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Wednesday briefing: What really ails the NHS at 75 – and three ways to treat it

In today’s newsletter: Staff are leaving in droves, wait times have tripled and critics say it’s locked in a ‘death spiral’. But the situation might not be terminal, with some big changes

The Guardian - UK

SNP hail ‘extraordinary service’ of NHS staff on 75th anniversary

Health Secretary Michael Matheson has led praise for the NHS on its 75th anniversary.

The National (Scotland)

‘Revolutionary’: Orkney independence vote ‘made UK and Scotland sit up and take notice’

Westminster and Holyrood were accused of leaving the islands “largely ignored and disrespected”

The Independent UK

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Met Police reopens investigation into potential Westminster Covid breaches

The force has also launched a new probe into a gathering in Parliament in December 2020

Manchester Evening News

SNP MP accuses chief whip of 'bullying' after public bust-up at Westminster

THE SNP group at Westminster has seen a senior MP accuse its chief whip of bullying ...

The National (Scotland)

'She lit a spark': MPs pay tribute to SNP icon Winnie Ewing in House of Commons

IAN Blackford led moving tributes to the late SNP stalwart Winnie Ewing in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland)

FACT CHECK: Does Orkney want independence from the UK and Scotland?

CLAIM: “Orkney councillors back plan to explore alternative forms of governance” – Guardian headline July 4 2023.

The National (Scotland)

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Paisley MP Mhairi Black to step down at next election as she slams Westminster as "toxic"

Paisley born and bred, Mhairi Black has announced she is stepping down as an MP at the next election.

Daily Record

Scottish Tories in own goal with statement on Mhairi Black resignation

A SIXTH SNP MP has announced plans to step down – and the Scottish Tories are absolutely over the moon ...

The National (Scotland)

Mhairi Black’s most memorable moments as she announces stepping down as MP

SNP MP Mhairi Black has announced she will be stepping down at the next General Election - here's some of her most memorable moments...

The National (Scotland)

IN FULL: Mhairi Black lays into 'sexist' Westminster in resignation statement

MHAIRI Black has announced she will step down as an MP at the next General Election ...

The National (Scotland)

Mhairi Black to step down at election, citing ‘toxic’ Westminster environment

The SNP MP said it is ‘one of the most unhealthy workplaces’ to be in.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon 'gutted' by decision of SNP MP Mhairi Black to quit at general election

Black said she would not stand at the election as Westminster is a "toxic" environment

Daily Record

Youngest MP in 300 years quits and blasts ‘toxic Westminster environment’

Mhairi Black said Parliament is ‘outdated, sexist and toxic’

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Evening Standard

Mhairi Black: SNP Deputy Westminster Leader to quit as MP as she slams ‘toxic environment’

She tells podcast: ‘I think it is one of the most unhealthy workplaces that you could ever be in. It’s a toxic environment’

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon hints at comeback for Mhairi Black as MP plans to step down

NICOLA Sturgeon has said she hopes Mhairi Black might consider running to be an MSP in the future after announcing she would be quitting Westminster.

Daily Mirror

MP, 28, says she's quitting - branding Parliament 'toxic' and 'poisonous'

The SNP's Mhairi Black described Parliament as "one of the most unhealthy workplaces that you could ever be in", saying she was alarmed by "what folk can get away with"

Daily Record

SNP MP Mhairi Black stepping down at the next general election

The SNP Deputy Westminster leader said the House of Commons is a “toxic workplace” that has taken its toll on her "body and mind".

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The National (Scotland)

Mhairi Black to step down as SNP MP at next General Election

THE SNP's deputy leader at Westminster has announced she will step down at the next General Election ...

The National (Scotland)

Sexual misconduct claims against ex-Tory MP David Warburton to be reinvestigated

A WESTMINSTER panel that oversees complaints against parliamentarians has ordered a reinvestigation of sexual misconduct claims against David…

The Independent UK

Assisted dying law changes ‘matter for MPs but Government will not stand in way’

Helen Whately said debate in this ‘sensitive area’ is one that should be led by MPs at Westminster and it should be for Parliament to decide.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government's benefits system could send 1.8 million more into poverty

THE income gap between typical and poorer households could widen even further if the UK Government ploughs on with its regressive approach to…

The Independent UK

Orkney to join Norway? No 10 says no way, but islanders have a grudge to bear

The island’s council have voted to explore leaving the United Kingdom, writes Oliver Pritchard-Jones

Daily Record

Scots paying hundreds more a month on mortgages than in 2021

SNP-commissioned analysis said that the average Scot is paying £381 more per month than they were in November 2021.

Daily Record

Westminster rejects idea of Orkney leaving UK and joining Norway

Orkney’s council leader James Stockan has put forward a motion which says it is time for the islands to consider other forms of governance.

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