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Alistair Grant is political editor of The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday.

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Greens don’t respect needs of Scotland’s rural communities, says Michael Gove

He said their policies are ‘anti-economic growth’ and ‘impractical’

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Michael Gove dismisses Humza Yousaf’s new independence strategy

He said talk of a second referendum is a ‘distraction and a diversion’

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Audit of SNP's accounts identifies missing paperwork relating to membership and donations

The party said there is no suggestion of misappropriation of funds

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Unreliable ferries risk becoming 'existential threat' to island communities, warns report

A Holyrood committee said ministers should commission ‘comprehensive study’ into building tunnels and bridges

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Humza Yousaf: There is no shortcut or wheeze for achieving independence

The First Minister said he will not ‘pull a rabbit out the hat’ at the SNP’s convention this weekend

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Nicola Sturgeon returns to Scottish Parliament for first time since arrest

The former first minister spoke to the media in Holyrood

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Tories table motion of no confidence in Lorna Slater over deposit return scheme

The Scottish Conservatives have tabled a motion of no confidence in Lorna Slater, the Green minister responsible for ...

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Labour pledges to create thousands of green jobs at Scottish ports

Sir Keir Starmer’s party said its plans will ensure Britain’s clean energy future is built in Scotland

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Scotland’s deposit return scheme firm on the brink of collapse following delay until 2025

Circularity Scotland said it is unable to confirm whether staff will be paid this month

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Douglas Ross calls Boris Johnson’s actions over partygate ‘unforgivable’

The Scottish Conservative leader predicted the former prime minister will not make a political comeback

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Scottish seafood sector launches campaign against 'devastating' marine protection areas

Representatives from across the sector are urging ministers to drop the plans

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SNP MSP accuses police and media of colluding over investigation into party finances

James Dornan also said the police search of Nicola Sturgeon’s home made it look like ‘Fred West’s house’

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