Chris McCALL
The Scotsman
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Scottish drugs deaths conference calls on UK Government to back consumption rooms
Politicians and public health experts have made a fresh plea to the UK Government to allow a drugs consumption room (DCR) to be opened in Glasgow, as the scale of the drugs death crisis in Scotland was spelled out at a summit on the issue. → Read More
UK and Scottish governments 'must work together' to tackle Scotland’s drug deaths crisis
The UK and Scottish governments must work together if the spiralling number of drug deaths north of the Border is to be reversed, campaigners have said ahead of two major conferences on the crisis. → Read More
Mhairi Black defends school over FlowJob drag act invitation as backlash rumbles on
Mhairi Black has defended a primary school's decision to invite an adult drag act to speak with pupils despite the local authority later apologising. → Read More
Row over FlowJob drag act invited to speak at Scottish primary school
A Scottish local authority has apologised after an adult drag act named FlowJob was invited to speak at a primary school event marking LGBT History month. → Read More
Gordon Brown backs 'exciting plans' for Scottish Labour as deputy leadership voting begins
Gordon Brown has backed a senior MSP's "exciting plans" for Scottish Labour as voting opens among members to decide who will become the party's new deputy leader. → Read More
Gordon Brown hails 'exciting plans' for Scottish Labour as deputy leadership voting begins
Gordon Brown has backed a senior MSP's "exciting plans" for Scottish Labour as voting opens among members to decide who will become the party's next deputy leader. → Read More
Ferguson shipyard 'forced into administration' by Scottish Government
A troubled Clyde shipyard was "forced into administration" by the Scottish Government without giving the private sector time to save it, a dossier compiled by its former owner has claimed. → Read More
Nicola Sturgeon: Tory migration system will 'devastate' Scotland
The UK government’s new post-Brexit immigration policy has come under attack from Scottish business leaders and senior figures in key public services, as Nicola Sturgeon claimed the “offensive” plans would be “devastating” to Scotland’s economy. → Read More
Will Scotland's population fall as a result of UK immigration reforms?
The UK Government's post-Brexit immigration plans are likely to slow Scotland's population growth - with consequences for the economy, writes Chris McCall → Read More
SNP councillor speaks of 'threats of violence' following ethics investigation
A senior SNP councillor has spoken of how he and party colleagues faced "sustained abuse and threats of violence" following a planning dispute over a fans' zone at Ibrox Stadium. → Read More
SNP councillor speaks of 'threats of violence' after Ibrox fan zone rejected
A senior SNP councillor has spoken of how he and party colleagues faced "sustained abuse and threats of violence" after plans for a fan zone next to Ibrox Stadium were rejected. → Read More
Alex Salmond due in court for preliminary hearing
Alex Salmond is expected to appear in court today for a preliminary hearing before his trial on 14 alleged sexual offences begins next month. → Read More
Alex Salmond appears in court for preliminary hearing
Alex Salmond appeared in court today for a preliminary hearing before his trial on 14 alleged sexual offences begins next month. → Read More
Police Scotland warns Scottish Government over 'underfunding'
Police Scotland has warned Holyrood ministers that current spending plans could hamper its ability to tackle organised crime and put the public and officers at risk. → Read More
Former SNP minister Derek Mackay does not face arrest over text message scandal
Derek Mackay does not face arrest over the text message scandal which led to his dramatic fall from grace, police have confirmed. → Read More
Insight: Is the Boris bridge from Scotland to Ireland on a road to nowhere?
As Boris Johnson gets fired up about his latest pet project, Chris McCall talks to Wigtownshire sceptics about his chances in Scotland’s transport black spot → Read More
Scottish Government 'dithering' over IndyRef2, says SNP MP
A senior SNP MP has accused the Scottish Government of "dithering" over the prospect of holding an IndyRef2. → Read More
SNP brand Ruth Davidson 'shameless' over peerage speculation
The SNP has said Ruth Davidson must decide whether to continue as an MSP at Holyrood or take up a position in the House of Lords, as speculation mounts that the former Scottish Conservative leader will accept a peerage from Boris Johnson. → Read More
Analysis: Can Boris Johnson build support in Scotland with infrastructure projects?
The problem with giant infrastructure projects like bridges is they take a long time to build - and the politicians who sign them off are often forgotten by the time they open, writes Chris McCall → Read More
Northern Ireland - Scotland bridge: Scottish voters will need 'convinced' says SNP MSP
Voters in Scotland will require "an awful lot of convincing" on Boris Johnson proposals to build a bridge linking Ulster and the south-west of the country, an SNP MP has said. → Read More