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Three inmates die as prison staff fail suicide watch

A damning report reveals shocking failures at Pentonville Prison where three prisoners took their own lives while staff supposed to be on 24-hour suicide watch were found asleep, reading, or absent from their posts.

Scotland's Devolution Crisis: SNP Minister Must Resign

Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's governance is in a state of paralysis, with the SNP facing mounting pressure over policy failures and constitutional stagnation. Stephen Daisley's damning indictment demands urgent ministerial accountability.

Scottish Minister Resigns After Assault Allegation

Scottish Government Minister Jamie Hepburn has abruptly resigned from his post after being accused of assaulting Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross. The shock resignation sends shockwaves through Holyrood amid ongoing political tensions.

Douglas Ross accuses John Swinney of 'ducking responsibility'

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross launches a scathing attack on First Minister John Swinney, accusing him of evading accountability on key government policies and failing the Scottish people in a fiery First Minister's Questions session.

Scottish Justice Secretary Faces Ministerial Code Probe

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance is under investigation for a potential breach of ministerial rules after contacting a public body about a constituent's case, raising questions about propriety in the Scottish Government.

Cuba's Prison Forced Labour Scandal Exposed

A damning new report uncovers systematic forced labour in Cuban prisons, with inmates compelled to produce lucrative export goods like cigars and charcoal under brutal conditions for the state's profit.

Holyrood Spends More Time on Palestine Than Scottish Issues

Exclusive analysis reveals the Scottish Parliament is spending disproportionate time on international affairs like Palestine while domestic crises in Perthshire, Paisley and across Scotland demand urgent attention. Critics question Holyrood's misplaced pr

Scotland's Prison Corruption Crisis Exposed

A bombshell report exposes systemic corruption within Scotland's prison service, revealing how organised crime gangs are exploiting staff to smuggle drugs and contraband, creating a national security emergency behind bars.

Swinney's Braveheart retort to Ross in fiery FMQs clash

First Minister John Swinney delivered a blistering, Braveheart-inspired retort to Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross during a heated First Minister's Questions, defending the SNP's record and accusing opponents of 'gutter politics'.

Swinney accused of failing Jewish community over Gaza

Scottish First Minister John Swinney faces intense criticism from Jewish leaders for his government's response to the Gaza conflict and handling of rising antisemitism, with calls for a more robust and empathetic approach.

Swinney Condemns Israel in Major Diplomatic Breach

Scottish First Minister John Swinney accuses Israel of 'unacceptable' oppression of Palestinians, marking a significant foreign policy divergence from the UK government and drawing sharp criticism from Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross.

Female Prisoners at Risk from Violent Trans Inmates

Exclusive: Disturbing reports emerge from UK prisons as female inmates face safety threats from violent transgender offenders housed in women's facilities. Whistleblowers reveal a systemic failure in risk assessment, sparking a national debate on prison p

Mystery concrete block in Scottish woods for sale

A bizarre plot of 'remote land' in the Scottish Highlands, featuring nothing but a single concrete block in the middle of a dense forest, has appeared for sale online, baffling potential buyers and sparking a whirlwind of speculation online.

Humza Yousaf accused of believing he's 'above the law'

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf faces blistering criticism from political rivals who accuse him of acting as if 'the law is for other people' following his controversial comments about defying Westminster legislation.

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