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Inverness Central Councillor Bet McAllister to retire in June after 17 years

Inverness Central Councillor Bet McAllister to retire in June after 17 years

Inverness Central Councillor Bet McAllister to retire in June after 17 years

Colleagues paid tribute to her saying ‘ thank you Bet, thank you for all you have done’.


John Swinney offers Kate Forbes a top government job as bids to become First Minister

John Swinney offers Kate Forbes a top government job as bids to become First Minister

John Swinney offers Kate Forbes a top government job as bids to become First Minister

Now Ms Forbes is set for her own announcement this afternoon about whether she will run for the top job.


NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

With not a single rural MSP in the Scottish cabinet since Humza Yousaf came to power, we have been forgotten, says our columnist.


Kate Forbes says she is ‘considering’ standing to replace Humza Yousaf as First Minister

Kate Forbes says she is ‘considering’ standing to replace Humza Yousaf as First Minister

Kate Forbes says she is ‘considering’ standing to replace Humza Yousaf as First Minister

The Highland MSP says she is conscious of a ‘groundswell of support’ but she is still ‘weighing everything up’.


Nairnshire LibDem candidate for next general election slams conservative’s “nasty politics” as First Minister resigns

Nairnshire LibDem candidate for next general election slams conservative’s “nasty politics” as First Minister resigns

Nairnshire LibDem candidate for next general election slams conservative’s “nasty politics” as First Minister resigns

The leader of the Moray Liberal Democrats called for a Scottish election following the resignation of First Minister Humza Yousaf yesterday.


Drew Hendry: Rwanda Act does not represent our values

Drew Hendry: Rwanda Act does not represent our values

Drew Hendry: Rwanda Act does not represent our values

Last week the ‘Safety of Rwanda Act’ was passed at Westminster. This bill might pass some people by because it may not “feel” like it affects them.


Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

The plans are aimed at dealing with at least 12 school and spending millions more on much needed road repairs.


Motion lodged in bid to boost A96 dualling conversation in Holyrood

Motion lodged in bid to boost A96 dualling conversation in Holyrood

Motion lodged in bid to boost A96 dualling conversation in Holyrood

A Highland MSP has lodged a motion in Holyrood seeking a debate on progress over dualling the A96 and building the Nairn bypass.


‘Failures and unfulfilled promises’: Highland opposition MSPs react to Humza Yousaf resignation

‘Failures and unfulfilled promises’: Highland opposition MSPs react to Humza Yousaf resignation

‘Failures and unfulfilled promises’: Highland opposition MSPs react to Humza Yousaf resignation

While colleagues rallied after Humza Yousaf’s resignation, opposition politicians have been quick to recount what they see as his failures in office.


SNP MSPs pay tribute to Humza Yousaf’s ‘dignified and emotional’ resignation as First Minister

SNP MSPs pay tribute to Humza Yousaf’s ‘dignified and emotional’ resignation as First Minister

SNP MSPs pay tribute to Humza Yousaf’s ‘dignified and emotional’ resignation as First Minister

While Kate Forbes is described as ‘by far and away the best person who can lead Scotland.’


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