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Finance Secretary Kate Forbes

Scotland facing 'tough decisions' as finance gap highlights lack of powers
The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) said that a "substantial" gap in the Scottish government's finances are likely

Cracks starting to show in Scottish Labour as key figures blast

Cracks starting to show in Scottish Labour as key figures blast 'shameful' Tory council deals

MPs praise Queen Elizabeth (inset) in the House of Commons today

REVEALED MPs spend more time praising Queen than debating cost-of-living crisis

Edinburgh Council will now be run by a Better Together alliance

BETTER TOGETHER 'I thought Labour couldn’t sink any lower': Reaction to Edinburgh Council stitch-up

Rishi Sunak and Kirsty Blackman during the exchange

Labour attack SNP as Rishi Sunak unveils partygate cover-up measures

John Swinney stood in for Nicola Sturgeon at FMQs

John Swinney rejects claim ferry contracts were awarded for political gain

Nicola Sturgeon at the 2018 SNP conference

SNP conference date confirmed as event to be held in-person for first time since 2019

'SNP-hating' Unionist coalition boot largest party out of power in Edinburgh

DODGY DEAL Anger as Labour and Tories take control of Edinburgh Council from SNP

Douglas Ross has come under fire from his own MSPs

Tory MSP says Douglas Ross has Scottish Conservatives in a 'f***ing mess'

Nicola Sturgeon will be replaced by her deputy John Swinney

Nicola Sturgeon to miss FMQS after being 'floored' by coronavirus

Boris Johnson's government insists it's taking action now due to a warning about a rise in energy bills

Tories 'held back' poverty action until Sue Gray report released, SNP say

Nicola Sturgeon has cited other 'responsibilities and a range of commitments'

Nicola Sturgeon turns down invitation to Westminster committee

'Go home' vans were among the controversial policies included in the 'hostile environment' measures

SNP urge Tories to end 'hostile environment' and policies rooted in 'racism'

Angus Robertson MSP and Joanna Cherry MP are among the signatories to a letter urging Labour not to use Tory votes to control Edinburgh Council. Photos: PA

MPs and MSPs intervene as Edinburgh Labour ponder 'unthinkable deal with Tories'

Undated handout photo issued by 10:10 of Andy Tyrrell and Jake Beautyman installing solar panels on a barn roof at Grange farm, near Balcombe, a village which was at the centre of protests against fracking and has moved a step towards becoming

Holyrood set for first debate on solar power

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks with stallholders while stood behind British flags, during an event to promote British businesses, at Downing Street, London. Picture date: Monday May 9, 2022..

COMMENT There’s a deep insecurity in the state of the United Kingdom

Nicola Sturgeon breaks record as longest-serving First Minister

Nicola Sturgeon breaks record as longest-serving First Minister

Key dates in Nicola Sturgeon's career as SNP leader breaks First Minister record

TIMELINE Key dates in Nicola Sturgeon's career as SNP leader breaks First Minister record

Nicola Sturgeon spoke to Greater Govanhill magazine for a wide-ranging interview. Photo: PA

FIRST MINISTER Nicola Sturgeon says she's 'very often' misrepresented amid 'ridiculous' media coverage

Tories hire top QC in 'obscene' spend on secret Union polling case, say SNP

EXCLUSIVE Tories hire top QC in 'obscene' spend on secret Union polling case, say SNP

Edinburgh Council could be in for a change of administration

SNP look set to lose Edinburgh Council as Unionists 'undermine election result'

SNP take control of council after five years of 'Better Together' deal

SNP take control of council after five years of 'Better Together' deal

'I would love for him to go': Public health minister blasts boozy PM pics

Exclusive 'I would love for him to go': Public health minister blasts boozy PM pics

Scheme to help young mum's has 'tangible impact' 10 years on says minister

Scheme to help young mums has 'tangible impact' 10 years on says minister

Dumfries and Galloway Council will have a co-leader from both Labour and the SNP despite Anas Sarwar's explicit ban on such deals

Labour take joint control of Scots council – despite Anas Sarwar's coalition ban

Anas Sarwar's Scottish Labour has taken control of Fife Council thanks to the votes of the Tory group led by Kathleen Leslie (left). Photos: Facebook and PA

