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Big Tobacco intensifies Scottish Parliament lobbying as new restriction plans loom

TOBACCO companies have intensified their lobbying efforts at Holyrood ahead of a potential tightening of smoking legislation and met with MSPs at…

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SNP MSPs join calls for Nicola Sturgeon to halt 'reckless' Deposit Return Scheme

SNP MSPs are among a cross-party group at Holyrood who have told the First Minister that bringing in the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as planned in…

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MSPs close petition calling for end to trawling and dredging in inshore waters

Committee pledges to consider the issue when it examines the Scottish Government’s forthcoming National Marine Plan

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MSPs to consider ban on trawling and dredging in inshore waters

A HOLYROOD committee has said it will consider imposing a ban on boats trawling and dredging in Scotland’s inshore waters.

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MSP to challenge BBC over controversial Question Time trans rights debate

AN SNP MSP has said he will challenge the BBC over the trans rights debate on Thursday’s Question Time after it was accused of broadcasting…

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Scottish ministers say they did not know trans rapist was put in women’s jail

Placing of transgender woman Isla Bryson in Cornton Vale caused outrage and led to review of all transgender inmates’ placings

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Sturgeon blasted for ‘refusal’ to come to Holyrood over trans prisoners row

Scottish Conservatives had been calling for the First Minister to make a statement to MSPs on the management of trans offenders.

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North Lanarkshire leader warns of 'impossible' budget choices

Jim Logue is hosting a special briefing for MSPs as the authority prepares to make cuts of £67 million over three years

Daily Record

Animal activists hail Holyrood move to firm up anti-hunting laws

Campaigners welcome vote by MSPs to close loopholes they say were smokescreen for illegal foxhunting

The Guardian - UK

Scottish salmon farms' death toll of 15 million sparks MSP calls for urgent inquest

Opposition MSPs hit out at "alarming" and "horrendous" stats after the mortality rate on fish farms nearly doubled in a year.

Daily Record

Cambo oil field should go ahead if it meets climate checks, says SNP's Stephen Flynn

Nicola Sturgeon said that the oil field should not be given the "green light" in 2021

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's rent freeze set to be extended as 'necessary' for tenants, minister says

Tenants' rights minister Patrick Harvie told MSPs he will recommend that MSPs approve an extension to the freeze on private rent rises.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood backs motion that UK should 'respect Scotland's right' to hold indyref2

Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson led the independence debate on behalf of the Scottish Government

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MSPs to get 1.5 per cent pay rise – here's how much they'll earn now

MSPs will receive a below-inflation pay rise this year, Holyrood’s governing body has decided.

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Tory tactics force Holyrood gender reform bill into THIRD day of debate

MSPs have been debating a series of amendments to the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Act for two days - with Tories dragging out proceedings

The Independent UK

Activists urge MSPs to back new gender reform Bill ahead of debate

Trans rights activists gathered outside the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday ahead of a session to discuss possible amendments.

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Scottish recession could be shallower than the rest of the UK, MSPs are told

Rebound in North Sea earnings could also boost Scotland’s relative economic performance

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Scotland’s recession may be shallower than elsewhere in UK , MSPs told

SCOTLAND may experience a slightly shallower recession than the rest of the UK, experts have told MSPs ...

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Gender debate used as ‘proxy’ for transgender discrimination, UN expert tells MSPs

A UN expert has told MSPs that the debate surrounding gender reform in Scotland has been used by some as a “proxy” to promote discrimination…

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Scottish Parliament prepares to 'make history' in final stage of gender reform debate

The Scottish Greens have said this week will be “vital” for trans rights and equality as MSPs brace for two long days of debates on Tuesday and…

The Guardian - UK

Cross-party MSPs aim to ease concerns over gender recognition bill

Group tables amendments amid fears men could abuse the changes, as UN expert urges Holyrood not to delay or water down new law

The Independent UK

Royal Mail dispute likely to continue into new year, union leader warns

Hundreds of striking posties descended on Holyrood demanding the First Minister and MSPs support their demands for better working conditions.

The National (Scotland)

SNP gender reform rebel teams up with Tory MSPs ahead of bill's final stage

Michelle Thomson and Russell Findlay have submitted a joint amendment ahead of the final stage of the GRR Bill

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Justice Secretary calls for MSPs to oppose Troubles amnesty bill

THE Scottish Government is against a UK-wide bill that would provide an effective amnesty for people who committed crimes during the Troubles.

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Committee welcomes reforms to help Scottish businesses raise finance

Proposals to change the laws on moveable and intellectual property have been backed by a group of MSPs

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