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Brexit: Too little support for new vote on deal, Theresa May admits

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Andy Kerr in 2001, when he was serving as finance minister in the Labour-Lib Dem coaltion. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

UK Treasury ‘peered down its nose’ at Scottish Government

Politics

Former health secretary Alex Neil said Alex Salmond was better then Nicola Sturgeon at letting ministers get on with their jobs. Picture: Steven Scott Taylor

Nicola Sturgeon ‘interferes’ with Holyrood ministers’ jobs, claims SNP MSP

Politics

Scots could face charges for parking at work

Poll: workplace parking tax opposed by most Scots

Politics

Campaign against Edinburgh’s over-tourism just got a massive boost – Helen Martin

Opinion

There’s one massive Edinburgh issue we all agree on – Iain Whyte

Opinion

Home Office accused of giving money to paedophilia campaigners

News

Minister threatens election if MPs force different Brexit path

Politics

Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale made the accusation

Independence blogger ‘horrified’ at homophobia claim by Kezia Dugdale

Politics

Cabinet Office minister David Lidington is Theresa May's de-facto deputy

Brexit: David Lidington denies plot to become caretaker PM

Politics

Indyref2 More Indyref2 >>

Independent Scotland ‘could ditch Queen for president’

General Election

Nicola Sturgeon has told the Scottish Parliament independence is the only solution to the "broken government". Pictures: John Devlin

Nicola Sturgeon to reveal independence referendum plan after Brexit talks

Politics

Nicola Sturgeon has said she intends to "exercise the mandate" she has to hold a referendum on Scottish independence in response to the Brexit turmoil.

Nicola Sturgeon: I will ‘exercise mandate’ to hold independence referendum

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The UK government has been accused of trying to 'roll back devolution.' Picture: MauriceDB/Flickr/Creative Commons

UK Government accused of undermining The Vow and ‘rolling back devolution’

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Keith Brown hailed the poll. Picture: John Devlin.

Poll: 1 in 3 Scots say there should never be a second independence referendum

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Nicola Sturgeon said she believes Theresa May is "part of the problem". Pictures: AFP/Getty

Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon says Theresa May is ‘effectively out of power’

General Election

Leader comment: Replacing May will not solve the humiliation of Brexit

Opinion

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon addresses anti-Brexit campaigners in Parliament Square as they take part in the People's Vote March in London. Pic: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon calls on MPs to seize control of Brexit from beleaguered Theresa May

General Election

Anti-Brexit protester and a pro-Brexit protester argue. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Brexit ‘to blame’ for rising hate speech in Scotland

General Election

Scottish Parliament More Scottish Parliament >>

Scottish Government Brexit minister Michael Russell

Scotland has ‘cast-iron mandate’ to hold second independence vote

General Election

An independent Scotland could ditch the Queen and adopt an elected president as head of state, according to a proposed written constitution that has been submitted to ministers.

Independent Scotland ‘could ditch Queen for president’

General Election

Scots have headed to the polls four times since 2016

Scots risk missing potential snap election as electoral roll drops

General Election

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Halo teams up to drive digital healthcare

Health

Loganair takes to skies with new routes

News

Aegon UK chief executive Adrian Grace. Picture: Contributed

Aegon unveils three-year partnership to boost temporary staff across UK

Financial

Elevator chief executive Gary McEwan with Finance Secretary Derek Mackay in Aberdeen. Picture: Michal Wachucik

Elevator to expand reach across Scotland

Business

The vast building is situated in the South Gyle area. Picture: Contributed

Edinburgh office with space for 1,100 seeks occupier

Companies

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Brexit: Too little support for new vote on deal, Theresa May admits

Politics

Former health secretary Alex Neil said Alex Salmond was better then Nicola Sturgeon at letting ministers get on with their jobs. Picture: Steven Scott Taylor

Nicola Sturgeon ‘interferes’ with Holyrood ministers’ jobs, claims SNP MSP

Politics

Cabinet Office minister David Lidington is Theresa May's de-facto deputy

Brexit: David Lidington denies plot to become caretaker PM

Politics

Scottish Government Brexit minister Michael Russell

Scotland has ‘cast-iron mandate’ to hold second independence vote

General Election