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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SNP 'no longer stands up for Scotland' claims veteran MSP as he is suspended from party

The veteran MSP has been a fierce critic of his party’s leadership since Nicola Sturgeon resigned

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7 months ago
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Sitting MSP backs challenger to SNP incumbent Dr Lisa Cameron in Westminster selection battle

Dr Lisa Cameron’s relationships with local activists cited as reason for challenge.

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7 months ago
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Climate change: Embarrassment for Rishi Sunak and Douglas Ross as Tory MSP rebels against PM's pl...

Tory MSP Maurice Golden said the Prime Minister’s plans were poorly presented and voted against his party.

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7 months ago
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Embarrassment for Sunak and Ross as Tory MSP rebels against PM's plans to water down net zero tar...

Maurice Golden said the Prime Minister’s plans were poorly presented and voted against his party.

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7 months ago
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Anas Sarwar accused of backing home heating proposals which 'dramatically increase fuel poverty'

Scottish Green MSP, Mark Ruskell, criticised the Scottish Labour leader’s comments on the use of hydrogen in homes.

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7 months ago
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Patrick Harvie says he 'will never condemn' climate activists who break the law

The Scottish Green co-leader also attacked Rishi Sunak’s watering down of climate policies.

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7 months ago
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Green minister Patrick Harvie claims heat pump critics including Fergus Ewing acting on behalf of...

The letter over heat pumps was also co-signed by Labour and Conservative MSPs

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7 months ago
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Ferries scandal Scotland: Legal probe results into 'rigged' ferry contract due 'fairly soon', say...

Transport minister said she expected the results of the investigation “fairly soon”.

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7 months ago
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Legal probe into 'rigged' ferry contract an 'all-encompassing review' of allegations, claim gover...

Transport minister said she expected the results of the investigation “fairly soon”.

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8 months ago
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Gender court case Scotland: 'Red herring' argument by UK Government as judge says verdict will 't...

The hearing around the UK Government’s use of the section 35 veto ended in Edinburgh on Wednesday

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8 months ago
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Gender court battle Scotland: Gender reform block 'tantamount to Holyrood legislating only with t...

The first day of a scheduled four day hearing took place in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

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8 months ago
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Bute House Agreement: No vote on continuation of coalition deal with Scottish Greens for SNP memb...

It follows calls from critics of Humza Yousaf for SNP members to have their say on the Bute House Agreement

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