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A landmark SNP pledge to eliminate the poverty attainment gap between the richest and poorest Scots pupils is a "lifetime away from happening", the Government has been warned.
Nicola Sturgeon pledge to narrow attainment gap 'a lifetime away from happening'
The ex-SNP leader promised in 2015 "to close the attainment gap completely" but the Lib Dems said it could take more than a century to achieve.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A landmark SNP pledge to eliminate the poverty attainment gap between the richest and poorest Scots pupils is a "lifetime away from happening", the Government has been warned.
Aside from his statement on energy, John Swinney made some strong remarks today on the issue of hotels being used to house asylum seekers.
He described protests outside the hotels as "appalling", and insisted "Scotland will not follow that hostile approach to migration".
He described protests outside the hotels as "appalling", and insisted "Scotland will not follow that hostile approach to migration".
December 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Aside from his statement on energy, John Swinney made some strong remarks today on the issue of hotels being used to house asylum seekers.
He described protests outside the hotels as "appalling", and insisted "Scotland will not follow that hostile approach to migration".
He described protests outside the hotels as "appalling", and insisted "Scotland will not follow that hostile approach to migration".
Sandie Peggie was harassed by NHS Fife, an employment tribunal has found in a landmark legal ruling.
Sandie Peggie wins trans row tribunal against NHS Fife in landmark ruling
Peggie, an experienced nurse, took NHS Fife to an employment tribunal after refusing to share a changing room with a transgender colleague.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Sandie Peggie was harassed by NHS Fife, an employment tribunal has found in a landmark legal ruling.
John Swinney will take inspiration from one of the SNP's most famous political slogans when he launches a new campaign aimed at convincing Scots that independence will reduce their electricity bills by a third.
John Swinney to claim independence will reduce electricity bills for Scots
EXCLUSIVE: The SNP leader will today unveil the "It's Scotland's Energy" campaign ahead of the next Holyrood election.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:23 AM
John Swinney will take inspiration from one of the SNP's most famous political slogans when he launches a new campaign aimed at convincing Scots that independence will reduce their electricity bills by a third.
Should pubs be allowed to stay open late so fans can watch Scotland's World Cup matches next summer?
SNP Health Secretary Neil Gray says he wants to "make sure people are able to enjoy the celebration as Scotland get out of the group of death".
SNP Health Secretary Neil Gray says he wants to "make sure people are able to enjoy the celebration as Scotland get out of the group of death".
December 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Should pubs be allowed to stay open late so fans can watch Scotland's World Cup matches next summer?
SNP Health Secretary Neil Gray says he wants to "make sure people are able to enjoy the celebration as Scotland get out of the group of death".
SNP Health Secretary Neil Gray says he wants to "make sure people are able to enjoy the celebration as Scotland get out of the group of death".
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EXC: Scottish Labour’s education spokeswoman has quit over her friendship with a convicted sex offender.
Pam Duncan-Glancy resigned after a Record investigation into her links with Sean Morton, who was convicted of possessing indecent child images.
Pam Duncan-Glancy resigned after a Record investigation into her links with Sean Morton, who was convicted of possessing indecent child images.
Scottish Labour education spokeswoman quits over friendship with convicted sex offender - Daily Record
Pam Duncan-Glancy resigned after the Record approached Scottish Labour about her links to disgraced former councillor Sean Morton. Concerns were raised about her judgement.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
EXC: Scottish Labour’s education spokeswoman has quit over her friendship with a convicted sex offender.
Pam Duncan-Glancy resigned after a Record investigation into her links with Sean Morton, who was convicted of possessing indecent child images.
Pam Duncan-Glancy resigned after a Record investigation into her links with Sean Morton, who was convicted of possessing indecent child images.
“The real business of the draw isn’t far away,” a distressed-sounding Jonathan Pearce tells BBC viewers after enduring an opening 25 minutes to the World Cup draw featuring Robbie Williams, Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino.
