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Free Church seeks talks with SNP’s Ian Blackford after he votes to legalise abortion in Northern Ireland
The Skye church attended by SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford is seeking talks with the politician after he voted to legalise abortion and same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.
Exporting waste to England could affect island ferries, Tories warn
Island ferries could face a "real problem" as a result of sending rubbish to England to meet a Scottish ban on landfill.
Scottish Government considers nationalising Ferguson shipyard amid concern over two new island ferries
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay is considering nationalising the Ferguson shipyard, amid rising concern over the multi-million pound increase of two new west coast ferries.
Renewable energy specialist Tom Wills to fight Shetland for SNP
A renewable energy expert has been selected as the SNP’s candidate for the upcoming Shetland by-election.
Moray MP to host Facebook chat on restrictions for young drivers
Moray MP Douglas Ross is to host a live Facebook discussion next week with road safety experts on his proposal for a Scottish Graduated Driving licence.
MPs back move to stop Parliament being suspended and prevent no-deal Brexit
A bid to stop Theresa May's successor suspending Parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit moved closer yesterday.
Analysis: Will the unstoppable force overcome the immovable object?
What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Buckle up, because that paradox is set to be tested in autumn when Boris Johnson, the Tory crown prince, goes head-to-head with parliament.
Michael Gove announces technology fund to ‘revolutionise’ the fishing industry
A call to action has been issued to tech firms and engineers to help "revolutionise" the fishing industry through artificial intelligence and "smart boats".
Scotland’s income tax take was almost £1 billion short of forecasts in 2017/18
Scotland's budget will be cut by more than £200 million next year to compensate for an income tax take of almost £1 billion less than forecast.
Nick Clegg warns that the clock is ticking for ‘the end of the United Kingdom’
Nick Clegg has warned that the "clock is now ticking" on "the end of the United Kingdom".
More than 200 assaults on north ambulance staff in last six years
More than 200 assaults were committed against ambulance staff across Grampian and the Highlands and Islands over the last six years.
Theresa May warns UK being pushed ‘down the wrong path’ by populist forces
Theresa May has warned that the country is being pushed "down the wrong path" by "populist movements" intent on seeing the world through a prism of "us and them".
Ian Blackford likens Conservative government to Donald Trump in fiery Common exchange
Theresa May's Conservatives have turned to the nationalist politics of Donald Trump, Ian Blackford claimed yesterday as he blasted the prime minister's record in office.
More than £8 million spent on supply teachers each year in north-east
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire councils are spending more than £8million a year on supply teachers, new figures have revealed.
Drugs deaths break new Scots records
Drug deaths in the north and north east reached record levels last year, according to “shocking” new figures, which confirmed the highest-ever number of Scottish fatalities.
Boris Johnson’s controversial red lines make an October no-deal Brexit all but inevitable
Boris Johnson laid down a series of new negotiating red lines in the last Tory leadership debate which make a no-deal Brexit in October all but inevitable.
Elinor Dickie: Poverty and inequality cannot be ignored as factors behind figures
No one chooses to become drug-dependent and every drug-related death is preventable.
Jeane Freeman promises ‘comprehensive’ response to concerns about twins born 50 miles apart
Health Secretary Jeane Freeeman has pledged a “comprehensive response” to concerns about the birth of twin babies 50 miles apart in Golspie and Inverness.
Axing of free TV licences ‘could cost Scottish pensioners £41million a year’
A decision to scrap free TV licences for over-75s could cost Scottish pensioners more than £41 million a year, MPs have heard.
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt unite in condemning Donald Trump’s ‘racist’ tweets
Tory leadership rivals Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have united in condemning US President Donald Trump for a series of "totally unacceptable" remarks about four congresswomen.
Theresa May’s failed Brexit deal cost almost £80,000 to print
Theresa May's failed Brexit deal cost taxpayers almost £80,000 in printing fees, it has been revealed.
Boris Johnson denies accusations he failed to support ambassador in transatlantic row
Boris Johnson has denied accusations he failed to support Britain's ambassador in the US amid a transatlantic row with Donald Trump.
Families in northern Scotland will have their energy bills cut by £17-a-year
Hard-pressed families in the north and north-east could have their energy bills cut by £17 a year under a new initiative by the UK Government.
Exclusive: Dad of Game of Thrones star says he will run for the Brexit Party in Gordon
A scandal-hit councillor who made headlines after refusing to pay tax has revealed he will be running for the Brexit Party at the next general election.
Minister for the Highlands and Islands needed to overcome ‘democratic deficit’
Theresa May's successor in Downing Street should appoint a "minister for the Highlands and Islands" to give greater voice to northern Scotland, MPs have been told.
Chief Boris Johnson ally hits out at Donald Trump for ‘slagging off’ UK
Donald Trump has been slammed by one of Boris Johnson's chief allies for "slagging off" Theresa May during a furious transatlantic row that lead to the resignation of the British ambassador.
Welfare bosses order review of terminal illness benefits after pressure from Inverness MP Drew Hendry
Amber Rudd has ordered a review of the benefits rules for terminally ill people after a devastating report found people being left in "far reaching financial hardship”.
Sir John Major threatens Boris Johnson with legal action over no-deal Brexit plan
Boris Johnson has been told to expect a legal battle with former prime minister Sir John Major if he tries to suspend Parliament in order to force through a no-deal Brexit.
Theresa May says Scots are ‘being ignored by SNP government’
Theresa May has hit out at the SNP's record in government, claiming the every day concerns of Scots are being "ignored" by Nicola Sturgeon.
Scotland Office criticised for spending almost £24,000 in two months on advertising
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has been criticised for signing off on almost £24,000 worth of advertising in just two months.
Bold action needed to tackle the drugs deaths ’emergency’ in Scotland
Scotland's Public Health Minister has insisted that bold action must be taken to tackle the drugs deaths "emergency" across the country.
Tom Peterkin: Give me a break – the political scene has become as static as my caravan
This column comes to you from a static caravan near Pitlochry. Freed from reporting duties in the Scottish Parliament for a family staycaytion, this is escapism on a grand scale.
