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Removing chewing gum from pavements costs UK councils £7 million per year

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SNP MSP calls for levy to help remove 'scourge' from Scottish town streets

MSPs have said the aims of new legislation may not be achieved

MSPs have said the aims of new legislation may not be achieved

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Gaelic language in Scotland is in ‘perilous state’, MSPs warn ministers

Labour have committed to 'reset' the UK Government's relationship with the devolved governments

Labour have committed to 'reset' the UK Government's relationship with the devolved governments

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Holyrood committee invites UK constitution minister to discuss key devolution pledge

Proposals include allowing temporary foreign citizens to run for elected office and blocking those convicted of intimidating campaigners or electoral staff

Proposals include allowing temporary foreign citizens to run for elected office and blocking those convicted of intimidating campaigners or electoral staff

Electoral reform

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MSPs raise concerns over ‘significant’ proposals for electoral reform bill

MSPs said they still have some reservations about the provisions of the bill

MSPs said they still have some reservations about the provisions of the bill

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Holyrood committee ‘unconvinced' social security bill 'strikes right balance'

The new first minister will be appointed on Tuesday on the recommendation of MSPs

The new first minister will be appointed on Tuesday on the recommendation of MSPs

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How is a new first minister selected at Holyrood?

Kate Forbes has long been tipped as a potential SNP leader

Kate Forbes has long been tipped as a potential SNP leader

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Who is Kate Forbes? The former minister who could replace Humza Yousaf

SNP MSP Neil Gray has been the Scottish Government's Health Secretary since February 2024

SNP MSP Neil Gray has been the Scottish Government's Health Secretary since February 2024

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Who is Neil Gray? Meet the minister who could replace Humza Yousaf

Are Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie prepared to resign from government?

Are Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie prepared to resign from government?

Bute House Agreement

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Many would welcome the principled Scottish Greens leaving government

Maggie Chapman has called our the behaviour of Stephen Kerr

Maggie Chapman has called our the behaviour of Stephen Kerr

Edward Mountain

MSPs ought to be leading by example, not abusing each other

Jimmy Reid and Mick McGahey feature in this week's Big Read

Jimmy Reid and Mick McGahey feature in this week's Big Read

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How independence could give Holyrood the powers to support local government

Daniel Johnson hosted the breakfast briefing between Labour MSPs and an RBS economist about the cost of living crisis

Daniel Johnson hosted the breakfast briefing between Labour MSPs and an RBS economist about the cost of living crisis

Cost of living crisis

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'Sick joke': Labour MSP invites banking boss to speak on cost of living crisis

Richard Murphy speaks during Debate Night

Richard Murphy speaks during Debate Night

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Scotland needs good political economists if it's to achieve independence

The main chamber of the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh

The main chamber of the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh

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Lesley Riddoch: Decentralisation can turn the dial on Scottish independence

There is real momentum in Scotland's gaming sector, say MSPs

There is real momentum in Scotland's gaming sector, say MSPs

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MSPs create new cross-party group to promote Scotland's gaming industry

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison warned local authorities they will not receive money to cover a council tax freeze if they opt to increase the levy

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison warned local authorities they will not receive money to cover a council tax freeze if they opt to increase the levy

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Scottish Government 'dispute' with local authorities deepens amid council tax row

Màiri McAllan is the new Wellbeing Economy Secretary

Màiri McAllan is the new Wellbeing Economy Secretary

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Is the Scottish Government serious about a wellbeing economy?

