www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/... Aberdeen University boss says it would be ‘irresponsible’ to rule out compulsory job losses as staff to strike

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... Perth businessman behind anti-immigration protests ‘pushing’ Reform UK after party talks

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/... Paedophile Sean Morton's high-profile Labour links were used by political rivals to attack Sir Keir Starmer at Westminster today. Here's how he went from Moray councillor to shamed sex offender - and how his friendships have rocked his old party.

We put the same question to Dunfermline and Dollar MP Graeme Downie. A spokesperson said he will also not be commenting. 24 hours on from Anas Sarwar's press conference - and not a single Fife Labour MP seems to have a view.

Fife Labour MP Richard Baker is still declining to say where he stands. We asked a spokesperson for him if this meant he was refusing to back Anas Sarwar. The spokesperson said: "No comment."

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... Dundee and Fife MSPs break silence in shock Labour civil war - but which side are they backing?

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... Can NHS Tayside chief facing resignation calls weather storm over Eljamel evidence destruction?

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/... An Aberdeen Lib Dem councillor will contest the Holyrood election in a constituency almost a four-hour drive away from the city ward he represents.

You can catch me on this week's @thecourier.co.uk / @pressandjournal.co.uk Stooshie podcast with @justinbowie1997.bsky.social, talking about the prospects for each party in May, with a good bit more detail and nuance possible across a solid 20 minutes of chat!

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... Dunfermline Labour MP breaks ranks with party leadership over teen social media ban

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... Eljamel patients angry at delay for answers on NHS Tayside evidence destruction

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/... Exclusive: Leaked email shows Aberdeen University chief’s forced response to ‘alarming’ 443 job losses

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6943... EXCLUSIVE: Aberdeen University sheds more than 440 permanent staff over two years in cost-cutting drive

Thread of some of the best books I've read over the past year, in no particular order:

Sitting watching the the snooker British Seniors Open this afternoon. Reaching levels of "off for the holidays TV" I didn't think were possible.

Extremely bad day to be a roast potato in Greenock.

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... BREAKING: NHS Tayside staff ordered to stop shredding all documents after Eljamel evidence destruction

thestooshie.podbean.com/e/end-of-202... Our final episode of The Stooshie podcast for the year - with a 2025 politics quiz from me as well.

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/... Banff councillor finally joins Aberdeenshire Reform group as he dismisses Nigel Farage racism storm

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... EXCLUSIVE: UHI Perth secrecy row as ex-principal comes for Holyrood grilling

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... EXCLUSIVE: NHS Tayside has reported itself to the police over Eljamel evidence destruction

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... From the Eljamel public inquiry today: NHS Tayside staff could be quizzed at Eljamel inquiry over destruction of evidence

Senior counsel Jamie Dawson KC to address this in his closing statement this afternoon.

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... BREAKING: NHS Tayside destroyed 40 theatre operating logbooks key to Eljamel public inquiry

Some view for a refreshment.

Enjoyed speaking at The Courier's Perth roadshow last night alongside colleagues. Good to hear from our readers.

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... NHS Tayside victims of disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel are not guaranteed a space at upcoming public inquiry hearings and must apply to go. "It's poor planning," one frustrated patient told The Courier.

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... The former UHI Perth principal threatened to axe all degrees as a "bargaining tool" in a funding dispute, The Courier can reveal.

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... Eljamel inquiry offers six-figure contract for victims’ emotional support

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/... A veteran engineer who oversaw the construction of the Skye Bridge warned repairs to the Cairngorm funicular will not last. John Carson previously claimed the structure was "inherently flawed" while works were ongoing.

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/angu... EXCLUSIVE: Angus and Perthshire Glens MP Dave Doogan is poised for an SNP Westminster leadership bid if Stephen Flynn moves to Holyrood.

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... Did disgraced NHS Tayside surgeon Sam Eljamel experiment on patients? The Eljamel public inquiry will now probe whether that was the case - and if he used unlicensed products or devices while doing so.

Aberdeen council co-leader Christian Allard fails in Holyrood election bid – as new SNP candidate picked

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/... Aberdeen Council co-leader Christian Allard has failed in his bid to be selected as the SNP candidate for a key constituency next year - with his former staff member getting the nod ahead of him.

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/... Today in @pressandjournal.co.uk I've taken a deep dive into some of the critical infrastructure in the north of Scotland which is at risk from Russian aggression as global tensions continue to rise.

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/... Aberdeenshire Reform councillor fails in Holyrood bid - after Tories turned him down too

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... EXCLUSIVE: Perthshire Tory MSP Murdo Fraser cleared by police over Rangers manager social media post

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6878... Exclusive: New Inverness prison hit by fresh construction delays as fears grow it won't be open until 2027

Big difference between Farage and Trump in this regard too. Trump often seems to inspire 50/50 hatred or devotion in the States. Farage has lots of support here but a majority still dislike him.

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... 5 glaring financial questions for struggling UHI Perth

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... Mid Scotland and Fife Tory Murdo Fraser sparked a backlash after saying no Buddhists should be made Rangers manager in future.

Down in London for the first time in a while for some of next week - any good or obscure food and drink recommendations for places I've likely not heard of welcome.

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/... How did seagulls become so controversial? Today a row over culling licenses in the Highlands reaches Inverness for a crisis summit. What can we expect, and why has this become such a huge problem?

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/... Dundee Olympia report leaves ‘more questions than answers’

NEW: Angus South MSP Graeme Dey is Jamie Hepburn's replacement as the SNP's parliamentary business minister.

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6854... Aberdeen North MP Kirsty Blackman brands Rosemount anti-asylum protest ‘a stain on our city’

Scottish Tory MSP Douglas Ross alleges he was "physically assaulted and verbally abused" by SNP minister Jamie Hepburn while leaving the chamber yesterday.

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/... Cairngorm mountain bosses admit funicular has rarely made money – can that change?

www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aber... EXCLUSIVE: Leaked texts show Aberdeen Tory MSP Liam Kerr begging Reform campaigner not to stand in Stephen Flynn target seat

ScotRail free wi-fi really is dreadful isn't it.