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Scottish Labour leadership and policy shifts

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Latest: Michael Marra calls for decentralisation of Holyrood powers

Michael Marra has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish Labour party, succeeding Anas Sarwar. Marra secured nearly two-thirds of the vote in a contest against Joe Fagan following a period of electoral decline fo

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Domestic abuse protection reforms in Scotland

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Latest: Scottish MSP warns of systemic failures in domestic abuse protection

In Scotland, political leaders and advocates are addressing systemic failures in the protection of domestic abuse victims. MSP Patricia Gibson has warned that victims are “paying with their lives” due to insufficient ris

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Highland Council taxi licensing controversy

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Latest: Scotland considers changing taxi licensing laws for sex offenders

The Highland Council faced significant political fallout after passing a motion of no confidence against five councillors. This followed a June decision where a licensing committee voted to renew taxi operator licences f

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Scottish independence referendum developments

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Latest: Scottish Government seeks parliamentary backing for independence motion

The Scottish Government has initiated formal steps toward a second independence referendum by publishing a draft Independence Referendum Bill. The proposed legislation outlines a voting franchise and a referendum questio

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Scottish data centre planning and local opposition

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Latest: Scotland mandates environmental assessments for large data centres

The Scottish government has introduced new planning oversight for large-scale data centre developments. Under Regulation 31, local planning authorities must notify ministers within seven days of receiving applications fo

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Scottish government public service reform agenda

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Latest: John Swinney pledges radical reform to Scotland’s public services

First Minister John Swinney has pledged to implement ‘radical change’ and significant reform to Scotland’s public services over the next five years. As MSPs return from summer recess, Swinney is set to deliver a Programm

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