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Award-winning political journalism from Holyrood magazine.
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"The SNPâs election pitch seems to be yes, we have a record of failure, but we are the least bad option. And for many voters that might just be enough," writes
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After nearly two decades in power, the SNP has embraced 'project fear'
The party which once decried âproject fearâ during the independence referendum is now employing the same tactic to maint...
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,after-nearly-two-decades-in-power-the-snp-has-embraced-project-fear
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Scottish Government says Rachel Reeves' Budget process has "descended into complete chaos" following apparent U-turn on income tax
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Labour set to U-turn on plan to raise income tax
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves are said to have âripped upâ plans to raise income tax in a maj...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,labour-set-to-uturn-on-plan-to-raise-income-tax
2 days ago
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves are said to have âripped upâ plans to raise income tax in a major U-turn ahead of the Budget.
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2 days ago
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In a digital world, our parliamentary politics is out of date, says
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In a digital world, our parliamentary politics is out of date
Quite why a key part of the Scottish Parliamentâs resilience is dependent on Microsoft remains a mystery.
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,in-a-digital-world-our-parliamentary-politics-is-out-of-date
2 days ago
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Gone to the dogs: With the Scottish Government now in support of proposed legislation to ban greyhound racing, is it the final nail in the coffin for a former giant of working-class sport?
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Going to the dogs: Is Scotland's greyhound racing ban the end for a working class sport?
With the Scottish Government now in support of proposed legislation to ban greyhound racing, is it the final nail in the...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,going-to-the-dogs-the-end-of-a-former-giant-of-workingclass-sport
2 days ago
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Tory leader Russell Findlay called for a âfull and fearlessâ investigation into grooming gangs during FMQs
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Scottish Government âopenâ to grooming gangs inquiry
Russell Findlay called for a âfull and fearlessâ investigation during FMQs
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-open-to-grooming-gangs-inquiry
2 days ago
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MSPs have backed in principle the establishment of a recall system for the Scottish Parliament.
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Recall system backed in principle by Scottish Parliament
A review of the complaints and sanctions process was also agreed
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,recall-system-backed-in-principle-by-scottish-parliament
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MSPs have backed in principle the establishment of a recall system for the Scottish Parliament.
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Recall system backed in principle by Scottish Parliament
A review of the complaints and sanctions process was also agreed
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,recall-system-backed-in-principle-by-scottish-parliament
3 days ago
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Breaking the news: Despite its obvious faults, we need to protect the BBC, says
@chrismarshll.bsky.social
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Breaking the news: Despite its obvious faults, we need to protect the BBC
Mired in crisis once again over its editorial decisions, the BBCâs political opponents are circling
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,breaking-the-news-despite-its-obvious-faults-we-need-to-protect-the-bbc
3 days ago
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First Minister's Questions: Tory leader Russell Findlay calls for a âfull and fearlessâ investigation into grooming gangs
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Scottish Government âopenâ to grooming gangs inquiry
Russell Findlay called for a âfull and fearlessâ investigation during FMQs
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-open-to-grooming-gangs-inquiry
3 days ago
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Anas Sarwar says âdeeply unhelpfulâ leadership briefings must stop
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Anas Sarwar says âdeeply unhelpfulâ leadership briefings must stop
He did not answer a question about whether he would rather have Keir Starmer or Wes Streeting by his side next May
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,anas-sarwar-says-deeply-unhelpful-leadership-briefings-must-stop
3 days ago
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During discussion of a bill to recall MSPs brought by Reform UK's Graham Simpson, Green MSP
@patrickharvie.bsky.social
suggests extending it to those who defect to "an openly racist, far-right party". "Voters' legitimate disgust at that behaviour might be seen as grounds for recall."
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3 days ago
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Politics can be stranger than fiction. No wonder public trust is low,
@kirsteenpaterson.bsky.social
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The art of the steal
Like the Louvre robbery, politics can be stranger than fiction. No wonder public trust is low
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,the-art-of-the-steal
3 days ago
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The Scottish Government is âopenâ to setting up an inquiry into grooming gangs, the first minister has said.
