Conor Matchett Deputy Political Editor
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Deputy Political Editor at The Scotsman.

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732 Articles
almost 2 years
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Decisions made under Jim McColl's ownership of Ferguson Marine 'destroyed our shipyard', say workers

Ferguson Marine shipyard was “destroyed” by Jim McColl’s leadership with the decision to bid for two ferries directly...

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almost 2 years
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SNP misconduct: 'Astonishing' that complaints against ministers will be made public if not upheld...

An SNP MSP said it was “astonishing” and a violation of “natural justice” that ministers who see complaints about the...

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almost 2 years
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Decisions made under Jim McColl's ownership of Ferguson Marine 'destroyed our shipyard', say workers

Ferguson Marine shipyard was “destroyed” by Jim McColl’s leadership with the decision to bid for two ferries directly...

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almost 2 years
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Ferry body accused of 'rigged' contract forgets 'non-collusion' form from new vessels tender

An under-fire ferry public body failed to upload a key “non-collusion” document as part of its tender process for two...

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almost 2 years
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Ferry body accused of 'rigged' contract forgets 'non-collusion' form from new vessels tender

An under-fire ferry public body failed to upload a key “non-collusion” document as part of its tender process for two...

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almost 2 years
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Principals label year-long suspension of embattled college's head ‘deeply concerning'

The almost year-long suspension of a principal at an embattled and controversy-ridden college raises “fundamental iss...

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almost 2 years
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Nicola Sturgeon completes u-turn and pledges outcomes of ministerial misconduct probes will be ma...

The outcomes of ministerial misconduct probes will be made public if they are partially or fully upheld by the Scotti...

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almost 2 years
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Nicola Sturgeon completes u-turn and pledges outcomes of ministerial misconduct will be made public

The outcomes of ministerial misconduct probes will be made public if they are partially or fully upheld by the Scotti...

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almost 2 years
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Analysis: Is this the time for the SNP to leave its financial comfort zone?

Scotland’s finances are shot. There’s no money left, inflation has bitten a huge chunk out of existing cash, and publ...

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almost 2 years
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SNP MP rules out internal coup against Ian Blackford for SNP Westminster leadership

Ian Blackford has been spared a challenge to his position as Westminster leader after a SNP politician confirmed he w...

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almost 2 years
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Ian Blackford facing internal coup for SNP Westminster leadership - reports

Ian Blackford is facing an imminent challenge to his position as Westminster leader of the SNP, it has been reported.

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almost 2 years
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Scotland told to brace for tax rises and spending cuts as inflation bites

Scots should be braced for increased taxes and further cuts to public services due to the impact of inflation, with t...

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