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Category: Scottish news

Watch “ForWomen.Scot :: 31 Jan 2020 :: Rhona Hotchkiss” on YouTube

Read More Watch “ForWomen.Scot :: 31 Jan 2020 :: Rhona Hotchkiss” on YouTube

Fears raised over Green manifesto call to remove sex and gender from birth certificates

  Women could “cease to exist as a legal category,” warns human rights expert. Source: Fears raised over Green manifesto call to remove sex and gender from birth certificates

Read More Fears raised over Green manifesto call to remove sex and gender from birth certificates

Irish Times view on Scottish independence

If the new parliament affirms support, another referendum should follow Source: Irish Times view on Scottish independence

Read More Irish Times view on Scottish independence

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes – Who will watch the watchmen? – Scottish Legal News

  Source: Quis custodiet ipsos custodes – Who will watch the watchmen? – Scottish Legal News

Read More Quis custodiet ipsos custodes – Who will watch the watchmen? – Scottish Legal News

Housing campaigners call for eviction ban to be made permanent – Scottish Housing News

  Source: Housing campaigners call for eviction ban to be made permanent – Scottish Housing News

Read More Housing campaigners call for eviction ban to be made permanent – Scottish Housing News

Sturgeon team ‘knew of claims weeks earlier’ | Scotland | The Sunday Times

  archived 28 Feb 2021 01:34:57 UTC Source: Sturgeon team ‘knew of claims weeks earlier’ | Scotland | The Sunday Times

Read More Sturgeon team ‘knew of claims weeks earlier’ | Scotland | The Sunday Times

Wings Over Scotland | The Longest Day

In the end the four-hour session ran for almost exactly six hours, and Alex Salmond looked like he could have done another six standing on his head. Now, it would be only fair to acknowledge that this site was on his side before the start, but by any rational objective assessment the former First Minister delivered… […]

Read More Wings Over Scotland | The Longest Day

Joanna Cherry demands Alex Salmond ‘conspiracy’ evidence release | The National

  JOANNA Cherry has called for the Crown Office to release evidence which Alex Salmond says shows there was a conspiracy against him by senior… Source: Joanna Cherry demands Alex Salmond ‘conspiracy’ evidence release | The National

Read More Joanna Cherry demands Alex Salmond ‘conspiracy’ evidence release | The National

Scottish Parliament Makes U-Turn to Release Damning Sturgeon Dossier – Sputnik International

  Source: Scottish Parliament Makes U-Turn to Release Damning Sturgeon Dossier – Sputnik International

Read More Scottish Parliament Makes U-Turn to Release Damning Sturgeon Dossier – Sputnik International

Spectator wins challenge to court order in Alex Salmond case | Alex Salmond | The Guardian

  Ruling could clear way for former first minister to give evidence to Holyrood committee Source: Spectator wins challenge to court order in Alex Salmond case | Alex Salmond | The Guardian

Read More Spectator wins challenge to court order in Alex Salmond case | Alex Salmond | The Guardian

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