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Pro-Palestinian protesters in Edinburgh Waverley break through police barriers. Comes after Scots on the Global Sumud Flotilla were detained by Israel.

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Edinburgh Waverley break through police barriers. Comes after Scots on the Global Sumud Flotilla were detained by Israel.

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Pro-Palestine protesters not letting anyone on to the platforms

Pro-Palestine protesters not letting anyone on to the platforms

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Douglas Ross confirms he will be reporting Jamie Hepburn to police

Douglas Ross confirms he will be reporting Jamie Hepburn to police

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Protesters gathering outside Nigel Farage event in Aberdeen

Protesters gathering outside Nigel Farage event in Aberdeen

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“This is coming back.” Speaking to journalists in Holyrood after the defeat of his assisted dying bill, Liam McArthur says the public overwhelmingly want a change in the law.

“This is coming back.” Speaking to journalists in Holyrood after the defeat of his assisted dying bill, Liam McArthur says the public overwhelmingly want a change in the law.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters in Edinburgh Waverley break through police barriers. Comes after Scots on the Global Sumud Flotilla were detained by Israel.

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Edinburgh Waverley break through police barriers. Comes after Scots on the Global Sumud Flotilla were detained by Israel.

Andrew Learmonth

614,900 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten

SNP MSP Michelle Thomson has accused the Scottish Government of repeatedly re-traumatising survivors of sexual violence by dragging its feet on implementing the For Women Scotland Supreme Court ruling.

SNP MSP Michelle Thomson has accused the Scottish Government of repeatedly re-traumatising survivors of sexual violence by dragging its feet on implementing the For Women Scotland Supreme Court ruling.

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Jamie Hepburn admits putting his hand on Douglas Ross and using "industrious language," but says "that's it". No assault.

Jamie Hepburn admits putting his hand on Douglas Ross and using "industrious language," but says "that's it". No assault.

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Richard Tice in Glasgow to unveil Reform’s newest defectors. Gets stuck when Tom Gordon asks him for their names.

Richard Tice in Glasgow to unveil Reform’s newest defectors. Gets stuck when Tom Gordon asks him for their names.

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Sandie Peggie has arrived at the tribunal. Her solicitor, Margaret Peggie, reads out a statement confirming that she has been cleared of gross misconduct allegations in NHS Fife's internal investigation.

Sandie Peggie has arrived at the tribunal. Her solicitor, Margaret Peggie, reads out a statement confirming that she has been cleared of gross misconduct allegations in NHS Fife's internal investigation.

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John Swinney tells The Herald's Brian Taylor that "people have got to move on" when it comes to Sinn Féin. Story by Rebecca McCurdy here

John Swinney tells The Herald's Brian Taylor that "people have got to move on" when it comes to Sinn Féin. Story by Rebecca McCurdy here

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"It was beautiful. I wish that death for myself. I wish it for anyone who wants it for themselves." Lorna Slater tells MSPs about her father's assisted death in Canada.

"It was beautiful. I wish that death for myself. I wish it for anyone who wants it for themselves." Lorna Slater tells MSPs about her father's assisted death in Canada.

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Asked directly if PM should resign, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar does not say no... Asked if PM got it wrong on Mandelson, Sarwar says it was "clearly a mistake to even consider him to be capable of being ambassador"

Asked directly if PM should resign, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar does not say no... Asked if PM got it wrong on Mandelson, Sarwar says it was "clearly a mistake to even consider him to be capable of being ambassador"

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Douglas Ross says he's is considering all options after being chucked out of #FMQs by Alison Johnstone. He says he wants the Presiding Officer to reflect on her decision. The Herald

Douglas Ross says he's is considering all options after being chucked out of #FMQs by Alison Johnstone. He says he wants the Presiding Officer to reflect on her decision. The Herald

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Nicola Sturgeon says she “did not act in a political way” during the pandemic and “categorically” refutes having any motive beyond doing “the best for the country.”

Nicola Sturgeon says she “did not act in a political way” during the pandemic and “categorically” refutes having any motive beyond doing “the best for the country.”

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Angela Constance says she has not offered to resign after misrepresenting Alexis Jay's position on a grooming gang probe during a Holyrood debate. Press were told she would stop. She stopped for less than 90 seconds and then swerved questions.

Angela Constance says she has not offered to resign after misrepresenting Alexis Jay's position on a grooming gang probe during a Holyrood debate. Press were told she would stop. She stopped for less than 90 seconds and then swerved questions.

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"I can't adequately convey the sense of betrayal I feel". John Swinney tells @GinaDavidson he feels "absolutely gutted at the behaviour that has been perpetrated against decent hard-working members" of the SNP. The Herald

"I can't adequately convey the sense of betrayal I feel". John Swinney tells @GinaDavidson he feels "absolutely gutted at the behaviour that has been perpetrated against decent hard-working members" of the SNP. The Herald

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Green candidates Iris Duane and Holly Bruce arrive at Glasgow count with Patrick Harvie. This is not a party expecting to come second.

Green candidates Iris Duane and Holly Bruce arrive at Glasgow count with Patrick Harvie. This is not a party expecting to come second.

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John Swinney: “I want to say at the outset of all of this that I apologise to the victims of Jordan Linden. They have had experiences they should never have had, and that is his conduct, but certainly I am very happy to express an apology to them.”

John Swinney: “I want to say at the outset of all of this that I apologise to the victims of Jordan Linden. They have had experiences they should never have had, and that is his conduct, but certainly I am very happy to express an apology to them.”

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The SNP's Ruth Maguire asks Maggie Chapman if prostitution is work like any other, "should we be offering it as work experience for young people? Should folk who are going for job seekers, should their benefits be taken away if they refuse to do it?"

The SNP's Ruth Maguire asks Maggie Chapman if prostitution is work like any other, "should we be offering it as work experience for young people? Should folk who are going for job seekers, should their benefits be taken away if they refuse to do it?"

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Liz Carr says disabled people find the prospect of assisted dying terrifying. She says the law could change culture, medical relationships, and the value placed on certain lives.

Liz Carr says disabled people find the prospect of assisted dying terrifying. She says the law could change culture, medical relationships, and the value placed on certain lives.

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Tory peer and frontbencher Malcolm Offord confirms he has defected to Reform and will be seeking a seat at next year’s Holyrood election.

Tory peer and frontbencher Malcolm Offord confirms he has defected to Reform and will be seeking a seat at next year’s Holyrood election.

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Ash Regan reads out reviews from buyers of sex in her closing speech in the Unbuyable Bill debate: "This is the mentality of the men you are being asked to protect by not backing my Bill."

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Ash Regan reads out reviews from buyers of sex in her closing speech in the Unbuyable Bill debate: "This is the mentality of the men you are being asked to protect by not backing my Bill."

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