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Boris Johnson will give evidence to MPs on the Privileges Committee who are probing whether he deliberately misled parliament over partygate

RECAP: Boris Johnson grilled over 'misled parliament on partygate' allegations
A busy day at Westminster, with Rishi Sunak at PMQs and Boris Johnson grilled by MPs over whether he deliberately misled parliament ...

Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum seen from above

SPECIAL REPORT What next for this landmark Scottish castle after potential buyer drops bid?

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Michael Gove: It was 'wise' for Westminster to block Scottish gender recognition law

Michael Gove: It was 'wise' for Westminster to block Scottish gender recognition law

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The SNP leadership race has shown the need for more debate within the party, an expert says

SNP leadership race ‘shows party needs more rather than less debate’

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has published his tax returns

Rishi Sunak finally publishes tax returns after months of pressure

The Scottish Greens spring conference will take place in Clydebank on Saturday

Scottish Greens to discuss power sharing agreement ahead of SNP contest result

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ENDS TOMORROW Our 3 months for ONE pound subscription offer ends tomorrow

Nicola Sturgeon gives 'heartfelt' apology to mothers forced into adoption

Nicola Sturgeon gives 'heartfelt' apology to mothers forced into adoption

MPs back PM Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal

MPs back PM Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal

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Pamela Nash is hoping to return to Westminster at the next General Election

Scotland in Union chief Pamela Nash plots return to Westminster

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Report warns Scotland could face £10bn budget shortfall in 50 years

Report warns Scotland could face £10bn budget shortfall in 50 years

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Some SNP MPs have joined in the call for Westminster to celebrate the

Which Scottish MPs support the motion to debate a Dolly Parton hit at Westminster?

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John Swinney says the pay strategy focuses on balancing

Government's public sector pay strategy suggests 3.5 per cent increase

Stephen Flynn made the comments in the House of Commons today

Speaker red-faced after wrongly 'correcting' SNP leader's Brexit vote claim

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Stephen Flynn, centre, skewered the government and the Labour Party's pro-Brexit stance at PMQs today

Labour and Tories urged to admit 'Brexit can't work'

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John Mason has been accused of

'Shameful stunt': SNP MSP slammed for 'pro life' motion on baby loss book

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SNP MPs had purple ribbons on at PMQs

Why were SNP MPs wearing purple ribbons at PMQs?

Land managed for the shooting of red grouse may now be subject to a licencing scheme by the Scottish Government

Grouse moors face licensing under Holyrood bill which aims to end raptor persecution

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Tory MP Andrew Bowie (left) and Humza Yousaf

Tories rage as Humza Yousaf brands Westminster a 'foreign' government

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Humza Yousaf says he would drop GRR legal case if advice says they'll lose

Humza Yousaf would drop gender legislation legal case if advice says they'll lose

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Suella Braverman said the legislation is needed as people arriving in the UK after crossing the Channel have 'overwhelmed our asylum system'

'Draconian' asylum bill could leave 40,000 children destitute or locked up

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Humza Yousaf says he will try attend both the coronation and the AUOB rally

EXCLUSIVE Humza Yousaf questioned over commitment to 'attend both coronation and Yes rally'

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New evidence shows Boris Johnson warned against claiming all guidance was followed

Scathing new evidence emerges amidst Boris Johnson grilling

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Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes is standing to be the next SNP leader along with Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan

Kate Forbes 'highly unlikely' to stand again for SNP leader if she loses contest

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Boris Johnson is set to face the Privileges Committee this afternoon

When does Boris Johnson face the Privileges Committee and how can I watch?

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The three SNP leadership candidates outlined their plans for the monarchy

Humza Yousaf says he'll be at coronation after accepting Yes rally invite on same day

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(left to right) Nicky Marr, plus SNP leadership candidates Ash Regan, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes taking part in the SNP leadership debate in Inverness.

comment SNP’s career wing are in denial about how much damage they’ve inflicted on the party

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A European Union flag flies in front of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, following the announcement that European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have struck a deal over the Northern Ireland

comment Alyn Smith: As MP's vote on 'Stormont Brake' of 'Windsor Framework' - why not us too?

