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SNP ‘pursuing crackpot alternative’ to second independence referendum

A motion to be debated at SNP conference argues that winning a majority of Scottish seats at Westminster could allow for independence talks to start

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SNP accused of pursuing ‘crackpot alternative’ to second independence referendum

A motion to be debated at SNP conference argues that winning a majority of Scottish seats at Westminster could allow for independence talks to start.

The Independent UK

UK Government offers 'suboptimal' response as blocked Scottish rights bill returns

THE Social Justice Secretary criticised a “suboptimal” response from UK Government law officers ahead of the reintroduction of the UNCRC Bill.

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See the SNP's key independence motion ahead of party's conference

THE SNP have set out their key independence motion ahead of the forthcoming annual party conference.

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UK Government shells out additional £1.2bn on Covid loans

THE UK Government paid out another £1.2 billion to settle pandemic emergency loans that had gone bad between April and June, new figures suggest.

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'This is embarrassing': MSPs STUNNED as Tory blames SNP for UK policy failure

THE Tories’ attempt to blame the Scottish Government for Westminster’s failure to secure new offshore wind farms at a key auction was branded…

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'UK plans to ban disposable vapes do not dispel threat of constitutional row'

THE Internal Market Act still has the potential to scupper a disposable vape ban in Scotland despite the fact the UK Government looks poised to…

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Northern Ireland could become for UK/EU what Hong Kong was for Asia – Gove

The Levelling Up Secretary made his remarks as he closed an investment conference in Belfast.

The Independent UK

Stephen Flynn skewers Labour AND Tories over pension triple lock failures

STEPHEN Flynn has accused the Conservatives of being the same as Labour after Rishi Sunak appeared to dodge questions about maintaining the pension…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government will 'not intervene' in safe consumption room pilot, says Alister Jack

THE UK Government will “not intervene” in the safe consumption room pilot following the Lord Advocate’s statement, Alister Jack has said.

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UK Government will not intervene on plans for drug consumption room, says Jack

It comes after Scotland’s Lord Advocate paved the way for such a facility to be established.

The Independent UK

Investment summit a success despite political instability – Heaton-Harris

Around 200 investors from across the world are attending the event in Belfast.

The Independent UK

All Labour MSPs fail to back motion condemning Tory child poverty policies

SCOTTISH Labour MSPs have come under fire for not backing a motion calling out the UK Government’s approach to child poverty.

The National (Scotland)

British diplomats should receive lessons on Scotland, say MPs

MPs must move “beyond the tartan” to highlight Scotland’s contemporary successes, a Westminster committee has said.

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UK immigration policy blamed for unemployment rise in Scotland

THE UK Government’s immigration policy must be urgently reassessed with hospitality and agriculture sectors in Scotland continuing to struggle…

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Pensioners set for bumper payments as triple lock puts extra £11bn strain on Treasury

Pensioners look set for a bumper state pension increase next April, amid concern the UK Government is struggling to maintain the gold-standard…

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Government and British Airways face legal action by Kuwait hostages

British Airways Flight 149 touched down at Kuwait International Airport in the early hours of August 2 1990 as Iraqi armed forces were invading.

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EU, UK and Ireland ‘putting money where their mouth is’ with new funding

Northern Ireland is set to receive close to £1 billion in new funding announced on Monday by Mr Sefcovic, the Taoiseach, and NI Secretary of state.

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Dublin comments ‘unhelpful’ amid efforts to restore Stormont – Heaton-Harris

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Stormont stalemate cannot be allowed indefinitely.

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Yousaf calls for ‘urgency’ on pilot drugs consumption room in Glasgow

The First Minister spoke after the Lord Advocate made clear it was ‘not in the public interest’ to prosecute users of such a facility with possession.

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Mother of boy killed by bully XL dog attacks Government over lack of breed ban

Emma Whitfield spoke out after Home Secretary Suella Braverman suggested the animals could be prohibited following an attack in Birmingham.

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First Minister urges UK Government not to block safe drug consumption room pilot

THE First Minister has urged the UK Government not to block a safe drug consumption room pilot after the Lord Advocate gave the scheme the green…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tories at odds with UK Home Office on drug consumption rooms

THE Scottish Conservatives have found themselves at odds with the UK Government over drug consumption rooms – with the party saying it was…

The National (Scotland)

TUC to report UK Government to UN workers' rights watchdog over anti-strike law

The TUC is reporting the Government to the United Nations workers’ rights watchdog over the controversial new law on strikes, it has been…

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Stuart Cosgrove: A win for football fans and some royal secrecy

TWO stories triggered my rage meter last week. It did not quite reach incandescent or catatonic, but it simmered away like a watched pot.

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