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Penny Mordaunt slammed for saying Scotland full of 'rats and disease'

PENNY Mordaunt has been blasted as “offensive” over comments she made in Parliament describing Scottish cities as rat-infested places where…

The National (Scotland)

Fact check: Is Scotland full of Victorian disease and rats as Penny Mordaunt says?

CLAIM: “Scotland under the SNP is plagued by Victorian diseases and rat problems” – Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons, 7…

The National (Scotland)

Sunak urged to provide funds to devolved governments for concrete repair work

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary said it would be a ‘dereliction of duty’ if the Prime Minister and Chancellor do not pass on more cash.

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Scotland and Lions legend Stuart Hogg joins The Independent for 2023 Rugby World Cup

Scotland’s record try-scorer will be providing expert insight and sharing strident views in his exclusive weekly column for The Independent Premium from the tournament in France

The Independent 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 Guardian - UK

MSPs pay tribute to 'inspirational trailblazer' Winnie Ewing in Scottish Parliament

MSPs paid tribute to “trailblazer” Winnie Ewing in the Scottish Parliament as they moved a motion of condolence.

The National (Scotland)

Sione Tuipulotu ‘very emotional’ as mum travels to watch Scotland star in France

Tuipulotu’s mother Angelina has yet to see him play for Scotland live.

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Tory MSP admits to wearing SNP 'It's Scotland's oil' badge at school

A TORY MSP has admitted to wearing the SNP “It’s Scotland’s oil” badge while in school ...

The National (Scotland)

'No credibility': Douglas Ross exposed in fiery FMQs exchange

DOUGLAS Ross has been accused of sowing panic and pitting communities against each other through the “sensationalism” of a policing pilot scheme…

The National (Scotland)

Behind Scotland’s record high abortion figures

Experts have linked Scotland’s record-high number of abortions last year with social media misinformation and the cost-of-living crisis.

The Week

Holyrood leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II one year on from death

Friday marks one year since the death of the Queen.

The Independent UK

Number of Scottish schools impacted by Raac concrete rises, FM confirms

THE number of Scottish schools impacted by Raac concrete has risen to 40, the First Minister confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

Rugby World Cup 2023: fixtures, winner predictions and odds

After previously losing three Rugby World Cup finals, can France finally end the jinx by lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time? Or can South Africa successfully defend the trophy they lifted in Japan in 2019? These questions will be answered over the next seven weeks when France…

The Week

'What a charmer': Scotland reacts to Penny Mordaunt's 'disease' and 'rat' comments

SCOTS have been left fuming after Penny Mordaunt said the country was plagued with “Victorian diseases” following a visit north of the Border.

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Scottish Greens absent as Holyrood leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth

THE Scottish Greens did not take part in a session paying tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth ahead of inaugural First Minister’s Questions…

The National (Scotland)

Tory minister claims Scots suffer 'Victorian diseases in rat-infested cities'

A SENIOR Tory has claimed Scots are suffering from “Victorian diseases” after a recent visit north of the Border ...

The Independent UK

Scotland’s Huw Jones feels in the form of his life ahead of World Cup

Scotland kick off their campaign against defending champions South Africa.

The Independent UK

Scotland plagued by Victorian diseases and rat problems, says Penny Mordaunt

The Commons Leader expressed her shock at the reappearance of rickets.

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'Contempt': Tory government rejects making Scotland games free-to-view

THE UK Government rejected proposals to make Scotland’s international games free-to-air, an SNP MP has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Less than half of UK voters see preserving Union as priority, research finds

THE “muscular Unionism” that has characterised much of the Tory government’s attitude to devolution since the Brexit referendum risks…

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Guardian writers’ predictions

South Africa will be aiming to defend their title, France will fancy their chances on home soil and can Fiji upset the established order?

The Guardian - UK

New blood: Scotland to stage all-woman and non-binary Dracula play

Set in a psychiatric hospital in Aberdeenshire, new National Theatre production puts Mina Murray at centre of action

The Independent UK

College staff strikes to go ahead as union hits out at Scottish government’s lack of intervention

More than 2,000 workers across Scotland’s colleges will walk out on Thursday in a dispute over pay

The Independent UK

Strike action by Scottish college workers ‘deeply disappointing’, say bosses

College Employers Scotland said strike action will ‘only cause disruption and anxiety for students’.

The Independent UK

Analysis finds rise of ‘muscular unionism’ is out of step with public attitudes

Analysis of a survey of attitudes to the union found a ‘striking ambivalence’ about retaining all four nations in the UK.

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