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Alistair Grant is political editor of The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday.

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10 months ago
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Tories table motion of no confidence in Lorna Slater over deposit return scheme

The Scottish Conservatives have tabled a motion of no confidence in Lorna Slater, the Green minister responsible for ...

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10 months ago
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Labour pledges to create thousands of green jobs at Scottish ports

Sir Keir Starmer’s party said its plans will ensure Britain’s clean energy future is built in Scotland

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11 months ago
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Scotland’s deposit return scheme firm on the brink of collapse following delay until 2025

Circularity Scotland said it is unable to confirm whether staff will be paid this month

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11 months ago
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Douglas Ross calls Boris Johnson’s actions over partygate ‘unforgivable’

The Scottish Conservative leader predicted the former prime minister will not make a political comeback

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11 months ago
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Scottish seafood sector launches campaign against 'devastating' marine protection areas

Representatives from across the sector are urging ministers to drop the plans

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11 months ago
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SNP MSP accuses police and media of colluding over investigation into party finances

James Dornan also said the police search of Nicola Sturgeon’s home made it look like ‘Fred West’s house’

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11 months ago
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‘Beergate’ police boss appointed as Police Scotland’s first female Chief Constable

Jo Farrell will take up the post later this year

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11 months ago
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‘Beergate’ police boss appointed Police Scotland’s first female Chief Constable

Jo Farrell will take up the post later this year

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11 months ago
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Humza Yousaf appoints Fiona Hyslop as new transport minister

The First Minister made the announcement amid ongoing problems in the sector

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11 months ago
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SNP hunt for new £95,000-a-year chief executive after Peter Murrell's resignation

A job advert said the party is looking for someone with an ‘in-depth knowledge of Scottish politics’

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11 months ago
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Humza Yousaf considering compensating islanders for ferry disruption

The First Minister said the move is ‘not off the table’

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11 months ago
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Margaret Ferrier: What is a recall petition, and how does it work?

We explain the process that could lead to a crunch by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West

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