics”, according to one of their MSPs.

The National (Scotland)

'Important' for Scottish Tories to consider split from UK party, senior MSP says

THE Scottish Tories must have an “important” conversation about splitting from their UK bosses, a senior MSP has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government announces £900k to tackle violence in schools

EDUCATION Secretary Jenny Gilruth has announced £900,000 of cash for councils to help train school staff to deal with “the new challenges in our…

The Independent UK

Exam board workers vote to strike in pay dispute

Unite said it will now discuss potential dates for industrial action.

The National (Scotland)

Officials deny 'manufacturing facts’ after renewables correction by First Minister

OFFICIALS have denied accusations of a "cover-up" in after the First Minister was urged to refer himself to a ministerial code adviser…

The Independent UK

Yousaf’s spokesman denies ‘cover- up’ over handling of renewables correction

The First Minister has been urged to refer himself for allegedly breaching the ministerial code.

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