Alasdair Clark
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Political Editor at The Courier | Fifer
Jeremy Corbyn’s intense paranoia and inability for self-reflection seems destined to destroy anything he’s attached to as a leader.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Your Party conference thrown into chaos as Zarah Sultana boycotts first day
Sultana skips Saturday’s proceeding in solidarity with delegates expelled over links to other parties
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/29/corbyn-and-sultana-at-odds-over-your-party-leadership-as-conference-opens
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The Guardian’s dining across the “divide” this week is two lifelong Labour voters who have a disagreement about whether Trump should have had a state visit. That’s not even trying
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Dining across the divide: ‘I said Trump’s a bit of a despot and shouldn’t have had a state visit to the UK’ — The Guardian
One’s a Keir Starmer believer, the other a reluctant Labour voter. Could this GP and teacher agree on public sector pay rises and Andy Burnham?
https://apple.news/ALPzYEpGpT0-eaStPKNcpbw
about 1 month ago
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Fife shipbuilder forced to 300 Filipinos because they couldn't find enough Scots qualified to take up the well-paid jobs.
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about 1 month ago
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SNP government told to ‘pull finger out’ over Rosyth-Europe ferry
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SNP government told to 'pull finger out' over Rosyth-Europe ferry
The campaign to establish a direct passenger and freight line from Fife to France has been tied up in months of "red-tape wrangling".
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5348929/snp-government-rosyth-europe-ferry-delay/
about 2 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK figures linked to fake Kilgraston School asylum hotel rumours
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EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK figures linked to fake Kilgraston School asylum hotel rumours
A councillor for Nigel Farage's Reform UK shared a petition claiming the former private school would be turned into housing for asylum seekers.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5348314/kilgraston-school-asylum-hotel-reform-rumours/
about 2 months ago
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'Unprepared’ funding council chief grilled about Dundee University crisis by politicians
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'Unprepared' funding council chief grilled about Dundee University crisis by politicians
Richard Maconachie, the Scottish Funding Council's Dundee University recovery unit director, was unable to provide key details about the interim principal's contract extension.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5343499/scottish-funding-council-chief-dundee-university/
about 2 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Perth and Kinross Council leader quits after embezzlement charge
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EXCLUSIVE: Perth and Kinross Council leader quits after embezzlement charge
Grant Laing will be reported to the Crown for allegations spanning a period of eight years.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5336863/perth-kinross-council-leader-resigns-grant-laing/
2 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Perth and Kinross Council leader quits role after embezzlement charge
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EXCLUSIVE: Perth and Kinross Council leader quits role after embezzlement charge
Grant Laing will be reported to the Crown for allegations spanning a period of eight years.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5336863/perth-kinross-council-leader-resigns-grant-laing/
2 months ago
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My colleague
@libbybrooks.bsky.social
has done a really fantastic job here telling a difficult story about a community left to recover after Tommy Robinson and others whipped up chaos
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‘We didn’t take Elon Musk’s bait’: community spirit shines on in Dundee’s Lochee despite billionaire’s comments
Musk amplified anti-immigrant misinformation about a local arrest, but the Dundee town is focusing on inclusivity
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/20/we-didnt-take-elon-musks-bait-community-spirit-shines-on-in-dundee-town-of-lochee
2 months ago
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Jeremy Corbyn seems to be both a bad team player and intensely paranoid. It would be surprising if anything he’s attached to in a leadership role can work
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Zarah Sultana consults defamation lawyers after spat with Jeremy Corbyn over party funds
MP says she faced ‘baseless attacks’ over paid membership portal, which Corbyn told supporters not to use
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/sep/20/zarah-sultana-consults-defamation-lawyers-after-spat-with-jeremy-corbyn-over-party-funds
2 months ago
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The thing about Emily Thornberry for deputy leader is she’s the camp choice. And never underestimate how much our politics loves camp.
3 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University in fresh crisis as government reject plan for more job losses
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University in fresh crisis as government reject plan for more job losses
The Scottish Government has blocked restructuring and redundancy plans put forward by Dundee University bosses as the only way to save the institution,.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5313013/dundee-university-crisis-recovery-plan-rejected/
3 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Maggie Chapman has hit back at claims she is a “roadblock” to her party’s progress after losing a bruising selection fight.
