Jack Thomson
Holyrood magazine
United Kingdom
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Past articles by Jack:
Leader of the flock: 25 years on from Dolly the Sheep
The story of Dolly the Sheep and the triumph of Scottish science → Read More
Covid booster vaccinations and jabs for 12 to 15 year olds begin
Older care home residents first to be offered boosters → Read More
Nicola Sturgeon: Opposition parties show no sign of change needed to move into government
The SNP leader used part of her conference address to criticise the Conservatives, Labour and Lib Dems → Read More
'Scope for cautious optimism' as rate of COVID surge slows in Scotland
The First Minister provided an update to the Scottish Parliament this afternoon → Read More
Labour refuse to support Scottish Government vaccine passport plans
Party says the plans are more about appearing in control of the pandemic and, rather than encouraging uptake, could have unintended effects → Read More
In context: Women's health plan
The Scottish Government published a plan that aims to improve health and reduce inequalities for women last month – making Scotland the first country ... → Read More
First Minister calls SNP-Green deal 'genuinely groundbreaking' and independence mandate 'undeniable'
Nicola Sturgeon made a statement on the cooperation agreement in the Scottish Parliament → Read More
First Minister no longer self-isolating after negative COVID test
Nicola Sturgeon had been a close contact of someone with a positive result → Read More
The race to net zero: A look at Scotland and the climate emergency
With COP26 due to be held in Glasgow in November, attention turns to Scotland’s work in trying to reduce emissions and c... → Read More
Circuit breaker lockdown not under consideration as COVID cases surge
The First Minister said the Scottish Government is not currently considering a temporary shutdown → Read More
Douglas Ross says severe restrictions 'unthinkable' as circuit breaker reports emerge
The Scottish Conservative leader said Nicola Sturgeon should inform the public immediately if a temporary lockdown is un... → Read More
Scotland records more than 5,000 new cases of coronavirus
'Sharp rise' in prevalence of the virus but vaccines still protecting against serious illness → Read More
Nicola Sturgeon tells Boris Johnson UK Government’s Afghan resettlement numbers ‘not sufficient’
The First Minister wants a commitment to a substantial increase to the number of refugees allowed to settle in the UK → Read More
‘Fragile’ moment in pandemic as coronavirus cases surge in Scotland
FM can’t rule out reimposing restrictions if country sees a substantial increase in serious illness → Read More
Education secretary self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus
Shirley-Anne Somerville went for a COVID test after losing her sense of smell on Saturday → Read More
Scottish Government seeks public opinion on keeping some measures made under COVID laws
A consultation has been launched setting out a range of proposals as Scotland aims to rebuild from the pandemic → Read More
Deaths caused by alcohol at highest level for more than a decade
The number of alcohol-specific deaths increased to 1,190 in 2020 → Read More
Scotland Office minister 'eager to learn more' about proposed Cambo oilfield
David Duguid is set to meet the developers on Tuesday for talks → Read More
Scottish Government seeks public's views on National Care Service
The service will cover adult social care services but could extend to other groups → Read More
UK calls for urgent action as UN report on climate change 'makes for sobering reading'
Scientists warn the planet has warmed more than previously estimated → Read More