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Scottish Labour education spokeswoman quits over friendship with convicted sex offender - Daily Record Pam Duncan-Glancy resigned after the Record approached Scottish Labour about her links to disgraced former councillor Sean Morton. Concerns were raised about her judgement.

EXC: Scottish Labour’s education spokeswoman has quit over her friendship with a convicted sex offender.

Pam Duncan-Glancy resigned after a Record investigation into her links with Sean Morton, who was convicted of possessing indecent child images.

Keir Starmer brands Nigel Farage a 'toxic disgrace' over Glasgow pupils comments - Daily Record The Prime Minister tore into the Reform UK leader who had spoken of the "cultural smashing of Glasgow.”

Keir Starmer has branded Nigel Farage a 'toxic disgrace' over his comments about Glasgow pupils.

Cutting income tax is the promise Anas Sarwar needs to make to distance himself from Keir Starmer - Daily Record Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Anas Sarwar may need to bring forward his income tax plan is he wants to eat into the SNP's 17 point lead for Holyrood.

Analysis | Cutting income tax is the promise Anas Sarwar needs to (quickly) make to distance himself from Keir Starmer.

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SNP donations dry up as John Swinney's party receives £2,584 this year - Daily Record New figures have been published by the Electoral Commission.

NEW: SNP donations dry up as John Swinney's party receives only £2,584 in cash support this year.

By far the biggest registrable boost to the SNP was through public funds.

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Daily Record Head of News Mark Smith and Scottish Express Editor Borland on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss Keir Starmer's potential trip to Scotland, the effect of Labour's budget on the upcoming Scottish election and address the calls Planet Holyrood | Budget looms over Scottish election | Starmer to Scotland | Grooming gangs inquiry

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- Budget aftermath dogs Labour
- Starmer in Scotland
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Grooming gangs probe ordered by SNP Government after anger by victims - Daily Record Professor Alexis Jay will have a role on a review that could result in a full inquiry.

Grooming gangs probe ordered by SNP Government after anger by victims.

MSP suspended by Labour facing Holyrood exit after he is unable to contest Edinburgh selection - Daily Record EXCLUSIVE: Foysol Choudhury had been selected in Edinburgh Northern, but the internal Labour selection has been reopened and it will be an all-women shortlist.

EXC: An MSP suspended by Labour is facing a Holyrood exit as he is unable to contest an Edinburgh selection.

Foysol Choudhury had been selected in Edinburgh Northern, but party bosses have opted for an all-women shortlist following his suspension.

Energy giants under pressure to pass on full £150 bill cut to fixed tariff customers - Daily Record EXCLUSIVE: Labour Ministers have asked energy firms to ensure bills fall from April.

EXC: Labour Ministers warn energy giants they must pass on the fuel bill cut to customers, including those on fixed tariffs.

Former Falkirk MP backs protest exclusion zones outside asylum hotels after 'reports of racist abuse' - Daily Record EXCLUSIVE: Dennis Canavan has lent his support to the idea after a series of angry clashes outside the Cladhan Hotel in the town.

EXC: Former Falkirk MP backs protest exclusion zones outside asylum hotels after 'reports of racist abuse'.

Pro-independence tycoon brands SNP Government group's abortion plan 'infanticide' - Daily Record EXCLUSIVE: Sir Brian Souter has been criticised over his comments about proposals to change abortion law.

EXC: Pro-independence tycoon brands SNP Government expert group's abortion plan 'infanticide'.

Grooming gangs expert calls on SNP Government to launch urgent child sexual exploitation review - Daily Record Professor Alexis Jay said a review could be a "precursor" to a public inquiry.

The SNP Government is under mounting pressure after a top expert and advisor called on Ministers to hold an "urgent" review into grooming gangs.

SNP Government urged to consider asylum hotel protest curbs by abortion buffer zone law MSP - Daily Record EXCLUSIVE: Gillian Mackay was responsible for safe access zones for women outside clinics and said asylum seekers may need similar protections.

EXC: The MSP behind abortion clinic buffer zones says the SNP Government should consider similar plans to protect asylum seekers in hotels.

Free bus travel for everyone under 30 is top Budget demand for Scottish Greens - Daily Record John Swinney's SNP Government will announce its Budget next month.

EXC: Free bus travel for everyone under 30 is top Budget demand for Scottish Greens.

'Absolute and total bollocks' - Scottish Labour MP reacts to claims Keir Starmer will face New Year leadership challenge - Daily Record EXCLUSIVE: The senior party figure dismissed the idea of a contest ahead of the Holyrood election.

