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Scottish government’s drugs proposal is new wrangle over devolved powers

SNP’s latest challenge – as usual, flatly turned down by Westminster – is part of a wider strategy

The Guardian - UK

Labour MSP backs drug decriminalisation plan – while Anas Sarwar refuses to

ANAS Sarwar has refused to back the Scottish Government’s drug decriminalisation bid – despite previously calling for Holyrood to examine…

The National (Scotland)

Spaces for People scheme to cost West Lothian £100,000 despite end of pandemic

The bill will cover the costs of removing some temporary measures and making others permanent

Daily Record

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UPDATE: Scottish Government independence spending 'being probed'

Yesterday, a Westminster official stated that it is up to Holyrood how it spends the block grant in devolved areas

Insider UK

West Lothian Spaces for People projects land council with £100,000 bill

The council's Executive has agreed to cover costs of removing unwanted remains of programme and making permanent those communities supported

Edinburgh Live

MSPs extend deadline for submissions on proposed new visitor levy

Hospitality businesses now have until 15 September to respond to committee call for evidence

Insider UK

Tourist tax consultation deadline extended for two weeks

Businesses are being given more time to respond to a Holyrood committee as it prepares to probe plans to allow councils to charge a fee on overnight…

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‘Get a grip and listen’: Scottish voters share views as Yousaf reaches 100 days in office

Focus group compares first minister with Sturgeon and discusses appeal of Labour as cost of living crisis continues

The Guardian - UK

‘Revolutionary’: Orkney independence vote ‘made UK and Scotland sit up and take notice’

Westminster and Holyrood were accused of leaving the islands “largely ignored and disrespected”

The Independent UK

FACT CHECK: Does Orkney want independence from the UK and Scotland?

CLAIM: “Orkney councillors back plan to explore alternative forms of governance” – Guardian headline July 4 2023.

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak admits drinks industry 'raised concerns' over Scotland's DRS

PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak admitted that the drinks industry “raised concerns” about the Scottish Government’s deposit return scheme (DRS)…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tories in own goal with statement on Mhairi Black resignation

A SIXTH SNP MP has announced plans to step down – and the Scottish Tories are absolutely over the moon ...

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian plan to tackle homelessness enjoys 'miracle' success despite lack of funds

West Lothian has faced huge pressures on its housing supply and a Holyrood scheme to address homelessness has struggled with poor government support and legislative changes which had presented councils with more problems than solutions

Edinburgh Live

Holyrood committee urges greater transparency in civil service decision-making

SCOTLAND'S most senior civil servant must have greater transparency in driving understanding of Scottish Government decision-making, a Holyrood…

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SNP MP doubts Westminster will 'positively' engage if party wins independence mandate

A SENIOR SNP MP has cast doubt on whether the UK Government would engage "positively" with the party if it gains a mandate for Scottish…

Daily Record

Veteran SNP MP says independence plan will ‘probably not’ lead to UK Government talks

Peter Wishart has cast doubt on the effectiveness of the proposal by First Minister Humza Yousaf

The Independent UK

Wishart: SNP independence plan will ‘probably not’ lead to UK Government talks

The veteran SNP MP spoke to Holyrood magazine on his party’s approach to Scottish independence.

Daily Record

Orkney 'could leave Scotland and UK and become part of Norway' councillor says

Island councillors will tomorrow discuss “alternative governance” as they look at becoming more independent, with the council leader citing a lack of government cash from Holyrood and Westminster as the cause.

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Edinburgh Live

West Lothian community projects urged to bid for fund to develop new facilities

Holyrood funding funding package to improve community facilities across the county. Groups invited to bid

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's top law officer rebukes Holyrood committee for 'inappropriate' report

THE Lord Advocate has written to a Tory-led Holyrood committee over an “inappropriate” bid to influence prosecution guidelines.

The Guardian - UK

Scottish government ditches controversial marine protection plan

Backlash against proposal has united communities, campaigners and parts of fishing industry

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf refuses to guarantee free meals for all primary schools pupils before Holyrood election

Extending universal free school meals in this parliament looks to be in doubt over funding issues

The Independent UK

Jack accuses Holyrood minister of making ‘false claim every six seconds’

Angus Robertson has claimed Westminster proceeded with legislation which was refused consent by Holyrood on nine occasions.

The National (Scotland)

Anger as Tory bill will 'stop support for trafficking victims in Scotland'

Two clauses in the bill will make changes to the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act and "restrict" the power of Scottish…

The Independent UK

Minister ‘disappointed’ no consent vote at Holyrood on Illegal Migration Bill

The Scottish Government had wanted to hold a vote on whether Holyrood consented to the Bill – but the Presiding Officer rejected this

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