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First Minister Humza Yousaf launched a 10-year food and drink stability strategy at the Royal Highland Show (Jane Barlow/PA)
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Yousaf launches 10-year plan to see food sector thrive on Brexit anniversary

The strategy aims to see turnover for the sector increase by 25% by 2028.
Jun 23, 2023
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Yousaf sides with council in Home Office row over housing asylum seekers on ship

Edinburgh City Council is contesting plans for the MS Victoria, docked in Leith.
Jun 23, 2023
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Flynn: General election must be used to secure independence

The SNP Westminster leader was speaking ahead of the party’s independence convention this weekend.
Jun 23, 2023
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Yousaf: Labour’s energy plans will leave oil industry workers ‘on scrapheap’

But Anas Sarwar said Scotland and the UK can be a ‘global leader in the clean energy revolution’.
Jun 22, 2023
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Scottish ministers urged to ‘resist’ Illegal Migration Bill and mitigate impact

A legal opinion by Kay Springham KC concluded the legislation will encroach on devolved areas.
Jun 22, 2023
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Senior Scottish Labour councillor quits over Starmer’s oil and gas ban

Labour’s plan would see no new oil and gas explorations given the green light.
Jun 21, 2023
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Yousaf dismisses claims foreign consuls ‘uncomfortable’ in independence talks

The First Minister rejected the suggested from Scottish Secretary Alister Jack earlier this week.
Jun 16, 2023
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Leaders meet at 39th British-Irish Council summit in Jersey

The summit marked the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
Jun 16, 2023
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UK Government selects Scottish university to lead on visual effects lab

The project is funded by £75.6 million from the UK Government.
Jun 13, 2023
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Alister Jack: Foreigners unhappy discussing independence with Scots ministers

The Scottish Secretary gave examples of what he said were ‘blatant breaches’ of agreed boundaries.
Jun 12, 2023
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Solicitors seek clarity on Sturgeon’s Covid-19 WhatsApp messages

Counsel acting on behalf of Scottish ministers said Nicola Sturgeon did not have relevant informal communication regarding the inquiry.
Jun 6, 2023
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Yousaf using deposit return row to hide his Government’s failings, claims Sarwar

The First Minister and his Cabinet say the scheme may not be able to continue in light of a UK Government decision it must exclude glass.
Jun 6, 2023
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Afghan refugee waits 82 weeks in Home Office bridging hotel – figures

The longest wait by a current Afghan refugee for permanent accommodation is 575 days.
Jun 5, 2023
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Afghan refugee waiting 82 weeks in bridging hotel in Scotland – figures

The average wait for current Afghan refugees in temporary accommodation is 47 weeks.
Jun 5, 2023
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Campaigners condemn ‘unacceptably high’ child poverty rates in local areas

The End Child Poverty Coalition wants to see the Scottish Child Payment increased and the two-child benefit limit scrapped.
Jun 5, 2023
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Burnham in plea to ‘rewire’ Britain and boost devolution

The Greater Manchester mayor said he understands the SNP’s claims that the UK Government is ‘destroying devolution’.
Jun 2, 2023
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Unite warns of disruption to major events amid local government pay row

The union has urged First Minister Humza Yousaf facilitate negotiations between the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and public sector staff.
Jun 1, 2023
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Yousaf: Deposit return may be scrapped without UK Government U-turn on glass ban

Scotland’s First Minister said the move is an attempt ‘undermine devolution’.
May 31, 2023
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Police Scotland will not ‘step away’ from mental health calls – senior officer

The Metropolitan Police have said they will only respond to mental health calls which present a risk to life.
May 30, 2023
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SNP electoral support down 10% since Sturgeon’s resignation, poll finds

The Ipsos Scottish Political Monitor Poll also gave Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar a positive approval rating.
May 24, 2023
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Sarwar: Ferrier should do right thing and resign before by-election

Covid rule-breaking MP Margaret Ferrier lost her appeal against a 30-day Commons suspension.
May 22, 2023