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Politics
Slowing in reduction of climate emissions disappointing – Climate Secretary
Gillian Martin reacted to figures which showed the country’s greenhouse gas emissions falling by 1% in 2024 – half the rate of the year before.
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Craig Meighan
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Lib Dems pledge to put defence at heart of industrial and skills strategy
Alex Cole-Hamilton made the pledge ahead of a visit to Babcock’s site in Rosyth.
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Craig Meighan
30 Apr 2026
UK
Changes to whale feeding ground may raise risk of mass strandings – study
Scientists at the University of Glasgow have shed light on one of Scotland’s biggest mass stranding events.
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Craig Meighan
29 Apr 2026
Politics
SNP on course to be largest party but short of a majority, poll finds
Reform would replace the Tories as the opposition, the survey found, and force Labour into third place at Holyrood.
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Craig Meighan
27 Apr 2026
Politics
Martin Compston urges voters to back SNP to ‘keep Farage out of Scotland’
The Line Of Duty star accused Scottish Labour of wanting to do a deal with Reform UK after the Holyrood election.
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Craig Meighan
24 Apr 2026
Politics
Greens signal free buses and childcare as price for SNP deal at Holyrood
Co-leader Gillian Mackay suggested her party could be the SNP’s route to return to power but ruled out working with Labour.
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Craig Meighan
22 Apr 2026
Politics
Reform making ‘fake promises based on fantasy economics’, union boss warns
STUC leader Roz Foyer also described the feud between Scottish Labour and Reform as a ‘psychodrama’.
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Craig Meighan
21 Apr 2026
Politics
Swinney denies ‘running scared’ of defending record as he skips TV debate
The First Minister said he will be replaced on Question Time this week by Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan.
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Craig Meighan
21 Apr 2026
Politics
Reform MSP called party’s Scottish leader ‘useless’, says Anas Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader said Graham Simpson was ‘very apologetic’ about a ‘racist’ attack ad from Reform.
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Craig Meighan
20 Apr 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer must quit over Lord Mandelson row, says John Swinney
The Scottish First Minister accused the PM of a ‘staggering level of incompetence’ after the PM blamed an official for overruling security vetting.
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Craig Meighan
18 Apr 2026
Politics
Scottish Greens promise misogyny Bill to tackle ‘national emergency’
Gillian Mackay said her party would recognise misogyny as a specific offence in Scots law.
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Craig Meighan
18 Apr 2026
Politics
Sarwar: I am not surprised people did not back my calls for Starmer to resign
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar admitted it hurt him personally to call for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to quit.
By
Craig Meighan
17 Apr 2026
Politics
Swinney to launch SNP manifesto with plan to make ‘NHS fit for the future’
In a speech in Glasgow, the First Minister will pitch himself as a leader with ‘experienced and trusted leadership’.
By
Craig Meighan
16 Apr 2026
Crime
Renee MacRae’s killer received compassionate care, inquiry finds
An inquiry found no issues with the care received by William MacDowell, who died from cancer and alcoholic liver cirrhosis.
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Craig Meighan
15 Apr 2026
Politics
John Swinney: My son gives me high-quality advice before FMQs
Scotland’s First Minister said his son was a frequent critic of his public speaking but also suggested what to say to his political opponents at FMQs.
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Craig Meighan
15 Apr 2026
Politics
SNP promise ‘Welcome to School Bag’ to build on Baby Box
All Primary 1 pupils will be offered a new school bag filled with ‘essential school items’ including stationery, books and a water bottle.
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Craig Meighan
14 Apr 2026
Politics
UK may not be able to deal with Russian ‘threat’ to Scotland, Swinney says
The First Minister raised concerns about Russian activity north of Scotland’s coast and the UK’s ability to respond to it.
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Craig Meighan
11 Apr 2026
Politics
Nicola Sturgeon opens up on arrest, divorce and ‘secret rendezvous’
The former Scottish first minister discussed her personal and professional life on STV’s The Assembly.
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Craig Meighan
10 Apr 2026
Politics
Greens more extreme than Reform, says Scottish Tory leader
Russell Findlay highlighted one Greens candidate calling for the abolition of prisons and plans to ‘effectively’ legalise cocaine and heroin.
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Craig Meighan
10 Apr 2026
Politics
‘Extremist’ Reform could replace Tories as opposition, veteran MSP warns
Liz Smith, who is stepping down after nearly 20 years at Holyrood, admitted concerns over her party’s ability to rebuild trust with voters.
By
Craig Meighan
9 Apr 2026
Politics
SNP only party ‘serious about winning’ Holyrood election, Swinney claims
The First Minister said Labour had given up the ‘pretence’ that they were trying to win a majority at the Scottish Parliament.
By
Craig Meighan
4 Apr 2026
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