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Swinney urges Scottish Parliament to pass Budget of ‘delivery and hope’

John Swinney will give a speech in Edinburgh on Monday.

The Independent UK

Scottish Tories attack baby box as 'SNP waste' that should be scrapped

THE Scottish Tories have been slapped down after describing the baby box scheme as “SNP waste” ...

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison tears into Scottish Tories' 'Farage-esque attack' on asylum seekers

SHONA Robison has taken aim at the Scottish Tories for their motion aiming to strip asylum seekers of free bus travel...

The National (Scotland)

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Income tax will be frozen until 2026, Finance Secretary promises

Shona Robison said more people will also be pulled into paying lower rates of tax as thresholds increase by around double the rate of inflation.

Evening Standard

Row erupts over Nicola Sturgeon's ITV paycheque as Tories cry 'hypocrisy'

A ROW has broken out after it was revealed that Nicola Sturgeon was paid £25,000 to appear on ITV’s General Election coverage – with the…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tories announce new frontbench team – with no role for Douglas Ross

THE Scottish Tories have unveiled their new frontbench team after Russell Findlay was elected as party leader – with no role for either of his…

The National (Scotland)

Lesley Riddoch speaks to John Swinney 10 years on from independence referendum

NATIONAL readers will remember where they were on September 18, 2014. But 10 years on? Is Wednesday a day to celebrate or mourn? Are programmes…

The National (Scotland)

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John Swinney: I was heartbroken by referendum result, but I’m optimistic for future

John Swinney has said he was “heartbroken” by the referendum result in 2014 ahead of the 10-year anniversary, but is “very optimistic about…

The National (Scotland)

'You've GOT to listen': Holyrood erupts as Tories 'behave badly'

JOHN Swinney was left fuming with Scottish Tory MSP Craig Hoy for continually interrupting during FMQs...

The National (Scotland)

'Total hypocrisy': Scottish Tories' SNP attacks back to haunt them amid media row

THE Scottish Tories have been accused of “total hypocrisy” after reports said they will block media from leadership hustings – despite…

The National (Scotland)

Tories urge Reform to suspend Scottish candidate over 'f*** the royals' comments

THE Scottish Tories are urging Reform to suspend their candidate facing Douglas Ross after she described the royal family as “benefit…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tory chair denies role in Ross quitting after blocking sick candidate

THE chair of the Scottish Conservatives has denied having any role in forcing Douglas Ross’s resignation as group leader – and said the decision…

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross blames Scottish Tory board he sits on for blocking David Duguid

DOUGLAS Ross has insisted he had “absolutely nothing to do with” the decision to block David Duguid from standing in the General Election,…

The National (Scotland)

Parliament responds to Tory push for Michael Matheson probe timetable

SCOTTISH Parliament bosses have responded to Tory demands for it to publish a timetable in relation to the Michael Matheson investigation.

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The Independent UK

Tories push Holyrood for timetable of investigation into Matheson data bill

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body announced last week it would launch a probe into the near-£11,000 bill run up by Michael Matheson.

The Independent UK

Tories demand clarity on Matheson ‘mistakes’ over iPad data roaming bill

The Scottish Health Secretary has been under pressure after running up a near-£11,000 bill which was then covered by his expenses.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood authorities have investigated iPad data after £11,000 bill, says Matheson

THE Health Secretary has said parliamentary authorities have already investigated the data on the iPad on which he racked up an almost £11,000…

The National (Scotland)

Lisa Cameron Tory defection 'odd tantrum' ahead of deselection, says SNP president

THE SNP’s president has described the defection of one of the party’s MPs to the Conservatives as an “odd tantrum”.

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The Independent UK

SNP defection an ‘odd tantrum’ by MP facing de-selection, says party president

Lisa Cameron announced on Thursday she was quitting the SNP for the Conservatives.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tory deputy leader says Nigel Farage could rejoin party

THE deputy leader of the Scottish Conservatives is open to Nigel Farage rejoining her party – as she stressed that the Tories are a “broad…

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf says SNP are on ‘steady footing’ despite deficit rising to £800,000-plus

HUMZA Yousaf has insisted that the SNP are on a “steady footing”, despite figures showing that the party’s deficit grew to more than…

The Independent UK

Yousaf: SNP is on ‘steady footing’ despite deficit rising to £800,000-plus

Accounts published by the Electoral Commission showed the party’s income and membership numbers fell in 2022.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tory's attack on Brian Cox over Yes rally speech backfires

BRIAN Cox is set to join a rally for Scottish independence – and some people aren’t very happy about it ...

The Independent UK

Jackie Baillie: No SNP or Tory seat safe from Labour surge after by-elections

Labour won Selby and Ainsty – overturning a more than 20,000 seat majority – from the Tories on Thursday.

The Independent UK

General election not ‘lost’ despite by-election defeats – Scottish Tory chairman

Craig Hoy said the election will also be fought against a different background in Scotland.

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