Scottish Labour group leader Anas Sarwar said economic growth was at the centre of his party's plans

Scottish Labour group leader Anas Sarwar said economic growth was at the centre of his party's plans

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Anas Sarwar says Holyrood 'too focused on social justice, not economy'

Labour MSP Paul Sweeney had sponsored a Holyrood event for arms manufacturers linked with Israel

Labour MSP Paul Sweeney had sponsored a Holyrood event for arms manufacturers linked with Israel

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Labour MSP pulls out of Israel-linked arms trade event in Holyrood after challenge

A leading human rights lawyer has said a proposed ban on conversion therapy in Scotland could be beyond Holyrood's powers

A leading human rights lawyer has said a proposed ban on conversion therapy in Scotland could be beyond Holyrood's powers

Christian Institute

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'Fundamentally illiberal’: KC claims conversion therapy ban beyond powers of Holyrood

The protest will be held on Wednesday, February 21

The protest will be held on Wednesday, February 21

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Protest to be held amid ‘fury’ at Holyrood invitation to firms arming Israel

Nicola Sturgeon showed that a country can be led by serious and dedicated individuals

Nicola Sturgeon showed that a country can be led by serious and dedicated individuals

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Anne McLaughlin: Political attacks undermine efforts to tackle next pandemic

Kaukab Stewart was the first woman of colour elected to the Scottish Parliament in 2021

Kaukab Stewart was the first woman of colour elected to the Scottish Parliament in 2021

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'Inspiring': Kaukab Stewart becomes first woman of colour to gain ministerial role

Michael Matheson has stepped down as Scotland's health secretary

Michael Matheson has stepped down as Scotland's health secretary

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Michael Matheson's resignation letter in full as he steps down as health secretary

Landowners in Scotland are currently permitted to use snares to control animals such as foxes

Landowners in Scotland are currently permitted to use snares to control animals such as foxes

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Snare ban in Scotland moves step closer as Holyrood committee backs law

English Education Secretary Gillian Keegan was among those who welcomed the return of power-sharing at Stormont

English Education Secretary Gillian Keegan was among those who welcomed the return of power-sharing at Stormont

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Contrast between attitudes to Scotland and Northern Ireland is stark

Flynn said he backs a constitutional convention on Scottish independence - after the General Election

Flynn said he backs a constitutional convention on Scottish independence - after the General Election

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Stephen Flynn 'hopeful' independence constitutional convention will happen

The majority of those opposed to devolution in Scotland were Unionists and Tory voters

The majority of those opposed to devolution in Scotland were Unionists and Tory voters

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Poll claiming support for Scottish devolution falling 'overinterpreted', say experts

Police officers outside the main entrance to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).

Police officers outside the main entrance to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).

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Scotland had 'better mortality rates than rest of UK', Covid Inquiry told

Alison Johnstone was asked to weigh in on whether a Scottish Tory MSP should correct the record

Alison Johnstone was asked to weigh in on whether a Scottish Tory MSP should correct the record

Alison Johnstone

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Presiding Officer responds to calls for Scottish Tory MSP to correct Holyrood record

Ash Regan quizzed Jamie Hepburn on whether the Scottish Government would support Alba's Holyrood referendum plans

Ash Regan quizzed Jamie Hepburn on whether the Scottish Government would support Alba's Holyrood referendum plans

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Scottish Government has 'no plans for referendum on extending Holyrood powers'

Sandesh Gulhane is facing criticism for a 'vanity' expenses claim

Sandesh Gulhane is facing criticism for a 'vanity' expenses claim

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Tory MSP faces criticism after billing taxpayer for 'ridiculous' expenses claim

See how much Douglas Ross made from each match he officiated in 2023

See how much Douglas Ross made from each match he officiated in 2023

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The full list of games Douglas Ross has been paid for assistant refereeing in 2023

Douglas Ross has made thousands from his role as an assistant referee

Douglas Ross has made thousands from his role as an assistant referee

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Douglas Ross's tens of thousands in football referee earnings in a year revealed

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon (left) and national clinical director Jason Leitch

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon (left) and national clinical director Jason Leitch

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Jason Leitch said Nicola Sturgeon was 'ridiculous' at Cabinet, WhatsApps show

Labour MSP Neil Bibby claimed a Labour government would be better for Scotland than a future in the EU

Labour MSP Neil Bibby claimed a Labour government would be better for Scotland than a future in the EU

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Scotland's future 'better under Labour than in the EU', MSP claims

