MSPs call for more action to tackle public sector fraud
More needs to be done to prevent criminals and fraudsters cheating the public purse, a Holyrood committee has said.
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SNP maintain Brexit ‘power grab’ claim despite ‘cautiously optimistic’ Green
SNP ministers have continued to insist Brexit legislation is a "blatant power grab" from Westminster - despite a senior UK Government minister claiming he was "cautiously optimistic" talks could end the deadlock between the two administrations.
Warning over loopholes in Bill to ban wild animals in travelling circuses
Legislation to ban wild animals in travelling circuses must be tightened up to avoid loopholes, a Holyrood committee has said.
MSPs call on Deputy First Minister to clarify Named Person changes
MSPs have called for clarity on proposed changes to the controversial named person policy following criticism from lawyers and health workers.
Nicola Sturgeon voices concern over attempts to halt Catalonia independence vote
Nicola Sturgeon has backed Catalonia's right to hold a referendum on independence, saying she is concerned about attempts to stop the vote.
MSPs call for tougher sentences for animal cruelty
MSPs gathered outside Holyrood with animal rights campaigners yesterday calling on colleagues to support plans for tougher sentences on animal cruelty.
Holyrood votes in favour of tax rises to fund public spending
Labour, Green and Lib Dem MSPs have voted in favour of tax rises to fund extra spending on public services like the NHS and schools.
SNP activist apologises to Lib Dem chief over mental health slur
The convener of an Aberdeenshire SNP branch has apologised after labelling Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie “insane” and “unhinged”.
EU powers to go directly to Westminster to protect internal market, says David Mundell
Scottish Secretary, David Mundell, has confirmed that powers over agriculture are likely to pass directly from the EU to Westminster.
A9 electric highway ‘will boost tourism’
Plans to create Scotland’s first electric highway along the A9 are essential for the tourism industry, according to energy minister Paul Wheelhouse.
Nicola Sturgeon: Ruth Davidson has ‘lost the plot’ with teacher shortage claims
Nicola Sturgeon has accused Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson of having "lost the plot" after the Tory claimed Scotland's "crippling" teacher shortage was being worsened by government bureaucracy.
MSP Alexander Burnett admonished for failing to declare business interests
Aberdeenshire West MSP Alexander Burnett has been admonished for failing to declare business interests in parliamentary questions.
Police Scotland deputy says ‘significant progress’ being made on morale concerns
Police Scotland has begun to address concerns surrounding morale following a scathing assessment from the organisation representing rank and file officers, MSPs have been told.
New female co-deputy leader position pledged by leadership hopeful Anas Sarwar
Anas Sarwar has pledged a woman will always hold one of two deputy leader positions in Scottish Labour.
Tories: Scotland faces housing crisis on scale not seen since Second World War
A national debate on housing is needed amid a crisis not seen since the Second World War, the Scottish Tories have said.
Holyrood ‘will lose parliamentary powers’ through EU repeal bill – Russell
Scotland's Brexit Secretary has claimed Holyrood stands to lose more than 100 parliamentary powers if the repeal bill is passed.
First Minister says devolution is under threat from Brexit
Nicola Sturgeon has claimed Brexit is “threatening the underpinning principle” of devolution and called for a new cross-party consensus to boost Holyrood’s powers.
Nicola Sturgeon calls for Holyrood consensus over Brexit ‘threat’ to devolution
Nicola Sturgeon has called for a new cross-party consensus on boosting the powers of Holyrood in the face of Brexit "threatening the underpinning principle" of devolution.
Scottish Government facing £700,000 fine over late payment of farmers’ subsidies
The Scottish Government could face a fine of up to £700,000 for the late payment of European subsidies to farmers this year, MSPs have heard.
MSPs debate the vote for prisoners
Election hustings could take place inside jails if prisoners are given the right to vote, an MSP has suggested.
‘Brexodus’ to hit Aberdeen hard as nearly half of EU citizens say they will leave Scotland
Aberdeen is facing a brain drain of EU citizens, with almost 50% planning to leave Scotland due to Brexit, it has been claimed.
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier to meet MSPs
Europe's chief negotiator in the Brexit talks, Michel Barnier, is to meet with MSPs.
Sentencing changes could see serious offenders avoid jail term – Tories
Plans to effectively abolish prison sentences of less than a year could see convicted killers escape jail, as well as others who have committed serious assaults and sexual offences, the Scottish Conservatives have claimed.
MSP calls for health secretary to quit as radiologist ‘crisis’ grows
More than 50 surgical staff have signed a letter outlining how Raigmore’s radiology department is in crisis.
First Minister reveals her “fresh, bold and ambitious” programme for government
Green energy schemes, an income tax review and a plan to tackle homelessness were among the key features of Nicola Sturgeon’s “fresh, bold and ambitious” programme for government.
Petition for inquiry into Lockerbie bomber conviction on hold for police report
MSPs have agreed to keep open a petition for an independent inquiry into the conviction of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.
‘Bold and ambitious’ legislative programme unveiled by Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled "bold and ambitious" plans for the coming year aimed at making Scotland fairer, greener and more prosperous.
400% increase in households affected by the new benefit cap
Controversial housing benefit cuts have seen a 400% rise in families affected in the north of Scotland since November.
Address pay and workload to curb teacher shortage, says Holyrood committee
Tackling challenges such as pay rates and workload facing teachers is "fundamental" to combating shortages, a Holyrood committee has said.
Labour: we will seek to amend Social Security Bill ‘failings’
Plans for a new law to establish Scotland's first welfare system have been branded a ministerial power grab by Scottish Labour.
Corbyn allegiance ‘not important’ in new leader
Maintaining Scottish Labour’s tradition of diversity is at least as important as close allegiance to Jeremy Corbyn in the party’s search for a new leader, a north-east MSP has suggested.
Rural Council has no Highlands representative
The lack of a Highlands representative on the Scottish Government’s rural council has been criticised by Labour MSP Rhoda Grant.