Holyrood 520 / 15 January 2024

The Bully Beef: Why the law is failing to keep us safe from dangerous dogs

3 Editor’s note: If we’ve learnt anything from the whole GRR Bill debacle it should be that good law requires robust debate, open minds, clear definitions, and a spirit of inquiry
5 Roundup: Pictures and numbers from the past two weeks
7 Talking Point: How do we address violence between young people?
8 In Context: The Scottish Languages Bill
9 Political Spotlight: A breed apart - Despite new restrictions on XL Bullies, the law is failing to keep people safe from a growing number of dog attacks
12 Overview: Scottish Budget - The cuts outlined in the budget will stymie economic growth, but does it have to be this way?
18 Economy: Shona Robison - The finance secretary on the year ahead and why even politicians should be allowed to go on holiday
24 Economy: Older workers - Over 50s are being forced out of the workplace, but with better support they could bridge labour gaps
30 Economy: Claire Baker - The Economy and Fair Work Committee convener is looking at the bigger picture for Scotland
36 Economy: Scaling up - Why Scotland needs to supplement its start-up nation plan with more focus on scale-ups
38 Interview: Kenny MacAskill - The ex-SNP justice secretary on the grief he feels for what his former party has become
44 Getting to know... SNP MP Deidre Brock talks about her passion for the film industry
46 Comment: The SNP and Tories are political frenemies, writes James Mitchell
47 Local Politics: Councillor Sally Cogley of The Rubbish Party talks trash
48 Diary: Local councillor too sexy for Glenrothes
49 Political Spin: Michelle Thomson MSP is on song with the Scottish Parliament choir
50 Last Word: Sketch - Anas Sarwar and Humza Yousaf insist they offer more hope

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