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The Angela Constance row shows a government so immersed in its own self-importance it doesnāt understand right and wrong, says Mandy Rhodes
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Angela Constance row shows a government so immersed in its own self-importance it doesnāt understand right and wrong
What should have then been a simple apology and a correction of the official record became an exercise in obfuscation, a...
https://www.holyrood.com/editors-column/view,angela-constance-row-shows-a-government-so-immersed-in-own-selfimportance-it-doesnt-understand-right-and-wrong
9 days ago
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"2025 was the year Nigel Farageās Reform UK began saying the quiet part out loud. From race-baiting during the Hamilton by-election to the cheerleading of protests against asylum seekers attempting to learn English," writes
@chrismarshll.bsky.social
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2025: The year hatred went mainstream
For someĀ timeĀ it has felt likeĀ gossip and carnageĀ haveĀ beenĀ key components onĀ the mood board of modern politics.Ā But 202...
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9 days ago
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Independent advisers will investigate the conduct of Angela Constance following a row over whether the justice secretary misled parliament.
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Ministerial code advisers to investigate Angela Constance
It follows a row over whether the justice secretary misled parliament about the views of a child sex abuse expert
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ministerial-code-advisers-to-investigate-angela-constance
12 days ago
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Scotlandās political establishment seems entirely unequipped to tackle the populist challenge coming its way, writes
@chrismarshll.bsky.social
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2025: The year hatred went mainstream
For someĀ timeĀ it has felt likeĀ gossip and carnageĀ haveĀ beenĀ key components onĀ the mood board of modern politics.Ā But 202...
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,2025-the-year-hatred-went-mainstream
13 days ago
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Scotland has had enough of politicians talking warm words and failing to deliver change, says
@louisewilso.bsky.social
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Elevation of politics over policy is damaging ā and the wounds are now clearly visible
Announcement rather than delivery has become a hallmark of this government
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,elevation-of-politics-over-policy-is-damaging-and-the-wounds-are-now-clearly-visible
13 days ago
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How Reform UK is using Alex Salmond's image to get ready for the Scottish Parliament election
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How Reform UK is using Alex Salmond's image to get ready for the Scottish Parliament election
Leaked materials warn candidates not to 'drink and tweet'
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,how-reform-uk-is-using-alex-salmonds-image-to-get-ready-for-the-scottish-parliament-election
13 days ago
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Fred MacAulay: Michelle Mone lived a stone's throw away - I was the one throwing them
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Fred MacAulay: Michelle Mone lived a stone's throw away and I was the one throwing them
Itās been an eventful year for Fred MacAulay ā after a freak accident involving a motorised golf trolley which almost ki...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,fred-macaulay-michelle-mone-lived-a-stones-throw-away-and-i-was-the-one-throwing-them
14 days ago
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"Ministers have been obsessively concerned with the optics of their decisions rather than the outcomes for some time," writes
@louisewilso.bsky.social
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Elevation of politics over policy is damaging ā and the wounds are now clearly visible
Announcement rather than delivery has become a hallmark of this government
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,elevation-of-politics-over-policy-is-damaging-and-the-wounds-are-now-clearly-visible
14 days ago
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"If public servants are sounding the alarm that things are not working as they should, ministers must heed that warning. Scotland has had enough of politicians talking warm words and failing to deliver change," writes
@louisewilso.bsky.social
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Elevation of politics over policy is damaging ā and the wounds are now clearly visible
Announcement rather than delivery has become a hallmark of this government
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,elevation-of-politics-over-policy-is-damaging-and-the-wounds-are-now-clearly-visible
14 days ago
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How Reform UK is using Alex Salmond's image to get ready for the Scottish Parliament election
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How Reform UK is using Alex Salmond's image to get ready for the Scottish Parliament election
Leaked materials warn candidates not to 'drink and tweet'
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,how-reform-uk-is-using-alex-salmonds-image-to-get-ready-for-the-scottish-parliament-election
14 days ago
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"If public servants are sounding the alarm that things are not working as they should, ministers must heed that warning. Scotland has had enough of politicians talking warm words and failing to deliver change," writes
@louisewilso.bsky.social
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Elevation of politics over policy is damaging ā and the wounds are now clearly visible
Announcement rather than delivery has become a hallmark of this government
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,elevation-of-politics-over-policy-is-damaging-and-the-wounds-are-now-clearly-visible
14 days ago
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Pam Duncan-Glancy has announced she will no longer contest the Scottish Parliament election in May.
