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Scottish National Party
Revealed: How Theresa May was abandoned by 118 of her own MPs as her Brexit deal was crushed by the worst defeat in Commons
dailymail.co.uk - Tim Sculthorpe, Deputy Political Editor For Mailonline
Theresa May suffered an historic landslide defeat in the Commons tonight, losing her Brexit deal by 432 to 202 - a huge majority of 230. She suffered …
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Elections
Jeremy Corbyn Told To 'Grow Up' By SNP Westminster Leader Ian Blackford In Brexit Clash
HuffPost UK - By Rachel Wearmouth
Ian Blackford apparently lost his temper after shadow trade secretary Barry Gardiner blew him a kiss. Jeremy Corbyn was told to “grow up” and “get off …
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Article 50
Nicola Sturgeon calls for Article 50 suspension and second EU vote after huge May deal defeat
The Telegraph - By Simon Johnson
Nicola Sturgeon has called for Article 50 to be suspended and a second EU referendum regardless of whether Theresa May wins the confidence vote. The First Minister argued "there is no more time to waste"
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Sturgeon
Scotland's Sturgeon under fire on handling of Salmond harassment case
investing.com
EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Scottish lawmakers will launch an inquiry into whether First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's pro-independence government has been …
Refinery29
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"I Wrapped A Sock Around My Underwear": Video Highlights Extent Of Period Poverty
Refinery29 - Natalie Gil
It's been over four months since the Scottish government made sanitary products freely available in schools, colleges and universities; the Welsh …
Tayside
How Tayside and Fife MPs voted on May's Brexit deal
thecourier.co.uk - by Gareth McPherson
Sign up to our Daily newsletter Less than a quarter of MPs in Courier Country supported Theresa May’s deal. The area’s six SNP representatives and …
BBC News
Scottish Government
Fears over 500 jobs at Stoneywood paper mill in Aberdeen
BBC News - BBC World
The future of an Aberdeen paper mill which employs hundreds of people is uncertain after its parent company went into administration. A deal to sell the Arjowiggins Stoneywood mill fell through last week.
Article 50
SNP ramp up calls for People's Vote after May defeat
heraldscotland.com - www.heraldscotland.com
She said a second referendum on Brexit was the only option “within the UK” that would respect the 62-38 vote for Remain north of the border in the EU …
Scottish Government
Future of historic Springburn rail works in Scottish Government's hands
eveningtimes.co.uk - By Niall Christie
BRITAIN'S Rail Minister has called on all interested stakeholders to play their part in saving a historic railway works in Glasgow. Andrew Jones MP …
Edinburgh
Kezia Dugdale: Two votes in one day could break deadlock
scotsman.com - Kezia Dugdale
Unless the Prime Minister can buy off around 100 MPs with peerages and pork barrel politics by 7pm tonight, her Brexit deal is going to be voted …
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Law Society
Former SNP MP Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh found guilty of professional misconduct
scotsman.com - Scotsman Reporter
Former MP Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh has been found guilty of professional misconduct over her handling of a trust at a law firm where she was partner. The …
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Scottish Independence
Belief in Scottish independence is not on par with religion, MoD tells tribunal
thenational.scot - Kirsteen Paterson
BELIEF in Scottish independence is not on par with religion, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) argued yesterday. The comments came at an employment …
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Article 50
Scottish Nationalist Leader Says U.K. Must Extend Article 50
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Scottish National Party leader and U.K. lawmaker Ian Blackford says the Brexit negotiating period -- known as Article 50 -- must be extended to avert …
Aberdeen
New £500,000 grant to help bus companies accept contactless payments
eveningexpress.co.uk - by Press Association
Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Bus companies are being given almost £500,000 to upgrade ticket machines to accept contactless …
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Downing Street
How did my MP vote on Brexit? Search by name or constituency for full results
mirror.co.uk - Dan Bloom
MPs have inflicted a the worst defeat since at least the Second World War on Theresa May's Brexit deal - throwing Britain into crisis. Scores of …
BBC News
Scottish Government
New law will bring "zero tolerance" approach to drug driving
BBC News - BBC World
New laws to introduce a "zero tolerance" approach to drug driving are being proposed by the Scottish government. Ministers want to make it easier for the police to target people driving with illegal drugs,
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Concern as teaching posts in Dundee remain unfilled
eveningtelegraph.co.uk - Reporter
Concerns have been raised after figures showed 11 teaching posts in Dundee remain unfilled with recruitment currently ongoing for another 15 jobs.
