28 h. ago 'Spiritual lift' for wheelchair user Church of Scotland minister

A wheelchair user minster has been given a spiritual lift in more ways than one.

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30 h. ago Voices: Why Nicola Sturgeon’s biggest regret is her position on trans rights

In her memoir, Scotland’s former first minister is surprisingly candid about her sexuality and the collapse of her marriage – but yet more remarkable is her admission of her failings as a politician, and how she seriously misread public opinion on gender reform, says Simon Walters

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30 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon bids for her independence... from Scotland! Ex

The former first minister suggested living elsewhere would give her a 'perspective shift', although she insisted she would not be going away for 'very long'.

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46 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon's house 'looked like a murder scene' on day of arrest

Scotland's former First Minister Nicola Surgeon has said her home "looked like a murder scene" on day of Peter Murrell's arrest.

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61 h. ago Independence for Scotland would help eradicate child poverty

In his regular column for the Record, the First Minister says child poverty is already falling in Scotland - but more work needs to be done to eradicate it altogether.

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3 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon ‘didn’t anticipate’ criticism of gender reform legislation

The former first minister of Scotland discussed the legislation during an interview with ITV host Julie Etchingham.

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3 d. ago Scotland's Deputy Minister Kate Forbes reveals she will quit politics because she isn't 'doing a terribly good job' at motherhood as MSP says she can't fulfil parenting duties in the job

Kate Forbes , Scotland's Deputy First Minister, has opened up about wanting more children after announcing last week that she will be leaving politics in 2026.

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4 d. ago JOANNA CHERRY: She's promised to tell the unadorned truth... but will Nicola Sturgeon's book answer any of the embarrassing questions that REALLY matter? Frankly, I doubt it

It's billed as the 'revelatory' memoir of Scotland's first female First Minister, the inside story of almost a decade at the top of government.

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5 d. ago Vance to arrive in UK for Lammy meeting as Starmer denounces Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City – UK politics live

The foreign secretary is to welcome the US vice-president to Chevening, his grace-and-favour residence, and Gaza is expected to be on their agendaJohn Swinney, Scotland’s first minister, says Israel’s decision to occupy Gaza City is “completely and utterly unacceptable”. In a message on social media, the SNP leader said:The decision of the Israeli government to seize control of Gaza City is completely and utterly unacceptable. It will create even more human suffering for the Palestinian people and further escalate the conflict. The international community must stop Israel and secure a ceasefire.Netanyahu’s brutal plan to take control of Gaza is yet another declaration of intent to commit war crimes. The UK must do more than express disapproval: end military cooperation and arms sales, recognise Palestine, demand an immediate ceasefire and accountability for war crimes. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Power back on for most homes hit by Storm Floris blackout in reconnection drive

Angela Constance spoke earlier about the clear-up mission following the storm.

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6 d. ago I push Keir Starmer to be more extroverted in Scotland – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said he speaks to the Prime Minister every two or three weeks.

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8 d. ago Scotland exam results: Ministers under pressure for failing to close poverty

Attainment has risen in the last year but the gap between pupils from the wealthiest and most deprived backgrounds remains almost static

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8 d. ago Kate Forbes calls for change for parents in politics after decision to quit

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has announced her decision to stand down.

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8 d. ago Storm Floris live: 134mph winds hit UK and 22,000 homes remain without power as travel disruption continues

The Met Office warned flying debris could pose ‘a danger to life’, while 43,000 homes lost power in Scotland

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8 d. ago Storm Floris live: Commuters hit by more rail disruption after ‘most damaging summer storm in recent memory’

The Met Office warned flying debris could pose ‘a danger to life’, while 43,000 homes lost power in Scotland

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9 d. ago Scale of Storm Floris disruption as travel cancelled and 100mph gusts hit

It's been an unusually wild August day for many in Wales and across the UK, and a weather warning remains in place for parts until midnight on Monday

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9 d. ago Met Office yellow and amber warning explained as Storm Floris hits

This is what you need to know about yellow and amber weather warnings in the UK

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9 d. ago Met Office urges everyone to carry three key items during terrifying Storm Floris

As Storm Floris hits the United Kingdom, bringing winds up to 90mph, the Met Office urges people to stay indoors and prepare for power cuts by carrying three key items

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9 d. ago Scotland weather RECAP : Updates as Storm Floris causes travel disruption with 90mph winds hitting the country

Follow along as Storm Floris hits Scotland.

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9 d. ago Met Office urges UK households to 'shut all doors and windows' between 6am and 12am as Storm Floris hits

Advice comes after the Met Office issued yellow and amber weather warnings across parts of the UK

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