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Gender law could lure sex offenders to Scotland, claims former First Minister

Lord McConnell said a summit should be staged to bring together different parties.

Daily Record

Unionist parties fume over SNP's 'needless' 2023 independence conference

THE SNP have announced plans to hold an emergency conference in early 2023 – and the Unionists are fuming ...

The National (Scotland)

Cross-party MSPs aim to ease concerns over gender recognition bill

Group tables amendments amid fears men could abuse the changes, as UN expert urges Holyrood not to delay or water down new law

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Economists, charities, and everyone else: How Scotland reacted to the Budget

THE Scottish Government has laid out its Budget for 2023-2024 in a heated Holyrood session which saw accusations of leaking to the media fly…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland to spend extra £1bn on health by raising taxes on higher earners

Scottish government promises to tackle health and social care crisis to protect weakest and poorest

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh Airbnb crackdown delay branded 'shameful' by council leader

The deadline for applications to get a licence for holiday lets has been pushed back to October of next year, amid concerns about the impact during the cost of living crisis.

Edinburgh Live

£20m indyref2 budget reallocated to fuel poverty fund after Supreme Court ruling

John Swinney announced the move in his budget statement to Holyrood on Thursday.

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Scottish Budget: 5 things you need to know from John Swinney's tax rising statement

Ahead of his statement Swinney apologised to the Presiding Officer after details of his Budget were leaked to the media, saying no-one was authorised to do so.

Daily Record

Royal Mail dispute likely to continue into new year, union leader warns

Hundreds of striking posties descended on Holyrood demanding the First Minister and MSPs support their demands for better working conditions.

The Independent UK

MPs block SNP attempt to give Holyrood power to hold indyref2

THE SNP's attempt to amend the Scotland Act to allow Holyrood to hold indyref2 has been blocked by MPs.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs as young as 16 under proposed Holyrood reforms being reviewed by Government

YOUNG people from the age of 16 could be voted in as MSPs and councillors under plans being considered by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

SNP respond to accusations of 'murky' £100,000 loan from Peter Murrell

THE SNP have responded to Scottish Tory accusations of “murky” finances after Peter Murrell – the party’s chief executive – loaned it…

The National (Scotland)

SNP bid to amend Scotland Act delayed as Commons suspended for King's visit

THE first step in the SNP’s bid to amend the Scotland Act to allow Holyrood to legislate for indyref2 has been hit with an early delay after the…

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn calls for Rishi Sunak to follow SNP Government's lead on dealing with strikes

The new SNP Westminster leader praised Holyrood for engaging in "positive and proactive" talks with unions to avert a strike by members of Unite and Unison.

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SNP bid to amend Scotland Act to allow Holyrood to hold indyref2

THE SNP group in Westminster is launching a bid to allow amendments to the Scotland Act so that Holyrood can hold an independence referendum.

The Guardian - UK

Trans women can take seats on public boards set aside for women, Scottish judge rules

Guidance that extends definition of ‘woman’ to transgender women with gender recognition certificate is lawful, court rules

The Independent UK

Lord Advocate: Lockerbie bombing suspect not facing charges in Scotland

The country’s top law officer told Holyrood that Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi is not currently facing charges.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian welfare fund demand soaring as councillors call for more support

Running costs for the Holyrood fund cost are double what the Scottish Government gives the council to administer

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Daily Record

New Scottish independence poll gives Yes side fourth consecutive lead

The new poll comes after the Supreme Court announced Holyrood does not have the power to hold a second vote on the constitution without the consent of Westminster.

Daily Record

Alex Salmond says next Holyrood election should be 'vehicle' for independence

The former First Minister's view jars with Nicola Sturgeon saying the general election should be a 'de facto' referendum on independence

The National (Scotland)

Alba back ‘Holyrood plebiscite’ to get over 'referendum roadblocks'

ALEX Salmond’s Alba Party have set out its plans to get over “referendum roadblocks” imposed by the Supreme Court and UK Government.

The National (Scotland)

Academic explains why Gordon Brown's UK reform plans may not work

AN expert in constitutional law has cast doubt over whether Labour can achieve their vision of a reformed UK that works for Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond kicks off Alba Party conference with rallying cry to ditch Westminster

ALEX Salmond has kicked off an Alba Party conference this weekend with a rallying call to “choose a new future with independence or repeat the…

The National (Scotland)

Independence movement must capitalise on momentum, says Alex Salmond

THE Scottish independence movement is at a crossroads says former first minister Alex Salmond.

The National (Scotland)

Fury sparked over reports UK Government could ignore Scottish GRA reforms

REPORTS that the UK Government could “absolutely” ignore Scottish reforms to the Gender Recognition Act have sparked fury north of the Border.

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