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Green Party
Derek Mackay: Westminster is like the dark side in Star Wars
scotsman.com - Press Association Reporter
Scotland’s Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has compared Westminster to the dark side in Star Wars. The fan of the sci-fi franchise made the comment as …
Scottish Government
Mackay finally gets it right on growth with latest business scheme
thenational.scot - Michael Fry
FOR the past few years the Scottish Government had shown little interest in what I always identify as the country’s basic problem: the need to raise …
Scottish Government
College lecturers set for strikes over pay
heraldscotland.com - www.heraldscotland.com
Colleges have said buildings will stay open with students able to access libraries and their computers. However, no teaching will take place. A deal …
Shetland
German boat detained on suspected fishery offences near Shetland
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A German-registered fishing boat has been detained at sea by Marine Scotland on suspected fishery offences. The Helen Mary - a factory trawler which can process its catch onboard - was fishing around miles
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The Pussy Grabber Plays – eight short pieces premiering in New York on Monday – humanize the people behind sexual misconduct allegations Published: 1:00 AM 3 out of 5 stars. Liv Warden’s play explores
Sturgeon
Watch: Nicola Sturgeon and Saoirse Ronan dance with pipe and drums band at Edinburgh Castle
scotsman.com - Rebecca Parker
Nicola Sturgeon had her very own Theresa May moment at the Scottish premiere of Mary Queen of Scots. The First Minister joined Irish-American actress …
Scottish Government
Claims Scottish health service received £55 million less than UK Government promised
heraldscotland.com - www.heraldscotland.com
Ms Freeman said: "The Scottish Government has passed on resource consequentials in full and provided an additional £55 million. "This reinstates the …
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Edinburgh
Kaiam crisis: Bosses allowed Livingston staff to keep working despite pay fears
scotsman.com - EEN Reporter
Staff at crisis-hit Livingston technology firm Kaiam were allowed to carry on working despite bosses knowing they would not be paid. Around 300 Kaiam …
Northern Ireland
This is what some key figures are tweeting ahead of the Brexit vote
thenational.scot - The National
TODAY is a huge day in the lengthy Brexit process. We already know that Theresa May's deal is likely to suffer a humiliating defeat, what we don't …
Scottish Government
Vulnerable pupil numbers reach record high
heraldscotland.com - www.heraldscotland.com
The rise comes at a time when the number of teachers trained to support ASN pupils has fallen from 3,248 in 2012 to just 2,733. Behaviour support …
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Edinburgh
Police Scotland scraps plan to cut officer numbers amid Brexit security concerns
scotsman.com - Chris Marshall
Police Scotland has shelved plans to cut 300 officer posts amid uncertainty over the impact of Brexit. The national force had planned to save £12.6 …
Music Festivals
Duchess of Argyll scraps music festival held in grounds of Inverary Castle
scotsman.com - Brian Ferguson
The owner of an 18th century Scottish estate and castle which had a starring role in Downton Abbey has pulled the plug on a popular music festival …
Scottish Government
Energy minister discusses budget - BBC News
bbc.co.uk - www.bbc.co.uk
Live Reporting The committee will now take evidence from Scottish Enterprise: Neil Francis, Director Trade and Investment Operations Scotland • Elaine Morrison, Head of Partnerships, • Jane Pollock, Team