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Dugdale hits out at Corbyn’s ‘lazy and lacklustre’ EU campaign

September 26 2017, 11.29am

Scottish politics

Corbyn killing off independence by offering ‘real hope’ to Yes voters, says Rowley

September 25 2017, 6.46pm

UK politics

Jeremy Corbyn under pressure over single market stance

September 24 2017, 6.34pm

Scottish politics

Kezia Dugdale’s deputy ‘kept in the dark’ about her resignation

September 24 2017, 5.02pm

Angus & The Mearns

Newly elected Angus MP Kirstene Hair reveals why she did not vote in Brexit referendum

September 22 2017, 8.25am

Comment and analysis

Talking Politics

‘Jez Fest is not all cheer and chants for Corbyn’

September 25 2017, 7.00am

Alex Bell

The awful noise is overpowering — but they want us to stop listening

September 21 2017, 11.37am

Jenny Hjul

Time for Nicola Sturgeon to focus on securing Scotland a better Brexit

September 20 2017, 11.45am

Talking Politics

September 18: ‘a difficult third anniversary’

September 18 2017, 12.01am

Alex Bell

We found £1 billion for a bridge, so what’s stopping us making a home for everyone?

September 14 2017, 11.13am

Jenny Hjul

Police Scotland is now a force far from good

September 13 2017, 12.10pm

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Pete Wishart: Independence campaigners must seek renewed mandate in 2021

September 26 2017, 3.34pm

Scottish politics

Dugdale hits out at Corbyn’s ‘lazy and lacklustre’ EU campaign

September 26 2017, 11.29am

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Public should have vote on final Brexit deal, says ex-Scottish Labour leader

September 26 2017, 10.59am

Scottish politics

Corbyn killing off independence by offering ‘real hope’ to Yes voters, says Rowley

September 25 2017, 6.46pm

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Hammond refuses to endorse May to lead Tories into next election

September 25 2017, 3.59pm

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Law Society of Scotland issues warning over impact Brexit could have on NHS

September 25 2017, 3.39pm

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Philip Hammond hails ‘vital’ oil and gas industry in £5m funding announcement

September 25 2017, 11.19am

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SNP maintain Brexit ‘power grab’ claim despite ‘cautiously optimistic’ Green

September 25 2017, 6.29am

UK politics

Jeremy Corbyn under pressure over single market stance

September 24 2017, 6.34pm

Scottish politics

Kezia Dugdale’s deputy ‘kept in the dark’ about her resignation

September 24 2017, 5.02pm

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Scottish Labour’s interim chief found Kezia Dugdale was quitting minutes before

September 24 2017, 2.30pm

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Nicola Sturgeon reveals sexism she faced in early political career

September 22 2017, 2.13pm

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McConnell: Would be wise for Sturgeon to park referendum for at least five years

September 22 2017, 12.24pm

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Tory MP ‘did not vote in Brexit referendum’ and left decision ‘to everyone else’

September 22 2017, 11.33am

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MSPs back first contract laws reforms over third party rights in nearly century

September 21 2017, 6.43pm

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Nicola Sturgeon voices concern over attempts to halt Catalonia independence vote

September 21 2017, 2.51pm

Scottish politics

FMQs: Sturgeon enters Labour row by attacking leadership candidate

September 21 2017, 2.16pm

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Council criticised over handling of combustible cladding find at Glasgow flats

September 21 2017, 12.41pm

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Obituaries

Former Tory MP and arch Eurosceptic Sir Teddy Taylor dies aged 80

September 21 2017, 12.41pm

Scottish politics

SNP members demand ‘distancing ourselves’ from minister’s Park of Keir decision

September 21 2017, 11.49am

Scottish politics

“I don’t know” — Nicola Sturgeon undecided on when she might call an indyref2

September 21 2017, 10.18am

Scottish politics

Dundee braced for job losses

September 21 2017, 8.01am

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Anas Sarwar backs compulsory living wage at Scottish Labour leadership hustings

September 20 2017, 6.09pm

Scottish politics

Scottish Parliament votes for income tax rise to fund higher spending

September 20 2017, 5.53pm

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Scottish Labour leadership candidate denies he is ‘one of the few’