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee's Maggie Chapman on personal abuse and losing top spot at Holyrood
The North East MSP spoke exclusively to The Courier after she lost out in the race to be her party's top candidate - making a return to the Scottish Parliament unlikely.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5310562/dundee-maggie-chapman-interview-green-list-loss/
3 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: SNP education chief holds recovery talks at Dundee University as 600+ job cuts proposed
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EXCLUSIVE: SNP education chief holds recovery talks at Dundee University as 600+ job cuts proposed
Education secretary Jenny Gilruth met Dundee University chiefs to discuss the proposed recovery plan which includes more than 600 job cuts.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5310347/education-secretary-dundee-university-crunch-talks/
4 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University recovery plan proposes further job losses
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University recovery plan proposes further job losses
It is understood the proposed route to recovery suggests further redundancies beyond the 300 already announced.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5309458/dundee-university-recovery-plan-redundancies/
4 months ago
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ALASDAIR CLARK: Why Sandie Peggie trans row tribunal failed everyone
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ALASDAIR CLARK: Why Sandie Peggie trans row tribunal failed everyone
'The result is a courtroom cadence that feels like a dial-up internet connection.'
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/5305011/alasdair-clark-sandie-peggie-trans-row-tribunal-opinion/
4 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: How two words shaped John Swinney’s success with Donald Trump
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EXCLUSIVE: How two words shaped John Swinney's success with Donald Trump
A source close to the first minister insisted he had “done Scotland’s business” with the US president.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5304383/john-swinney-donald-trump/
4 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Fife Labour chief failed to order formal probe into complaints about disgraced councillor David Graham
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EXCLUSIVE: Fife Labour chief failed to order formal probe into complaints about disgraced councillor David Graham
A list of complaints about the councillor's behaviour was passed to council leader David Ross in 2017 but the matter was dealt with informally.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5302430/fife-labour-chief-formal-probe-complaints-david-graham/
4 months ago
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Sandie Peggie grilled on racist posts at NHS Fife trans row tribunal – as next steps confirmed
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Sandie Peggie grilled on racist posts at NHS Fife trans row tribunal - as next steps confirmed
The employment tribunal revealed what would happen next with a decision likely to be months away. Warning: This article contains offensive language.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5298470/sandie-peggie-grilled-nhs-fife-tribunal-next-steps/
4 months ago
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Sandie Peggie asked NHS Fife colleagues for Beth Upton pictures and called trans doctor ‘weirdo’
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EXCLUSIVE: Sandie Peggie asked NHS Fife colleagues for Beth Upton pictures and called trans doctor 'weirdo'
Never-before-seen messages reveal Sandie Peggie's colleagues branded her 'nasty' over her treatment of A&E medic Dr Beth Upton.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5297404/nhs-fife-sandie-peggie-beth-upton-weirdo/
4 months ago
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reposted by
Alasdair Clark
Andy Philip
4 months ago
Back from some mighty fine holidaying, and looking over some great reporting of the big stories across
@pressandjournal.co.uk
and
@thecourier.co.uk
. Straight back into the Sandie Peggie/NHS Fife story with a primer here from
@alasdairclark.bsky.social
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EXCLUSIVE: NHS Fife chief faces internal revolt over 'disastrous' handling of Sandie Peggie case
Carol Potter has faced external calls to quit but confidence in her leadership has also been dented internally.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5293043/nhs-fife-staff-boss-resignation-sandie-peggie/
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Sandie Peggie CLEARED by NHS Fife over gross misconduct claims
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Sandie Peggie CLEARED by NHS Fife over gross misconduct claims
A probe by NHS Fife into the nurse at the centre of a high-profile legal battle has been cleared after a probe.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5290513/sandie-peggie-cleared-nhs-fife-misconduct-claims/
5 months ago
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Fresh NHS Tayside data blunder with journalist's details sent to every staff member
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Fresh NHS Tayside data blunder with details sent to every staff member
A reporter's personal details were shared with the 13,000 staff employed by the health board.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5289976/nhs-tayside-data-breach-journalist/
5 months ago
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Firefighters’ union single out Dundee MSP Shona Robison over cuts after latest local blaze
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Firefighters' union single out Dundee MSP Shona Robison over cuts after latest local blaze
A house fire overnight saw 42 firefighters from stations across Tayside called out to the city's Roslin Gardens.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5289365/dundee-fire-cuts-shona-robison/
5 months ago
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Firefighters’ union single out Dundee MSP Shona Robison over cuts after latest local blaze
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Firefighters' union single out Dundee MSP Shona Robison over cuts after latest local blaze
A house fire overnight saw 42 firefighters from stations across Tayside called out to the city's Roslin Gardens.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5289365/dundee-fire-cuts-shona-robison/
5 months ago
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The Grok thing demonstrates the issue with the level of wealth Elon Musk has. A man who has everything - who can buy the world - will only be satisfied burning stuff down.
