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John Swinney says Holyrood vote marks start of push for indyref2 powers

“TODAY is the start of a process that I believe will lead Westminster to say yes to a referendum, and Scotland to a yes to independence,” John…

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Deputy First Minister urges MSPs to ‘unite’ ahead of vote on holding indyref2

MSPs will vote on a motion on Tuesday to decide if Scotland will request the UK Government to allow another referendum.

Evening Standard

MSPs urged to 'unite behind Scotland's right to decide' ahead of indyref2 vote

MSPs have been urged to 'unite behind Scotland’s right to decide' ahead of a vote to hold a second independence referendum ...

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Scotland: Jenny Gilruth expected to become Deputy First Minister in new SNP team

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is set to announce his new cabinet. Jenny Gilruth is tipped to become Deputy First Minister. Swinney was sworn in for his second term. His government will focus on the cost-of-living crisis and NHS reforms. The SNP won 58 seats in the recent election. New…

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Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in ‘fiscal sustainability’ push

The First Minister created the post, to be filled by Ivan McKee, as he appointed his new Cabinet.

Evening Standard

John Swinney takes responsibilities for independence as Stephen Flynn enters Cabinet

JOHN Swinney has taken control of the constitution brief after appointing his new Cabinet, with former SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn being given a…

The National (Scotland)

Jenny Gilruth: Promotion to Deputy First Minister is greatest honour of my life

An MSP for 10 years and a Government minister for six, the former teacher now becomes John Swinney’s second-in-command.

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Who is Jenny Gilruth? The former teacher named as Scotland’s deputy first minister

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Gilruth appointed Deputy First Minister as Swinney reshuffles top team

The First Minister is appointing his new Cabinet.

Evening Standard

Gilruth to be appointed Deputy First Minister by Swinney

The new Scottish Cabinet is being appointed.

Evening Standard

Schools strikes suspended after ‘landmark investment’ from Scottish Government

Councils will receive £40 million to help them prepare to cut the amount of time teachers spend in classes by 90 minutes a week.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government orders grooming gangs inquiry headed by expert Alexis Jay

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said the inquiry will have the ‘fullest investigatory powers’.

Evening Standard

Ban phones in schools to protect children from online dangers, parents urge

Campaigners with the Smartphone Free Childhood group are meeting the Education Secretary at the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Number of pupils in Scotland with additional needs likely to rise – Gilruth

Figures released last year showed 40.5% of pupils had an additional support need.

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Labour seeks mobile phones ban in schools as ministers accused of ‘passing buck’

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said head teachers ‘are already empowered’ to bring in a ban if they see fit.

Evening Standard

Gilruth ‘refusing to answer straightforward question’ on school toilet rules

The Scottish Tories said the updated guidance for trans pupils is ‘muddled’ and ‘confused’.

The National (Scotland)

New single-sex school toilet rules are ‘advisory’ not mandatory, minister says

New guidance for Scottish schools on separate toilet facilities are “not mandatory”, a cabinet secretary has said

Evening Standard

New school toilet guidance ‘not mandatory’, says Education Secretary

Jenny Gilruth has said new Scottish Government guidance is advisory but single-sex toilets are required by law in schools.

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First Gazan students arrive in Scotland for university – but fears remain for others

THE first students have arrived from Gaza to take up their university scholarships in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

Fix visa problems to allow Gaza students to study in Scotland, Keir Starmer told

A PALESTINIAN woman who has pleaded with Keir Starmer to help her take up a place at Edinburgh University has been backed by John Swinney.

The Guardian - UK

Scottish ministers criticised for slow progress in exam passes for poorer students

Attainment gap between pupils from wealthy and deprived areas closes only slightly despite being SNP’s core mission

The National (Scotland)

MSPs pass legislation to abolish Scotland’s exams body

MSPs have passed legislation in Holyrood that will abolish Scotland’s exam body

The National (Scotland)

£40 million announced by Scottish Government for crisis-hit Dundee University

THE Education Secretary has announced £40 million in funding for crisis-hit Dundee University ...

Evening Standard

Education Secretary announces £40 million for crisis-hit Dundee University

Jenny Gilruth said she wanted Dundee University to ’emerge from this crisis stronger than ever’ as she vowed to do ‘everything’ she could.

The Independent UK

Former principal to lead expert taskforce set up to help Dundee University

Sir Alan Langlands will head a strategic advisory taskforce set up by the Scottish Government to help the cash-strapped university.

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