December 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
“The real business of the draw isn’t far away,” a distressed-sounding Jonathan Pearce tells BBC viewers after enduring an opening 25 minutes to the World Cup draw featuring Robbie Williams, Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino.
Scots football fans would be able to enjoy a pint while attending matches under Labour plans for an "extended pilot scheme" to scrap the notorious ban on booze.
Scotland fans could enjoy pint at Euro 2028 under plans for 'extended pilot scheme' to end booze ban
EXCLUSIVE: Tartan Army supporters could be able to toast their side at Hampden Park if Scotland qualify for the European Championships in 2028.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Scots football fans would be able to enjoy a pint while attending matches under Labour plans for an "extended pilot scheme" to scrap the notorious ban on booze.
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A former leader of UKIP in Scotland has denied he took payments from Russia in exchange for making pro-Putin statements.
Former UKIP leader in Scotland denies taking payments from Russia
David Coburn, who served as an MEP for five years, was previously forced to apologise after he compared Humza Yousaf to convicted terrorist Abu Hamza.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
A former leader of UKIP in Scotland has denied he took payments from Russia in exchange for making pro-Putin statements.
John Swinney tells reporters the Scottish Government will set out its position on a grooming gangs inquiry before Christmas.
November 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
John Swinney tells reporters the Scottish Government will set out its position on a grooming gangs inquiry before Christmas.
Ross Greer tells me he hopes the SNP Government will use any extra cash it receives from the UK Budget to fund the expansion of free school meals.
Kids in P1-P5 are already offered a free meal, the Greens hope this could soon include those in P6/P7 as well.
Kids in P1-P5 are already offered a free meal, the Greens hope this could soon include those in P6/P7 as well.
November 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Ross Greer tells me he hopes the SNP Government will use any extra cash it receives from the UK Budget to fund the expansion of free school meals.
Kids in P1-P5 are already offered a free meal, the Greens hope this could soon include those in P6/P7 as well.
Kids in P1-P5 are already offered a free meal, the Greens hope this could soon include those in P6/P7 as well.
Sugar tax latest: AG Barr has admitted it could be forced to change the Irn-Bru recipe for a second time in seven years to meet the latest levy announced by Wes Streeting.
November 27, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Sugar tax latest: AG Barr has admitted it could be forced to change the Irn-Bru recipe for a second time in seven years to meet the latest levy announced by Wes Streeting.
(1/2) I asked Shona Robison, in the wake of today's Budget, if the SNP Government will now commit to spending the money it planned to use to mitigate the impact of the two-child cap in Scotland on other policies to help reduce child poverty.
November 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
(1/2) I asked Shona Robison, in the wake of today's Budget, if the SNP Government will now commit to spending the money it planned to use to mitigate the impact of the two-child cap in Scotland on other policies to help reduce child poverty.
10 things Scots need to know from the 2025 Budget statement
Budget 2025: 10 things Scots need to know from Rachel Reeves' big announcement
The UK Chancellor announced a blizzard of policies during a 70 minute speech to MPs. We've rounded up the most important.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
10 things Scots need to know from the 2025 Budget statement
The two-child cap on benefits will finally be scrapped from April next year, at a cost of £3 billion at the end of this Parliament.
The Record has been campaigning for the abolition of this hateful policy since 2017.
The Record has been campaigning for the abolition of this hateful policy since 2017.
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The two-child cap on benefits will finally be scrapped from April next year, at a cost of £3 billion at the end of this Parliament.
The Record has been campaigning for the abolition of this hateful policy since 2017.
The Record has been campaigning for the abolition of this hateful policy since 2017.
Maree Todd has defended the progress of the SNP’s £250 million National Mission on drug deaths, despite claims it has been an abject failure.
Drugs and alcohol minister's family struggles fuel fight against overdose deaths
Maree Todd's parents both battled alcohol and she believes they offered proof that recovery is possible. She pledges a key focus on benzos and admits that local Alcohol and Drug Partnerships need more...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Maree Todd has defended the progress of the SNP’s £250 million National Mission on drug deaths, despite claims it has been an abject failure.
