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The Latest Breaking News from MSPs

Independence Minister declines to say if he supports a civic-led Yes Convention

Hepburn was also probed on the upcoming Scottish Government whitepapers by opposition MSPs

The National (Scotland)

Labour accused of 'point scoring' in debate comparing HPMAs to Highland Clearances

SCOTTISH Labour have been accused of “political point scoring” over HPMAs amid another Holyrood debate on the issue.

The National (Scotland)

Economy Secretary issues rare ministerial direction over delayed CalMac ferry

IN an update to the Scottish Parliament, Neil Gray told MSPs that it was “extremely disappointing” that costs to complete Hull 802 had increased…

The National (Scotland)

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National Care Service delay will allow ministers to 'strengthen' controversial bill

THE delay to the National Care Service (NCS) will allow ministers to put “more meat on the bones” of the controversial reforms, MSPs have heard.

The National (Scotland)

Food banks changing opening hours to help people who have jobs, MSPs told

IT is “staggering” that food banks are having to change their opening hours in order to help people who are in work, MSPs have been told ...

The National (Scotland)

Scots NHS boss says he 'cannot afford' 10 per cent of his staff as health service struggles

Jeff Ace, chief executive of NHS Dumfries and Galloway, also warned of the "extraordinary" challenges the health service is facing

Daily Record

NHS is facing ‘extraordinary challenges’, health board chief tells MSPs

Jeff Ace said his board, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, technically could not afford one tenth of its staff.

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Scottish Government refuses to publish legal advice on gender law challenge

The UK Government blocked the Bill over concerns it could interfere with UK-wide equalities legislation.

The Independent UK

Scottish Labour MSPs 'expected' on picket lines despite Starmer shadow cabinet ban

ANAS Sarwar has vowed Scottish Labour politicians are “expected” to join picket lines – despite Keir Starmer's ban on his shadow cabinet…

The National (Scotland)

Arrest of SNP treasurer overshadows Humza Yousaf’s policy relaunch

Colin Beattie arrest announced as new first minister prepared to set out ‘fresh vision’ to MSPs

The Guardian - UK

Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs

The new Scottish First Minister chose his ministers on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s new First Minister vows to argue ‘tirelessly’ for independence

Humza Yousaf was speaking after being elected into the top job in Scottish politics by MSPs.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf elected by MSPs as Scotland’s new first minister

Humza Yousaf will become Scotland’s youngest First Minister and the first from an ethnic minority background

Evening Standard

Circularity Scotland had suggested later DRS start date

Scheme administrator's boss grilled by Holyrood committee over planning for August implementation

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The Independent UK

MSPs set to back Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s next first minister

The 37-year-old will be formally elected by MSPs as Scotland’s sixth first minister.

The National (Scotland)

What it was like in the room as Humza Yousaf was revealed as the new SNP leader

In the long hour before the results were announced, one SNP insider joked to another that they would form a break-away party if Forbes won

The Independent UK

Scottish Greens unanimously agree to work with new SNP leader Humza Yousaf

The party is to continue with the Bute House agreement that brought it into government in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs brace for new era in Holyrood as leadership contest comes to an end

MSPs are braced for a changing of the guard as Nicola Sturgeon’s defining era as Scotland’s first female First Minister draws to a close.

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Scottish Greens: Party members to decide if our MSPs will vote for new FM

THE Scottish Greens will hold a special council meeting immediately after the new SNP leader is announced to decide if MSPs should back the…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs probing ferries scandal 'rushed report to attack Nicola Sturgeon', SNP claim

SNP members of the committee probing the Ferguson Marine ferries fiasco have launched an extraordinary broadside at the group’s chair...

The Independent UK

Sturgeon given standing ovation after final Holyrood speech as First Minister

She is stepping down next week after more than eight years in the top job in Scottish politics.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs would face 'wrath' of Scots if they refused to install FM, says Kate Forbes

Forbes was responding to claims made by fellow contender Yousaf that scrapping the Bute House agreement could lead to Forbes or Ash Regan struggling…

The Independent UK

People do not vote for divided parties, Yousaf tells Cherry

SNP MP Joanna Cherry said the ‘party machine’ was behind Humza Yousaf’s bid for the leadership.

The Guardian - UK

Caledonian Sleeper rail service to be nationalised by Scottish ministers

Highlands-London service will be run by state-owned company after operator Serco loses contract seven years early

Insider UK

MSPs approve six-month extension for short-term let legislation

Scottish tourism bodies welcome the move to help existing operators

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