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

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732 Articles
almost 2 years ago
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Scottish spending review: Kate Forbes is contorting herself to avoid accountability on job cuts

Kate Forbes has been set the unenviable task of simultaneously justifying her Government’s public spending priorities...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scottish Government told to come clean after failing to disclose key piece of indyref legal advice

Ministers have been urged to “come clean” after failing to release legal advice around whether the Scottish Parliamen...

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almost 2 years ago
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Ferguson Marine has received £70m in taxpayer funding since nationalisation, figures show

Ferguson Marine has received more than £70 million in taxpayer funding since it was nationalised in 2019, including £...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scottish spending review: Health jobs to be protected in civil service jobs cull, confirms Kate F...

Finance secretary Kate Forbes has confirmed the number of people employed in roles within the health and social care ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Vote of no confidence: Douglas Ross will vote against Boris Johnson as he says he 'cannot in good...

Douglas Ross will vote in favour of replacing Boris Johnson as Prime Minister at this evening’s vote of no confidence.

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almost 2 years ago
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Vote of no confidence: What happens if Prime Minister Boris Johnson wins?

Boris Johnson is facing a confidence motion amongst his own MPs, but will finish the day weakened and still in peril ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Vote of no confidence: What happens if Prime Minister Boris Johnson wins?

Boris Johnson is facing a confidence motion amongst his own MPs, but will finish the day weakened and still in peril ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Vote of no confidence: Douglas Ross in a pickle after Boris Johnson gamble turned sour

When Douglas Ross called on the Prime Minister to resign, he did so when it appeared as if the writing was on the wal...

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almost 2 years ago
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Vote of no confidence: Douglas Ross in a pickle after Boris Johnson gamble turned sour

When Douglas Ross called on the Prime Minister to resign, he did so when it appeared as if the writing was on the wal...

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almost 2 years ago
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UK Government claims it is 'too expensive' to say whether indyref2 legal advice sought

Ministers have claimed it is too expensive to say whether or not the UK Government has sought its own legal advice ar...

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almost 2 years ago
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UK Government claims it is 'too expensive' to say whether indyref2 legal advice sought

Ministers have claimed it is too expensive to say whether or not the UK Government has sought its own legal advice ar...

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almost 2 years ago
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UK Government claims it is 'too expensive' to say whether indyref2 legal advice sought

Ministers have claimed it is too expensive to say whether or not the UK Government has sought its own legal advice ar...

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