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SNP under pressure over US billionaire's golf course after secret files' revelations

THE new SNP Government is under pressure to confirm that it will reject plans to build a golf course on a protected Highland beach after documents…

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SNP Government considering boycott of 'malign' Elon Musk's X, John Swinney says

THE Scottish Government is considering boycotting Twitter/X after its owner Elon Musk spoke at a far-right rally to stir up “tension and animosity…

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Alba MSP welcomes First Minister raising her policy in meeting with Donald Trump

ALBA MSP Ash Regan has welcomed the SNP Government’s adoption of her policy on US pre-customs clearance in Edinburgh ...

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Tory MP claims SNP Government 'cutting funding from Unionist areas'

A SCOTTISH Tory MP and former UK government minister has claimed that the SNP administration has “systematically deprived funding from areas that…

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'Litmus test for SNP': Warning land reform will 'not touch' most Scottish estates

The SNP Government is facing a “litmus test” ahead of the 2026 Holyrood elections as MSPs gather to debate its Land Reform Bill, a Green MSP has…

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John Swinney defends SNP’s green heating U-turn as charities call it 'huge mistake'

JOHN Swinney has defended the SNP Government’s decision to scrap plans to make homeowners switch to green heating systems after fierce criticism…

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Labour Government bats down Scottish parties' calls for Waspi compensation

SCOTTISH Labour MSPs look set to back the SNP Government in their calls for compensation for Waspi women – although the UK Government has once…

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Labour defeated as Holyrood calls for UK Government action on Scottish visa scheme

THE Scottish Parliament has called for the Labour Government to act on a bespoke Scottish visa scheme.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney sparks anger from Greens and Labour with 'populist' Budget warning

FIRST Minister John Swinney has drawn anger from Holyrood opposition parties after warning that a failure to support his SNP Government’s Budget…

The National (Scotland)

SNP leadership 'drifting too far from policy set by members', insiders say

SNP Government leaders are drifting “too far” from the party policy decided by their members, figures within the SNP have warned.

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Third of MSPs calling for short term lets delay have been lobbied by AirBnb

THIRD of the cross-party group of MSPs who signed a letter calling for a delay to the Scottish Government’s short-term lets scheme have been…

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP 'rewrites history' to blame SNP for Unionist parties' tram project

A TORY MSP has been called out for “trying to rewrite history” after he attempted to lay the blame for the hundreds of millions spent on…

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Investigation demanded after patient waits more than 60 hours at Ayrshire A&E

Conservative politician, Sharon Dowey, has tonight labelled the patient's treatment as "unacceptable."

Daily Record

Perth demonstration in aftermath of the IndyRef2 no ruling

The Supreme Court ruling that Scotland can't call a second referendum was fuel for a gathering of 'determined' nationalist supporters in Perth on Wednesday evening

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Nurses in every health board in Scotland vote to strike

The Royal College of Nursing said walkouts are likely before the end of the year.

Daily Record

What will Rishi Sunak do for Scotland as cross-border tensions loom over Indyref2 and austerity?

The new Prime Minister called the First Minister on his first day but the two administrations look set to clash on several issues in the months ahead.

Daily Record

SNP Government considering 'cruise tax' on wealthy boat visitors to Scots areas

EXCLUSIVE: Under the Government’s Local Visitor Levy Bill, councils would be given the power to slap a fee on overnight stays in hotels.

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Nearly 6,000 council jobs could be axed after years of 'SNP Government neglect'

EXCLUSIVE: A COSLA paper obtained by the Record shows councils are poised to slash jobs and cut services

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Daily Record

Council will open up buildings this winter to provide shelter for people who can't afford to heat homes

The local authority has declared a Cost of Living Emergency and is calling for help

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West Lothian Cost of Living emergency declared as council demand more support

The council will ensure public buildings can provide warm spaces for people during the winter months and Labour and SNP members voted together to demand more money from Holyrood and Westminster governments

Daily Record

SNP government in £50k Islands Bond climbdown as 'gimmick' scheme scrapped

Locals hit out at the Scottish Government scheme describing it as a "bribe" and a "gimmick".

Daily Record

Police Scotland numbers at lowest level ever after 700 officers quit last year

The number of full-time officers has fallen by 195 in the last three months alone with many cops having delayed their retirement because of covid.

Daily Record

SNP government to ban use of face-down prone position restraint in Scots schools

The SNP Government draft guidance also covers the use of seclusions - isolating a child away from other children.

Daily Record

SNP government urged to fix A&E crisis as 30% of patients waiting over four hours

The Scottish Government target aims for 95% of patients to be seen and subsequently discharged or admitted within four hours.

Daily Record

Jim McColl accuses SNP government of 'fabulous propaganda' for shifting blame over ferries fiasco

Billionaire Jim McColl - former owner of the Ferguson yard on the Clyde - took aim at the SNP government after a war of words broke out over a ferry contract.

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