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Scot Gov: Current Trade Bill unacceptable

Scottish Government can’t recommend consent (Article via www.gov.scot) The Scottish Government cannot recommend that the Scottish Parliament gives legislative consent to the UK Government Trade Bill as currently drafted. The UK Government has recognised the role of the Scottish Government in implementing trade deals and the Trade Bill confers powers on Scottish Ministers to do so. But the bill imposes unacceptable constraints on the way that these powers can be used. In a letter from Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Keith Brown to Minister of State for…

Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy (Article via www.gov.scot 14/12/17) The 2018-19 Draft Budget will protect the NHS and public services, support low earners and unlock Scotland’s economic potential, according to Finance Secretary Derek Mackay. Setting out plans to invest an additional £400 million in Scotland’s health service, protect public services, lift the public sector pay cap and provide a package of investment in growing the economy and supporting small businesses, Mr Mackay said the budget would “invest in our public services and support business to…

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TIPS: 1. Watch your back Whenever you’re about to post something online, pause and just imagine someone in authority, someone you respect, reading that post or looking at that photo. If that feels uncomfortable, don’t do it. 2. Got a nickname? Think about using a nickname instead of your real name if you’re signing up to a microblogging site like Twitter. Consider setting up a separate, personal email account to use with social media sites, rather than using your work, or even your main personal email. Remember, only connect to…

Glenafton Athletic’s debut in the Scottish Cup was a successful one as they swept Threave Rovers aside in the first round. The Scottish Junior Cup champions scored twice in each half against their visitors from Castle Douglas. Mick McCann put two well-taken goals into the bottom corner and another header nearly gave him a hat-trick. Joe Andrew and Dale Moore added the others after the break at Loch Park for the New Cumnock men. Glenafton’s reward is a second round tie away to Highland League side Deveronvale. Manager Craig McEwan…

EU Withdrawal Bill talks continue. Speaking after today’s meeting with UK First Secretary of State Damian Green on the issues surrounding the current draft of the EU Withdrawal Bill – which was also attended by Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe Michael Russell and Scottish Secretary David Mundell – Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: “Today’s meeting was a useful opportunity for an exchange of views between ourselves and the UK Government on Brexit and to discuss the current draft of the EU Withdrawal Bill. “The discussions…

Scottish Government says devolution must be defended. Holyrood ‘stands to lose 111 powers’ if Repeal Bill passed, says Mike Russell https://t.co/1Xh2QXp0s7 pic.twitter.com/vSAYekCxIC — The Scotsman (@TheScotsman) 12 September 2017 The Scottish Government cannot recommend the Scottish Parliament give its consent to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill in its current form, the Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe Michael Russell has told MSPs. In a statement at Holyrood, Mr Russell set out the Government’s opposition to the Bill’s proposals to transfer responsibility for all EU law to Westminster, even…

Scot Gov News: A nation with ambition Improving the life chances of Scotland’s young people is the cornerstone of the government’s work for the coming year. Education will be the focus of the Programme for Government, the legislative programme for 2017/18. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will present her vision for Scotland’s future when she addresses the Scottish Parliament later today. The First Minister will highlight other areas of focus including the economy and health. And she will outline how she will ensure Scotland continues to demonstrate strong leadership on climate…

First Minister joins The Queen on historic day. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today accompanied Her Majesty The Queen for the official opening of the Queensferry Crossing. The event marked the culmination of six years work to build the structure, involving more than 15,000 people, at a cost of £1.35 billion – £245 million under the original budget. Following a ribbon cutting ceremony on the south side of the bridge, undertaken by Her Majesty, The Queen was accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to an event on the…

BBC REPORT: Scotland beat Malta to move to within a point of second-placed Slovakia in World Cup qualifying Group F. However, the Scots dropped to fourth place on goal difference because Slovenia beat Lithuania 4-0. Christophe Berra headed in Leigh Griffiths’ corner to put Scotland ahead early on at Hampden. And Griffiths knocked home on the rebound after James Morrison had fired against the post shortly after the interval. Slovakia’s loss away to group leaders England allowed Gordon Strachan’s side and Slovenia to close the gap on second place with…

BBC REPORT: Scotland breathed fresh life into their World Cup qualifying campaign with a convincing win away to Lithuania. There had been chances missed at both ends by the time Stuart Armstrong rose to head the visitors into a deserved lead after 25 minutes. It wasn’t long before Andrew Robertson topped that with a sublime looping drive from just outside the box. Scotland’s pace and control dropped after the break, but James McArthur prodded in a third to settle the game. The win moves Gordon Strachan’s side ahead of Slovenia,…

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Scot Gov: Current Trade Bill unacceptable

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Scottish Cup First Round Highlights

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Holyrood ‘stands to lose 111 powers’ if Repeal Bill passed

Education central to this year’s Programme for Government

Queensferry Crossing officially opens

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