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Scottish Government âopenâ to grooming gangs inquiry
Russell Findlay called for a âfull and fearlessâ investigation during FMQs
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-open-to-grooming-gangs-inquiry
3 days ago
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Elon Muskâs Grok AI chatbot falsely claims Trump won the 2020 US presidential election
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Elon Muskâs Grok AI chatbot falsely claims Trump won the 2020 US presidential election
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Muskâs xAI company, has claimed that Donald Trump won the 2020 US presidential elect...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,elon-musks-grok-ai-chatbot-falsely-claims-trump-won-the-2020-us-presidential-election-
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Chris Marshall
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The BBC is under political attack. The broadcaster is far from perfect, but in a world of lies and misinformation, we need to protect it from those who seek to do it harm.
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Breaking the news: Despite its obvious faults, we need to protect the BBC
Mired in crisis once again over its editorial decisions, the BBCâs political opponents are circling
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,breaking-the-news-despite-its-obvious-faults-we-need-to-protect-the-bbc
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says âdeeply unhelpfulâ leadership briefings must stop as he gives Keir Starmer his backing
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Anas Sarwar says âdeeply unhelpfulâ leadership briefings must stop
He did not answer a question about whether he would rather have Keir Starmer or Wes Streeting by his side next May
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,anas-sarwar-says-deeply-unhelpful-leadership-briefings-must-stop
3 days ago
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Louise Wilson
3 days ago
NEW: Anas Sarwar has said he "absolutely" has confidence in Keir Starmer, and describes briefings against him and other ministers as "deeply unhelpful".
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Moody's and S&P Global have given Scotland a credit rating equal to the UK
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Scotland's credit rating matches UK ahead of first bonds issue
ÂŁ1.5bn plan aims to raise money for public services from investors
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotlands-credit-rating-matches-uk-ahead-of-first-bonds-issue
3 days ago
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Douglas Alexander calls for ânew crusadeâ on Scottish devolution
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Douglas Alexander calls for ânew crusadeâ on Scottish devolution
Scottish secretary to address Cosla convention
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,douglas-alexander-calls-for-new-crusade-on-scottish-devolution
3 days ago
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Lower wages reducing impact of Scottish taxation, Audit Scotland finds
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Lower wages reducing impact of Scottish taxation, Audit Scotland finds
Auditor General calls for transparency over impact of tax choices
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,lower-wages-reducing-impact-of-scottish-taxation-audit-scotland-finds
3 days ago
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Rape perpetrators will be recorded as male, says chief constable
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Rape perpetrators will be recorded as male, says chief constable
Jo Farrell set out the forceâs stance during an evidence session in front of the petitions committee this morning
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,rape-perpetrators-will-be-recorded-as-male-says-chief-constable
3 days ago
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"For all its faults, and there are many, a taxpayer-funded broadcaster remains a force for good in a fractured and increasingly angry world," writes
@chrismarshll.bsky.social
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Breaking the news: Despite its obvious faults, we need to protect the BBC
Mired in crisis once again over its editorial decisions, the BBCâs political opponents are circling
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,breaking-the-news-despite-its-obvious-faults-we-need-to-protect-the-bbc
3 days ago
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Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell: "A man who rapes or attempts to rape a woman, girl or other victim is, should be, and will be recorded by Police Scotland as a male."
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Anas Sarwar has been urged to say whether Keir Starmer still has his backing following suggestions of a plot to oust the prime minister.
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Does Anas Sarwar back Keir Starmer, SNP asks
Rumours of a plot to oust the prime minister have been reported
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,does-anas-sarwar-back-keir-starmer-snp-asks
4 days ago
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Scottish biometrics commissioner launches new strategic plan
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Scottish biometrics commissioner launches new strategic plan
The Scottish biometrics commissioner, Dr Brian Plastow, has launched a new four-year plan to review the use of biometric...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-biometrics-commissioner-launches-new-strategic-plan
4 days ago
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The SNPâs national secretary has been chosen as its Holyrood 2026 candidate for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse.
