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Fury as Scottish Government drops right to healthy environment from human rights bill

Campaigners have reacted with fury after the Scottish Government dropped the right to a healthy environment from its proposed human rights bill

The National (Scotland) · 4h ago

SNP minister condemns minority who create fear and hostility in communities

An SNP minister has condemned the “small minority” of Scots who “create fear, division and hostility” in communities across the country

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9

New legal housing provisions begin to give domestic abuse victims more rights

The Scottish Government has said domestic abuse must be “eradicated from our society” as new legal provisions to protect victims’ housing…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1

The SNP women vying to make history at Holyrood amid gender balance fears

THREE women vying to be the first females to represent their areas at Holyrood have said they fear the Parliament’s gender split could go…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025

'Farcical': Vote for Labour's 'super minority' on Edinburgh Council panned

A DECISION to keep Labour in power in Edinburgh has been described as a “farcical spectacle” after the scandal-hit ex-leader took part while the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024

SNP and Greens launch bid to take over Edinburgh City Council

SNP and Green councillors have launched a bid to lead Edinburgh Council, promising a "fresh start" for the city.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

'Undemocratic' Labour control of Edinburgh under threat amid sex message row

LABOUR’s leadership of Edinburgh City Council has been branded “undemocratic” with the party now making up less than a sixth of the chamber ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024

SNP councillor quits Edinburgh City Council to take up role with Scottish Government

AN SNP councillor in Edinburgh has resigned to take up a new position with the Scottish Government...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2024

Lib Dems accused of using 'dirty tricks' to 'misinform' voters after by-election win

THE Scottish Liberal Democrats have been accused of using “dirty tricks” to misinform voters following the party’s shock win at an…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2024

‘Second-class citizens’: Edinburgh councillors on UK's nations and regions meeting

THE Labour Government has been accused of treating Scots as “second-class citizens” after a meeting of nations and regions set to take place…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2024