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Labour MSP to stand down at election
Pam Duncan-Glancy stepped down from the front bench earlier this month
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,labour-msp-to-stand-down-at-election
14 days ago
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Fred MacAulay: Michelle Mone lived a stone's throw away - I was the one throwing them
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Fred MacAulay: Michelle Mone lived a stone's throw away and I was the one throwing them
Itās been an eventful year for Fred MacAulay ā after a freak accident involving a motorised golf trolley which almost ki...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,fred-macaulay-michelle-mone-lived-a-stones-throw-away-and-i-was-the-one-throwing-them
16 days ago
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Scottish Labour calls for 'urgent investigation' into MSP bugging allegations
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Scottish Labour calls for 'urgent investigation' into MSP bugging allegations
Listening devices were allegedly planted in the office of at least one female SNP MSP
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-msp-bugging-scottish-labour-investigation
16 days ago
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Reform UK candidates warned not to "drink and tweet" in leaked election materials
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How Reform UK is using Alex Salmond's image to get ready for the Scottish Parliament election
Leaked materials warn candidates not to 'drink and tweet'
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,how-reform-uk-is-using-alex-salmonds-image-to-get-ready-for-the-scottish-parliament-election
16 days ago
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Holyrood
Kirsteen Paterson
17 days ago
How is Reform UK preparing for the Holyrood election? Leaked materials reveal a party wary of itself, and looking to a perhaps unlikely source for direction
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How Reform UK is using Alex Salmond's image to get ready for the Scottish Parliament election
Leaked materials warn candidates not to 'drink and tweet'
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,how-reform-uk-is-using-alex-salmonds-image-to-get-ready-for-the-scottish-parliament-election
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How Reform UK is using Alex Salmond's image to get ready for the Scottish Parliament election
www.holyrood.com/news/view,ho...
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How Reform UK is using Alex Salmond's image to get ready for the Scottish Parliament election
Leaked materials warn candidates not to 'drink and tweet'
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,how-reform-uk-is-using-alex-salmonds-image-to-get-ready-for-the-scottish-parliament-election
17 days ago
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Scottish Labour has called for an "urgent investigation" by the Scottish Parliament following reports of MSPs being bugged by their own staff members.
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17 days ago
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Temporary accommodation: Scotlandās housing emergency is leaving children growing up in limbo
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Temporary accommodation: Scotlandās housing emergency is leaving children growing up in limbo
The Scottish Government has set out plans to reduce the record levels of children living in temporary accommodation, but...
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17 days ago
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Christine Grahame: There are a lot of MSPs I admire... but some are just passengers
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Christine Grahame: There are a lot of MSPs I admire... but some are just passengers
The Scottish Parliament's former deputy presiding officer is getting ready to retire ā and has some advice for the next ...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,christine-grahame-there-are-a-lot-of-msps-i-admire-but-some-are-just-passengers
17 days ago
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Chris Marshall
17 days ago
Really enjoyed speaking to Fred MacAulay about stand-up, the Riyadh comedy festival, and his old neighbour Michelle Mone
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Fred MacAulay: Michelle Mone lived a stone's throw away and I was the one throwing them
Itās been an eventful year for Fred MacAulay ā after a freak accident involving a motorised golf trolley which almost ki...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,fred-macaulay-michelle-mone-lived-a-stones-throw-away-and-i-was-the-one-throwing-them
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After a rocky start, could Your Party be a new left-wing force in Scotland?
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After a rocky start, could Your Party be a new left-wing force in Scotland?
