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Top Scottish civil servant backs ministers amid criticism of Nicola Sturgeon FOI case

SCOTLAND’S top civil servant has defended how SNP ministers handled a legal battle over the publication of evidence linked to an inquiry into…

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Scottish Government pause independence work due to General Election

MAJOR pieces of Scottish Government business have been put on pause because of the looming General Election.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government defends civil servants working on independence papers

THE Scottish Government has defended its use of civil servants in developing the case for independence after a former cabinet member insisted…

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Alex Neil says civil servants should not be working on independence case

ALEX Neil has said the Scottish Government should be "wary" of civil servants working on the case for independence who he claims have a…

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Humza Yousaf informed of SNP arrests afterwards, emails show

HUMZA Yousaf was informed of the arrests of Peter Murrell and Colin Beattie after they took place, emails show.

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Holyrood committee urges greater transparency in civil service decision-making

SCOTLAND'S most senior civil servant must have greater transparency in driving understanding of Scottish Government decision-making, a Holyrood…

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Top civil servant defends Scottish Government work on independence papers

John-Paul Marks said the Government provides policy advice on to the Government on its "constitutional objectives".

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Scotland's top civil servant defends staff working for Independence Minister

SCOTLAND’S top civil servant has defended government staff working under Jamie Hepburn, the Minister for Independence.

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Humza Yousaf vows world-leading renewables hub as Ash Regan meets top civil servant

The SNP contest will conclude on March 27, with Kate Forbes also running to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

The National (Scotland)

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

Chief civil servant urged to check legality of spending £20 million on indyref2 push

Scottish Conservative MSP accuses the Scottish National Party of using public funds for 'propaganda'

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Chief civil servant urged to check legality of using £20m funds on indyref2 push

The Scottish Tory letter comes as the Supreme Court ruled Holyrood could not legally legislate on a Scottish independence referendum.

The Independent UK

Tories furious over official government tweet promoting independence

THE Scottish Tories have reported a tweet to the Scottish Government’s top civil servant over claims it breaks the rules by promoting independence…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon's indyref speech 'blocked' from publication by top bureaucrat

NICOLA Sturgeon’s latest speech on independence was blocked from publication by her top civil servant on the grounds it was too “party…

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