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Alister Jack use of Section 35 not 'reasonable or rational' and unlawful, court told

THE Scottish Secretary’s decision to use a Section 35 order cannot be seen as “reasonable or rational” and is therefore unlawful, the Lord…

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Ministers to apologise in person to abuse victims, inquiry hears

The eighth phase of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry started on Tuesday.

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Gender reforms block ‘inconsistent with constitutional principles of UK’

The Scottish Government has taken the UK Government to court over the latter’s use of a Section 35 order to prevent gender legislation.

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Scottish Government to be involved in key talks on banning XL bully dogs

THE Scottish Government is set to be involved in key talks around banning American XL bully dogs with other nations of the UK.

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LibDems to hold debate on proposed council tax rises ahead of consultation closing

THE Scottish LibDems are set to lead a Holyrood debate calling on ministers to scrap plans that could see council tax hiked by up to 22.5 in some…

The National (Scotland)

What to expect from the three-day Section 35 court hearing – and how to watch

NINE months after Alister Jack blocked the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law the Scottish and UK governments are set to…

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Legal challenge to begin over UK Government’s gender reform block

The Scottish Government will set out its legal argument in the Court of Session, followed by the UK Government’s response.

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World leaders guilty of ‘catastrophic negligence’ on climate, says Yousaf

The First Minister was speaking at Climate Week NYC on Monday.

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Scotland 'putting money where its mouth is' on climate change, says Humza Yousaf

THE Scottish Government is "putting its money where its mouth is" and will provide £300,000 to support communities in Malawi impacted by…

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Tory MSP hits out at 'SNP wokery' after transfer costs for totem pole return revealed

A TORY MSP has accused the SNP of “wokery and hypocrisy” after it was revealed it will cost £300,000 to return a “stolen” totem pole to…

The National (Scotland)

Poll suggests support for fishing ban in 40 per cent of Scottish waters

Scots support banning fishing in 40 per cent of Scotland’s waters – four times the amount ministers had proposed implementing highly protected…

The National (Scotland)

Stronger taxes on UK's biggest polluters could have raised £23 billion

STRONGER action on taxing the country’s biggest polluters by the UK Government could have raised up to £23 billion last year, a report has…

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'Absentee' laird under fresh pressure to sell Scottish island

AN absentee laird is facing fresh pressure to sell off his Scottish island to the community who live there – amid allegations he is ignoring their…

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Humza Yousaf pledges to set out economic case for independence in coming months

HUMZA Yousaf has pledged ministers will set out the economic case for Scottish independence over the coming months with the message “It does not…

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Ministers urged to act to protect land access by running event organisers

MINISTERS must force public bodies to ditch land access restrictions and fees as high as £700, which have set “a precedent” for other…

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Scottish Government must be ‘in the game’ on rewilding, says expert

A PROMINENT environmental charity has called on the Scottish Government to clear its rewilding “blindspot” so that Scotland can lead the way in

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Legal battle over gender reform legislation ‘could last until 2024’

A COURTROOM showdown over the blocking of Holyrood’s gender reform legislation will take place this week – but the legal battle could last until…

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'No brainer' independent Scotland could build more affordable homes, says minister

IT is a “no brainer” that Scotland could build more affordable homes if it had more borrowing powers with independence, the Housing Minister…

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Yousaf: Only limited financial help for councils in bid to avert school strikes

Staff are due to walk out later this month, which could see schools forced to close.

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Marine protection promises 'being erased' by Scottish Government, say campaigners

MORE than 130 organisations have expressed concern that environmental problems in Scotland’s waters are “being erased or delayed” by the…

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Have your say on the SNP's proposed independence policy

The SNP has been accused of pursuing a “crackpot alternative” to a second independence referendum, with members set to vote on a potential new…

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SNP ‘pursuing crackpot alternative’ to second independence referendum

A motion to be debated at SNP conference argues that winning a majority of Scottish seats at Westminster could allow for independence talks to start

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SNP accused of pursuing ‘crackpot alternative’ to second independence referendum

A motion to be debated at SNP conference argues that winning a majority of Scottish seats at Westminster could allow for independence talks to start.

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UK Government offers 'suboptimal' response as blocked Scottish rights bill returns

THE Social Justice Secretary criticised a “suboptimal” response from UK Government law officers ahead of the reintroduction of the UNCRC Bill.

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FMQs Sketch: Douglas Ross and the great facts war

Thursday’s FMQs reminded me of an episode of ‘Would I Lie To You?’ as Douglas Ross and Humza Yousaf each shouted very loudly in a bid to…

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