4 h. ago Former SNP minister on Flynn: 'I would not be tempted to follow a leader who acts that way'

‘You can’t beat the lived experience of the women who walk up and down Holyrood every day’

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6 h. ago SNP minister undergoing cancer treatment is 23rd MSP to stand down at election

Drug and alcohol minister Christina McKelvie is stepping down from her Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse seat.

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50 h. ago Swinney denies SNP gender stance boosted Reform as Sturgeon heckled at IWD event

Speaking in Glasgow, Mr Swinney cited ex-MP Winnie Ewing as a woman who inspired him, on International Women’s Day.

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60 h. ago John Swinney 'feared for the survival of the SNP' during last days of Humza Yousaf in power

The First Minister took charge of the SNP Government during a period that was "really, really difficult" for the party.

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5 d. ago John Swinney 'all over the place on defence', claims Ian Murray

The Scottish Secretary said the SNP First Minister is "not credible at all on defence".

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5 d. ago SNP ministers Shona Robison and Fiona Hyslop to quit Scottish Parliament

Shona Robison has held a host of ministerial briefs during her time as a MSP, most recently as SNP finance secretary

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5 d. ago SNP finance secretary Shona Robison to quit Scottish Parliament

Shona Robison has held a host of ministerial briefs during her time as a MSP, most recently as SNP finance secretary

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5 d. ago The Scottish authority that has hiked council tax by record 15% as SNP minister makes 'big bang' claim

The decision by Orkney comes after sharp council tax rises were agreed by a host of councils across Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow

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6 d. ago SNP accused of 'raiding' £8bn from councils' core funding as tax poised to rise

New analysis has suggested SNP ministers have cut Scottish councils’ core funding by almost £8 billion.

Economics

6 d. ago More than 4000 objections to salmon farm bid in Loch Lomond national park

The proposal for a unique industrial fish farm in Loch Long was previously blocked by park bosses but has been called in by SNP ministers

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1 week ago Swinney says SNP right to oppose Trident as he welcomes defence spending boost

But the Scottish First Minister said it is the ‘wrong choice’ to fund increased spending by slashing international aid.

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1 week ago SNP ministers accused of 'trying to ride two horses' in Dr Beth Upton trans row

Shirley-Anne Somerville, the Social Justice Secretary, faced questions in Holyrood

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1 week ago Nicola Sturgeon legacy 'in tatters' as attainment gap in Scots schools widens with more kids unemployed

SNP ministers are accused of having "flunked" their record on education and narrowing the life chances of the poorest pupils in the process.

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1 week ago Fury as SNP ministers ramp up their war on drivers with measures to force families into giving up SUVs

The new strategy proposes interventions to ensure that car use is reduced by 20 per cent by 2030, and specifically targets vehicles owned by people 'likely to be on higher incomes'.

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2 w. ago 'Brutal SNP cuts' blamed as five authorities confirm biggest council tax rise in 20 years

SNP ministers are facing pressure after five local authorities confirmed the biggest rises to council tax in a generation.

Economics

2 w. ago Swinney urged to ditch SNP’s ‘gender ideology’ as Tories warn it is causing harm

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay made the plea amid an employment tribunal brought by nurse Sandie Peggie.

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2 w. ago SNP ministers reveal plan to buy Scottish harbour too small for Glen Sannox ferry

Neither the new CalMac ferry Glen Sannox nor the chartered catamaran Alfred can berth at Ardrossan harbour

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2 w. ago SNP minister becomes latest to announce decision to stand down from Holyrood

Former journalist has been a member of the Scottish Parliament since 2011

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2 w. ago Flamingo Land accused of 'distortion and disinformation' in Loch Lomond resort appeal

EXCLUSIVE: Green MSP Ross Greer claims Yorkshire theme park operator has 'bent the truth' in 'desperate' bid to convince SNP ministers on £40m tourism scheme.

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2 w. ago 'Bleeding taxpayers dry': SNP warned 'no evidence' higher pay helping to retain public sector staff

A study has found “no evidence” that SNP ministers hiking public sector pay has helped retain staff.

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