EXC: 'Absolute and total bollocks' - Scottish Labour MP reacts to claims Keir Starmer will face a New Year leadership challenge from Anas Sarwar's colleagues.

Scots could get £300 off their electricity bills if they have storage heaters - Daily Record EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Labour Minister Martin McCluskey revealed the saving amid a war of words over the Budget.

EXC: Scots could get £300 off their electricity bills if they have storage heaters as part of Budget plan.

Glasgow council leader rejects 'emergency' homeless summit as city faces crisis - Daily Record EXCLUSIVE: The SNP's Susan Aitken turned down the plea by the Scottish Tenants Organisation.

EXC: Glasgow council leader rejects 'emergency' homeless summit as city faces crisis.

John Swinney to make decision on Scottish grooming gangs probe by Christmas - Daily Record The First Minister met police chiefs earlier this week to hear about the scale of the problem.

NEW: John Swinney to make decision on Scottish grooming gangs probe by Christmas.

Labour Government scrapped two child benefit cap after “personal campaign” by Anas Sarwar - Daily Record Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the Budget was good for Scottish Labour and gives Anas Sarwar gains to take to voters.

Analysis: The Labour Government scrapped the two child benefit cap after a "personal campaign” by Anas Sarwar behind the scenes.

Budget 2025: Two child benefit cap axed as Chancellor ends 'heinous' Tory policy - Daily Record The move is expected to lift 20,000 Scots kids out of poverty.

Great news for the poorest children across the UK.

George Osborne's policy fuelled child poverty and this move by the Labour Government will make the lives of disadvantaged kids better.

SNP Justice Secretary denies misrepresenting expert on Scottish grooming gangs probe - Daily Record EXCLUSIVE: Angela Constance said she gave an “accurate” account of Professor Alexis Jay’s views despite the Government issuing a clarification.

EXC: The SNP Justice Secretary has denied misrepresenting expert Alexis Jay on a Scottish grooming gang inquiry.

Angela Constance said she gave an “accurate” account of the Professor's views despite the Government issuing a clarification.

SNP Justice Secretary denies misrepresenting expert on Scottish grooming gangs probe - Daily Record EXCLUSIVE: Angela Constance said she gave an “accurate” account of Professor Alexis Jay’s views despite the Government issuing a clarification.

EXC: The SNP Justice Secretary has denied misrepresenting expert Alexis Jay on a Scottish grooming gang inquiry.

Angela Constance said she gave an “accurate” account of the Professor's views despite the Government issuing a clarification.

Reform UK in Scotland urged not to take any money from Russia as Holyrood election looms - Daily Record EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Lib Dems made the demand amid concerns of Russian interference in Western democracies.

EXC: Reform UK in Scotland urged to confirm they will take no Russian money in run up to the Holyrood election.

Glasgow grooming gang victim to meet with John Swinney amid calls for inquiry - Daily Record EXCLUSIVE: John Swinney will meet 'Taylor' after praising her courage in talking about the abuse she faced.

EXC: Scots grooming gang victim secures meeting with First Minister to press case for inquiry.

Labour accused of treating oil and gas workers 'like the miners in the 1980s' - Daily Record EXCLUSIVE: Louise Gilmour of GMB Scotland claimed the abandonment of the energy workers is akin to forty years ago.

EXC: Labour accused of treating oil and gas workers 'like the miners in the 1980s'.

Anas Sarwar praises 'brave' Shabana Mahmood over immigration and asylum crackdown - Daily Record The Scottish Labour leader said action is needed to fix the "broken" immigration system.

Anas Sarwar praises 'brave' Shabana Mahmood over immigration and asylum crackdown.

EXC: Criminals under 25 to face jail under crackdown plan backed by Scottish Labour.

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Scotland 'falling further behind England' in assessing children for ADHD or autism - Daily Record Labour MP Imogen Walker spoke out after NHS Lanarkshire said it was only now appointing kids who were referred to its Neurodevelopmental Service in August 2021.

NEW: Scotland 'falling further behind England' in assessing children for ADHD or autism.

Reform UK fall short of first election win in Scotland after defeat to the Tories - Daily Record The Tories pipped Reform in a close local by-election contest.

NEW: Reform have failed to win their first election in Scotland after falling short in Stranraer and the Rhins.

Reform won the most first preferences, but the Tory candidate won at stage 7.

Nicola Sturgeon's 'presidential' leadership 'may' have cost lives during pandemic - Daily Record The claim was made by Rhona Arthur of the Scottish Covid Bereaved Group

Nicola Sturgeon's 'presidential' leadership may have cost lives during pandemic, a member of the Scottish Covid Bereaved has said.