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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…

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

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.

The National (Scotland)

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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See the SNP's key independence motion ahead of party's conference

THE SNP have set out their key independence motion ahead of the forthcoming annual party conference.

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'This is embarrassing': MSPs STUNNED as Tory blames SNP for UK policy failure

THE Tories’ attempt to blame the Scottish Government for Westminster’s failure to secure new offshore wind farms at a key auction was branded…

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'UK plans to ban disposable vapes do not dispel threat of constitutional row'

THE Internal Market Act still has the potential to scupper a disposable vape ban in Scotland despite the fact the UK Government looks poised to…

The National (Scotland)

Tory bid to delay short-term lets scheme fails despite Labour and LibDem support

A TORY bid to delay the short-term lets licensing scheme deadline by a year has failed despite both Labour and the LibDems backing the move.

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UK Government will 'not intervene' in safe consumption room pilot, says Alister Jack

THE UK Government will “not intervene” in the safe consumption room pilot following the Lord Advocate’s statement, Alister Jack has said.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government will not intervene on plans for drug consumption room, says Jack

It comes after Scotland’s Lord Advocate paved the way for such a facility to be established.

The Independent UK

Convenience store body calls for more 'nuanced debate' on vaping

A BODY representing Scottish convenience stores has called for a “nuanced debate” on vaping in the country following news that the Scottish…

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Previous drug consumption room bid failed because of legal oversight, minister says

A PREVIOUS attempt to circumvent Westminster’s ban on safe consumption rooms failed because the Scottish Government’s fromer lord advocate was…

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Scottish Government urged to put disposable vapes 'out of sight' quickly

The Scottish Government is being urged to remove vaping products from open display in stores, amid concerns that children as young as eight are…

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Scottish Tories to force vote on short-term lets scheme in Holyrood this week

THE Scottish Tories are set to force a vote in parliament in a bid to delay the short term lets licensing scheme later this week.

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Gerry Hassan: We are all being diminished by the trashing of public debate

THE weaponisation of public debate and language used in politics continues unabated.

The National (Scotland)

Public transport in Scotland needs 'urgent improvement' to meet climate targets

BUS, ferry and train services in Scotland need “urgent improvements” if the plan to reduce car use is to be implemented “fairly”, a report…

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What are safe consumption rooms and how do they work?

THE Scottish Government’s top lawyer has given the green light to safe drug consumption rooms in Scotland.

The Independent UK

College lecturers begin rolling strike action in pay dispute

EIS-Fela members at New College Lanarkshire walked out on Monday.

The Independent UK

Yousaf calls for ‘urgency’ on pilot drugs consumption room in Glasgow

The First Minister spoke after the Lord Advocate made clear it was ‘not in the public interest’ to prosecute users of such a facility with possession.

The National (Scotland)

Drug consumption rooms given green light by top Government lawyer

SCOTLAND’S ambitions to create a safe consumption room for drug users have inched closer to reality after the Government’s top lawyer gave the…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's mobile cinema at risk of closing after 25 years

SCOTLAND’S mobile cinema is at risk of closing after serving rural communities for 25 years.

The National (Scotland)

Grouse moor licencing would be 'disastrous' for rural communities, say businesses

NEARLY 400 rural businesses have asked the Scottish Government to re-think plans to licence grouse shooting, claiming the practice will be…

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Covid tests should be made free again amid new variant spread, infection expert says

COVID-19 lateral flow tests should be made free again amid the spread of a new variant of the virus, an infection expert has said.

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