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Scottish opposition parties reject SNP’s plan to treat election as referendum

Nicola Sturgeon says making general election a de facto vote on independence is only lawful way for Scots to express their will

The Guardian - UK

Scotland risks 'grinding to a halt' as teachers join nurses and train drivers in voting for strikes

Ministers being urged to get round the table with trade unions to prevent the country from sliding into "strike chaos" this winter.

Daily Record

Scottish Labour push back on Keir Starmer's 'too many overseas workers in NHS' claim

SCOTTISH Labour have distanced themselves from Keir Starmer’s claim there are “too many people from overseas” working in the NHS.

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Government civil servants told to 'cuddle pets' at £6,000 away day after budget cuts

EXCLUSIVE: Labour's Jackie Baillie accused Ministers of 'squandering' money at the same time as making deep cuts.

Daily Record

Dumbarton MSP presses Cabinet Secretary over Royal Burgh anniversary 'snub'

Jackie Baillie has hit out over a lack of fanfare by the Scottish Government to recognise the historic occasion.

Daily Record

Cost of living crisis 'to cripple NHS' this winter as poverty-related hospital admissions rise

Winter hospital admissions linked to poverty set to soar as the health service faces a surge in flu cases along with the return of covid.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf branded 'worst health secretary since devolution' as Labour warns over winter crisis

The SNP health secretary admitted the NHS was struggling but insisted the Scottish Government had already taken measures to ease pressure on staff.

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Labour demands Humza Yousaf improve NHS Scotland winter plan or resign

The SNP health secretary has warned Scotland's already stretched health service faces one of its most difficult winters ever.

Daily Record

'National scandal' as poorest Scots 74 per cent more likely to die from cancer

Cancer remains the main cause of death in Scotland, with 16,438 deaths caused by the disease in 2021, according to the latest figures from Public Health Scotland.

Daily Record

Labour now defenders of union after Tory turmoil, says Baillie

Scottish Labour’s deputy leader made the call after Prime Minister Liz Truss announced she would stand down.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf accused of going 'AWOL' as people waiting over 8 hours at A&E soars to record levels

Statistics from Public Health Scotland released on Tuesday show that some 3,553 people waiting more than eight hours at emergency departments in the week up to October 9.

Daily Record

Scottish abuse victims demand faster compensation payouts for lifesaving therapy

Victims have opened up on their ordeal suffered while in care as they call for action with delays in payments.

Daily Record

Domestic abuse has increased in West Dunbartonshire according to Police Scotland

There were 14 crimes were recorded under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 – double last year’s figure of seven.

Daily Record

Scottish Tories attack ‘skewed priorities’ in Nicola Sturgeon’s keynote speech

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross said the SNP conference speech was ‘narrow’ and ‘independence-obsessed’.

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Truss is symptom of Westminster dysfunction, not cause, SNP delegates to hear

The party’s conference will open on Saturday in Aberdeen.

Daily Record

Scottish Government accused of 'cynical cash grab' on social care sector before winter

Government officials want to "reclaim" cash reserves from joint health and care bodies ahead of a difficult winter

The Independent UK

Swinney rejects accusation of ‘secrecy’ over resignations from Covid inquiry

The Deputy First Minister addressed an urgent question in the Scottish Parliament on the issue.

Daily Record

John Swinney denies 'political interference' in Scottish covid inquiry after legal team quits

The Deputy First Minister said he could not legally tell MSPs when the inquiry would begin hearing evidence.

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The National (Scotland)

Health Secretary announces £600m plan to bolster NHS over winter

SCOTLAND'S Health Secretary has announced £600 million will be used to shore up the NHS over the winter months, but hinted that it will not…

Daily Record

Free laptops or tablets to West Dunbartonshire schoolchildren promise has been broken says MSP

During the 2021 Holyrood election campaign, the SNP claimed they would deliver “into the hands of every school child in Scotland a laptop, Chromebook or tablet to use in school and at home”.

Daily Record

Petition launched calling on Scottish Government to protect Loch Lomond’s shoreline from an upgraded A82

The Helensburgh and District Access Trust has launched the petition following Transport Scotland's proposal of a £150million upgrade of the section.

Daily Record

Lack of vaccinators and long queues caused some to miss their Covid booster in Alexandria

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie is calling for answers after saying at least one pensioner left the queue at the Alexandria leisure centre.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon's government planned to slash royal funding hours before Queen died

EXCLUSIVE: Deputy FM John Swinney unveiled plans to slash the budget of Lord Lieutenants - the monarch’s personal representatives.

Daily Record

Scots woman raped by priest in children's home begs for help from government compensation scheme

Joanne Peacher was sexually abused at just eight years old by two people who should have been caring for her, sparking a lifetime of mental ill health

Daily Record

Politicians in West Dunbartonshire pay tribute to Queen after 70-year reign

Jackie Baillie MSP said Queen Elizabeth served the nation with "grace, humour and intelligence".

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