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SNP national secretary announced as Hamilton candidate for 2026 election
Alex Kerr worked for late MSP Christina McKelvie
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-national-secretary-announced-as-hamilton-candidate-for-2026-election
4 days ago
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Prison guidelines on the housing of transgender prisoners are leaving women at risk, an MSP has claimed.
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Female prisoners âat serious riskâ due to trans policy, MSP warns
Justice Secretary Angela Constance said the government was âcarrying out assessments across legislation, guidance and po...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,female-prisoners-at-serious-risk-due-to-trans-policy-msp-warns
4 days ago
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Female prisoners âat serious riskâ due to trans policy
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Female prisoners âat serious riskâ due to trans policy, MSP warns
Justice Secretary Angela Constance said the government was âcarrying out assessments across legislation, guidance and po...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,female-prisoners-at-serious-risk-due-to-trans-policy-msp-warns
5 days ago
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The SNPâs national secretary has been chosen as its Holyrood 2026 candidate for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse
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SNP national secretary announced as Hamilton candidate for 2026 election
Alex Kerr worked for late MSP Christina McKelvie
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-national-secretary-announced-as-hamilton-candidate-for-2026-election
5 days ago
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The first minister has said the continuation of a former Tory adviserâs position on the BBC board is âuntenableâ.
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Former Tory adviser position on BBC board âuntenableâ â John Swinney
It comes as the leadership of the BBC has been called into question following the double resignation of the director-gen...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,former-tory-adviser-position-on-bbc-board-untenable-john-swinney
6 days ago
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The SNP has won control of Stirling Council in a deal with the authorityâs sole Green councillor
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SNP and Greens take control of Stirling Council
Labour-Conservative coalition ends
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-and-greens-take-control-of-stirling-council
6 days ago
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Scottish Labour will this morning publish a report on regional economic growth by former Glasgow University principal Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli
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Anas Sarwar: Muscatelli report will stop Scottish politics being an âeconomics-free zoneâ
Scottish Labour vows to 'push power out' of Holyrood and into communities
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,anas-sarwar-muscatelli-report-will-stop-scottish-politics-being-an-economicsfree-zone
6 days ago
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The Alba Party leader and former first minister died in North Macedonia in October last year
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Alex Salmond died with debts of ÂŁ350,000, records reveal
A trustee in sequestration has been appointed to the former first minister's estate
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,alex-salmond-died-350000-in-debt-records-reveal
9 days ago
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John Swinney refuses to rule out tax rises
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John Swinney refuses to rule out tax rises
John Swinney has refused to rule out tax rises next year after being pressed on the issue at First Ministerâs Questions.
