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Scottish schools to be 'phone-free environments' under new law, SNP announce

SCOTTISH schools will become “phone-free environments” under new legislation, the SNP have said ...

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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…

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Swinney skipping TV debate to avoid it being ‘group of blokes talking politics’

The First Minister has decided not to appear with all the other Scottish party leaders on Question Time this week.

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Swinney denies ‘running scared’ of defending record as he skips TV debate

The First Minister said he will be replaced on Question Time this week by Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan.

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I’d consider being deputy first minister if asked, says McAllan

With Kate Forbes leaving Holyrood in May, her role will require a new filling if the SNP returns to power.

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I think we’ve reached ‘peak Reform’, says senior SNP MSP

Mairi McAllan said Reform UK ‘lacks credibility’.

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Alexander highlights ‘stark contrast’ in talks on Grangemouth and Mossmorran

The Scottish Secretary said Mossmorran bosses had, unlike Grangemouth management, been unable to demonstrate a ‘pathway to profitability’.

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Scottish independence ‘not a punt’ on the country’s future, says McAllan

The Housing Secretary said the party was not planning on failing to get a majority.

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'Important step forwards' as Housing Bill passes with plan for rent controls

RENT controls are set to be introduced in Scotland after the Government’s housing reform legislation passed at Holyrood.

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Scottish Government 'protecting profits' with Housing Bill climbdown, union says

A TENANTS union has accused the Scottish Government of “prioritising landlords” ahead of a key vote on the Housing Bill ...

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Rough sleeping in Scotland at worst level on record, new figures show

THE number of people who reported having slept rough before making a homelessness application is at the highest level on record, new figures show

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Greens to force vote on tax for second homes in Gaelic-speaking communities

THE Scottish Greens are set to force a vote on increasing taxes on holiday homes and short-term lets in Gaelic-speaking communities.

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SNP pledge £4.9bn for housing emergency – but activists say 'entire plan undermined'

HOUSING Secretary Mairi McAllan has pledged almost £5 billion over the next five years ...

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I have no intention of reshuffling Cabinet before election, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said he has “no intention” of reshuffling his Cabinet ahead of the Holyrood election.

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Scottish Government minister joins march in support of Palestine

A SCOTTISH Government minister joined Saturday's protest in support of Palestine

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What Kate Forbes's exit means for future SNP leadership hopefuls

HOURS after Kate Forbes announced she was stepping down as an MSP at the next election, two people who may have expected to face off against her in…

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New generation 'must have their say' on Scotland’s future, SNP say

A NEW generation of Scots “must have their say” on Scotland's future, the SNP have said ahead of next year's Holyrood election ...

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Homelessness is out of control in Scotland's largest city. Who will solve it?

EARLIER this month, I was walking home from a Nepalese restaurant in Glasgow’s Merchant City ...

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Mairi McAllan talks leadership aspirations and tackling Scotland’s housing emergency

Straight back into the deep end would be an understatement for Mairi McAllan yesterday ...

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SNP minister responds to 'secret meeting to discuss John Swinney leadership' reports

AN SNP minister has responded to reports that a group of 25 senior SNP figures held a secret meeting where the removal of John Swinney as party…

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John Swinney confirms his new Scottish Cabinet ministers

FIRST Minister John Swinney has confirmed his new Cabinet with MSP Mairi McAllan returning to Government

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Tories 'in muddle' with row over donation to Stephen Flynn’s SNP branch, FM says

THE Scottish Tories are in a "muddle" over their criticism of approval being granted for a green energy project linked to a firm which has…

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Green MSP expecting her first child in July

AN MSP has announced she is expecting her first child...

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'Mum mode activated': Mairi McAllan announces birth of baby boy

MAIRI McAllan has announced she has given birth to a baby boy...

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SNP pledges ‘bold action to support families’, says Mairi McAllan

The SNP would demand increases in maternity pay and longer shared parental leave as part of “bold action to support families”, a cabinet…

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