Chaotic beginnings have slowed the momentum of the new party, but its Scottish members hope to do better
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,after-a-rocky-start-could-your-party-be-a-new-leftwing-force-in-scotland
17 days ago
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"Michelle Mone lived just a stoneās throw away and I know that as an absolute fact because it was me that was throwing them." Comedian Fred MacAulay prepares to go out on tour after a difficult year
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Fred MacAulay: Michelle Mone lived a stone's throw away and I was the one throwing them
Itās been an eventful year for Fred MacAulay ā after a freak accident involving a motorised golf trolley which almost ki...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,fred-macaulay-michelle-mone-lived-a-stones-throw-away-and-i-was-the-one-throwing-them
17 days ago
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Christine Grahame: There are a lot of MSPs I admire... but some are just passengers
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Christine Grahame: There are a lot of MSPs I admire... but some are just passengers
The Scottish Parliament's former deputy presiding officer is getting ready to retire ā and has some advice for the next ...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,christine-grahame-there-are-a-lot-of-msps-i-admire-but-some-are-just-passengers
18 days ago
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The Angela Constance grooming gang row shows āthe very worst of the SNPā, FMQs has heard
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Russell Findlay: Angela Constance scandal shows the worst of the SNP
Justice secretary saga dominates FMQs
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,russell-findlay-angela-constance-scandal-shows-the-worst-of-the-snp
18 days ago
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Ash Regan excluded from Scottish Parliament for Maggie Chapman social media post
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Ash Regan excluded from Scottish Parliament for Maggie Chapman social media post
Independent MSP shared letter over Supreme Court comments by Scottish Green
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ash-regan-excluded-from-scottish-parliament-for-maggie-chapman-social-media-post
18 days ago
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Angela Constance made an apology to child abuse expert Alexis Jay in a private phone call, MSPs have heard
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Angela Constance made apology to child abuse expert Alexis Jay
Justice secretary Angela Constance apologised to child abuse expert Professor Alexis Jay in a private phone call, MSPs h...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,angela-constance-made-apology-to-child-abuse-expert-alexis-jay
19 days ago
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SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn: "I simply want to wish the Prime Minister happy Christmas. How does he intend on spending his final one in Downing Street?"
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19 days ago
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Angela Constance made apology to child abuse expert Alexis Jay in private phone call
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Angela Constance made apology to child abuse expert Alexis Jay
Justice secretary Angela Constance apologised to child abuse expert Professor Alexis Jay in a private phone call, MSPs h...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,angela-constance-made-apology-to-child-abuse-expert-alexis-jay
19 days ago
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"What really bothers me amid all that inaction, is that I havenāt heard one health board attempting to deny that these rapes and sexual assaults happen or had the humility to say sorry."
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Letās face facts: when it is come to violence against women, it is men who are the biggest threat
Removing men from womenās single-sex spaces might not be the only answer to this epidemic, but itās an obvious one.
https://www.holyrood.com/editors-column/view,lets-face-facts-when-it-is-come-to-violence-against-women-it-is-men-who-are-the-biggest-threat
19 days ago
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Are tax rises a price worth paying for improved public services? We asked a panel of experts...
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Are tax rises a price worth paying for improved public services?
With both the UK and Scottish budgets in mind, Holyrood asks the deceptively simple question:Are tax rises a price wort...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,are-tax-rises-a-price-worth-paying-for-improved-public-services
19 days ago
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Your Party is expected to stand candidates in May, but it has not yet made a decision on where or how many, or even whether it will target list or constituency seats.
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After a rocky start, could Your Party be a new left-wing force in Scotland?
Chaotic beginnings have slowed the momentum of the new party, but its Scottish members hope to do better
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,after-a-rocky-start-could-your-party-be-a-new-leftwing-force-in-scotland
19 days ago
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John Swinney has said he is āpersonally addressingā some issues around security at Scotlandās only Jewish school.
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John Swinney 'personally addressingā security of Scotlandās only Jewish school
The first minister said he was ālooking closelyā at the safety and security of Calderwood Lodge Primary School following...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-personally-addressing-security-of-the-scotlands-only-jewish-school
19 days ago
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Angela Constance has survived a vote of no confidence following a short debate in parliament.
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Angela Constance survives no-confidence vote
MSPs backed the justice secretary by 67 votes to 57
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,angela-constance-survives-noconfidence-vote
19 days ago
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Care in the cloud: How technology is changing the face of care
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Care in the cloud: How technology is changing the face of care
As technology permeates every corner of our lives, how does the care industry adapt?
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,care-in-the-cloud-how-will-the-care-industry-adapt-to-advancements-in-technology
19 days ago
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Powering on: How Scottish local government could be on the cusp of major change
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Powering on: How Scottish local government could be on the cusp of major change
Local leaders want more power. This election they might finally get it
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,powering-on-how-scottish-local-government-could-be-on-the-cusp-of-major-change
19 days ago
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Justice secretary Angela Constance survives no-confidence vote amid claims she misled parliament over grooming gangs inquiry
www.holyrood.com/news/view,an...
19 days ago
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Angela Constance has survived a vote of no confidence following a short debate in parliament.
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Angela Constance survives no-confidence vote
MSPs backed the justice secretary by 67 votes to 57
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,angela-constance-survives-noconfidence-vote
19 days ago
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Louise Wilson
20 days ago
After a rocky start, could Your Party be a new left-wing force in Scotland?
