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Deputy political editor, Daily Record. Reporting from across Scotland. Story? [email protected]

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 2h

Humza Yousaf on whether Donald Trump deserves praise for the latest Gaza ceasefire talks:

“It is akin to… there’s an individual who provides matches and petrol to the arsonist and then asks for praise when he puts out the fire.”

Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 5h

Another normal week at Historic Environment Scotland, the taxpayer-funded quango that's supposed to be looking after our castles instead of descending further into bitter infighting.

Scots heritage staff 'disgusted' as senior boss refuses to quit in racism row

EXCLUSIVE: Bosses at scandal-hit Historic Environment Scotland are struggling to keep a lid on the simmering fury of employees at the quango.

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 23h

Responding to John Swinney's comments earlier today, Jackie Baillie, said: "We haven't reached the limits of devolution, but we have reached the limits of this unambitious and tired SNP Government"

Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 1d

John Swinney has said he is "appalled by what Tommy Robinson represents" and warned Scots there were "dangers" of the UK's "rightward drift".

John Swinney 'appalled' by Tommy Robinson as he warns Scots of 'dangers'

The First Minister said he wanted to champion a society in Scotland that was "tolerant, inclusive and welcoming".

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 1d

Story:

Scotland 'reaching the limits of devolution' says John Swinney

The First Minister denied the SNP was running out of steam after 18 years in power as he repeated his belief that only independence could fix the country's most serious problems.

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 1d

I put this to the First Minister and he told me Scotland is now “reaching the limits of devolution”.

He later denied this was an admission the SNP was “running out of steam”.

Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 1d

John Swinney tells reporters he wants to “focus the debate on living standards” when it comes to Scottish independence.

He lays the blame for a decline in living standards squarely at Westminster’s door - no mention of the SNP Government making any mistakes since 2007.

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Record Politics @politics.dailyrecord.co.uk · 1d

Glasgow is at “crisis point” after the council received over 7,500 homeless applications from outside the city.

Nearly 75% of the bids came from people in other parts of the UK.

Glasgow hit by 7,500 homeless applications from outside the city

EXCLUSIVE: The huge number of applications from south of the border has prompted SNP council leader to call for action from the UK and Scottish Governments.

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 1d

Time for a “fresh start” urges party in power for the last 18 years

John Swinney to unveil another white paper on Scottish independence

The SNP Government previously shelved its long-running series of white papers on independence after the public lost interest.

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 1d

John Swinney will unveil tomorrow the final white paper in the SNP Government's long-running series on Scottish independence.

The first one was published back in June 2022 by Nicola Sturgeon.

Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 2d

A Scottish Conservative MSP has been reported to police after he called for "no more vegans, Buddhists or Green Party members" at Rangers following the sacking of Russell Martin.

Murdo Fraser reported to police after calling for 'no more buddhists' at Rangers

A Tory party spokesman claimed Fraser's tweet was aimed at Russell Martin and was "obviously a joke".

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Record Politics @politics.dailyrecord.co.uk · 2d

Darren McGarvey blasts child poverty as Scotland's 'national shame' ahead of major campaign rally

Darren McGarvey blasts child poverty as Scotland's 'national shame'

McGarvey, a former columnist for the Record, will be the headline speaker at the Scotland Demands Better rally in Edinburgh on October 25.

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 2d

Greedy touts fleecing live music fans are set for a legal hammer blow as the Labour Government brings in a ticket resale price cap.

Great reward for a long-running campaign on the issue by Record chief reporter Mark McGivern.

Price cap on ticket resales set to be introduced in hammer blow for touts

The Daily Record can reveal the Government is set to introduce laws to cripple the operations of touts who hoover up tickets using computer bots then hit fans with sky-high prices.

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 2d

Hard-up Scots are donating less money to charities as the cost-of-living continues to hit household budgets.

Scots donating less money to charities as cost of living

Charities warned the cost of living had dented "people’s ability to put their hands in their pocket".

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 3d

The First Minister was reportedly warned in advance he would be in for a "rough ride" at the vigil.

John Swinney defends stance on Palestine after First Minister heckled

The First Minister was booed by some in the crowd while he addressed the vigil outside the Scottish Parliament.

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 3d

John Swinney comments after being heckled at a vigil for Hamas hostages yesterday:

"I've got to set out the principled position that the only pathway to peace is a two-state solution that involves the recognition of a sovereign state of Palestine"

Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 3d

A Tory MSP was mocked after he demanded "no more Green Party members" at Rangers following the departure of Russell Martin.

Tory MSP mocked after demanding 'no more Green Party members' at Rangers

Murdo Fraser, a well-known supporter of the Ibrox club, made the call after news emerged the Light Blues are already looking for a new manager.

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 4d

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 5d

Scotland 'squandering' profits made by offshore wind farms as foreign developers cash-in

Scotland 'squandering' profits made by wind farms as foreign developers cash-in

EXCLUSIVE: Only four of the 29 parent companies involved in ScotWind are headquartered in the UK.

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 6d

Glasgow will not be ready to host next year's Commonwealth Games without "greater focus and investment", a trade union chief has warned.

Glasgow 'not ready' to host Commonwealth Games with city needing 'deep clean'

EXCLUSIVE: Trade union chief Gary Smith said Scotland's biggest city had been "abandoned by the political class for a long time".

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 6d

More than 800 prisoners will have been freed early from Scottish jails by the end of the year, part of a desperate attempt to ease overcrowding.

Reminder: The SNP is spending £1 billion on a replacement nick for HMP Barlinnie, which will have just 357 extra spaces.

Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 6d

Hundreds more Scots prisoners to be released early by SNP Government as overcrowded jails reach crisis point again

Hundreds more Scots prisoners to be released early as jails reach crisis point

The £1 billion replacement for HMP Barlinnie is still years away from completion as Scotland's prison service struggles to deal with the volume of inmates behind bars.

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 7d

None of the exchanges at today's FMQs are likely to have reassured colleges that face closure, drastically downsizing or going bust.

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'Snooty' Swinney hails his state school education in college spat with Sarwar

The First Minister told MSPs he was "very proud of my state school education".

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Chris McCall @dennynews.bsky.social · 7d

John Swinney tells MSPs he’s “very proud” of his state schooling after he’s called “snooty” by former Hutchesons pupil Anas Sarwar.

The Labour leader had criticised the FM for his Government overseeing a 20% funding cut to colleges.

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Record Politics @politics.dailyrecord.co.uk · 7d

Michelle Mone branded 'disgraceful' by fellow Tories as pressure mounts on disgraced peer to quit Lords

Michelle Mone branded 'disgraceful' by fellow Tories as pressure mounts on peer

The former lingerie saleswoman was made a Baroness by then prime minister David Cameron in 2015.

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