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Cameron Buchanan to stand down as MSP in 2016

Politics

Deadline News Journalist - July 1, 2015

SCOTTISH Conservative MSP Cameron Buchanan has announced he will stand down at the 2016 Holyrood elections. The Edinburgh and Lothians MSP and local government spokesman is...

Scottish Conservatives call for whisky tax breaks

In Brief

Deadline News Journalist - March 6, 2015

THE SCOTCH whisky industry could enjoy additional tax breaks - if the Scottish Conservatives get their way. Ruth Davidson MSP has written a letter to...

Scottish Greens announce yet another appointment

Politics

Deadline News Journalist - December 17, 2014

THE SCOTTISH GREENS have confirmed another appointment with an Independent North Lanarkshire councillor joining the party. Frances McGlinchey, Independent councillor in North Lanarkshire, has her...

Independent MSP joins Scottish Greens as memberships continue to grow

In Brief

Deadline News Journalist - December 16, 2014

The Scottish Greens today (16 Dec) confirmed that John Wilson, Independent MSP for Central Scotland, has joined the party. Mr Wilson's application to join the...

Green MSP calls on ministers to make urgent council tax reforms

Politics

Deadline News Journalist - November 5, 2014

Alison Johnstone, Green MSP for Lothian urged ministers to make reform of the council tax an urgent priority. Ms Johnstone used Finance Questions at Holyrood...

Minister: Dads need more support

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - June 17, 2012

Fathers are undervalued and need support, the Scottish Government’s children’s minister has said. Aileen Campbell, minister for children and young people, says many dads feel...

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