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Lord Sarwar and Scottish Labour spin machine think voters won’t spot the con

SCOTTISH Labour politicians have gone to outrageous lengths trying to spin the fallout from Anas Sarwar swanning off to the House of Lords.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham 'won't overrule devolution' – but says referendum 'off limits'

PRIME Minister Andy Burnham has apparently committed not to overrule the Scottish Parliament in his bid for further devolution across the UK.

The National (Scotland)

Read Anas Sarwar's statement on quitting Holyrood to join the Lords in full

ANAS Sarwar’s journey to the House of Lords has been confirmed, with the UK Government announcing on Wednesday evening that he would become a…

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John Swinney pans Anas Sarwar's 'hypocrisy' over Lords seat and UK Government job

John Swinney has slammed the Prime Minister's decision to offer Anas Sarwar a seat in the Lords and a job in Westminster

The National (Scotland)

Burnham exacerbating mistrust in politics with Sarwar appointment – Swinney

Anas Sarwar is expected to be appointed to the House of Lords and made a UK Government minister.

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Sarwar appointment is ‘terrible look’ for PM Burnham, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister spoke out after it emerged Anas Sarwar is to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join the UK Government.

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Anas Sarwar to step down as Scottish Labour leader and join Andy Burnham’s government in new role

Mr Sarwar will swap Holyrood for the House of Lords and a ministerial role, leaving Scottish Labour looking for a new leader

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Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join Burnham’s government

Anas Sarwar will swap Holyrood for the House of Lords and a ministerial role, leaving Scottish Labour looking for a new leader.

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John Swinney sets out independence mandate to Andy Burnham in first call with new PM

John Swinney has told the new Prime Minister that with a pro-independence majority in Holyrood, the future of Scotland must be "decided by the…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to push Andy Burnham for powers to hold Scottish independence vote

JOHN Swinney has said he will push Andy Burnham for the powers to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence

The National (Scotland)

Swinney says he will push Burnham for powers to hold Scottish independence vote

Scotland’s First Minister said Sir Keir Starmer’s successor could represent a fresh start for relations between the Scottish and UK governments.

Evening Standard

Scottish human rights watchdog sued by own executive in gender-critical dispute

THE Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) is being sued by one of its executives for discriminating against her gender-critical beliefs.

The National (Scotland)

Green MSP to take leave of absence after revealing battle with rare illness

A GREEN MSP is to take a leave of absence from the Scottish Parliament for a planned procedure, as she revealed her battle with a rare and…

The National (Scotland)

Being transgender is not the most interesting thing about me, says Green MSP

A SCOTTISH Green MSP has said being transgender has “never been the most interesting thing about my life”, as she described facing…

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Police offer MSPs security briefings amid concerns after Ann Widdecombe's death

MEMBERS of the Scottish Parliament have been offered security briefings by the police amid safety concerns following the death of Ann Widdecombe ...

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BBC bosses dismiss twin complaints of 'bias against Scottish independence'

BBC executives have rejected two complaints alleging bias against Scottish independence ...

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All six Holyrood parties have MSPs who are landlords

ALL six of Scotland’s main political parties have MSPs who are landlords, The National can reveal.

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How many of Holyrood's MSPs are landlords or have second homes? See the list

THERE are 18 MSPs in the Scottish Parliament who are landlords, and nine who have second homes, commercial properties or shares in real estate…

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Reform UK propose 'astonishing' ban on sign language in Scottish elections

REFORM UK have been accused of aiming to “lock deaf people out of democracy” after one of the party’s MSPs suggested they would try to ban the…

The National (Scotland)

Celtic Alliance parties demand Andy Burnham bins Labour's 'muscular Unionism'

DURING his last spell in Government, Andy Burnham spoke on a number of occasions about the need to work in partnership with the devolved governments

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood data row ‘undermines decades of work on women’s representation’

A SCOTTISH Parliament survey has exposed a wider problem with collecting data on the basis of biological sex and could undermine “decades worth”…

The National (Scotland)

Former Scottish secretary Alister Jack asks UK Government to cut Holyrood's powers

FORMER Scottish secretary Alister Jack has asked the UK Government to review what is devolved to the Scottish Parliament and cut its powers ...

The National (Scotland)

Former Tory MSP is working with Reform in the Scottish Parliament

A FORMER Tory MSP is advising Reform UK in the Scottish Parliament after leaving frontline politics.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham denying indyref2 would display 'worst of Westminster arrogance,' SNP say

ANDY Burnham denying Scotland a second referendum would be “displaying the worst of Westminster arrogance,” the SNP’s Westminster leader has…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish independence is in a deadlock. Is this the plan to break it?

MOVING forward with Scottish independence is proving a difficult task for the SNP.

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