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Kirsty Strickland: The dream scenario as I silenced Davidson on Question Time

LAST night, I dreamt I was a panellist on Question Time. I’ve been asked to do the show a few times but I’ve always turned it down because the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2022

Scotland to become world's first country to protect right to free period products by law

Scotland will become the first country in the world to protect the right to free period products in law when new legislation comes into force on Monday. The legislation was unanimously backed in the Scottish Parliament in 2020.

Glasgow Live · Aug 13, 2022

Scottish trade unionists to march on Holyrood over public sector pay

Scottish trade unionists are set to march upon the Scottish Parliament next month in protest at “utterly unsustainable” public sector pay cuts

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2022

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UK Government: Supreme Court does not have power to rule on legality of Indyref2

The Advocate General for Scotland, Lord Stewart QC, has said the decision does not fall within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon independence referendum plan not legally competent, says top UK Government law officer

In a submission to the Supreme Court on the legality of a 2023 independence referendum the Advocate General for Scotland focused on the SNP government's own lack of legal advice.

Daily Record · Aug 10, 2022

Scottish independence: UK Government submits case against indyref2 to Supreme Court

The case is set to be heard October 11 and 12, but the Advocate General for Scotland Lord Stewart submitted the case against the Bill being within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.

Daily Record · Aug 9, 2022

UK Government submits Supreme Court case against Scotland holding indyref2

THE UK Government has submitted its legal argument against Scotland holding an independence referendum without Westminster's consent.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2022

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UK Government submits written argument in IndyRef2 case

The Lord Advocate referred a prospective referendum Bill to the Supreme Court last month.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

Random Scots to advise MSPs on boosting engagement with minority communities

A RANDOMLY-selected group of 24 Scots will be chosen to help advise MSPs on how the Scottish Parliament can engage under-represented communities.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2022

Ruth Davidson pledges to lead pro-Union campaign in event of second independence referendum

The former Scottish Conservative leader remains a prominent figure in her party despite taking up a seat in the House of Lords.

Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022

What the Scottish Parliament CAN do to tackle the cost of living crisis

"THE limits of devolution are tight, Westminster could do more, we do need independence. These are truisms. But that is not an excuse for…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2022

Three Edinburgh buildings make Lonely Planet's 'history of Scotland' experience list

The trusted travel platform included three of the capital's places in their list of buildings to visit to experience true Scottish history.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022

Anas Sarwar told to apologise for trying to 'hoodwink' voters on sovereignty pledge

ANAS Sarwar has been skewered over making “disingenuous” promises to Scots over his priorities for the country.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2022

If Scotland is denied indyref2 the UK 'is not a Union, it's a prison', commentator says

Jonathan Lis pointed out that the SNP had won successive mandates in 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2021, to hold an independence referendum.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2022

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2022

SNP beat New Labour for 'sleaze and spin' claims Sarwar as Holyrood reform plans unveiled

ANAS Sarwar has claimed the SNP have taken spin and secrecy “to a whole other level” as he unveiled Scottish Labour’s plans to reform Holyrood.

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022

Tributes paid following death of Stirling's first MSP, Sylvia Jackson, aged 76

Tributes have been paid to Stirling’s first ever MSP, Sylvia Jackson, described as “one of the nicest and most generous politicians ever to serve in the Scottish Parliament”. Sylvia died last week, aged 76, in Winchester Hospice. Her family said sh

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Lorna Slater ‘terrified’ by Tory leadership candidates’ approach to economy

The Scottish Greens co-leader accused both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak of ‘disrespecting’ the Scottish people and the Scottish Parliament.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

SNP formally seeks to intervene in Indyref2 court case

The Supreme Court will decide whether a prospective Bill which would legislate for another referendum would be within the powers of Holyrood,

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Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

SNP slams 'cack handed' comments by Liz Truss after Tory minister attacks Nicola Sturgeon

Truss, the favourite to replace Boris Johnson, has faced a furious backlash after she branded the First Minister an "attention seeker"

Zenger · Jul 29, 2022

The Scottish Parliament Could Make A National Apology For Slavery

The Scottish Parliament could make a national apology for slavery according to Scottish National Party proposals.

Daily Record · Jul 29, 2022

Holyrood to debate Perthshire mum's new law to protect pregnant women who suffer abuse

Nicola Murray's proposed ‘Brodie’s Law’ will go to the next phase after it was given the support by members of the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee

Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022

Helensburgh campaigner demands more restrictions on fireworks after bill passed in Scottish Parliament

Jane Kerr, 51, fears the new Bill, which will create a licensing scheme and limit the number of days when fireworks can be sold, will encourage some to stockpile them.

Daily Record · Jul 26, 2022

Scottish Government accused by top lawyer of 'bringing back warrant sales' under legal reform on borrowing

Warrant sales were scrapped in 2001 in one of the first landmark pieces of legislation passed by MSPs at the reconvened Scottish Parliament.

Insider UK · Jul 25, 2022

Sturgeon and Swinney 'should be asked to give evidence' in Ferguson ferries probe

Scottish Liberal Democrats call for SNP leadership to join former transport minister in responding to Public Audit Committee

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney face calls to give evidence to ferries probe

THE First Minister and Deputy First Minister should be asked to give oral evidence to a committee of MSPs investigating the delayed Ferguson Marine…

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