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Scottish government wants to decriminalise drug possession

But the UK government has already poured cold water on the idea

Wales Online · Jul 7, 2023

Scottish government’s drugs proposal is new wrangle over devolved powers

SNP’s latest challenge – as usual, flatly turned down by Westminster – is part of a wider strategy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023

The Worst of Westminster: Keir Starmer U-turns again and Mercer put in place

Good evening! The latest edition of The Worst of Westminster is here as we look at Rishi Sunak turning down Scotland's drug decriminalisation plan…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2023

Scottish reforms to decriminalise personal drug use knocked down within an hour

Scottish drugs minister Elena Whitham said ‘criminalisation increases the harms people experience. Criminalisation kills’.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

Scotland proposes drug decriminalisation in Westminster challenge

Elena Whitham, Scotland’s minister for drugs policy, calls for legislation devolution in reform plan

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023

Humza Yousaf hailed by deputy for ‘rapid delivery’ in first 100 days as FM

Humza Yousaf’s Scottish Government has ensured “rapid delivery” on policy in the areas “that matter to people”, his Deputy First Minister…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2023

'The Welsh Government has a duty not to shy away from scrutiny' | Rhun ap Iorwerth

The leader of Plaid Cymru writes for WalesOnline to argue that the evidence of Vaughan Gething and Mark Drakeford at the UK Covid Inquiry shows clearly why Wales needs its own Covid inquiry

Wales Online · Jul 7, 2023

'This is how we win independence': SNP hopes high ahead of key experts' report

“THIS is how we’re going to win independence.” Ian Blackford, the SNP's former Westminster leader, has high hopes for an upcoming report ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2023

Yousaf hailed by deputy for ‘rapid delivery’ in first 100 days as First Minister

His appointment came after the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon sparked a leadership contest within the SNP.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Tory MP Caroline Nokes reveals she’s suffered ‘50 creepy incidents’ with male colleagues

Women and equalities committee chair urges prime minister to act against ‘horrific’ culture in parliament

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023