September 20 2017, 5.00pm

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Cladding similar to Grenfell Tower found in dozens of Glasgow high rise blocks

September 20 2017, 12.07pm

Scottish politics

Thousands of Tayside and Fife patients forced to wait too long for treatment

September 20 2017, 8.41am

Scottish politics

Most jobs at Dundee’s social security headquarters will be new, says minister

September 19 2017, 5.54pm

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Scottish and Welsh governments publish amendments to Brexit bill

September 19 2017, 3.05pm

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SNP, your time is up, Lib Dems’ Scottish leader warns

September 18 2017, 5.45pm

Dundee

Dundee to gain hundreds of jobs after being picked to host Scotland’s new benefits headquarters

September 18 2017, 1.30pm

Scottish politics

Fife teacher’s letter to Sturgeon over ‘utterly broken’ education system

September 18 2017, 11.10am

Scottish politics

Russell says he won’t rule out backing second EU referendum

September 18 2017, 7.00am

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Scottish independence issue needs de-coupling from Brexit, says David Mundell

September 18 2017, 12.15am

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Scottish Conservatives may work with SNP over Brexit legislation amendments

September 17 2017, 6.15pm

Scottish politics

SNP branch convener apologises for mental health jibe at Willie Rennie

September 17 2017, 6.10pm

Scottish politics

Boris Johnson not being in charge is a ‘comfort’, says Tory MSP

September 17 2017, 5.57pm

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Richard Leonard launches ‘ethical socialist’ Scottish Labour leadership bid

September 16 2017, 5.45pm

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Anas Sarwar’s Scottish Labour leader bid ‘about electing next First Minister’

September 15 2017, 3.05pm

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TrumpWatch: Leave your dreams at the door

September 15 2017, 10.00am

Scottish politics

Call for Dundee to host Scotland’s new benefits headquarters

September 15 2017, 8.00am

Dundee

Women’s prison to open in Dundee

September 14 2017, 6.27pm

Scottish politics

FMQs: Angus deprived of new teachers amid SNP’s schools crisis, says Davidson

September 14 2017, 12.47pm

UK politics

New benefits system is worsening health of disabled applicants, survey finds

September 14 2017, 12.01am

Scottish politics

MSP demands law to tackle plastic pollution blighting Fife beaches

September 13 2017, 3.43pm

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UK politics

May condemns SNP for ‘failing people of Scotland’

September 13 2017, 12.57pm

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UK & World

SNP attacks Government’s ‘nuclear obsession’

September 12 2017, 5.47pm

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Mike Russell: UK Government using Brexit as ‘cover’ to take away devolved powers

September 12 2017, 4.07pm

Scottish politics

Call for Forth Road Bridge to re-open rebuffed by Transport Minister

September 12 2017, 3.04pm

UK politics

Dundee MP lashes out at UK ministers for Hurricane Irma response

September 12 2017, 1.21pm

Scottish politics

Education slump drives Scotland’s fall down global rankings, study finds

September 12 2017, 12.01am

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Business news

MSPs hold ‘constructive’ discussions with EU’s chief Brexit negotiator

September 11 2017, 4.15pm

Scottish politics

Sturgeon keeps Indyref2 on the table during plea for consensus on Holyrood powers

September 11 2017, 1.11pm

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Nicola Sturgeon calls for Holyrood consensus over Brexit ‘threat’ to devolution

September 11 2017, 11.15am

Scottish politics

SNP denied ‘absolute assurance’ over Frank’s Law benefits grab

September 11 2017, 6.10am

Scottish politics

Gordon Brown hits out at mental health crisis in Scotland

September 11 2017, 12.01am

Scottish politics

Dundee MP: “It’s time” for Indyref2

September 10 2017, 12.29pm

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Major Tory donor hits out at ‘hopeless’ Theresa May in scathing interview

September 9 2017, 4.15pm

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Salmond: EFTA membership could be secured quickly for an independent Scotland

September 8 2017, 10.55am

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UK Government accused of ‘undermining’ Scottish devolution settlement

September 7 2017, 5.05pm

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Ministers will help find answers for mother over empty baby coffin – Sturgeon