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A man stands past a placard of the French left-wing Socialist Party's (PS - Parti socialiste) congress, on its opening day in Marseille, southern France

comment The SNP make me think of the French Parti socialiste… and that’s not good news

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SNP leadership debate: What will you do to heal the divisions in Scottish society?

SNP leadership debate: What will you do to heal the divisions in Scottish society?

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The SNP leadership candidates are being urged to make the last days of the contest a battleground of ideas

Plea for SNP leaders candidates to focus on ‘battle for ideas’ in last days of race

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Will the winner urgent act with any urgency as the Scottish Parliament's existing rights are being whittled away?

Letters Let’s hope new First Minister is a bold, innovative and strategic team player

How do those celebrating the resignations of Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell think this will play out?

Letters Those celebrating SNP resignations will find it is a hollow victory

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Fresh research suggests 156 deaths per year on average in Scotland may have been prevented due to minimum unit pricing, but alcohol deaths are still up 22% in the past two years

Minimum unit pricing saving 'significantly more lives than expected', says charity

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Scottish Green minister Patrick Harvie (left) and Scots Tory MSP Murdo Fraser

THE JOUKER Scottish Tories red-faced after rent freeze claims come back to haunt them

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The Education Secretary said proposals to guarantee the number of teaching hours would give parents greater certainty

Schools in Scotland could provide guaranteed number of teaching hours under new plans

The contest between Ash Regan, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes to become the next SNP leader is entering its final days

What are SNP members thinking as leadership race enters final days?

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Slater, right, told Whittle, left, he could find the answers to his questions through a 'simple Google'

WATCH Tory claiming 'secrecy' around DRS firm could 'find answers on Google', says Slater

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Tommy Sheppard (right) and others are calling for the abolishment of the monarchy and an independent Scottish republic.

EXCLUSIVE Tommy Sheppard and other prominent Scots sign Scottish republic declaration

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The UK's Covid-19 inquiry is set to invite Nicola Sturgeon to provide evidence on Scotland's response to the pandemic

Nicola Sturgeon asked to give evidence at UK Covid-19 inquiry

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Columnist Kelly Given wrote that privileged men were 'lining up behind Kate Forbes'

Letters I object to being called a 'privileged man' who doesn’t care about equality

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Tory MPs Esther McVey and Philip Davies interviewing the Tory Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on GB News on March 11

Tory MPs' interview with Tory Chancellor on GB News being probed, Ofcom says

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Edinburgh Council pays more than £100,000 in legal fees in failed strip club fight

Edinburgh Council pays more than £100,000 in legal fees in failed strip club fight

Nicola Sturgeon has chaired her final Scottish Government Cabinet meeting

Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to John Swinney after final Cabinet meeting

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BORIS Johnson's partygate defence dossier makes some interesting arguments …

THE JOUKER The most ridiculous parts of Boris Johnson's partygate defence dossier

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Nicola Sturgeon will chair her final FMQs this coming Thursday March 23

Scottish Tories accuse SNP of trying to cancel FMQs to protect next leader

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Scotland has shrunk carbon footprint by a third since 2006 peak, figures show

Scotland has shrunk carbon footprint by a third since 2006 peak, figures show

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Tommy Sheppard clashed with Conservative MP Victoria Atkins about the impact of Brexit

WATCH 'It's not that difficult is it?' SNP MP in call to Tories to end 'denial' over Brexit

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Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie highlighted a 'huge test'

Scottish Greens say next First Minister faces 'greatest threat we'll ever know'

Boris Johnson (right) at an event in No 10 when Covid rules were in place

Boris Johnson: MPs have no remit to probe if I broke Covid guidance

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The sketch show frequently mocks the Royal Family

Scrapping episodes of Spitting Image featuring the late Queen cost £9m, says ITV

Tory Brexiteers have criticised a key part of the Northern Ireland Windsor Framework

Rishi Sunak facing rebellion from Tory hardliners over Northern Ireland deal

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Gavin Newlands, the SNP’s transport spokesperson at Westminster, said Avanti’s record over the last year had been an 'utter disgrace'

Exclusive UK Government 'wedded to disaster of rail privatisation' with Avanti contract

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There has been much talk but no action on replacing the outdated council tax with some alternative system

Letters Scotland’s ability to adopt progressive policies is currently strictly limited