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After a rocky start, could Your Party be a new left-wing force in Scotland?
Chaotic beginnings have slowed the momentum of the new party, but its Scottish members hope to do better
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,after-a-rocky-start-could-your-party-be-a-new-leftwing-force-in-scotland
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After a rocky start, could Your Party be a new left-wing force in Scotland?
www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
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After a rocky start, could Your Party be a new left-wing force in Scotland?
Chaotic beginnings have slowed the momentum of the new party, but its Scottish members hope to do better
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,after-a-rocky-start-could-your-party-be-a-new-leftwing-force-in-scotland
19 days ago
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āFor me, the hardest part was the complete lack of any sort of recognition for doing a half decent job. Thatās the hardest bit. The second hardest bit is having no explanation of why I was sacked...ā
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Ian Murray: 'This is the Ministry of Fun. What's not to like?'
The former Scottish secretary tells Mandy Rhodes about that reshuffle and its aftermath
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,ian-murray-this-is-the-ministry-of-fun-whats-not-to-like
20 days ago
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Justice secretary Angela Constance is expected to face a no-confidence vote tomorrow amid a row over whether she misled parliament
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Greens urged to rethink Angela Constance backing ahead of confidence vote
A vote of no confidence is expected to take place on Tuesday
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,greens-urged-to-rethink-angela-constance-backing-ahead-of-confidence-vote
20 days ago
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Greens urged to rethink Angela Constance backing ahead of confidence vote
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Greens urged to rethink Angela Constance backing ahead of confidence vote
A vote of no confidence is expected to take place on Tuesday
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,greens-urged-to-rethink-angela-constance-backing-ahead-of-confidence-vote
20 days ago
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Anas Sarwar has written to Greens co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay urging them to rethink ahead of the vote, which is expected to happen on Tuesday.
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Greens urged to rethink Angela Constance backing ahead of confidence vote
A vote of no confidence is expected to take place on Tuesday
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,greens-urged-to-rethink-angela-constance-backing-ahead-of-confidence-vote
20 days ago
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A qualified welcome: Are attitudes towards immigration changing in Scotland?
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A qualified welcome: Are attitudes towards immigration changing?
The Cladhan Hotel lies a short walk from Falkirk town centre, a squat construction overlooked by nearby high-rises. Sinc...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,a-qualified-welcome-are-attitudes-towards-immigration-changing
21 days ago
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āFor me, the hardest part was the complete lack of any sort of recognition for doing a half decent job. Thatās the hardest bit. The second hardest bit is having no explanation of why I was sacked...ā
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Ian Murray: 'This is the Ministry of Fun. What's not to like?'
The former Scottish secretary tells Mandy Rhodes about that reshuffle and its aftermath
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,ian-murray
21 days ago
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Letās face facts: when it comes to violence against women, it is men who are the biggest threat, says Mandy Rhodes
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Letās face facts: when it is come to violence against women, it is men who are the biggest threat
Removing men from womenās single-sex spaces might not be the only answer to this epidemic, but itās an obvious one.
https://www.holyrood.com/editors-column/view,lets-face-facts-when-it-is-come-to-violence-against-women-it-is-men-who-are-the-biggest-threat
21 days ago
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Ian Murray: My wife was āabsolutely f**king furiousā about sacking from Scotland Office
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Ian Murray: My wife was āabsolutely f**king furiousā about sacking from Scotland Office
The Labour MP said he still has not had any explanation as to why he was removed from the top job
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ian-murray-my-wife-was-absolutely-fking-furious-about-sacking-from-scotland-office
21 days ago
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Labourās support didnāt just slip, it sank - but that doesn't mean the 2026 election outcome is guaranteed, writes
@kirsteenpaterson.bsky.social
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Reform's first electoral breakthrough in Scotland is a wake-up call for Labour
But the West Lothian Council byelection victory doesn't mean runaway success for Farage
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,reforms-first-electoral-breakthrough-in-scotland-is-a-wakeup-call-for-labour
23 days ago
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Amid concern over asylum hotels, are views hardening towards immigration in Scotland?
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A qualified welcome: Are attitudes towards immigration changing?
The Cladhan Hotel lies a short walk from Falkirk town centre, a squat construction overlooked by nearby high-rises. Sinc...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,a-qualified-welcome-are-attitudes-towards-immigration-changing
23 days ago
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