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'No evidence' Peter Murrell stole public money, watchdogs tell Scottish Labour MP

THERE is “no reason to believe” weaknesses in the system may have allowed Peter Murrell to embezzle public money and “no evidence” he did…

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No concerns raised about Murrell stealing taxpayer money, Commons says

The Electoral Commission also said there was no evidence Murrell misused public funds.

Evening Standard

Commons leaders pressed over ‘safeguards’ for public cash after Murrell crimes

Patricia Ferguson, the chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, has written to both the Clerk of the House of Commons and the Speaker on the issue.

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Westminster committee to consider Peter Murrell embezzlement inquiry

A WESTMINSTER committee is to consider opening an inquiry after Peter Murrell embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP after MPs urged for…

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UK Government told it ‘could have gone further’ on North Sea windfall tax

Patricia Ferguson, chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, spoke out as the UK Government reaffirmed it would end the levy by 2030 at the latest.

Evening Standard

UK Government must not ramp up decline of Scottish oil and gas sector, MPs warn

The Scottish Affairs Committee also said the Scottish and UK governments should have acted sooner to prepare for job losses at Grangemouth.

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UK Government must not ramp up decline of Scottish oil and gas sector – report

Ministers said the Scottish and UK Governments should have acted sooner to prepare for job loses seen at Grangemouth, Scotland’s last oil refinery.

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STV boss 'must be hauled before MPs to answer over job cut plans'

THE head of STV should be hauled before a Westminster committee to answer over expected job losses, an MP has demanded.

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Home Office rules out terror law review after Palestine Action mass arrests

THE UK Government have ruled out a review of terrorism laws after the mass arrests of protesters at a demonstration in support of Palestine Action…

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Scottish Labour MPs set to rebel on UK welfare reform – see the full list

MORE than 100 Labour MPs have lined up to oppose the UK Government’s proposed changes to disability benefits ...

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Catholics allowed to represent King at Church of Scotland after ancient law change

Catholics will be able to represent the King to the Church of Scotland’s general assembly after MPs overturned a 325-year old law

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Catholics allowed to represent King at Church of Scotland after law overturned

A legacy of Stuart-era law was repealed to allow Lady Elish Angiolini to become Lord High Commissioner to Church of Scotland.

Evening Standard

BBC 'pushing false narrative' in row over Traitors Scottish spend, director alleges

THE BBC has been accused of pushing a “false or a disingenuous narrative” about the number of Scottish staff on its flagship TV show The…

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The Traitors met Scottish off-screen staffing rules, BBC claims

THE BBC has claimed that the hit TV show The Traitors met staffing rules following a row that the broadcaster overlooked Scottish off-screen talent…

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Scottish staff working on The Traitors increased between first and second series

The BBC has come in for criticism over the number of staff from north of the border working on the show.

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Senior Scottish Labour MP joins SNP in call for UK to recognise Palestine

A SENIOR Scottish Labour MP has joined the SNP in their call for the UK Government to recognise Palestine as a state ...

Evening Standard

It is morally wrong not to open safer drug consumption room, says councillor

Allan Casey said ‘all eyes are on Glasgow’ as the UK’s first safer drug consumption room opens its doors.

Evening Standard

MP: ‘Targeting’ of children in Gaza by Israeli drones like ‘warped video game’

Patricia Ferguson said evidence from a retired surgeon of children being targeted by drones showed ‘cold calculation’ by Israeli forces.

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SNP not given place on Westminster's Scottish Affairs Committee

THE SNP have not been given a seat on the Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster ...

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Labour accused of exploiting SNP councillor's death to 'garner votes' in by-election

LABOUR have been accused of using an SNP councillor’s death to “try and garner votes” in an upcoming Glasgow by-election...

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Labour MP elected to chair key Scottish Westminster committee by just two votes

THE new chair of Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee has been elected, winning by just two votes ...

The National (Scotland)

By-elections for Glasgow after two Labour councillors heed calls to resign

BY-ELECTIONS will take place after two Glasgow councillors resigned their seats ...

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Scottish Labour politicians slammed over visit to Israel-linked arms manufacturers

SCOTTISH Labour politicians have been slammed after visiting an arms manufacturer linked with the Israeli military as the country ratchets up its…

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Multiple Labour MPs still holding onto their councillor positions told to resign

GLASGOW Labour councillors elected as MPs at the July General Election who are still in their positions at the local authority have been asked to…

Glasgow Live

Glasgow pupils reminded about access to free products to beat period poverty during school holidays

Concerns were raised that pupils may find it more difficult to access free products outside of school terms.

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