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

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732 Articles
7 months ago
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Passions: Why student journalism must be protected at all costs

Student papers are a great training ground and punch above their weight

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7 months ago
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Humza Yousaf sees off independence strategy rebellion as he urges party to unite

The First Minister called for party unity and for activists to stop talking about process on the opening day of SNP c...

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7 months ago
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Analysis: Has political gravity finally caught up with the SNP?

With Labour now neck and neck with the SNP, can the nationalists defy political gravity once again?

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7 months ago
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New poll puts SNP and Labour neck and neck as pressure piles on Humza Yousaf

The SNP head into conference with their lead to Labour completely wiped out

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7 months ago
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Councillor resigns SNP membership over 'racism' row after Humza Yousaf labels 'New Scot' comment ...

An SNP councillor in Aberdeen was accused of racism by a Scottish Labour councillor.

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7 months ago
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Analysis: Lisa Cameron's defection to the Tories is clever sabotage and a knife in Humza Yousaf's...

The former SNP MP has quit the party, alleging bullying and harassment behaviour by her colleagues.

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7 months ago
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WhatsApp messages claimed to show Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings 'misled Scottish Government'...

Messages released by the Covid-19 inquiry appear to say devolved administrations were misled.

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7 months ago
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Anas Sarwar accused of living wage hypocrisy over family firm's low pay

Mr Sarwar said in 2017 that his family firm would transition to a “real living wage” for all employees.

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7 months ago
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Ministers in final stages of Glasgow office move in bid to save cash

Ministers have been considering how to save money in their estates following the Covid pandemic

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7 months ago
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Company partially behind collapsed Christmas market pays suppliers left out of pocket

Taylors of Edinburgh were joint partners with Angels Event Experience in the 2022 Christmas festival in Edinburgh.

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7 months ago
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Holyrood committee attacks Alister Jack for 'misunderstanding' invite to give evidence on DRS

Conservative MSP convening the committee has attacked Scotland Office and DEFRA.

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7 months ago
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Humza Yousaf under pressure on independence strategy as SNP leader faces attacks after Rutherglen...

The Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election defeat demands change in approach, SNP activists have said

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