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Kevin Lang has reported the attack to the Police

Senior councillor left 'terrified and shaken up' after being grabbed by throat Crime

Rishi Sunak at an event in Edinburgh, as part of the campaign to be leader of the Conservative Party and the next prime minister. Picture date: Saturday August 6, 2022.

Liz Truss promises to cut taxes 'immediately' Politics

Sunak vows to help first-time buyers during Edinburgh visit Politics

Euan McColm: If the Tavistock is not fit for purpose then nor is the Sandyford Politics

Dani Garavelli: Truss and Sunak - who can stick it hardest to the worst-off? Politics

Gordon Brown demands urgent action on cost-of-living Politics

Pressure mounts on SNP to provide services for later abortions Politics

Douglas Ross 'is not watching leadership hustings' Politics

Scottish Independence

Truss's plan to 'ignore' Sturgeon is a PR coup for the SNP – Scotsman comment Columnists

SNP tells Supreme Court its referendum plan would not ‘of itself’ affect Union Politics

Independence could see radical change in politics, including an SNP collapse Politics

Prospect of nation based on social democratic values gives Indy movement hope Columnists

UK Government has no 'legal imperative' to respond to SNP calls for independence Politics

SNP to apply to intervene in Supreme Court indyref2 case Politics

Indy Scotland likely to need border checks, not passport control, says expert Politics

Brexit

Hard Brexit is putting people at risk from toxic chemicals – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

How a generation of musicians are being dragged down by Brexit – Laura Waddell Columnists

More queues at Dover amid fears for ‘vulnerable’ summer Politics

Truss's Bonfire of the Vanities sounds more dogmatic than the original Columnists

Travellers warned of significant delays in Dover gridlock due to Brexit checks Transport

Truss promises ‘red tape bonfire’ with review of all EU law by end of 2023 Politics

Reform UK face winding up petition over £22,000 debt owed to Scottish firm Politics

More Scotsman politics

Scottish exam results will be 'manipulated' to ensure more students fail Education

Politics is not just about GDP but about what people want – Stewart McDonald MP Columnists

How long will the energy giants' profits rush last? Cost of living

How would a common currency work post-Scottish independence? Politics

Ignoring the SNP ‘dangerously complacent’, says Rishi Sunak Politics

Scottish Government commits extra £140 million to break council strikes threat Politics

Archie Battersbee’s parents turn to Appeal Court in hospice bid Health

‘Disappointment’ as politics festival fails to include women's health event Politics

Watch: Sunak brags of work diverting public funds from ‘deprived urban areas’ Politics

Scottish Government appoint 18th special adviser Politics

Disgraced Ex-SNP MP Natalie McGarry to appeal length of prison sentence Crime

China sanctions US house speaker Nancy Pelosi over Taiwan visit Politics

Union urges Scottish Government to ‘take responsibility’ in council pay dispute Politics

Farming subsidies can fund damage to nature. That needs to change – Ruth Taylor Columnists

Lord Advocate’s Father Ted-style mission to kick Supreme Court is pure farce Columnists

Boris Johnson tops sales charts for novelty Prime Minister Toby Jugs People

Sturgeon needs to get involved in council pay dispute to ensure a fair deal Columnists

Liz Truss insists recession is ‘not inevitable’ Politics

UK to fall into longest recession since financial crisis as interest rates rise People

Edinburgh waste and street cleaning workers to strike over festival Politics

Alcohol-related deaths in Scotland climb to highest level since 2008 Health

Scottish Government confirms second abortion summit in August Health

Former Scottish secretary gives backing to Liz Truss to be next prime minister Politics

Energy price cap 2022 changes revealed and how the energy price cap works Lifestyle

SNP ridicules suggestion it should face Commons over record in Scotland Politics

Delays to half of NHS Scotland treatment centres named 'extremely unacceptable' Politics

Council workers at risk of poverty unless pay offer improves, says union Politics

Junior doctor working in Scotland faces potential deportation due to visa delays Politics

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