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Transport strategy raises more questions than it answers, claims MSP

A flagship transport strategy published by the Scottish Government “raises more questions than it answers”, an MSP has said. The second strategic transports projects review (STPR2) outlined on Thursday makes 45 recommendations to be actioned over ...

20 Jan 2022 at 17:55

Scotland

North Sea oil and gas to ‘effectively end’ in next 20 years – minister

North Sea oil and gas production will “effectively end” in the next 20 years, a minister has said as he opened a consultation on whether there should be a presumption against new drilling. Michael Matheson said there would be 77,000 jobs in ...

10 Jan 2023 at 18:01

Scotland

Minister vows to close fox hunting loopholes with new law

A minister has said loopholes around fox hunting will be closed as new legislation goes through its final stage in 2023. Environment Minister Mairi McAllan said the Hunting with Dogs Bill will end loopholes around the hunting of wild ...

26 Dec 2022 at 00:01

Scotland

Charities back call for Scotland to have an Older People’s Commissioner

More than 30 charities are calling on ministers to appoint a new commissioner to be an “independent champion” for older Scots. Independent Age, the charity which focuses on financial hardship amongst the elderly, said such a move ...

03 May 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Company running deposit return scheme is like ‘Frankenstein’s monster’, says MSP

A minister said it would be inappropriate to interfere in the company overseeing Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS), as an MSP likened it to “Frankenstein’s monster”. Circular economy minister Lorna Slater faced questions ...

21 Mar 2023 at 15:25

Scotland

MSPs unite to vote for law that would see public authorities provide better food

MSPs have voted unanimously to pass a Bill that would require public authorities to devise plans to improve the food they provide. The Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill will force the Scottish Government and other public ...

15 Jun 2022 at 19:47

Scotland

Consultation opens in MSP’s bid for older people’s commissioner

A Labour MSP has opened a consultation on his proposals to introduce a new commissioner for older people in Scotland. Colin Smyth intends to bring forward a member’s Bill which would create a new independent ...

13 Jun 2023 at 11:00

Scotland

Robertson used incorrect wind stat after being told it was wrong – Tories

The Scottish Tories have called for External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson to resign after they claim he cited a figure on Scotland’s offshore wind output that has since been described as “inflated”. ...

28 Feb 2023 at 17:58

Scotland

MSPs urged to close loopholes in new fox hunting legislation

Scottish Labour have urged MSPs to vote to close loopholes in proposed new fox hunting laws. The Scottish Parliament will vote on the first stage of the Hunting With Dogs Bill on Tuesday as it proposed ...

25 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Committee seeks views on community wealth Bill

A Holyrood committee has opened a consultation on a Bill which would push public bodies to spend more locally. The Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill was published last month and, if passed, ...

04 Apr 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

Bid for Prestwick Airport under consideration, Swinney confirms

A bidder is in talks to purchase Prestwick Airport, John Swinney has confirmed. The publicly-owned airport was sold to the Scottish Government for £1 in 2013 with the intention that it be returned ...

26 Mar 2025 at 15:51

Scotland

MSPs want second round of growth deals to ‘go further and deliver more’

Ministers at Holyrood and Westminster are being urged to commit to funding a second phase of growth deals for cities and regions across Scotland. MSPs on Holyrood’s Economy Committee however have ...

09 May 2025 at 00:01

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