Tory who called Nicola Sturgeon a ‘drooling hag’ hands Labour control of council

UK citizens residing in Afghanistan boarding a RAF plane

SNP call for full inquiry over 'disaster' of UK withdrawal from Afghanistan

The UK Government has continued its fight against a judge's order to release secret polling on the Union

'Desperate' Tory bid to block release of secret Union polling heads to court

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have been fined by the Metropolitan Police over the partygate scandal

Boris Johnson 'didn't know he was at a party', Tory minister claims

ScotRail cuts came into force today

EXCLUSIVE 'Furious': Passengers react to ScotRail cuts on first day of disruption to service

SNP MP hits back at Tory claim non-binary people are more likely to be autistic

WATCH SNP MP hits back at Tory claim non-binary people are more likely to be autistic

The SNP discouraged voters for supporting any other parties, despite the single transferable vote system used for local elections

Letters Here's why the SNP’s local election strategy was a gift to Westminster

SNP nominate LibDem councillor for Lord Provost of Edinburgh

SNP nominate LibDem councillor for Lord Provost of Edinburgh

Nicola Sturgeon says she’s been 'knocked for six' after testing positive for Covid

Nicola Sturgeon says she’s been 'knocked for six' after testing positive for Covid

Ian Blackford said keeping the pound for years would provide stability to an independent Scotland

An independent Scotland could keep pound for years, Ian Blackford says

Richard Lochhead suggested Scotland's economy is in a 'precarious' position

Minister urges workers to consider recession risk when asking for pay rise

YSI members Jack O'Neil and Fergus McGowan

SNP youth wing offers 'full support' to Scotland joining Nato in major policy shift

Sylvie Bermann, former French ambassador to the UK

EUROPE Independent Scotland in EU would be welcomed, ex French ambassador says

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer during a visit to Leeds, West Yorkshire. Photograph: PA

Senior Labour veterans tell Keir Starmer to rule out working with the SNP

'Far from being some abstract academic discussion, constitutional debate has ultimately led to policies which have made a real difference to the lives of millions of people'

COMMENT Nicola Sturgeon: Now is the time to debate Scottish independence

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has vowed that indyref2 will be held in 2023

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon fires starting gun on independence debate

Unionist party council deals are denying the will of the majority of Scots

COMMENT Unionist party council deals are denying the will of the majority of Scots

Even Tories now admit Brexit is making cost-of-living crisis worse, say SNP

EXCLUSIVE Even Tories now admit Brexit is making cost-of-living crisis worse, say SNP

GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 20: People participate in a Black Lives Matter demonstration in George Square on June 20, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. Black Lives Matter protests are continuing across the UK following the death of African American George

EXCLUSIVE 'I get abuse constantly': How Brexit has affected xenophobia in Scottish politics

Michelle O'Neill and Nicola Sturgeon met at Bute House

Scottish Tories 'concerned' as Nicola Sturgeon meets Sinn Fein vice-president

Andrew Duffy-Lawson made the comment to Julia Stachurska

exclusive Fury as Labour councillor tells woman she was 'pumped' in election

Families 'will be hurt' by Labour's dodgy deal with Tories to lock SNP out on council

Families 'will be hurt' by Labour's dodgy deal with Tories to lock SNP out on council

Derek Mackay to be contacted in probe over botched ferries contracts

Derek Mackay to be contacted in probe over botched ferries contracts

Tory provost admits he is 'not a popular choice' after Labour's 'grubby' power grab

WATCH Tory provost admits he is 'not a popular choice' after Labour's 'grubby' power grab

Michelle O'Neill and Nicola Sturgeon shared a meeting at Bute House

Michelle O'Neill 'delighted' to meet FM and vows to strengthen ties to Scotland

The Fife town was one of 39 in the running to win city status in a competition to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

'We are a city!': Dunfermline's politicians thrilled by new city status

Nicola Sturgeon and Michelle O'Neill met at Bute House

Nicola Sturgeon to host Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill for talks at Bute House today

Northern Ireland Troubles Bill threatens Scots' human rights

COMMENT Northern Ireland Troubles Bill threatens Scots' human rights

Kirsty Strickland: If FMQs were panto you would be requesting refunds

SKETCH Kirsty Strickland: If FMQs were panto you would be requesting refunds