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Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Theresa May (and soon Nicola Sturgeon): the strange backbench lives of former national leaders

Former prime ministers are currently making a habit of intervening in government policy. Boris Johnson deployed sources to urge current prime minister Rishi Sunak not to abandon his Brexit policies and to send fighter jets to Ukraine. Liz Truss also used her first speech on the backbenches since leaving Downing…

The Conversation

Rishi Sunak is shaping up to be a prime minister Keir Starmer should be wary of

Sunak’s handling of the NI protocol suggests a leader – and a Tory party – with more left in the tank than some think, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

SNP leadership candidates put focus on independence at first party hustings

THE SNP leadership candidates put the focus on independence as the party held their hustings in the contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon as leader.

The National (Scotland)

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Humza Yousaf has dig at Kate Forbes over gay marriage in SNP leadership hustings

The Health Secretary said the next FM would have to celebrate and advance LGBT rights.

Daily Record

Facemasks introduced in English schools to ‘avoid argument’ with Nicola Sturgeon, leaked files suggest

Face masks were introduced in schools for the first time after Boris Johnson was told it was “not worth an argument” with Nicola Sturgeon over the issue, leaked files suggest.

Evening Standard

Face masks were introduced in schools because Boris Johnson was told it was 'not worth an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon

Chief medical officer Chris Whitty told Johnson that there were “no strong reason against in corridors etc, and no very strong reasons for" introducing the masks.

Daily Record

Lorna Slater accused of 'desperate spinning' as small firms fail to register for deposit return scheme

Fewer than 700 drinks producers registered for the Scottish Government's flagship recycling scheme by the March 1 deadline despite officials expecting 4,500 sign-ups.

Daily Record

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Stephen Flynn asks Rishi Sunak if it hurts that 'Labour believes in Brexit more than he does'

The SNP's Westminster leader pounced on comments from the PM that Northern Ireland was 'in an unbelievably special position' as it had access to both the EU and UK markets.

Daily Record

SNP leadership contender Ash Regan announces 'bonkers' currency plan for independent Scotland

Ash Regan claimed a devolved parliament could set up a new central bank and ditch the pound just months after a vote for indepenence.

Daily Record

Independent Scotland could have its own currency within months – Regan

The SNP leadership candidate said she would start work on a Scottish currency ahead of an independence vote.

The Independent UK

Janey Godley undergoes chemotherapy ahead of Dundee gig in health update

The Scots comic was filmed in Glasgow's Beatson after revealing she was waving goodbye to sugary treats on her cancer journey.

Daily Record

Producers responsible for 95% of Scottish drinks containers 'now registered' for DRS

Today also marks the opening of registration for recycling return point operators

Insider UK

Kate Forbes backs £15 an hour wage for care workers during SNP leadership contest

The Finance Secretary unveiled the new policy during a visit to Highland Home Carers in Inverness

Daily Record

SNP mocked over partial u-turn in media ban at leadership contest hustings

The SNP originally said the ban was to create a "safe space for members to ask questions", but the party has now indicated a very small number of journalists will gain access

Daily Record

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Daily Record

Council bosses lift pay cap on local authority top earners despite facing huge spending cuts

EXCLUSIVE: The best paid council staff will now receive a five per cent rise despite the Scottish Government funding an initial deal that curbed pay for wealthier employees.

The National (Scotland)

Ash Regan pledges to replace 'foolhardy' independent Scottish currency plans

ASH Regan has said she will see “what steps can be taken now” to begin setting up a new Scottish currency if she is chosen as the…

Daily Record

Call for Nicola Sturgeon to be probed by cops for corporate homicide over Covid deaths

Campaign group, Action for a Safe People’s NHS, blame the Scottish Government for about 10,000 deaths since the Covid pandemic struck.

The National (Scotland)

How to watch the SNP leadership debate on STV tonight as candidates go head to head

When is the SNP leadership husting on STV taking place as Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan try to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister?

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Nicola Sturgeon urges firms to sign up for Deposit Return Scheme amid calls for delay

THE First Minister has urged businesses to sign up to Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as the minister in charge stresses that it is “on…

The Independent UK

SNP accused of conducting leadership hustings in ‘secrecy’

Labour and Tories criticised the SNP decision to exclude journalists from events taking place in the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon.

Daily Record

Michael Gove suggests parents of children who skip school could have child benefit cut

The Levelling Up secretary said during a Q&A at a conservative think tank that the idea was originally considered by the coalition government under David Cameron.

Daily Record

Kate Forbes would 'look again' at National Care Service plan if elected SNP leader

The finance secretary was scathing of the Scottish Government's landmark plan to centralise care services in a bid to drive up standards.

Daily Record

Kate Forbes calls for leadership hustings to be livestreamed as SNP shuts out media to allow 'safe space' for members

Party bosses have announced the public will be unable to watch nine leadership hustings involving the three candidates aiming to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

Daily Record

Kate Forbes claims SNP has 'given up' trying to persuade more Scots to back independence

The finance secretary said she would be willing to "properly listen to No voters" in a bid to convince them that independence would allow Scotland to "flourish".

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf says rival SNP candidates should not "trash" the Government's record

The Health Secretary made his comments in an increasingly bitter leadership contest

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