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Sunday, May 5

01

Greens could refuse to prop up Swinney government if he shifts SNP to centre ground

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John Swinney may need to reach out to unionist parties if he alienates the Scottish Greens by moving the SNP to the centre-ground.

Saturday, May 4

06

Scottish farming: Warning on overhaul of Scottish agricultural subsidies as scrapping climate targets 'deeply concerning'

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The Scottish Government is being urged to use new agricultural subsidies to help farmers and crofters go green.

Friday, May 3

Climate change: How to close the yawning chasm between Scottish Government’s bold rhetoric and timid delivery – Professor David Gray and Professor Iain Docherty

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The centralisation of too much power in Scotland, starting with the loss of powerful regional councils, has played a significant tole in the failure to make good progress on the road to net zero

Thursday, May 2

20

Swinney in line to become Scottish first minister after Forbes steps aside

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Former SNP leader now likely to return to the role without a contest and take control of government next week

08

Scottish housing policy requires an urgent reset - David Alexander

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The Scottish Government must genuinely seek the views of the main participants in the sector to build a consensus, writes David Alexander​​​​​​​

Wednesday, May 1

20

Scottish government survives confidence vote after Hamza Yousaf quits

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The Scottish National Party expected to pick a new leader to replace outgoing First Minister Humza Yousaf.

18

Scotland’s SNP government wins no confidence vote called by Labour – as it happened

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Scottish government wins vote by 70 votes to 58, with no abstentions after debate where Humza Yousaf defended government’s record

Scottish Secretary tells SNP MPs to ‘polish up’ CVs in Commons row

During a back and forth in the Commons, an SNP MP accused the Conservative Government of ‘gaslighting’ Scottish voters.

Scottish Secretary tells SNP MPs to ‘polish up’ CVs in Commons row

During a back and forth in the Commons, an SNP MP accused the Conservative Government of ‘gaslighting’ Scottish voters.

Scottish Secretary tells SNP MPs to ‘polish up’ CVs in Commons row

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During a back and forth in the Commons, an SNP MP accused the Conservative Government of ‘gaslighting’ Scottish voters.

Labour push to unseat Scottish Government fails

MSPs voted by 70 votes to 58 to reject a motion of no confidence.

Labour push to unseat Scottish Government fails

MSPs voted by 70 votes to 58 to reject a motion of no confidence.

Scottish government survives vote of no confidence

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The Scottish government has survived a vote of no confidence at Holyrood.

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Labour push to unseat Scottish Government fails

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MSPs voted by 70 votes to 58 to reject a motion of no confidence.

Scottish Government survives motion of no confidence after Greens refuse to vote in favour

Anas Sarwar said Scots were "crying out for change" and demanded a Holyrood election be called.

Labour bid to oust SNP Scottish Government with no confidence motion fails

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Anas Sarwar refused to throw out his no-confidence motion despite Humza Yousaf resigning as First Minister

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Scottish economy estimated to have shrunk by 0.3% in February, figures show

The Scottish Government has published its latest GDP data.

Scottish economy estimated to have shrunk by 0.3% in February, figures show

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The Scottish Government has published its latest GDP data.

SNP in crisis: When was the last Scottish election and what were the results? Who won seats?

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As the Scottish Government faces a vote of no-confidence, The Scotsman takes a look back at the last Holyrood election