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Tory manifesto launch shows a party still struggling to find its place

Russell Findlay’s version of the Conservatives would seemingly be happy with any election result other than an SNP majority

by Louise Wilson

Transport

Opposition anger as Glen Sannox ferry pulled from service again

Scottish Conservatives to launch manifesto focused on lowering income tax and cutting the cost of benefits

No alliance: The fringe parties competing for Scotland’s votes

Local Authorities Guide: Shetland Islands Council

Local Government

Local Authorities Guide: Scottish Borders Council

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Education

Ex-musician named Scotland’s new Chief Inspector of Education

Education

Keir Starmer: Nigel Farage is a ‘disgrace’

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Health

Neil Gray ‘sorry and frustrated’ to miss assisted dying vote after hospital stay

Health

Mental health warning over psychiatrists shortage

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Justice

Husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid arrested on China spy claims

Justice

Lord Advocate gave John Swinney information on Peter Murrell case 10 months ago, papers show

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Green Pages

Just transition will fail without poverty action, Scottish parties are warned

Green Pages

Long-term climate targets still at ‘significant risk’

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Business & Economy

Techscaler sets sights on New York as programme expands

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Tory manifesto launch shows a party still struggling to find its place

Opposition anger as Glen Sannox ferry pulled from service again

Scottish Conservatives to launch manifesto focused on lowering income tax and cutting the cost of benefits

No alliance: The fringe parties competing for Scotland’s votes

Local Authorities Guide: Shetland Islands Council

Local Authorities Guide: Scottish Borders Council

Ex-musician named Scotland’s new Chief Inspector of Education

Keir Starmer: Nigel Farage is a ‘disgrace’

Neil Gray ‘sorry and frustrated’ to miss assisted dying vote after hospital stay

Mental health warning over psychiatrists shortage

Husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid arrested on China spy claims

Lord Advocate gave John Swinney information on Peter Murrell case 10 months ago, papers show

Just transition will fail without poverty action, Scottish parties are warned

Long-term climate targets still at ‘significant risk’

Techscaler sets sights on New York as programme expands

John Swinney slams ‘destructive’ Tories as Lib Dems confirm budget support