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SNP take control of council after five years of 'Better Together' deal

THE SNP have taken control of a council previously run by a “Better Together” arrangement of Unionist parties – with women dominating the…

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian council committee chair decided by drawing of lots

Linlithgow's new Lib Dem councillor backed by SNP to head local committee. Tied vote wins chair ahead of Labour councillor.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian Council leader calls for friendship among rivals

The minority Labour administration has returned in control of East Lothian Council but has made some concessions to opposition councillors keen to see a more proportionate representation on committees to reflect the public vote as it moves forward

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Kirk calls for windfall tax to redistribute energy giants' profits to poorest Scots

The Church of Scotland has joined those calling for a windfall tax to redistribute the record profits of energy giants to help the poorest in…

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SNP calls on Tory leader Douglas Ross to resubmit letter of no confidence in PM

Mr Ross was one of the Tory MPs who rebelled against Boris Johnson in the wake of partygate at the start of the year.

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West Lothian Council to be run by minority Labour leadership as party accused of "grubby coalition" with Tories

Labour will continue to lead thanks to loose coalition from the four Conservative councillors, Independent and Lib Dem councillors

Daily Record

SNP tell 'weak' Douglas Ross to call on Prime Minister to resign again

DOUGLAS Ross has been challenged to “grow a backbone” and resubmit his letter of no confidence in the Prime Minister in light of bombshell…

The National (Scotland)

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West Lothian council to be run by Labour after 'grubby coalition' with Tories

The voters made the SNP the largest party , with the largest share of the vote and the most councillors, but they were locked out of power after by Labour and the Conservatives.

Edinburgh Live

Labour take joint control of Scots council – despite Anas Sarwar's coalition ban

SCOTTISH Labour have entered a coalition with the SNP to take joint control of a local authority – despite Anas Sarwar explicitly having…

The National (Scotland)

Tory who called Nicola Sturgeon a ‘drooling hag’ hands Labour control of council

THE Tory councillor who called Nicola Sturgeon a “drooling hag” has been chosen to lead her group, which voted to support…

The National (Scotland)

SNP government urged to fix A&E crisis as 30% of patients waiting over four hours

The Scottish Government target aims for 95% of patients to be seen and subsequently discharged or admitted within four hours.

Daily Record

SNP call for full inquiry over 'disaster' of UK withdrawal from Afghanistan

THE SNP have called for a full independent inquiry into the UK’s withdrawal from Afghanistan after MPs slammed the UK Government’s…

The National (Scotland)

Battle for East Renfrewshire council as SNP urges Labour to back its bid

Labour intends to run the council with the support of two independents but the SNP, which is the largest single party, will put forward its own plan for a minority administration.

Glasgow Live

SNP warned about ScotRail driver exodus three years ago as pay worse than competitors

SNP ministers were warned about a number of ScotRail drivers leaving for better pay packets at competitors in 2018. Concerns surrounding rest-day working existed at the time.

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Daily Record

Worried SNP councillors saw 15-year rule of East Ayrshire come under threat amid Labour power grab speculation

Councillor Douglas Reid on being returned as Council leader for a fourth term despite rumours of Labour attempt to take over control of East Ayrshire.

Daily Mirror

Jacob Rees-Mogg accused of working 'four day week' amid civil service office row

The Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency, has called for the 'rapid return' of civil servants to their offices in Whitehall now that Covid-19restrictions have ended

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP hits back at Tory claim non-binary people are more likely to be autistic

The exchange came as MPs debated a petition which called for non-binary people to be given legal status in the UK

Daily Record

SNP accused of 'control freakery' after Holyrood questions email accidentally sent to all MSPs

Scottish Labour has accused the SNP of not being "interested in hearing the real voices of the people of Scotland".

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Scottish transport chaos as ferry mishaps and rail disputes cause widespread cancellations

‘ScotRail provides the rest of the UK with an exemplar of how to run a rail system,’ says SNP MP

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council's new Labour leader is named

Martin Rooney will lead the local authority, with Michelle McGinty as his deputy.

Daily Record

SNP and Tories are 'not good for Scotland' South Ayrshire Labour leader claims after abstaining in key council vote

Labour leader Councillor Brian McGinley insists that decision was not made to allow Conservatives to form new administration.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh SNP nominate Lib Dem leader to be city's next Lord Provost

Councillors will meet this week to elect a new Lord Provost, council leader and committee conveners, with negotiations over which party will take control of the city ongoing.

Daily Record

SNP group leader 'disappointed' as Conservatives grab power at the last minute in South Ayrshire

Councillor Peter Henderson said that the Conservatives had accepted opposition position until Labour's decision to abstain on voting in administration on Thursday.

Daily Record

The inside story of South Ayrshire's power struggle that led to Conservative power grab

Independent Councillor Brian Connolly said that the on-off battle by Conservatives for control of South Ayrshire kept going up until Thursday's meeting.

Daily Record

SNP court Labour to strike a deal and keep Tories out of power in West Lothian

SNP has proposed a shared administration ahead of tomorrow's crunch meeting

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