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'Irrelevant' if Alister Jack laid Section 35 order over policy dispute, court told

IT is “irrelevant” if Alister Jack blocked Scotland’s gender reforms due to a policy disagreement, a UK Government law officer told the Court…

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Claiming gender law block was due to policy row is a red herring, court told

A lawyer for the UK Government said the move came because of the effect the changes ‘would have on reserved law’.

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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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Westminster ‘still adjusting to realities of devolution’ after 25 YEARS, report finds

WESTMINSTER is still adjusting to devolution in Scotland 25 years on from the re-convening of the Scottish Parliament, according to a review of the…

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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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SNP trade unionists hail 'historic' TUC shift on devolving employment law

THE SNP Trade Union Group – the party’s largest affiliate body – has welcomed the decision of the Trades Union Congress to support the…

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Angela Rayner BLANKS demands to devolve employment powers to Scotland

LABOUR’S deputy leader has promised unions that the party will deliver a host of new rights for workers, giving a “cast-iron commitment” of…

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Former Tory MP Rory Stewart says he has 'often' considered standing to be an MSP

A FORMER Conservative minister has said he has "often" considered standing for election to the Scottish Parliament, branding the idea…

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MSPs pay tribute to 'inspirational trailblazer' Winnie Ewing in Scottish Parliament

MSPs paid tribute to “trailblazer” Winnie Ewing in the Scottish Parliament as they moved a motion of condolence.

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Laughter in Holyrood as MSPs forget Nicola Sturgeon isn't in power anymore

NICOLA Sturgeon is not first minister anymore. She’s not even in government. Not everyone in the Scottish Parliament has got that message ...

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Nicola Sturgeon set to speak in Scottish Parliament for first time since resignation

NICOLA Sturgeon is set to speak in the Scottish Parliament for the first time since her resignation.

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Humza Yousaf to pitch 'pro-growth' agenda as SNP try to woo business

THE First Minister is expected to unveil a pro-growth plan for the economy during a major speech in the Scottish Parliament – signalling a desire…

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Lack of craft education could see Scots children lose fine motor skills

SCOTTISH kids are in danger of losing fine motor skills and manual dexterity because of a lack of craft and making education, MSPs will be warned

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Humza Yousaf hails 'rededication to independence cause' at packed Edinburgh Yes rally

HUMZA Yousaf hailed the Yes movement’s “rededication to the cause of independence” as thousands turned out to the Edinburgh march and rally.

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FM calls on Holyrood leaders to put climate change above 'culture war' party politics

HUMZA Yousaf has called on political leaders in Holyrood to “come together” to fight climate change and prevent the issue becoming part of a…

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'Open to abuse': Alarm raised over 'bonkers' loophole in MSP lobbying rules

ALARMS are being sounded about a loophole in the rules around the lobbying of MSPs by private interests that leaves the system “open to abuse”…

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Using psychedelics in mental health treatment ‘not hippy movement’, says expert

Professor David Nutt will appear before the Scottish Parliament next month to discuss drug policies.

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Scottish Parliament to hear motion of condolence for Winnie Ewing after recess

THE Scottish Parliament is due to hear a motion of condolence for Winnie Ewing after she sadly passed away at the end of the last term.

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Major new analysis sets date for independence support to hit key milestone

SUPPORT for independence is “not going away”, a major new analysis has found.

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Shona Robison warns Bute House deal critics of risk posed by Unionists

DEPUTY First Minister Shona Robison has said not having the power-sharing agreement with the Greens would leave the SNP “at the mercy of the…

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Scottish firefighters warn of potential strike action over cuts

Hundreds joined a rally in Glasgow to voice their concerns about the likely impact on the fire service.

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Douglas Ross out of step with global evidence on drug policy, charity warns

DOUGLAS Ross has been branded "out of step" with global evidence on drug policy by a charity chief after a series of claims on…

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Ex-top Scottish Labour official says UK party 'betraying' devolution

A FORMER top Scottish Labour official has accused the UK party of “betraying” devolution amid a row over employment law powers.

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Labour must commit to devolving employment law, SNP warn

THE SNP has challenged the Labour party to commit to devolving employment laws to Holyrood.

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SNP depute leader condemns abuse in gender recognition debate

Keith Brown revealed he has been subjected to abuse himself over his views on the issue.

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