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Scottish government wants to decriminalise drug possession

But the UK government has already poured cold water on the idea

Wales Online

The Worst of Westminster: Keir Starmer U-turns again and Mercer put in place

Good evening! The latest edition of The Worst of Westminster is here as we look at Rishi Sunak turning down Scotland's drug decriminalisation plan…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish reforms to decriminalise personal drug use knocked down within an hour

Scottish drugs minister Elena Whitham said ‘criminalisation increases the harms people experience. Criminalisation kills’.

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Drugs minister ‘terrified’ of potential impact of failure to reform policy

Downing Street re-committed to its ‘tough’ stance on drugs as the Scottish Government called for decriminalisation of personal use.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government bids to make drug possession for personal use legal

It has published a new paper on drug law reform.

The Independent UK

Chaos and confusion over potential UK probe into Scottish independence spending

CHAOS and confusion is surrounding claims that the UK Government is probing its Scottish counterpart’s expenditure on independence ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government backs decriminalisation of personal drug use

PERSONAL use of drugs should be decriminalised by the UK Government, a Scottish minister has insisted.

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Key events in tumultuous 100 days since Yousaf became Scotland’s First Minister

He was sworn in to the top job in Scottish politics on March 29.

The Independent UK

UK Government launches appeal bid over Rwanda deportation policy

The UK Government has lodged a bid to take a legal battle over its Rwanda deportation policy to the UK’s highest court.

The National (Scotland)

Budget reconciliation will see Scottish Government funding fall by £390 million

Public finance minister says he continues to press the UK Government for greater borrowing powers

Insider UK

Alister Jack: Orkney needs fair funding amid alternative governance calls

The Scottish Secretary said he has spoken to Orkney Islands council leader James Stockan over calls for better funding.

The Independent UK

UK Government to consult on overhauling firearms licensing rules

THE UK Government is set to consult on changes to firearms licensing regulations after the Scottish Affairs Committee recommended an overhaul.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow councillors warn children face lasting impact of food poverty stigma

The concerns were raised as councillors called for a universal approach to be taken to providing food during the school holidays

Glasgow Live

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)…

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UK Government's benefits system could send 1.8 million more into poverty

THE income gap between typical and poorer households could widen even further if the UK Government ploughs on with its regressive approach to…

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Neil Gray calls on UK Government to scrap ‘abhorrent’ Strikes Bill

NEIL Gray has urged the UK Government to scrap its “disgraceful, abhorrent” plans for controversial strike reforms.

Wales Online

Plans to reopen Welsh train station which has been closed for 60 years hit by uncertainty

Funding for a new station in St Clears had been promised, but delays have thrown the plans into doubt

Daily Record

Westminster rejects idea of Orkney leaving UK and joining Norway

Orkney’s council leader James Stockan has put forward a motion which says it is time for the islands to consider other forms of governance.

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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

Lives ‘ruined by conversion therapy’ in years since ministers vowed to ban it

The Government, then led by Theresa May, first pledged to ban conversion practices in July 2018.

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.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to pay for 'second' coronation - plus £22k sword

THE Scottish Government has confirmed it will be picking up costs associated with this week’s “Scottish coronation” – including the…

The National (Scotland)

Political experts weigh in on path to independence set out by Humza Yousaf

THE use of elections to measure support for independence and show it is what Scotland wants is “perfectly legitimate”, a leading political…

The Independent UK

Legacy Bill amendments published that aim to prevent Adams seeking compensation

The amendments seek to close a legal loophole over the use of internment during the Troubles.

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