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MSPs' expense claims add up to £11.8m — including 9p for a phone call
MSPs racked up more than £11.8 million in expenses last year, according to official figures. (...)
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Citigroup chief maintains independence uncertainty is affecting investment in renewable energy
A leading market analyst says it is ''preposterous'' to pretend the possibility of independence is not hindering renewable energy development. (...)
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New minister and £30 million to tackle youth unemployment in Scotland
First Minister Alex Salmond is to appoint a dedicated minister for youth employment. (...)
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Labour MSPs criticised for boycotting Holyrood debate on pension reform
The Scottish Parliament witnessed a fiery debate on the public sector pension cuts behind Wednesday's strike — despite a boycott from Labour. (...)
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CBI Scotland chief stirs independence referendum row with strong attack on SNP
A leading business figure has launched the fiercest attack to date on the SNP's approach to the independence referendum. (...)
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Labour MSPs plan Holyrood boycott on strike day — but no rules on giving up pay
Labour MSPs will boycott Holyrood for a day in support of striking public-sector workers — but some may get paid. (...)
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Ken Macintosh gains more support for Scottish Labour leadership bid
Labour leadership hopeful Ken Macintosh has won the backing of all three of the party's Mid Scotland and Fife MSPs. (...)
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First minister rejects report warning against renewable energy investment in Scotland
First Minister Alex Salmond has dismissed a leading financial house's warning that an independent Scotland could not afford to sustain a homegrown renewable energy industry. (...)
UK Government told Longannet carbon capture scheme collapse must be explained
Ministers have been urged to come clean on the collapse of the carbon capture project planned for Longannet amid suggestions money was the main motivation behind the decision. (...)
Alex Salmond rejects Labour leader's college student numbers attack
First Minister Alex Salmond has been accused of ''living in a parallel universe'' over proposed cuts to Angus College. (...)
First Minister apologises to parliament for misleading independence referendum comments
First Minister Alex Salmond has apologised for misleading MSPs over a leading academic's view on the independence referendum. (...)
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SNP lay out 'roadmap to independence' — boosted by £1 million campaign fund
The SNP have launched the biggest political campaign in Scottish history by unveiling a £1 million war chest for independence. (...)
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Longannet carbon capture scheme collapse a hammer blow for Fife economy
First Minister Alex Salmond has described the UK Government's decision to axe Longannet's £1 billion carbon capture programme as a ''lost opportunity.'' (...)
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'If there is no wind then there is no power' — fall in production prompts call for renewables debate
The Scottish Government has said it will meet its ambitious 2020 renewable energy targets — despite a fall in production last year. (...)
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Opposition say Scottish Government's new six-figure strategy director will be leading a 'Department for Independence'
There has been a furious reaction to news that the Scottish Government is to pay a civil servant a six-figure salary to lead the drive for independence. (...)
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Alex Salmond fails to rule out merger of city universities
First Minister Alex Salmond has repeatedly refused to deny that Dundee and Abertay universities will be forced to merge. (...)
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FMQs review: up steps Eadie for the needy
For us hacks, the great hope is that the weekly First Minister's Questions will provide a decent story — something that matters. (...)
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'It's time to change the Scottish Labour Party' — leadership race finally picking up pace
The contest to be new Scottish Labour leader is heating up after a long-standing MSP confirmed he will stand. (...)
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Flowers, food and fortune tellers — it was all crystal balls at FMQs
Of all the possible subjects that could have come up at the first FMQs since the summer break this week, the resident soothsayer at the Dundee Flower and Food Festival was not on many people's list of possibilities. (...)
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Bizarre FMQs exchange shows there's no telling where independence debate might go next
A fortune teller encountered at Dundee Food and Flower Festival has been drawn into a political spat over Scottish independence. (...)
