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Thursday, May 23

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We can’t change the weather but we can change government, jokes Sarwar in rain

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The Scottish Labour leader was greeted by a downpour as he campaigned in Leith.

We can’t change the weather but we can change government, jokes Sarwar in rain

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The Scottish Labour leader was greeted by a downpour as he campaigned in Leith.

We can’t change the weather but we can change government, jokes Sarwar in rain

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The Scottish Labour leader was greeted by a downpour as he campaigned in Leith.

Wednesday, May 22

21

Rangers ONLY football club among most visited sites by Scottish Government devices

SCOTTISH Government devices were used to visit the website of Rangers Football Club more than they were used to visit their own parliamentary pages, fresh data has revealed.

17

John Swinney warns Scottish Government faces 'enormous financial pressure' as he sets out priorities

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The new First Minister blamed "high inflation, austerity, and Brexit" for Holyrood facing a massive spending squeeze.

02

Eradicating child poverty to be Scottish Government’s ‘most important objective’

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First Minister John Swinney is to set out his government’s priorities in a statement at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday.

Eradicating child poverty to be Scottish Government’s ‘most important objective’

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First Minister John Swinney is to set out his government’s priorities in a statement at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday.

Eradicating child poverty to be Scottish Government’s ‘most important objective’

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First Minister John Swinney is to set out his government’s priorities in a statement at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday.

Tuesday, May 21

20

Commons lifts borrowing limit for Scottish Government

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MPs have agreed to lift borrowing limits for the devolved government in Edinburgh.

Commons lifts borrowing limit for Scottish Government

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MPs have agreed to lift borrowing limits for the devolved government in Edinburgh.

Commons lifts borrowing limit for Scottish Government

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MPs have agreed to lift borrowing limits for the devolved government in Edinburgh.

16

SNP spin doctor Kevin Pringle not returning to Scottish Government under John Swinney's leadership

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Kevin Pringle will not return to the Scottish Government as a special adviser under John Swinney’s leadership.

15

SNP MSP blasts Scottish Government after spending plans delayed by Humza Yousaf resignation

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Scotland’s top civil servant has warned new First Minister John Swinney of the need for cuts to balance the books.

Monday, May 20

17

These are the areas to benefit from £5 million of fresh Scottish Government support for start-ups: Sir Tom Hunter reacts

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“When business and government come together as they do in financing Scottish Edge, it can drive real economic growth” – Sir Tom Hunter

Saturday, May 18

06

Water shortages Scotland: Alarm over water future pushes call for action from Scottish Government

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By 2050 Scotland could be running short of 240 million litres of water a day.

Friday, May 17

Does John Swinney’s fury at ‘menacing’ Alister Jack mean Scottish and UK governments will keep squabbling?

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Does John Swinney’s promise of a nicer politics include keeping his calm in response to the “menacing behaviour” of Alister Jack?

Thursday, May 16

17

Scottish government seeking to release prisoners early to ease overcrowding

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The emergency early release of prisoners is being proposed by the Scottish government to ease overcrowding amid a spike in numbers, putting the prison estate at "critical risk".

13

Controversial Falkirk development plans rejected after appeal to Scottish Government

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The Scottish Government reporter said the wall in Polmont 'is a prominent and characterful feature'

Scottish prisons: Government plans to release prisoners serving sentences under four years

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The Scottish Government is proposing releasing prisoners serving sentences under four years to tackle overcrowding

12

Richard Lochhead: Scottish Government minister in intensive care after 'major surgery'

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The SNP’s business minister is recovering in intensive care after receiving surgery after he felt unwell.