September 7 2017, 5.05pm

Scottish politics

FMQs: Sturgeon refuses to rule out income tax hike for basic ratepayers

September 7 2017, 2.09pm

Scottish politics

Dundee must build nearly a home a day for three decades, says think-tank

September 7 2017, 12.01am

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Business news

Ruth Davidson fears Brexit could bring economic blow ‘we don’t bounce back from’

September 6 2017, 6.19pm

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Government immigration proposals ‘morally bankrupt’ – Nicola Sturgeon

September 6 2017, 6.29am

Scottish politics

Victory as First Minister says she will ‘fully implement’ Frank’s Law

September 5 2017, 2.43pm

UK politics

Serving British soldiers arrested on suspicion of neo-Nazi terror links

September 5 2017, 1.38pm

Fife

Crossroads: Henry McLeish reveals why Scotland could seek a ‘different kind of future’ after Brexit

September 5 2017, 8.00am

Scottish politics

Russia calls for more contact with First Minister after invitation snubs

September 5 2017, 7.00am

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‘Bold and ambitious’ legislative programme unveiled by Nicola Sturgeon

September 5 2017, 6.25am

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Business news

Treasury minister wants UK to become oil and gas decommissioning pioneer

September 5 2017, 6.25am

Scottish politics

Do not let us down on Frank’s Law, widow tells Sturgeon

September 5 2017, 12.01am

Scottish politics

Henry McLeish praises Kezia Dugdale for making ‘real progress’ with Scottish Labour

September 4 2017, 6.00pm

Scottish politics

Anas Sarwar joins race to become Scottish Labour leader

September 4 2017, 11.01am

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Anas Sarwar announces bid to become Scottish Labour leader

September 4 2017, 10.15am

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Deprivation rises in UK’s ‘overlooked’ coastal communities – study

September 4 2017, 8.25am

Scottish politics

SNP guidance on Named Person still ‘not clear enough’

September 4 2017, 7.30am

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Labour leadership hopefuls Anas Sarwar and Richard Leonard set out visions

September 3 2017, 5.25pm

Scottish politics

Sturgeon faces call to announce Frank’s Law in programme for government

September 3 2017, 1.00pm

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Business news

Nicola Sturgeon ‘to scrap 1% cap on public sector pay rises’

September 3 2017, 12.53am

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Government urged to clarify post-Brexit support for Scottish fishing industry

September 3 2017, 12.53am

Scottish politics

Massive increase in Tayside and Fife households hit by benefits cap

September 1 2017, 7.30am

Scottish politics

Teacher shortage worsened by applicants not making the grade in English, says Dundee University

September 1 2017, 12.01am

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Labour spent £15m more than Tories in 2016

August 31 2017, 11.29am

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James Kelly ‘certainly not’ running to succeed Dugdale as Scottish Labour leader

August 31 2017, 10.21am

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Magazine outed me as gay, claims Kezia Dugdale

August 31 2017, 10.21am

Scottish politics

Rates revolt laid bare with bills for 11,368 properties challenged

August 31 2017, 8.59am

Scottish politics

Alex Rowley rules himself out of Scottish Labour leadership contest

August 30 2017, 4.05pm

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Scottish Labour to meet on September 9 to consider leadership process

August 30 2017, 12.08pm

Fife

Rowley named as Scottish Labour interim leader following Dugdale’s sudden exit

August 30 2017, 10.56am

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Independence vote ‘would not have been called if snap election was foreseen’

August 30 2017, 10.38am

Scottish politics

Health Secretary denies her job is at risk after Labour calls for her sacking

August 30 2017, 7.00am

Scottish politics

Russian ambassador confronts Sturgeon over Scottish curriculum

August 30 2017, 7.00am

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Left-wing MSPs rule out Scottish Labour leadership bid after Kezia Dugdale quits

August 30 2017, 1.02am

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Kezia Dugdale resigns as Scottish Labour leader

August 29 2017, 11.24pm

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Kezia Dugdale on ‘biggest honour’ as Scottish Labour leader

August 29 2017, 10.53pm

Scottish politics

Kezia Dugdale quits as Scottish Labour leader

August 29 2017, 10.35pm

Scottish politics

Labour call for Shona Robison to be sacked as Health Secretary

August 29 2017, 1.13pm

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Business news

Financial services firms ‘making contingency plans amid Brexit talks fears’

August 29 2017, 12.32pm

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