5 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University pay £36k to replace finance chief who quit after just 6 days
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Dundee University pay £36k to replace finance chief who quit after just 6 days
The university has been forced to replace its finance chief who quit after losing confidence in the new principal.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5286917/dundee-university-finance-chief-replacement-cost/
5 months ago
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UK Government funded restaurant to open in Dundee as part of bid to tackle food poverty
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UK Government to open Dundee restaurant in bid to tackle poverty
The eatery, subsidised by Westminster, will offer "universal access".
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5284875/government-funded-dundee-restaurant-poverty
5 months ago
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The tight group of ministers inside John Swinney's inner circle
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John Swinney's inner circle explained as FM uses Perth template to get SNP election ready
Three key figures have emerged as the close advisers to the first minister as he tries to fend off reports of political backlash inside the party.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5283255/john-swinney-inner-circle-perth-election/
5 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University’s finance chief quit because he lost confidence in new principal
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University's finance chief quit because he lost confidence in new principal
Insiders say Chris Reilly had been immediately concerned by decisions taken by the current leadership and decided within days he could not remain in post.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/5282588/dundee-university-finance-chief-lost-confidence-principal/
5 months ago
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COURIER OPINION: Dundee University rebuild must be fully transparent
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COURIER OPINION: Dundee University rebuild must be fully transparent
The Courier sets out its expectations for the recovery of the crisis-hit institution.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/5278867/dundee-university-rebuild-transparent/
5 months ago
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I’m not corrupt… Just incompetent. Friday’s
@thecourier.co.uk
#tomorrowspaperstoday
5 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Dundee University principal Iain Gillespie resigned by text
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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Dundee University principal Iain Gillespie resigned by text
The circumstances around Professor Iain Gillespie's abrupt exit can be revealed for the first time.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5277368/dundee-university-iain-gillespie-text/
5 months ago
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Dundee University live updates as former chiefs face Holyrood grilling
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Dundee University live updates as former chiefs face Holyrood grilling
Follow live as former court chair Amanda Millar, ex-chief operating officer Jim McGeorge and former finance chief Peter Fotheringham are questioned about the crisis in parliament.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5275625/dundee-university-scottish-parliament-hearing-live-blog/
5 months ago
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BREAKING: Education secretary Jenny Gilruth says the government will use "unprecedented" powers to direct how Dundee University uses £40 million in bailout funding
5 months ago
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Dundee University auditors told bosses they were concerned they had broken the law
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Dundee University auditors concerned bosses broke law
A secret letter released for the first time reveals the "serious" concerns of the university's independent auditors.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/5273831/auditors-concern-dundee-university-bosses-broke-laws/
5 months ago
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For the first time the full circumstances of Lady Wendy Alexander's departure from Dundee University can be revealed.
