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‘Extremist’ Reform could replace Tories as opposition, veteran MSP warns

Liz Smith, who is stepping down after nearly 20 years at Holyrood, admitted concerns over her party’s ability to rebuild trust with voters.

Evening Standard

Gray ‘concerned, angry and appalled’ at destruction of logs linked to Eljamel

An investigation is being carried out after it emerged NHS Tayside staff destroyed logbooks linked to disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel.

Evening Standard

Government recognises financial challenge in mitigating two-child cap – minister

The Scottish Government has announced it will open applications for mitigation of the welfare policy on March 2.

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UK Government must 'urgently engage' with Scotland over migration, say MSPs

THE UK Government must “urgently” engage with Scottish ministers on its immigration reforms, MSPs have said.

The National (Scotland)

Eljamel inquiry chairman will ‘listen to those whose voices have not been heard’

Lord Weir is chairing a public inquiry into former Dundee-based neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel who left dozens of patients with life-changing injuries.

Evening Standard

Tory MSP Liz Smith to step down at next year’s Holyrood election

Conservative Liz Smith has announced she is stepping down after almost 20 years as an MSP, saying it is “time for new blood” at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

Catherine, Princess of Wales, takes school bus to official engagement

Catherine, Princess of Wales arrived at an official engagement at London's National Portrait Gallery on a school bus on Tuesday (04.02.25).

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How Princess Kate Jumped Into Her Role as School Chaperone Like Any Other Mom

"We’ll never have another school trip like that, will we?"

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Holyrood committee backs outdoors education bill despite funding ‘challenges’

A Holyrood committee has narrowly backed a bill that aims to ensure all school children can benefit from outdoors education – with MSPs stating…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar wins MSP of the Year at Holyrood political awards

ANAS Sarwar has been named MSP of the Year at a political awards bash ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tory leadership infighting begins as MSP argues for lurch to right

SCOTTISH Conservatives have begun preparing the ground for a leadership contest, with potential candidates arguing for and against the party…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: Both Labour and Tories ‘concealing huge future budget cuts’

Scotland’s First Minister will warn that the impact of the General Election could be “deeply damaging”...

The National (Scotland)

Two Scottish Tory MSPs given awards in New Year Honours list

TWO Scottish Conservative MSPs have been named in the New Year Honours list ...

The National (Scotland)

‘Exceptionally difficult decisions’ taken over £680m budget savings – Robison

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison blamed ‘prolonged Westminster austerity’ as she urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to invest in public services.

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Where did I find the courage to talk to my mum about her cancer? At parkrun, far behind the racers

Every Saturday morning, thousands of people get off their sofas to cover 5km in their local park. Like me, a growing number are there to walk rather than run – and to talk about their deepest feelings

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon clashes with ex-FM Henry McLeish on independence at Wigtown festival

FORMER first ministers Nicola Sturgeon and Henry McLeish clashed on Scottish independence at an event at Wigtown Book Festival.

The Guardian - UK

Scotland announces public inquiry into disgraced doctor Sam Eljamel

Decision comes after decade-long campaign by ex-patients of neurosurgeon responsible for more than 100 botched procedures

The Independent UK

Public inquiry to be held into disgraced surgeon Eljamel

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf confirmed the move to Parliament on Thursday.

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The Independent UK

Scottish Government and Conservatives in row over planning application appeals

The Scottish Conservatives criticised the amount spent on planning appeals, though the Government said the amount cited is wrong.

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Malcolm Mowbray obituary

Film-maker who directed the 1984 classic A Private Function, starring Michael Palin and Maggie Smith

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Kerr and Murdo Fraser among Tory MSPs launching new 'think tank'

A GROUP of Scottish Tory MSPs is using their party’s conference to launch a new “think tank of sorts” ...

Daily Record

People set to gain the most and least from Spring Budget announcements

Energy bills, pensions, fuel prices and welfare system reforms are just some of the areas covered in the Chancellor’s statement.

Insider UK

Swinney calls Budget a ‘missed opportunity’ despite £320m for Scotland

Deputy First Minister says Chancellor should have taken more action to increase Scottish budget

The Independent UK

Budget branded ‘missed opportunity’ by Swinney despite £320m for Scotland

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled his latest spending plans.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood votes to back 'progressive' Scottish Government budget

MSPs have voted to back the Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans in a Holyrood vote.

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