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All the MSPs stepping down from Holyrood at 2026 elections – see full list

AS Scotland prepares for the 2026 Holyrood elections, a number of sitting MSPs have announced they will not seek re-election, marking the end of…

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SNP MSP and former minister to step down at next Holyrood election

AN SNP MSP and former minister has announced she is stepping down at the next Holyrood election ...

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Decriminalisation 'should be part of discussion' amid drug death increase – Neil Gray

DECRIMINALISATION should be “part of discussion” amid a “hugely concerning” increase in drug deaths, Scotland’s

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GMB hit with thousands of complaints after 'disgraceful' Ed Balls interview

GOOD Morning Britain has been hit with thousands of Ofcom complaints following an interview with Zarah Sultana conducted by Ed Balls.

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SNP MSPs tear into 'condescending' Ed Balls for interview on far-right riots

ED Balls is facing criticism for an “unacceptable” interview with MP Zarah Sultana on far-right violence...

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Former minister gives mental health update after quitting government role

A FORMER Scottish Government minister who quit her post citing post-traumatic stress has opened up about her mental health plight ...

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Scotland's drug and alcohol treatment waiting times revealed

Five of Scotland’s 13 health boards did not meet the waiting times standard for drug and alcohol treatments, despite the national target being met.

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Minister vows to be ‘robust’ in fighting for drugs policy funding

Elena Whitham rejected claims there has been a real-terms cut in investment.

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Life-saving overdose reversal drug expanded across Scotland

Community pharmacies across Scotland are being provided with a drug which can reverse overdoses.

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It’s time to admit the drug war is over

If we want to call prohibition a “war,” then it’s time to admit it can’t be won

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First drug consumption room approved as work continues on avoiding prosecutions

Officials said they will work with Police Scotland to address the ‘operational challenges’ facing the facility in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Three Scottish cities to apply for drug testing facilities, says minister

APPLICATIONS will be made for drug testing facilities in three Scottish cities, drugs policy minister Elena Whitham has said...

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Scotland is now free to defy the Tories’ drugs policy. This could transform the whole UK

The greenlighting of a drug consumption room in Glasgow is a big win for the SNP in its power struggle with Westminster, says journalist Dani Garavelli

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Glasgow drug consumption room could be approved ‘within weeks’

UK’s first pilot expected to be approved after it goes before officials on 27 September

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Previous drug consumption room bid failed because of legal oversight, minister says

A PREVIOUS attempt to circumvent Westminster’s ban on safe consumption rooms failed because the Scottish Government’s fromer lord advocate was…

The Independent UK

Yousaf calls for ‘urgency’ on pilot drugs consumption room in Glasgow

The First Minister spoke after the Lord Advocate made clear it was ‘not in the public interest’ to prosecute users of such a facility with possession.

The Independent UK

Pilot drug consumption room must follow report recommending it, says SNP MP

Alison Thewliss was speaking after the Commons Home Affairs Committee said such a facility should be set up in Glasgow.

The National (Scotland)

Ban on alcohol advertising not entirely ruled out, says minister

Scotland’s alcohol and drugs policy minister Elena Whitham has said a controversial advertising ban shelved earlier this year is not off the table.

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Minister says ban on alcohol advertising is not entirely ruled out

Elena Whitham was speaking as figures showed 1,276 people died from alcohol in 2022 – the highest figure since 2008.

The Independent UK

Alcohol deaths would have been higher without minimum unit pricing – minister

The figures showed 1,276 people died from alcohol last year, the highest since 2008.

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Inside the SNP's South Scotland regional assembly on independence strategy

Members had a “huge voice” at the SNP’s South Scotland regional assembly as they quizzed the First Minister on a variety of different issues…

The Independent UK

Drugs minister: I know the hard-fought battle supporting loved one into recovery

Elena Whitham has sent a message to those living in fear of something happening to their loved ones battling drug addiction.

The Independent UK

Scotland turning tide on drug deaths after largest ever drop, says minister

National Records of Scotland data showed 1,051 people died a drug-related death in Scotland in 2022.

The Independent UK

Scotland sees record fall in annual drugs deaths, figures show

Drugs policy minister Elena Whitham welcomed the decrease in 2022 but said there were still too many people dying from drugs.

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SNP minister apologises as WhatsApp leak reveals 'not acceptable' comments

AN SNP minister has apologised after leaked WhatsApp messages revealed comments about colleagues which she conceded were “not acceptable” ...

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