Conor Matchett Deputy Political Editor
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  • National World

Deputy Political Editor at The Scotsman.

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732 Articles
almost 2 years
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Ferguson Marine ferry deal 'may have been rigged', documentary claims

The deal for two ferries to be constructed at the Ferguson Marine shipyard “may have been rigged”, a new documentary ...

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almost 2 years
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Lochaber smelter auditors resign due to 'lack of information' as Scottish ministers refuse to ans...

Ministers continue to claim they believe the Lochaber smelter is performing profitably despite the company’s auditors...

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Lochaber smelter auditors resign due to 'lack of information' as ministers refuse to answer quest...

Ministers continue to claim they believe the Lochaber smelter is performing profitably despite the company’s auditors...

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almost 2 years
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Supreme Court independence case costs rise to almost £115,000 for taxpayers

The cost to the taxpayer of the Scottish Government’s legal fight to hold a second independence referendum has risen ...

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almost 2 years
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Scottish ministers must stop hiding and finally start answering questions on GFG Alliance deals

The Scottish Government has a less than stellar record when it comes to industrial interventions. One need only look ...

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almost 2 years
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Growth Plan mini-budget: The 'Hail Mary' budget delivered on hope and a prayer

In cutting income tax and pushing head-first towards a deregulated, low tax economy, Liz Truss has bet the house and ...

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almost 2 years
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Train strikes: ScotRail services to face significant disruption on October 10 as RMT members stri...

Rail services across Scotland are set to be significantly impacted after workers announced they will take strike acti...

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almost 2 years
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Rail strikes: ScotRail services to face disruption on October 10 as RMT members to strike due to ...

Rail services across Scotland are set to be significantly impacted after workers announced they will take strike acti...

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almost 2 years
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Scottish Government under pressure to explain ‘murky deal’ after Lochaber smelter auditors resign

Auditors of the taxpayer backed Lochaber smelter have resigned, piling further pressure on the Scottish Government to...

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almost 2 years
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Report undermines Labour case for rewriting UK-wide constitutional structure, claims SNP

Labour’s proposed plans of radically rewriting the constitutional structure of the United Kingdom have been undermine...

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almost 2 years
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Report undermines Labour case for rewriting UK-wide constitutional structure, claim SNP

Labour’s proposed plans of radically rewriting the constitutional structure of the United Kingdom have been undermine...

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almost 2 years
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FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon concedes A&E department record low figures 'not good enough'

Nicola Sturgeon has conceded the performance at accident-and-emergency (A&E) departments at Scottish hospitals is “no...

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