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

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almost 2 years ago
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Analysis: Battle for second place heats up as Tory leadership race enters crucial stage

In the coming days, the candidates vying to replace Boris Johnson will be whittled down from five to just two.

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almost 2 years ago
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Rishi Sunak accuses Tory rivals of fantasy economics in fiery TV debate

Rishi Sunak has accused his Tory leadership rivals of peddling fantasy economics and "socialism" as the second televi...

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almost 2 years ago
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Next PM must 'accelerate' UK Government's work in Scotland, says Alister Jack

The next prime minister must “accelerate” the UK Government's work in Scotland, the Scottish Secretary has said.

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almost 2 years ago
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Tory leadership rivals clash over 'fairy tale' tax plans in first TV debate

Rivals in the fight to replace Boris Johnson have clashed over “fairy tale” plans to cut taxes as they sought to dist...

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almost 2 years ago
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Nicola Sturgeon 'open to negotiation' on her independence referendum plans

Nicola Sturgeon has said she would be open to compromising on her plans for a second independence referendum if the n...

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almost 2 years ago
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What's in Nicola Sturgeon's latest independence paper?

Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled the second in a series of papers setting out the updated case for independence.

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland's democratic deficit 'starker than ever', says Nicola Sturgeon

The democratic deficit facing Scotland is now “starker than ever”, Nicola Sturgeon will warn today, as she unveils th...

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almost 2 years ago
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Penny Mordaunt favourite among members as two crash out of leadership race

Penny Mordaunt has emerged as the favourite to replace Boris Johnson among Conservative members as two senior figures...

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almost 2 years ago
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As befits current state of politics, PMQs kicked off with a touch of chaos

As befits the current state of politics, Prime Minister's Questions kicked off with a touch of chaos.

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almost 2 years ago
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UK Government seeks to have independence referendum bill thrown out by Supreme Court

The UK Government is seeking to persuade the Supreme Court to throw out Nicola Sturgeon’s legislation on a second ind...

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almost 2 years ago
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SNP ministers accused of inflating mental health recruitment figures

SNP ministers have been accused of inflating mental health recruitment figures after boasting they had beaten their o...

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almost 2 years ago
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Consultation finds support for scrapping Scotland's controversial not proven verdict

A consultation has found support for scrapping Scotland’s controversial not proven verdict.

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