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises
9 days ago
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Dave Doogan to seek SNP Westminster leadership if Stephen Flynn enters Holyrood
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Dave Doogan to seek SNP Westminster leadership if Stephen Flynn enters Holyrood
The Angus and Perthshire MP expects a contest if the job becomes vacant
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,dave-doogan-to-seek-snp-westminster-leadership-if-stephen-flynn-enters-holyrood-23945
9 days ago
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First Minister calls for âtoughest measuresâ possible to regulate social media giants
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First Minister calls for âtoughest measuresâ possible to regulate social media giants
First Minister John Swinney has said he would work with the UK Government to implement the âtoughest measuresâ possible ...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,first-minister-calls-fortoughest-measurespossibletoregulatesocial-mediagiants
9 days ago
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27 prisoners released by mistake from Scottish prisons over last four years
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27 prisoners released by mistake from Scottish prisons over last four years
It comes as a search is underway by police in England for two criminals who were released by accident in the last eight ...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,27-prisoners-released-by-mistake-from-scottish-prisons-over-last-four-years
9 days ago
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Louise Wilson
10 days ago
Interesting the Scottish Government is to investigate a maternity services review. I wrote this about the issues facing rural women's healthcare three(!) years ago for
@holyroodmag.bsky.social
, when concerns about Galloway and Moray were first raised
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Rural women face health inequalities caused by their gender and geography - and they have had enough
Campaigners in Caithness, Moray and Galloway are calling for women's health services to be improved
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,rural-women-face-health-inequalities-caused-by-their-gender-and-geography-and-they-have-had-enough
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Dave Doogan to seek SNP Westminster leadership if Stephen Flynn enters Holyrood
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Dave Doogan to seek SNP Westminster leadership if Stephen Flynn enters Holyrood
The Angus and Perthshire MP expects a contest if the job becomes vacant
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,dave-doogan-to-seek-snp-westminster-leadership-if-stephen-flynn-enters-holyrood-23945
10 days ago
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First Minister John Swinney told MSPs a 10-hour ambulance wait for injured footballer Charlie Fox was âcompletely unacceptableâ
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John Swinney: 10-hour ambulance wait for footballer âcompletely unacceptableâ
John Swinney told the chamber during First Ministerâs Questions that Queen's Park player Charlie Foxâs 10-hour wait on a...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-10hour-ambulance-wait-for-footballer-completely-unacceptable
10 days ago
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Dave Doogan MP has said he will seek the SNP leadership at Westminster if Stephen Flynn is elected to Holyrood
www.holyrood.com/news/view,da...
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Dave Doogan to seek SNP Westminster leadership if Stephen Flynn enters Holyrood
The Angus and Perthshire MP expects a contest if the job becomes vacant
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,dave-doogan-to-seek-snp-westminster-leadership-if-stephen-flynn-enters-holyrood-23945
10 days ago
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At First Minister Questions, John Swinney refused to rule out tax rises when asked whether he would follow the lead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves
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John Swinney refuses to rule out tax rises
John Swinney has refused to rule out tax rises next year after being pressed on the issue at First Ministerâs Questions.
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises
10 days ago
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A total of 27 prisoners have been mistakenly released from Scottish prisons over the last four years, the Scottish Prison Service has said.
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27 prisoners released by mistake from Scottish prisons over last four years
It comes as a search is underway by police in England for two criminals who were released by accident in the last eight ...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,27-prisoners-released-by-mistake-from-scottish-prisons-over-last-four-years
10 days ago
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SNP MP takes legal advice after Grok calls him "rape enabler"
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SNP MP Pete Wishart seeking legal advice after Grok calls him a 'rape enabler'
The AI tool made a series of posts in response to a thread started by the SNP Westminster group deputy leader, leading t...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ai-chatbot-grok-apologises-to-snp-mp-for-false-and-harmful-claim
10 days ago
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The Scottish Government must halt its ârollbackâ on climate action, the Scottish Greens have said
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Scottish Government âin retreatâ on climate action, Greens say
Patrick Harvie slams 'rollback' as Gillian Martin prepares to announce Climate Change Plan draft
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-in-retreat-on-climate-action-scottish-greens-say
10 days ago
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MSPs have passed new land reforms allowing ministers to break up Scotlandâs largest estates
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Landowner body hits out as Land Reform Bill passes
Rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon hails 'important step'
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,landowner-body-hits-out-as-land-reform-bill-passes
10 days ago
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SNP MP
@petewishart.bsky.social
has said he is seeking legal advice after X's chatbot, Grok, called him a "rape enabler" during an exchange about immigration.
11 days ago
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Scottish healthcare needs a âfundamentallyâ different approach in the AI era
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Scottish healthcare needs a âfundamentallyâ different approach in the AI era
A single patient record is needed to make the most of advances in healthcare AI, it is claimed.
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-healthcare-needs-a-fundamentally-different-approach-in-the-ai-era
11 days ago
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