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Swinney pledges ban on conversion practices if Westminster fails to act

John Swinney made the commitment at the last First Minister’s Questions before the Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Sturgeon: I’m happier after Branchform saga than I might otherwise have been

The former first minister was cleared of any wrongdoing and she is now stepping down as an MSP.

The Independent UK

Chancellor urged not to ‘leave citizens in the cold’ over rising bills

The US-Israeli offensive against Iran saw a spike in oil prices.

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Steps to ensure flagship hospital met expected standards branded ‘inadequate’

A note was issued on Monday by lawyers to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry addressing ‘developments’ since the inquiry’s last oral hearings in January.

Evening Standard

‘Unprecedented territory’: are UK polls as volatile as they seem? – in charts

In what is beginning to look like a fragmented five-party system, small swings carry outsized political consequences

The Guardian - UK

What’s at stake for UK in May’s elections: six key questions

Reform, Plaid Cymru, the SNP and the Greens are all banking on big gains and nationwide repercussions

The Guardian - UK

‘Anyone but Labour’ or ‘anyone but Reform’? Clash of animosities likely to define May local elections

While Labour braces for a rout that could see off Starmer, a rising drive to keep out Farage is complicating expectations

The Guardian - UK

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Do not hammer families with massive passport price hike, SNP tells Starmer

Pete Wishart said it was wrong for the Prime Minister to allow inflation-busting cost spikes to go when the cost-of-living crisis is rising.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon says leaving Holyrood is a ‘wrench’ as she makes final speech

The former first minister of Scotland is stepping down from Holyrood at the next election.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage condemned over call to ban public prayer for Muslims in the UK

Reform party leader criticised for making comments after event held in London’s Trafalgar Square this week

The Guardian - UK

Scotland at a crossroads ahead of ‘critical’ election, says Reform’s Offord

Party members met on Thursday as Reform’s candidates were announced and the policy platform was launched.

Evening Standard

Hospital openings delayed by ‘repeated mistakes’ from QEUH, claims Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader made the comments during First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Rise of Reform partly due to racism, says John Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister also said some people support Nigel Farage’s party because they are ‘fed up with the state of our society’.

Evening Standard

Robison urges UK Government to ‘finally step up’ and support Glasgow after fire

The Finance Secretary will meet Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray in Belfast on Thursday.

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Reform UK Scotland to launch ‘unashamedly ambitious’ Holyrood manifesto

The party’s plan is to reintroduce North Sea oil and gas as Scotland’s primary energy source.

Evening Standard

Scottish shops to pay £54m more in business rates than English rivals

The Scottish Retail Consortium warned that Scotland is becoming a more expensive place for businesses to operate.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour pledge to tackle ‘gross inequalities’ in cancer screening

The pledge comes ahead of the Holyrood elections in May.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the fragile politics of the union: Labour’s woes have consequences beyond Westminster

Editorial: Following May’s elections, first ministers committed to independence could be in place in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast

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MSP urges colleagues to ‘rise to the challenge’ in final assisted dying vote

Liam McArthur said a change in the law is ‘long overdue and desperately needed’.

Evening Standard

Last ditch pleas made to MSPs before Holyrood votes on Assisted Dying Bill

Supporters and opponents of Liam McArthur’s Bill have spoken out ahead of the final vote on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

UK faces ‘seismic moment’ as nationalists target election wins, says John Swinney

SNP leader hails prospect of success for parties in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that want to break up union

Evening Standard

Militaries involved in illegal wars ‘would be banned from independent Scotland’

The First Minister told the SNP conference Scotland can be a ‘voice for peace’.

Evening Standard

John Swinney promises ‘transformational’ help with childcare if SNP re-elected

The SNP leader also promised help for those seeking to buy their first home if his party wins the Scottish Parliament election in May.

Evening Standard

Swinney announces £11m support for Glasgow fire impact

The Scottish Government is working with the local council to finalise the scheme.

Evening Standard

SNP ‘within touching distance’ of winning Holyrood majority in May, Flynn says

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn made the claim as he addressed the party’s campaign conference in Edinburgh.

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