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Doctors raise concerns over assisted dying Bill ahead of return to Parliament

The Bill, which relates to England and Wales, will come before MPs in the House of Commons on Friday for its report stage.

Evening Standard

Leadbeater praises MSPs’ assisted dying vote amid warning Bill is ‘inadequate’

Kim Leadbeater said she is ‘pleased’ that MSPs backed the general principles of assisted dying as psychiatrists raised ‘serious concerns’ over Bill.

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McArthur urges MSPs to take ‘brave step’ and back his Assisted Dying Bill

The Liberal Democrat MSP spoke out at the start of a Holyrood debate on his Bill to introduce assisted dying for terminally ill adults.

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If in doubt on assisted dying, vote no, actress urges MSPs

The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill will face an initial vote on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

McArthur hopeful ahead of crucial assisted dying vote on ‘historic day’

Supporters say there is a groundswell of public support for changing the law.

Evening Standard

John Swinney denies he was 'furious' at Nicola Sturgeon over trans rights comments

John Swinney has rejected claims he was “furious” that Nicola Sturgeon spoke to journalists about transgender rights ahead of a big policy…

The National (Scotland)

Greens leadership hopeful calls for end to 'soundbitey' nature of FMQs

BUDDING Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay has said the “soundbitey” nature of the Scottish Parliament must end as part of facing up to the threat…

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Scottish Parliament bans trans women from female toilets

TRANS women will be barred from using female toilets in the Scottish Parliament, it has been announced.

The National (Scotland)

The story of Donald Trump's visit to the Scottish Parliament

DONALD Trump has only been to the Scottish Parliament once. And it was, of course, a circus ...

The National (Scotland)

Nation falls silent on anniversary of VE Day to honour those who ‘gave so much’

Tributes were paid in the Scottish Parliament, while Scots observed a two-minute silence at noon.

Evening Standard

Reform UK to be Scotland’s second largest party at Holyrood, poll suggests

The Survation survey suggests Nigel Farage’s party will beat the Tories and Labour to become the main opposition at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard

‘Democratic majority’ of pro-indy MSPs should lead to referendum, says Swinney

The First Minister laid out his views as he gathered together his candidates for next year’s Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Former MPs and current SNP Westminster leader standing for Holyrood next May

Stephen Flynn is hoping to win the Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine seat, with a number of former SNP MPs also standing for Holyrood.

Evening Standard

Scottish by-election candidates to face grilling on nuclear weapons

CANDIDATES in a Scottish by-election are set to face questions from anti-nuclear weapon campaigners in a hustings organised for next month.

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Woman, 83, slams loophole as landlord kicks her out after securing free upgrade

A tenants’ campaign group has called for a loophole in an energy improvement scheme to be closed after an 83-year-old woman was told to leave her…

Evening Standard

River City star ‘overwhelmed’ as Holyrood debates soap’s future

Cast and crew from the programme, which is being axed by BBC Scotland, were at the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

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MSP defends Supreme Court ‘bigotry’ comment after claim it puts judges at risk

Maggie Chapman told a transgender rights demonstration ‘bigotry, prejudice and hatred’ had come from the UK’s top court.

The National (Scotland)

Scots overwhelmingly back ban on greyhound racing, new poll finds

SCOTS support a complete ban on greyhound racing by two to one, a new poll has found as a bill aiming to outlaw the sport is lodged at Holyrood ...

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Scotland’s leaders pay tribute to ‘dedicated’ lifetime service of Pope Francis

Party leaders spoke about the late Pope during a motion of condolence at the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

Green MSP 'breached law' in attack on Supreme Court over sex ruling, top lawyers say

A GREEN MSP who attacked the Supreme Court judges after their ruling on sex and gender has breached her duties under Scots law, the Faculty of…

The National (Scotland)

Karen Adam: Polls showing rising indy support are encouraging but also revealing

IT’S no surprise that new polls show such strong support for independence, such as The National’s last week ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish ministers call for urgent meeting with UK Government on gender ruling

Scottish ministers have called for an urgent meeting with the UK Government on the implications of the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition…

Evening Standard

Scottish ministers want urgent meeting with UK Government on gender ruling

Scotland’s Social Justice Secretary plans to make a statement on the judgment at the Scottish Parliament next week.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government ‘keen’ to work with UK on gender reforms, says Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary said there are no plans to bring forward new, revised gender reforms at the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

'Truly remarkable person': Hundreds attend funeral of SNP minister Christina McKelvie

HUNDREDS of mourners gathered in Glasgow for the funeral of Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie where she was described as a…

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