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'We should listen to the true political message' — our Christmas traditions questioned
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me — a particular political conscience but no presents as far as I can see? (...)
Dundee MP Jim McGovern cleared of wrongdoing over website expenses
A Dundee MP was cleared of any wrongdoing despite claiming website expenses in contravention of parliamentary rules. (...)
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FitzPatrick to meet Jordanian PM on fact-finding mission
A Dundee politician is in the Middle East to meet Jordanian prime minister Dr Marouf al-Bakheit. (...)
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Funeral of Professor Paul Wilkinson held in Crail
A leading authority on global terrorism and political violence was remembered at a ceremony in Fife. (...)
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Best young minds arriving in Dundee for World Schools Debating Championship
This week, some of the best young minds from 48 countries will focus their attention on Dundee when the city hosts the World Schools Debating Championship. Jack McKeown speaks to the event's patron, BBC Scotland political editor Brian Taylor. (...)
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Gordon Brown opens reading room at Adam Smith College
Gordon Brown has opened the doors to a new reading room bearing his name at Adam Smith College. (...)
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Kinross-shire councillor gives damning assessment of party control in local politics
Central government control is turning local councillors into puppets, according to an elected member who has turned his back on party politics. (...)
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'If you do not toe the party line you are ostracised' — SNP councillor Ken Lyall in shock resignation
A Perthshire councillor is to stand down and emigrate to Australia, blaming disillusionment with politics in part for his decision. (...)
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Scottish cabinet's summer schedule includes visit to Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy will play host to a meeting of the Scottish Government's new cabinet team in August. (...)
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Perth's city status bid on the lips of UK's movers and shakers
Perth's bid for city status has captured the attention of decision makers the length and breadth of the UK, including leading politicians and royalty, Provost John Hulbert believes. (...)
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Labour 'in chaos' after MSP Malcolm Chisholm quits post
Scottish Labour was said to be in chaos after its education spokesman quit the job just days after taking over. (...)
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Nepali asylum seeker Kishor Dangol moved to deportation centre
A Nepali asylum seeker who has lived in Kirkcaldy for nearly 12 years was sent to Dungavel removal centre to await deportation. (...)
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Tricia Marwick makes commitment to Mid Fife and Glenrothes constituency
Holyrood's presiding officer Tricia Marwick is to remain the Mid Fife and Glenrothes representative in the Scottish Parliament, despite resigning from the SNP to take up her new non-political position. (...)
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Ex-soldier's story of expats 'gone to ground' in Afghanistan
A former soldier who left Fife to set up home in Afghanistan has told how expatriates living there have gone to ground following the death of Osama bin Laden. (...)
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Henry McLeish's stance on minimum alcohol pricing — not an SNP endorsement
Former first minister Henry McLeish has angrily rejected suggestions he backed the SNP. (...)
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Scotland's party leaders make their last-ditch push for votes
Scotland's Holyrood hopefuls will make a last push for votes today as the election campaign enters its final day. (...)
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Labour suffer a Holyrood awakening with SNP campaign surge
As the SNP overtake Labour in the polls The Courier's political reporter David Clegg takes a look at the Holyrood 2011 election race so far. (...)
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Student leader David Currie hails candidates' tuition fees opposition
Students will make their voices heard at the Scottish Parliament elections, a Dundee student leader has said. (...)
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SNP celebrate amid Labour's 'rogue' poll claims
Alex Salmond is celebrating after a new poll showed the SNP surging ahead of Labour in the race for Holyrood. (...)
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Prime Minister David Cameron outlines his vision for Scotland
As the Scottish Election race approaches polling day Prime Minister David Cameron writes exclusively for today's Courier on the Conservative Party's vision for Scotland. (...)
