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Thursday, Jul 18

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Both Scottish & UK Governments ‘failed’ country by not doing enough to plan for Covid-19

THE Scottish and UK Governments failed citizens by not doing enough to plan for the pandemic, a public inquiry ruled yesterday.

Covid inquiry report slams response from governments that 'failed' victims and caused a much greater death toll

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Victims of coronavirus were 'failed' by the Scottish and UK Governments because they did not properly prepare for the pandemic, a damning public inquiry has concluded.

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Former Tory minister delivers stinging criticism of Scottish Government over Alex Salmond investigation

www.scotsman.com

The former Tory minister has spoken about concerns surrounding the probe into Alex Salmond – and not for the first time

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Scottish Government 'failed its citizens' on Covid and stuck to 'flawed' strategy, Inquiry report rules

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The first report from the UK Covid Inquiry has delivered some damning findings against the Scottish Government and its lack of preparedness for the pandemic

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Securing future of Grangemouth oil refinery ‘will test Scottish and UK relations’

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Just Transition Commission says finding solution will be litmus test of governments’ ability to work together

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Another teen, 17, takes own life at young offenders' institution despite SNP-led Scottish Government pledge to stop sending

www.dailymail.co.uk

A teenage prisoner took his own life two years after the Scottish Government pledged to stop sending children to the facility where he died.

Wednesday, Jul 17

15

Labour plans to work with Scottish Government on vape branding crackdown

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Scotland Secretary Ian Murray said after the King's Speech he wants "to work with the Scottish Government to pass laws that will reduce the availability of addictive vapes to young people."

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Five ways the King's Speech will impact Scots as Labour Government sets out plans

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

The first King's Speech under the new Labour Government includes a bill establishing Scottish-headquartered public company GB Energy.

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Trade union leader says Labour Government should push through new nuclear power stations in Scotland

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

GMB general secretary Gary Smith said Scottish Secretary Ian Murray, not the SNP Government, should have the final say on nuclear power stations.

Tuesday, Jul 16

15

Scottish Government Funds Over £7 Million to Support Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

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The Scottish government is providing over £7 million across Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, The Highland Council, Moray Council and Dundee City Council to encourage greater private investment in the electric vehicle (EV)…

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Survey shows collapsing trust in SNP Government as Scots revolt over declining NHS

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

The Scottish Social Attitudes Survey provides grim reading for SNP Ministers.

Monday, Jul 15

06

The Labour Government has hit the ground running in turning Scotland around

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Daily Record columnist Anas Sarwar said there has already been a reset in the relationship between the UK and Scottish Governments.

Sunday, Jul 14

08

Parents' threat to take school children out on strike is a wake-up call for SNP government

www.scotsman.com

The level of violence in Scottish schools has been a persistent concern since children returned to classes following the Covid lockdowns

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Fury as victims of butcher surgeon Sam Eljamel refused compensation by the Scottish Government

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Campaigners have branded John Swinney a “coward” for failing to help those harmed by the danger medic.

Fresh call for Labour to scrap bedroom tax and free up £70m for Scottish councils

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Council leaders, the Scottish Government and campaigners say it is now time to end the Tory bedroom tax.

Saturday, Jul 13

08

Scottish Government needs to stop turning beaches and rivers into a health hazard

www.scotsman.com

The public is fast losing patience with excuses as untreated human sewage is pumped into Scotland’s rivers and seas

Friday, Jul 12

19

Scottish Government facing calls to protect Scotland's beaches following e. coli scare at Portobello Beach

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A ban on entering the water announced on Thursday after Sepa indicated there was an “abnormally high level” of bacteria

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Scottish Labour MPs will use their position to 'put pressure on SNP Government'

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

EXCLUSIVE: Jackie Baillie said Scottish Labour's Westminster group will "hold the SNP government to account on its failures".

Thursday, Jul 11

17

Housing emergency: Scottish building giant demands removal of rent cap barriers to attract investment

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“We trust that the Scottish Government will take action to address Scotland's housing emergency,” says Springfield Properties boss.