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Nicola Sturgeon 'proud' of same-sex marriage legalisation: 'A powerful signal'

Nicola Sturgeon considers the legalization of same-sex marriage in Scotland a significant achievement, reflecting progress in equality.
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What is the winter fuel payment? MSPs favour Swinney's call for winter fuel payments to be restored for all

Scottish Parliament urges UK government to reverse winter fuel payment cuts to protect pensioners' ability to live comfortably.

Swinney says he will not back Matheson ban over iPad bill

First Minister John Swinney remains opposed to parliamentary ban for ex-health secretary Michael Matheson, sparking confusion within the party.

Swinney: Parliament stamps not used for campaign

First Minister John Swinney is confident no public money was used on the SNP's election campaign.

SNP yet to make decision on two-job MPs - Swinney

The SNP is currently undecided on allowing members to hold dual mandates in Scottish and UK parliaments, with various politicians seeking candidacies.

What is the winter fuel payment? MSPs favour Swinney's call for winter fuel payments to be restored for all

Scottish Parliament urges UK government to reverse winter fuel payment cuts to protect pensioners' ability to live comfortably.

Swinney says he will not back Matheson ban over iPad bill

First Minister John Swinney remains opposed to parliamentary ban for ex-health secretary Michael Matheson, sparking confusion within the party.

Swinney: Parliament stamps not used for campaign

First Minister John Swinney is confident no public money was used on the SNP's election campaign.

SNP yet to make decision on two-job MPs - Swinney

The SNP is currently undecided on allowing members to hold dual mandates in Scottish and UK parliaments, with various politicians seeking candidacies.
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New leader of Scottish Conservatives to be announced UK politics live

The Scottish Conservatives are set to announce their new leader, with three candidates vying for the position.

Police 'assessing' new Michael Matheson iPad bill complaint

New complaint over SNP MSP Michael Matheson's iPad data roaming bill is under review by Police Scotland.
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John Swinney elected as new Scotland leader

John Swinney replaces Humza Yousaf as Scotland's First Minister, focusing on uniting the SNP and advancing child poverty eradication and Scottish independence.

Scotland's parliament elects John Swinney first minister DW 05/07/2024

Scottish Parliament approves John Swinney as new first minister.

John Swinney elected as new Scotland leader

John Swinney replaces Humza Yousaf as Scotland's First Minister, focusing on uniting the SNP and advancing child poverty eradication and Scottish independence.

Scotland's parliament elects John Swinney first minister DW 05/07/2024

Scottish Parliament approves John Swinney as new first minister.
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Humza Yousaf vows to stay on as Scottish first minister

Humza Yousaf refuses to resign amidst leadership speculation, facing no-confidence vote; aims to win confidence with support from SNP and ex-minister.

Scottish Parliament staff banned from wearing rainbow lanyards

The ban on wearing rainbow lanyards and badges by Scottish Parliament staff aims to avoid perceived bias.
Staff can wear pronoun badges and poppies, only the personalized lanyards are banned.

Sunak urged to block anyone convicted of sexual offences from standing as MP

New rules may prevent candidates with sexual offence convictions from standing as MPs.
Scottish parliament introducing rules to bar individuals with sexual offence convictions from standing as MSPs or councillors.
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