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The Latest Breaking News from MSPs

MSPs unite to condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine on first anniversary of war

The Scottish Parliament held a debate on Thursday to mark Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSPs turn their back on Kate Forbes and swing behind Humza Yousaf after same sex marriage row

Kate Forbes' campaign is floundering after she was widely criticised for her comments on gay marriage

Daily Record

Scottish councils to receive extra £100 million Budget boost

The windfall came from extra Barnett consequentials and a forecasting error

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Scottish councils to receive extra £100m boost, reveals John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister revealed the additional money had come from the UK Government because of a forecasting error.

The Independent UK

Big Tobacco intensifies Scottish Parliament lobbying as new restriction plans loom

TOBACCO companies have intensified their lobbying efforts at Holyrood ahead of a potential tightening of smoking legislation and met with MSPs at…

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSPs join calls for Nicola Sturgeon to halt 'reckless' Deposit Return Scheme

SNP MSPs are among a cross-party group at Holyrood who have told the First Minister that bringing in the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as planned in…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs close petition calling for end to trawling and dredging in inshore waters

Committee pledges to consider the issue when it examines the Scottish Government’s forthcoming National Marine Plan

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MSPs to consider ban on trawling and dredging in inshore waters

A HOLYROOD committee has said it will consider imposing a ban on boats trawling and dredging in Scotland’s inshore waters.

The National (Scotland)

MSP to challenge BBC over controversial Question Time trans rights debate

AN SNP MSP has said he will challenge the BBC over the trans rights debate on Thursday’s Question Time after it was accused of broadcasting…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish ministers say they did not know trans rapist was put in women’s jail

Placing of transgender woman Isla Bryson in Cornton Vale caused outrage and led to review of all transgender inmates’ placings

The Guardian - UK

Sturgeon blasted for ‘refusal’ to come to Holyrood over trans prisoners row

Scottish Conservatives had been calling for the First Minister to make a statement to MSPs on the management of trans offenders.

The Independent UK

North Lanarkshire leader warns of 'impossible' budget choices

Jim Logue is hosting a special briefing for MSPs as the authority prepares to make cuts of £67 million over three years

Daily Record

Animal activists hail Holyrood move to firm up anti-hunting laws

Campaigners welcome vote by MSPs to close loopholes they say were smokescreen for illegal foxhunting

The Guardian - UK

Scottish salmon farms' death toll of 15 million sparks MSP calls for urgent inquest

Opposition MSPs hit out at "alarming" and "horrendous" stats after the mortality rate on fish farms nearly doubled in a year.

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Cambo oil field should go ahead if it meets climate checks, says SNP's Stephen Flynn

Nicola Sturgeon said that the oil field should not be given the "green light" in 2021

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's rent freeze set to be extended as 'necessary' for tenants, minister says

Tenants' rights minister Patrick Harvie told MSPs he will recommend that MSPs approve an extension to the freeze on private rent rises.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood backs motion that UK should 'respect Scotland's right' to hold indyref2

Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson led the independence debate on behalf of the Scottish Government

The National (Scotland)

MSPs to get 1.5 per cent pay rise – here's how much they'll earn now

MSPs will receive a below-inflation pay rise this year, Holyrood’s governing body has decided.

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Tory tactics force Holyrood gender reform bill into THIRD day of debate

MSPs have been debating a series of amendments to the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Act for two days - with Tories dragging out proceedings

The Independent UK

Activists urge MSPs to back new gender reform Bill ahead of debate

Trans rights activists gathered outside the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday ahead of a session to discuss possible amendments.

Insider UK

Scottish recession could be shallower than the rest of the UK, MSPs are told

Rebound in North Sea earnings could also boost Scotland’s relative economic performance

The National (Scotland)

Scotland’s recession may be shallower than elsewhere in UK , MSPs told

SCOTLAND may experience a slightly shallower recession than the rest of the UK, experts have told MSPs ...

The National (Scotland)

Gender debate used as ‘proxy’ for transgender discrimination, UN expert tells MSPs

A UN expert has told MSPs that the debate surrounding gender reform in Scotland has been used by some as a “proxy” to promote discrimination…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Parliament prepares to 'make history' in final stage of gender reform debate

The Scottish Greens have said this week will be “vital” for trans rights and equality as MSPs brace for two long days of debates on Tuesday and…

The Guardian - UK

Cross-party MSPs aim to ease concerns over gender recognition bill

Group tables amendments amid fears men could abuse the changes, as UN expert urges Holyrood not to delay or water down new law

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