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Thursday, May 9

19

Scottish Government minister hospitalised and taking time off due to illness

Business minister Richard Lochhead was admitted to Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin earlier this week after "a few days of feeling ill".

13

Over 33,000 South Lanarkshire premises have connected to fibre-based broadband after Scottish Government investment

Over 950,600 premises across Scotland now have access to fibre-based broadband.

11

John Swinney scraps Minister for Independence from Scottish Government

The junior ministerial role was criticised by pro-Union parties when it was created by Humza Yousaf last year.

09

John Swinney scraps Minister for Independence post in Scottish Government shakeup

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The new Scottish First Minister has axed a ministerial post focused on achieving independence

Wednesday, May 8

15

Kate Forbes returns to Scottish Government as Deputy First Minister

Forbes, 34, narrowly lost out to Humza Yousaf to become party leader in 2023 and chose not to stand against John Swinney.

Tuesday, May 7

Calls to scrap new Scottish tax bands and bring them back into line with UK Government

Nearly 10,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the additional tax bands to be scrapped.

06

Cass gender report: Scottish Government told to put trans youngsters ahead of placating 'extremist' Greens

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The Scottish Conservatives are due to lead a debate on trans healthcare, where they will tell the government to urgently publish updated guidance

Monday, May 6

Scotland universities: Why the UK and Scottish governments are both letting universities down

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Stature of Scottish universities in jeopardy amid financial woes

02

UK and Scottish governments ‘sleepwalking’ on future of Grangemouth refinery

www.standard.co.uk

Scottish Labour accused the Scottish Government of being too distracted by ‘infighting’, while also urging the UK Government to take more action.

Scottish Government accused of being 'power hoarder' as Holyrood hits 25-year anniversary of first election

www.scotsman.com

The Scottish Parliament is marking a quarter of a century in existence, with John Swinney’s elevation to become the country’s seventh first minister looming as the next chapter

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

www.scotsman.com

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

www.aljazeera.com

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

www.theguardian.com

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

www.standard.co.uk

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