Government must stop giving people ‘false hope’ on waiting times, says MSP
An apology must be issued to patients who are not treated within the Scottish Government’s guaranteed waiting time target, according to an MSP.
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Powers will return to Holyrood from EU post-Brexit, says Gove
The Scottish Parliament will receive powers returned to the UK from the EU after Brexit, according to Michael Gove.
Labour peer calls for second chamber to oversee Scottish Parliament
A former first minister has called for the creation of a second chamber at Holyrood as an “official check” on the Scottish Parliament.
GP contract progress report to be published by autumn
A report evaluating progress made on the implementation of the new contract for GPs will be published by the autumn, MSPs have been told.
Scottish Government delays VAT allocation over ‘enormous risk’
The Scottish Government has delayed the allocation of VAT from Westminster over “fundamental and quite profound concerns” about how it would be affected by Brexit.
NHS staff asked views on assurances over treatment of whistle-blowers
The views of NHS staff are being sought as part of a consultation on plans to address how whistle-blowers are treated.
Holyrood committee to look at European relations post Brexit
The best way for Scottish ministers to deal with EU nations in the wake of Brexit will be considered at Holyrood.
Holyrood committee to look at European relations post Brexit
The best way for Scottish ministers to deal with EU nations in the wake of Brexit will be considered at Holyrood.
Armed deployment for routine incidents ‘sensible use of police time’
The deployment of armed police officers to more than 5,000 routine incidents last year has been defended by the Minister of Community Safety.
Holyrood must recapture radical spirit of devolution, says Leonard
Holyrood must look to recapture the radical spirit of devolution 20 years ago, according to Richard Leonard.
Scottish Tories leader Ruth Davidson says her return after maternity leave will ‘fire the starting gun’ for 2021 elections
Ruth Davidson has said her return to politics after maternity leave will “fire the starting gun” for the 2021 Holyrood elections.