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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

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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.

Daily Record

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

Insider UK

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 National (Scotland)

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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 Independent UK

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…

The National (Scotland)

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

Edinburgh Live

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.

The National (Scotland)

'No ministerial involvement' in Isla Bryson case, says Justice Secretary

MINISTERS were not aware that Isla Bryson was being sent to a women’s prison after her conviction for rape, the Scottish Parliament has been told.

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack pens brief response to Holyrood committee explaining Section 35 order

ALISTER Jack has responded to questions sent to him by a Holyrood committee after he snubbed an invitation to the Scottish Parliament to explain…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh key February dates and changes including university strikes and border control

There are a number of dates in February that the people of Edinburgh may want to note down in their diaries - from new payments coming through, to strike dates from different industries.

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Most Scots believe trans rapist Isla Bryson belongs in male prison, poll finds

MOST Scots believe transgender rapist Isla Bryson belongs in a male prison, according to a new poll.

Daily Record

Teachers brave the weather to take to picket lines as fight for better pay continues

All schools in West Lothian were shut to pupils today as teachers walked out

The Independent UK

Diversion from prosecution cases at highest level on record – figures

The Tories have hit out at the stats saying they show the Scottish Government’s ‘soft-touch justice approach’.

Daily Record

Men's Shed groups in Renfrewshire safe for now as government offers 12-month reprieve

Calls have been made to guarantee the future funding of the Scottish Men’s Shed Association.

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Daily Record

NHS Ayrshire & Arran to cut number of hospital beds

NHS Ayrshire and Arran Chief Executive says that the aim is to provide the right balance between 'place based' community care and acute hospital beds, with no more covid funds for extra staff.

Daily Record

Unemployment in Scotland 'four times higher' than official figures as thousands not looking for work

More than 350,000 people in Scotland are neither in work nor looking for a job due to circumstances outside of their control.

The National (Scotland)

Category B-listed building in Edinburgh to be transformed into student flats

EDINBURGH'S former Tynecastle High School will be transformed into student housing after the Scottish Government granted planning permission for the…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish taxpayers 'risk funding Russian war' with state help to firms, Greens say

SCOTLAND is risking funding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with taxpayer cash, an MSP has warned.

The National (Scotland)

Transgender prisoner placing pause by government was to give clarity, says Sturgeon

The decision to pause the placing of transgender prisoners with a history of violence against women in the female prison estate was taken to provide…

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon insists review of transgender prisoners in women's jails will provide 'clarity'

The Scottish Government has been under fire for the past week after double rapist Isla Bryson was sent to Cornton Vale after being convicted.

The Independent UK

Trans prisoner pause was to give clarity, says Sturgeon

Scotland’s Justice Secretary said there are five transgender prisoners in the women’s estate, none of whom have a history of violence against women.

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