Pam Gosal did not declare over £1m in shares at FMQs

Pam Gosal did not declare over £1m in shares at FMQs

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Scottish Greens call for 'further transparency' after Tory MSP's rent cap attack

Equalities Minister Emma Roddick discusses the incoming Human Rights Bill with the Sunday National

Equalities Minister Emma Roddick discusses the incoming Human Rights Bill with the Sunday National

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Scotland to 'create a path' for other UK nations to follow on expanding human rights

Scottish independence supporters outside the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall before the 2014 referendum

Scottish independence supporters outside the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall before the 2014 referendum

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Scottish independence leads the Union by four points in new poll

Let's take a look at the tourist tax through the lens of the city of Edinburgh ...

Let's take a look at the tourist tax through the lens of the city of Edinburgh ...

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Why changes to Scotland's proposed tourist tax will benefit the richest

The city of Edinburgh, photographed from Calton Hill

The city of Edinburgh, photographed from Calton Hill

Artificial intelligence

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‘Global groundbreaker’: How Scotland is winning recognition as a major tech nation

More than half of Scots back Holyrood having independence powers, a new poll has found

More than half of Scots back Holyrood having independence powers, a new poll has found

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Majority of Scots back Holyrood having independence powers, poll finds

Keir Starmer's Labour are considering further cutting back a pledge for £28bn of green investment annually, reports say

Keir Starmer's Labour are considering further cutting back a pledge for £28bn of green investment annually, reports say

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Anas Sarwar under pressure to speak out against Starmer's green pledge 'U-turn'

The new Bill aims to give legal recognition to the Scots language for the first time

The new Bill aims to give legal recognition to the Scots language for the first time

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Holyrood launches call for views on bill to protect Scots and Gaelic

Edinburgh has said it wants to be the first city in the UK to introduce a tourist tax

Edinburgh has said it wants to be the first city in the UK to introduce a tourist tax

City of Edinburgh Council

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Experts share Europe's experience of the tourist tax: 'A common thing to do'

Tadashi Fujiwara was presented with the whisky at Holyrood by Jim Millar and Jackie Dunbar

Tadashi Fujiwara was presented with the whisky at Holyrood by Jim Millar and Jackie Dunbar

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Whisky blending Scottish and Japanese drams celebrated at Holyrood

New rules for XL bully dogs will be introduced in Scotland

New rules for XL bully dogs will be introduced in Scotland

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Minister sets out new incoming rules for XL bully dogs in Scotland

BBC Scotland director Steve Carson and SNP deputy leader Keith Brown

BBC Scotland director Steve Carson and SNP deputy leader Keith Brown

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BBC chiefs quizzed as Scottish licence fee payments short-changed

BBC Scotland has been forced to defend low viewing figures for some of its programmes

BBC Scotland has been forced to defend low viewing figures for some of its programmes

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BBC Scotland boss responds after just 200 people watch news show

First Minister Humza Yousaf spoke to Nick Robinson on a BBC podcast

First Minister Humza Yousaf spoke to Nick Robinson on a BBC podcast

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Humza Yousaf addresses police probe into SNP finances in BBC interview

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove is to appear at Holyrood on Thursday

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove is to appear at Holyrood on Thursday

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Michael Gove and BBC Scotland chief to be quizzed by MSPs at Holyrood

Nicola Sturgeon at a Covid update, 2020

Nicola Sturgeon at a Covid update, 2020

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Westminster policies 'undermined Scotland's approach to lockdown'

Douglas Ross's Scottish Tories are pushing the claim that Scottish Government staff are moving to England because of tax

Douglas Ross's Scottish Tories are pushing the claim that Scottish Government staff are moving to England because of tax

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Fact check: Tory claim that 'Scottish Government staff live in England to avoid tax'

Steve Keen spoke about the future of an independent Scotland

Steve Keen spoke about the future of an independent Scotland

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Economist who predicted the financial crash talks Scottish independence

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