Humza Yousaf puts SNP on election footing after coalition with Greens collapses Scottish first minister says scrapping power-sharing deal ‘marks a new beginning for the SNP government’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024
Ex-Post Office executive says she does not recall email telling her Horizon terminals could be remotely accessed – as it happened Angela van den Bogerd says she forgot about email in 2010 saying cash balances in post office operators’ accounts could be remotely accessed The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024
Co-leader of Scottish Greens admits coalition with government could fail Patrick Harvie said party faces biggest crisis in its history after rebellion over climate policy The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024
Humza Yousaf ‘shocked’ by embezzlement charges against Peter Murrell First minister of Scotland describes case as a ‘very serious and concerning matter’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024
Nicola Sturgeon describes Peter Murrell police charge as 'incredibly difficult' Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was charged in connection with embezzlement of funds Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2024
Brickbat: You Hate To See It Police Scotland received thousands of complaints under the nation's new hate crimes law just in the first few days after it took effect. Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf told The Telegraph that "a tiny percentage" of the numerous complaints are "turning into actual investigations," but control room staff is running… Reason · Apr 19, 2024
‘Reprehensible retreat’: fury as Scottish ministers scrap carbon emissions pledge Climate campaigners complain of short-termism as country abandons target to cut carbon emissions by 75% by 2030 The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024
No case for closing Scotland’s only NHS gender services clinic, says first minister Government under pressure to respond to Cass review which questioned medical basis for prescribing puberty blockers The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024
Labour candidate in Scotland suspended over ‘racist’ social media activity Constituent reported tweets liked and shared by Wilma Brown, who was to stand in Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2024
Labour suspends general election candidate standing in Gordon Brown's former seat over racism row Wilma Brown appears to have shared offensive posts, including one which branded Scottish leader Humza Yousaf the ‘first minister of Gaza’ Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2024
Humza Yousaf’s brother-in-law charged after man’s death in Dundee Ramsay El-Nakla, whose sister is married to the first minister, charged with abduction and extortion after man fell from window The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2024
Humza Yousaf's brother-in-law charged in case linked to man who died plunging from window Humza Yousaf's brother-in-law had been charged with abduction and extortion in a case linked to a man who died after plunging from a window. Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2024
Police spammed with complaints by neo-Nazis under new Scottish hate crime law First minister calls for end to vexatious reports after far-right agitators attempt to ‘overwhelm’ official systems The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024
Emergency funding saves Scotland’s Gaelic programme from cuts Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s language protection scheme holds on to 27 workers thanks to financial lifeline The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024
Top News · Apr 5, 2024 Scottish First Minister Criticizes J.K. Rowling Over Hate Speech Scottish First Minister criticizes J.K. Rowling for mocking transgender identities, sparking debate on free speech and enforcement in Scotland.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024 Friday briefing: Scotland’s new hate crime law descends into disarray In today’s newsletter: In today’s newsletter: Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act was supposed to protect its most vulnerable communities. Instead, it’s served only to create even bigger divides
Top News · Apr 4, 2024 UK Opposition Parties Call For Justification Of Arms Sales UK opposition parties demand PM Sunak justify arms trading with Israel after IDF strike. SNP, Labour, and Liberal Democrats call for action.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024 JK Rowling will not be arrested under new Scottish hate law, say police ‘No further action’ over posts by author and gender-critical activist despite complaints
Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024 OPINION - Arrest JK Rowling? No, cheer her free speech fight over Scotland's new hate crime law The lesson of Scotland’s new hate crime law, unleashed on a baffled nation on April Fool’s Day, is that free speech needs perpetual vigilance. When your back’s turned, the nutters — step forward First Minister Humza Yousaf — will introduce restrictions on what ordinary people say and think which could…
Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024 Why are Scotland’s new hate crime laws prompting concern? Legislation on hate crime came into force on April 1 – its supporters insist it gets the balance right between protecting individuals and freedom of speech
Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024 JK Rowling 'should not be arrested' over Scotland’s new hate crime laws, says cabinet minister A cabinet minister said police should focus on ‘fighting crime’ after it was suggested the Harry Potter author’s comments could fall foul of new Scottish hate crime laws
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024 Scotland’s hate crime law may be well intentioned, but the police should not stymie public debate The Scottish government’s legislation is frankly unworkable. I worry it may stifle honestly expressed, contentious views, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2024 JK Rowling dares police to arrest her as Scotland’s new hate crime laws come into force But First Minister Humza Yousaf insisted that the new legislation would help tackle a ‘rising tide’ of hate
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024 Scotland’s new hate crime law: what does it cover and why is it controversial? The government insists the law, coming into force on Monday, is needed to protect victims but critics say it limits freedom of expression
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