Hannah Brown
The Scotsman
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Gender Recognition Act reform: 'Conscience issues such as gender reforms should be removed from the whip', says SNP MSP John Mason
A rebel SNP MSP who voted against gender recognition reform has said he “broadly” believes “conscience issues such as this” should not be party whipped. → Read More
Conservative MP John Lamont appointed as Scotland Office minister as David Duguid sacked
The appointment comes after Tory MP David Duguid was reportedly sacked from the position after just a few weeks in the job. → Read More
Scottish Government will recruit over 1,000 additional staff to support NHS over winter, says Humza Yousaf
A major recruitment package has been launched in a bid to save Scotland's battling NHS from an “exceptionally difficult” winter, with plans unveiled to recruit nurses from overseas in a push to add 1,000 extra staff. → Read More
In the corridors of Holyrood as the Queen's death was announced
Whispers permeated the air as we all knew we were about to witness a moment in history. → Read More
Bank Holiday: Will Scottish schools be closed on the Bank Holiday for the Queen's funeral?
Here is what we know so far about what is happening with schools in Scotland following the death of the Queen. → Read More
FMQs: Rent freeze emergency legislation introduced in next three months, says Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has announced emergency legislation around a rent freeze in Scotland will be introduced “within three months” as she addressed concerns around the cost-of-living crisis at Holyrood. → Read More
Tayside Period dignity officer axed due to 'threats and abuse' towards man appointed
The role of Period Dignity Lead Officer has been scrapped as a result of abuse towards the man appointed, a group has said. → Read More
LIVE: Liz Truss to become Prime Minister as Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street
Follow live here as Liz Truss is to officially become Prime Minister as Boris Johnson steps down. → Read More
Energy crisis Scotland: Fuel poverty in Shetland could hit 96 per cent in April as MSP warns 'vast challenge ahead'
There are warnings fuel poverty in Shetland could hit 96 per cent and that islanders must earn a salary of over £100,000 to avoid impact. → Read More
'Edinburgh doing everything it can to avert strikes during festivals', says council leader Cammy Day as he criticises Scottish Government handling
The Edinburgh council leader described the behaviour of the Scottish Government towards strikes as “shameful” as he said bin and rail strikes will be “disruptive and unpleasant”. → Read More
Group defends appointment of man as period dignity officer in area of Scotland
A group in Tayside has defended its decision to appoint a man as a period dignity officer. → Read More
Scotland exam results: SNP ministers accused of betraying poorer children over attainment gap
The attainment gap between richer and poorer pupils in Scotland has almost doubled since last year, exam results show, sparking claims the Scottish Government is betraying children from deprived areas. → Read More
Pressure mounts on SNP to provide services for later abortions
A resolution has been submitted to the SNP party conference outlining calls for the Scottish Government to make creating specialist later abortion services a “priority”. → Read More
Junior doctor working in Scotland faces potential deportation due to visa delays
A junior doctor meant to start work in Scotland faces deportation due to delays to his visa. → Read More
Liz Truss completely rules out Indyref2 'on my watch' in race for Conservative leadership
The Prime Ministerial candidate has pledged there will be no second referendum on Scottish Independence if she is elected as the next leader as she promises to “strengthen the Union”. → Read More
Minister says drug death report provides 'bold blueprint of what needs to be done' as funding to tackle drugs death named 'woefully inadequate'
Scotland’s drug police minister has re-iterated her commitment to drug consumption rooms after a scathing report criticises the Scottish Government’s handling of the drug death crisis. → Read More
Labour MSP Paul Sweeney accused of 'abandoning' Holyrood over criticism of party's proposed ban
A Labour MSP has asked for a proposed ban on MSP's standing for Westminster to be reconsidered by his party. → Read More
Scottish Government warns people to stay indoors due to high temperatures
As a result of the high temperatures the Scottish Government has stressed advice to stay indoors and avoid travelling where possible. → Read More
Concerns 'very small number' of Scottish mesh survivors will be granted permission for US removal surgery
There are fears trips to America for Scottish patients to receive transvaginal mesh removal will be ‘gate-keeped’ by an NHS team in Scotland. → Read More
Indyref2: 'It's time SNP did what they actually stood for' says Kenny MacAskill after Westminster independence protest
An Alba MP has said protests on independence have been ‘too polite’ and the SNP must act on the principles they claim to stand for. → Read More