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SNP MSP launches furious attack on 'sleekit' deposit return scheme as pressure mounts on Lorna Slater

Greens minister Lorna Slater was accused of having "completely failed for the second week running to answer relevant, pertinent, vital questions" on the deposit return scheme.

Daily Record

Fergus Ewing backs Kate Forbes – with comparison to his mother, Winnie

SENIOR SNP MSP Fergus Ewing has backed the leadership bid of Kate Forbes, comparing her to his mother.

The National (Scotland)

Ewing backs Forbes for SNP leadership with comparison to mother Winnie

He praised the Scottish Finance Secretary’s ‘honesty, bravery, integrity’.

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Top civil servant urged to come to Holyrood in row over deposit return scheme

A group of four MSPs has written to Scottish Permanent Secretary John-Paul Marks on the issue.

The Independent UK

American tourist and mum-of-three died during Outlander filming tour in Scotland

Katie Bastion-Strong, 46, her brother Jared Bastion, 45, and mum Mary-Lou Mauch, 75, were touring Scotland to check out filming sites for Outlander when their car crashed.

Edinburgh Live

Husband whose wife died in killer A9 crash tells of horror over 'years long' wait for road upgrade

Chris Strong lost wife Katie, along with her mother and brother, in smash while they toured Outlander filming sites in Scotland.

Daily Record

SNP MSP accused of 'doing Alister Jack's bidding' amid deposit scheme row

A SENIOR SNP MSP has been accused of “doing the bidding” of Alister Jack as a row over Scotland’s upcoming deposit return scheme escalates.

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Alister Jack could block Scotland's deposit return scheme

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has urged the Scottish Government to pause its deposit return scheme.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish secretary Alister Jack calls for Scottish Government to drop recycling scheme

The flagship SNP/Greens initiative is aimed at increasing recycling via a 20p deposit on single-use drinks bottles and cans.

Daily Record

Pause deposit return scheme for 18 months, says SNP MSP

An SNP MSP is calling on the Scottish Government to postpone the launch of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) by at least 18 months.

The National (Scotland)

Scots businesses living in 'fear' of deposit return scheme as SNP MSP attacks Nicola Sturgeon

One leading brewer claimed the deposit return scheme was deploying "extortion tactics" to ensure companies signed-up.

Daily Record

Scots kids 'exposed to hardcore porn' on school laptops as council launches probe

Kids at a primary school in the Highland Council area saw the X-rated images after clicking on an ad in a webpage in their classroom

Daily Record

Cross-party MSPs to pressure government amid fears of 'abuse' of Scottish courts

A CROSS-PARTY group of MSPs will pressure the government to act amid warnings that Scottish courts could be laid open to international “libel…

The National (Scotland)

Gender reform Bill expected to pass at Scottish Parliament later today

A final vote was initially set to take place on Wednesday, however interventions by Scottish Tory MSPs to delay the judgement pushed it back to this afternoon.

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Gender reforms expected to pass at Holyrood

The Bill will go to a final vote on Thursday afternoon.

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‘Shame on you’: Protesters rage as MSPs vote down gender reform amendment

MSPs will consider more than 150 amendments on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish ministers guilty of misconduct to be named and shamed under new rules

TRANSPARENCY reforms in the Scottish Government will see ministers accused of bullying or other inappropriate behaviour named and shamed, the deputy…

Daily Record

Scottish Government ministers will be named and shamed in future if found guilty of misconduct

It comes after Fergus Ewing was the subject of a bullying complaint by civil servants when he was in Government.

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Daily Record

SNP MSPs rebel as Scottish Government gender recognition plan clears first stage

A comfortable majority of MSPs approved the Bill at its first parliamentary stage - but a sizable number of SNP MSPs voted against

The National (Scotland)

SNP beat New Labour for 'sleaze and spin' claims Sarwar as Holyrood reform plans unveiled

ANAS Sarwar has claimed the SNP have taken spin and secrecy “to a whole other level” as he unveiled Scottish Labour’s plans to reform Holyrood.

Daily Record

Scottish Government blasted over 'nonsense' stance on Fergus Ewing bullying claims probe

Nicola Sturgeon's Government is refusing to reveal the outcome of the probe into SNP MP Fergus Ewing

Daily Record

SNP Government refuse to explain how bullying claims against ex-minister were resolved

Fergus Ewing was reportedly the subject of a bullying complaint by civil servants when he was Sturgeon’s Rural Economy and Tourism Cabinet Secretary.

The National (Scotland)

SNP's Fergus Ewing joins ex-Tory ministers in call for oil and gas support

FORMER SNP minister Fergus Ewing has joined with ex-Tory minister Amber Rudd and others to call of increased support for the oil and gas sector.

Daily Record

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing criticised after dodging questions on bullying allegation probe

The Scottish Government has cited "GDPR" issues for why it cannot comment on the outcome of the probe into a former minister.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood set for first debate on solar power

FORMER rural economy secretary Fergus Ewing is urging the Scottish Government to show the “same kind of ambition” for solar power as for other…

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