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Alex Salmond's lawyers hail late former first minister's 'courage'

ALEX Salmond’s lawyers have paid tribute to the former first minister’s “courage” as he faced the “apparatus of the state turning against…

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SNP 'need to check dictionary definition of austerity,' Scottish Labour MP claims

THERE is “no austerity underway” under the Labour Government, a UK minister has claimed ...

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Scottish Government to send aid to drought-hit communities in Africa

The Scottish Government is to provide £350,000 of support to thousands of households in southern Africa at “crisis point” after suffering the…

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'He shaped the modern SNP': SNP figures pay tribute to former leader Alex Salmond

FIGURES from across the SNP have paid tribute to their former leader Alex Salmond following his death on Saturday.

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John Swinney to press Keir Starmer on investment for Scotland in private meeting

JOHN Swinney is set to press Keir Starmer to work with him to deliver increased investment into Scotland’s economy during a private meeting on…

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Call for 'reset' as Holyrood backs bill to water down climate ambitions

THERE are calls for the Scottish Government to “reset” its climate ambitions after MSPs voted in favour of watering down targets a minister…

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Short-term prisoners in Scotland to be released earlier, Scottish Government confirms

PRISONERS serving sentences less than four years in Scotland will be released earlier under new Government plans, the Justice Secretary has…

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SNP set to introduce cruise ship tax in bid to strike deal with Greens

THE SNP are set to introduce a cruise ship tax as part of a bid to win support from the Greens ahead of the Scottish Budget ...

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SNP urge Chancellor to deliver £1.6bn in extra funding for Scotland’s NHS

THE Chancellor is being urged to deliver a funding boost of at least £16 billion to the NHS in this year’s budget in a move the SNP says would…

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Family of Sheku Bayoh accuse Scottish Government of 'stonewalling' inquiry decision

THE family of Sheku Bayoh have accused the Scottish Government of “stonewalling” them over calls for it to expand the terms of reference of the…

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Council secures millions in funding to help replace ageing ferry fleet

ORKNEY Islands Council has secured £3 million in funding to go towards plans to replace its internal ferry fleet ...

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Labour fuel payment cut vote rebel speaks out after defying Anas Sarwar

A LABOUR MSP who defied the party whip to demand the UK Government reverse its “unjust” cut to pensioners’ fuel support payments has spoken…

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Fans call out double standards over football alcohol ban at Hampden

SPORTS fans have criticised the double standards of a drink ban at football events as rugby fans will be able to enjoy alcohol at the same stadium…

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Anger as Keir Starmer 'excludes' Scottish cities from key government meeting

AN SNP council leader has hit out at Keir Starmer for “excluding” Scottish cities from a key government meeting ...

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Action to protect soil urged as body warns Scotland ‘falling behind’

THE Scottish Government is “falling behind international best practice” in protecting the country’s soil, an environmental body has said ...

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Number of Scots facing hunger and hardship at record levels, study finds

THE number of people in Scotland facing hunger and hardship has reached record levels, according to a report ...

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Scottish Government to consult on speed limit changes amid rising road deaths

The Scottish Government is to consult on changing the speed limit for drivers amid concerns about rising road deaths ...

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John Swinney stands by National Care Service plans as union withdraws support

THE Scottish Government's plans to set up a National Care Service are the “most effective way” of improving care services across the country,…

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Strikes to close schools in John Swinney's constituency for two weeks

UNION leaders have announced strike action that could close schools in the First Minister's local area for two weeks ...

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STUC urges Scottish Government to drop National Care Service legislation

SCOTLAND'S largest trade union body has become the latest organisation to call on the Scottish Government to withdraw the National Care Service…

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Scottish Government awards grants to help families in poverty across the country

The Scottish Government is awarding grants of up to £80,000 to 12 local projects that support families in poverty around the country ...

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Work to dual stretch of A9 to begin this month, Scottish Government confirms

WORK to dual a section of the A9 is due to begin this month, the Scottish Government has said ...

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Greens will back Budget if Scottish Government 'stretches devolution'

THE Greens have said they are prepared to back the Scottish Budget if the SNP Government is prepared “to stretch devolution” – with the party…

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Scottish trust welcomes government grant to restore town's historic pier

A SCOTTISH-BASED company has welcomed hundreds of thousands of pounds in funding from the Scottish Government to assist in the restoration of a…

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Labour calls on ministers to reverse decision to axe fuel insecurity fund

Anas Sarwar said he wanted to work with the Scottish Government to help those most at risk with their energy bills this winter.

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