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If 'scunnered' was the word of the Scottish election, political language needs to change

If 'scunnered' was the word of the Scottish election, political language needs to change

Parliament has become a place of multiple languages, but do our MSPs understand one another?
by Kirsteen Paterson
Deleting gender details from its website is not a great start for the new parliament

Deleting gender details from its website is not a great start for the new parliament

Must do better: What the Q Manivannan row reveals about Scottish Parliament lawmaking

Must do better: What the Q Manivannan row reveals about Scottish Parliament lawmaking

Deal or no deal: What might the next Scottish Government look like?

Deal or no deal: What might the next Scottish Government look like?

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Malcolm ‘six homes’ Offord’s wealth puts him at odds with the deprived electorate he wishes to serve
Kirsteen Paterson
by Kirsteen Paterson

Malcolm ‘six homes’ Offord’s wealth puts him at odds with the deprived electorate he wishes to serve

Reform UK has positioned itself as an anti-establishment force. That’s a harder sell with multi-millionaires at the top of the party
Why the Scottish Parliament's 'gender stuff' isn't over yet
Kirsteen Paterson
by Kirsteen Paterson

Why the Scottish Parliament's 'gender stuff' isn't over yet

Gender reforms are unfinished business. Polls suggest the issue may come to dominate yet another session in Holyrood

Associate Feature: A right to rehab can recondition Scotland’s health and social care

Associate Feature: Why action is needed now to support the pharmacy workforce

Associate Feature: Cracking down on Hogmanay parties through Airbnb

Associate Feature: Getting it Right for Everyone at End of Life
Transport

Sketch: Revolution is brewing against Scotland’s Green gods
Energy

Associate Feature: Scotland’s new offshore energy revolution

Comment: It's time we stopped putting children in prison

Associate Feature: A practical approach to net zero targets in the public sector

Associate Feature: Delivering life-changing learning to people across Scotland

Associate Feature: A properly-funded college sector is an economic necessity for Scotland

Associate feature: Phasing out animal testing would benefit Scotland

Associate feature: COP26 lays down Scottish healthcare challenge to reduce carbon while improving patient outcomes

Associate Feature: Unique opportunity to shape the future of qualifications

Sketch: More double-0 weapon than 007

Associate Feature: Scotland’s land and a just transition

Associate Feature: A housing stock fit for the net-zero age

Associate Feature: A green energy future beyond COP26

Associate Feature: Ørsted discusses what a successful outcome of COP26 would look like

Associate Feature: The future home

Associate Feature: The missing ingredient in the fuel poverty mix
Scottish Independence

Comment: The SNP is electorally dominant but constitutionally impotent

Associate Feature: The partnership to develop Scotland’s Supply Chain
Energy

Associate Feature: A local answer to the global climate question

Associate Feature: Sustainable tourism: a force for good
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