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University offered Wendy Alexander pay-off after she challenged former principal
It was made clear to Lady Wendy Alexander in October 2024 that Iain Gillespie wanted her to leave Dundee University.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5273171/dundee-university-wendy-alexander-pay-off/
5 months ago
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BREAKING: Dundee University announce ex-Abertay chief Nigel Seaton as interim principal
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BREAKING: Dundee University announce ex-Abertay chief Nigel Seaton as interim principal
Nigel Seaton has been appointed to replace Shane O'Neill - who quit minutes after the findings of a scathing review were published on Thursday.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5273333/nigel-seaton-dundee-university-interim-principal/
5 months ago
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Disgraced ex-Dunfermline MSP makes ‘vendetta’ claim in new book
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Disgraced ex-Dunfermline MSP makes 'vendetta' claim in new book
The former MSP was jailed for 12 months over domestic violence offences - including an assault on his stepdaughter with a saucepan.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5270108/bill-walker-dunfermline-book-abuse/
6 months ago
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John Swinney commits to removing final Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry obstacles
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John Swinney commits to removing final Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry obstacles
The first minister was asked to take the lead and ensure "bureaucracy" does not prevent the ferry link between Rosyth and France.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5261273/john-swinney-remove-rosyth-ferry-obstacles/
6 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Fife College courses, staffing and campuses under threat as budgets slashed
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EXCLUSIVE: Fife College courses, staffing and campuses under threat as budgets slashed
College principal Jim Metcalfe says "stark" £1.3 million funding cut will have an impact on education provision across Fife.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5260973/fife-college-review-courses-campuses-budget-cut/
6 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee snubbed by home secretary as immigration changes hit university
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee snubbed by home secretary as immigration changes hit university
It was hoped the home secretary could hear warnings about the impact on crisis-hit Dundee University.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5259428/dundee-immigration-impact-snubbed-uk-government/
6 months ago
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Dundee University has submitted its £100 million request for financial support to government. See the details in full on
@thecourier.co.uk
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University submits £100 million rescue plea to government
The money is intended to help reduce the total number of redundancies and work towards a more stable financial footing.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5256747/dundee-university-100-million-rescue-deal/
6 months ago
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Online safety watchdog Ofcom needs to “crack on” and remove a sick forum which promotes suicide to children and adults, Kirkcaldy MP
@melanieward.bsky.social
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Kirkcaldy MP demands pro-suicide forum is torn down
Around 100 suicides have been linked to the sickening forum which provides guidance to people on ending their life.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5252245/suicide-forum-ofcom-melanie-ward/
6 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University still to strike rescue deal with government
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University still to strike rescue deal with government
Opposition MSPs have expressed concern at the time taken to agree a deal almost a month after the fresh recovery plan was unveiled.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5252342/dundee-university-government-rescue-deal/
6 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee’s Michael Marra launches astonishing attack on ‘fundamentally dishonest’ NHS Tayside
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee's Michael Marra launches astonishing attack on 'fundamentally dishonest' NHS Tayside
Labour's Michael Marra made the stinging comments about the health board as he launched his bid for Holyrood.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5241114/dundee-michael-marra-attack-dishonest-nhs-tayside/?commentCount#comments
7 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Eljamel inquiry begins pursuit of disgraced ex-NHS Tayside surgeon
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EXCLUSIVE: Eljamel inquiry begins pursuit of disgraced ex-NHS Tayside surgeon
Inquiry bosses have revealed their attempts to trace the neurosurgeon through hospitals in Libya where he is believed to have worked.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5240680/eljamel-inquiry-manhunt-nhs-tayside/
7 months ago
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First Minister
@johnswinney.bsky.social
writes for
@thecourier.co.uk
on his difficult decision to vote against the Assisted Dying Bill
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JOHN SWINNEY: My agonising decision on assisted dying law change
Writing for The Courier, First Minister John Swinney sets out why he has decided to vote against attempt to legalise assisted dying.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/5240287/john-swinney-assisted-dying-opinion/
7 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Fife Tory councillor quits for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK
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Fife Conservative councillor quits for Nigel Farage's Reform UK
Fife Conservative councillor Robin Lawson has quit his party to join Nigel Farage's Reform UK, The Courier can reveal.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5238110/fife-councillor-robin-lawson-reform/
7 months ago
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