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Having the annual budget party, everyone drinking sherry and dressing as their favourite chancellors
November 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Having the annual budget party, everyone drinking sherry and dressing as their favourite chancellors
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The SNP Justice Secretary has denied misrepresenting an expert on her views on a Scottish grooming gang inquiry.
Angela Constance said she gave an “accurate” account of Professor Alexis Jay’s views.
Angela Constance said she gave an “accurate” account of Professor Alexis Jay’s views.
SNP Justice Secretary denies misrepresenting expert on grooming gangs probe
EXCLUSIVE: Angela Constance said she gave an “accurate” account of Professor Alexis Jay’s views despite the Government issuing a clarification.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The SNP Justice Secretary has denied misrepresenting an expert on her views on a Scottish grooming gang inquiry.
Angela Constance said she gave an “accurate” account of Professor Alexis Jay’s views.
Angela Constance said she gave an “accurate” account of Professor Alexis Jay’s views.
The SNP Government has once again declined to order a national inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland.
Natalie Don-Innes answers an urgent question on the subject via video link.
Natalie Don-Innes answers an urgent question on the subject via video link.
November 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The SNP Government has once again declined to order a national inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland.
Natalie Don-Innes answers an urgent question on the subject via video link.
Natalie Don-Innes answers an urgent question on the subject via video link.
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Irn-Bru hit by UK sugar tax as tough new rules on soft drinks announced
Irn-Bru hit by UK sugar tax as tough new rules on soft drinks announced
Wes Streeting, the UK Health Secretary, has announced drinks with 4.5g of sugar per 100ml will now be subject to the levy.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Irn-Bru hit by UK sugar tax as tough new rules on soft drinks announced
Bosses at Social Security Scotland have been handed inflation-busting pay rises despite a £770m blackhole in welfare spending.
Bosses at Social Security Scotland handed inflation-busting pay rises
EXCLUSIVE: Directors at the taxpayer-funded quango have enjoyed big pay hikes despite the SNP Government facing a £2bn blackhole in welfare spending by the end of the decade.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Bosses at Social Security Scotland have been handed inflation-busting pay rises despite a £770m blackhole in welfare spending.
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted "at no point did I behave politically" during her time leading Scotland through the coronavirus pandemic.
Nicola Sturgeon denies she 'behaved politically' during covid response
The former first minister said it was "very difficult" working with Boris Johnson during the peak covid years in 2020 and 2021.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted "at no point did I behave politically" during her time leading Scotland through the coronavirus pandemic.
Nicola Sturgeon tells reporters: "I will say this until I draw my dying breath - at no point did I behave politically, in a party political sense, in my management of covid."
November 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Nicola Sturgeon tells reporters: "I will say this until I draw my dying breath - at no point did I behave politically, in a party political sense, in my management of covid."
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Nicola Sturgeon's stance in 2020 that coronavirus could be eliminated from Scotland was "inappropriate" and "destined to fail", the UK Covid Inquiry has found.
Nicola Sturgeon slammed in Covid Inquiry report over failure to conduct planning
The Scottish Government was criticised over the early days of the pandemic, but the First Minister was described as a “serious and diligent” leader.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Nicola Sturgeon's stance in 2020 that coronavirus could be eliminated from Scotland was "inappropriate" and "destined to fail", the UK Covid Inquiry has found.
Mairi McAllan announced in April 2024 that a just transition plan for Mossmorran would be developed by the SNP Government.
John Swinney was asked by both the Greens and Tories today: Where is it?
Hundreds of jobs are now on the line.
John Swinney was asked by both the Greens and Tories today: Where is it?
Hundreds of jobs are now on the line.
November 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Mairi McAllan announced in April 2024 that a just transition plan for Mossmorran would be developed by the SNP Government.
John Swinney was asked by both the Greens and Tories today: Where is it?
Hundreds of jobs are now on the line.
John Swinney was asked by both the Greens and Tories today: Where is it?
Hundreds of jobs are now on the line.