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Budget delivers priorities of progressive government, says Swinney

MSPs are debating the Scottish Government’s budget at stage one on Thursday.

The Independent UK

West Lothian rejects MSP claim it failed to recruit teachers with £5m fund

SNP MSP claims that an additional £5m has only seen 29 teachers hired instead of 100, but senior council officials and the Labour administration insisted the money had been used properly and defended their record in education

Edinburgh Live

Labour highlights warning of 7,000 council job cuts in plea to vote down budget

The draft 2023/24 budget proposes an increase of around £570m for councils – but they have warned they need more.

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Scottish councils face axing 7,000 jobs over next three years due to 'SNP underfunding'

A leaked document estimated that more than 200 jobs would need to be cut from every local authority area in Scotland to meet budget short falls.

Daily Record

Edinburgh to slash roads repair budget as North Bridge costs rise by £24m

The city's transport leader admitted the budget cut would "increase the rate of decline" on the city's roads.

Edinburgh Live

Swinney urges MSPs to back ‘meaningful and progressive’ budget

Government's fiscal plans will now be debated, although the coalition has the power to pass its measures despite any opposition

Insider UK

Social media companies must take responsibility for violent videos online

Record View says children cannot be allowed to be the victims of awful abuse.

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MSPs urged to back ‘meaningful and progressive’ budget

The budget will be debated in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Stephen Flynn: Tory anti-strike bill a 'blatant attack' on devolution

STEPHEN Flynn has said the UK Government’s anti-strike bill is a “blatant attack” on devolution – and he warned it is just the start.

The National (Scotland)

Retailers claim Deposit Return Scheme will 'fail' without clarity from government

RETAILERS have warned the launch of Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) will fail if ministers do not deliver a clear blueprint.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow Red Road flats and Sighthill abandoned land still without housing a decade later

A Springburn and Robroyston councillor said a brick has still not been laid after he had to leave his flat about 11 years ago.

Glasgow Live

"Now is not the time for a blame game" says West Dunbartonshire Council leader, as budget cuts loom

During an in-depth interview with the Lennox, Labour's Martin Rooney highlighted the bleak financial picture facing the local authority - but insisted he didn't blame WDC's former SNP administration.

Daily Record

Hundreds gather on Buchanan Street to join largest protest for decades across UK

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) organised a rally in solidarity of those taking part in strike action and hundreds flocked to Buchanan Street to make sure their voices are heard.

Glasgow Live

River Nith fish population concerns mean that strict regulations remain

As the new fishing season approaches, warnings have been issued by the authorities

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Daily Record

Scottish Government split on strikes as Greens refuse to cross Holyrood picket line

Staff employed at the Scottish Parliament are among thousands of workers who have walked out on strike in a row over pay and conditions.

Daily Record

People urged to share views on eligibility for mobility element of disability benefit in new consultation

The Scottish Government estimates Adult Disability Payment will provide support to over 510,000 people by 2025.

Daily Record

Public concern sees plans for Dumfries and Galloway windfarm scaled back

Community Windpower Limited has reduced the number of turbines proposed from 75 to 60

Daily Record

Half a million Scots expected to strike in biggest day of action in decades

Civil servants, teachers, rail workers, higher education staff, and more are to strike on February 1 in response to the UK Government's plans to limit industrial action.

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Insider UK

Half a million Scots strike in biggest co-ordinated action in decades

Civil servants, teachers, rail operators and coffin makers will walk out on Wednesday

The National (Scotland)

Explained: How UK anti-strike law affects Scottish workers and devolution

Roz Foyer, general secretary at the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC), spoke to The National and gave her assessment of the "draconian"…

The National (Scotland)

Gender reform bill ‘in no way related’ to trans prison row, Stephen Flynn says

SCOTLAND'S blocked gender reforms and the debate over where trans women should be imprisoned are “completely detached”, SNP Westminster leader…

The Independent UK

SNP leadership says gender reform Bill ‘in no way related’ to trans prison row

Stephen Flynn, SNP leader in Westminster, said the prisons debate related to a ‘very small number of people’.

The National (Scotland)

Joanna Cherry says she won't be leaving SNP following Alyn Smith remark

JOANNA Cherry has rejected an apparent call from a fellow SNP MP for those who oppose the Scottish Government’s gender reform legislation to…

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian teacher cuts still on table as council face 'heart-breaking' decisions

An apparent assurance from Scotland's education minister that teacher numbers would not be cut was described as 'press reports', leading to confusion and uncertainty over already unpalatable plans for schools

The National (Scotland)

Labour peer told to 'be polite' after interrupting woman in trans committee

A LABOUR peer was told to “be polite” after speaking over a woman while discussing the Scottish Government’s transgender law reforms.

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