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Ross declares general election will be ‘battle for the soul of Scotland’

Ross declares general election will be ‘battle for the soul of Scotland’

The Scottish Tory leader urged the ‘pro-UK, anti-SNP majority’ to get behind his party to help defeat the SNP.

Secretary of State challenged to take part in ‘heavy lifting’ to reform Stormont

Secretary of State challenged to take part in ‘heavy lifting’ to reform Stormont

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said if Chris Heaton-Harris does not participate in reform, he’ll share the blame if it collapses again.

Labour announces plan for all police to have violence against women training

Labour announces plan for all police to have violence against women training

The reform proposal comes after an inquiry found Sarah Everard killer Wayne Couzens should never have been offered a job as a police officer.

Soldier died after late heatstroke diagnosis, report says

Soldier died after late heatstroke diagnosis, report says

Sapper Connor Morrison, 20, of 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment stationed in Woodbridge, Suffolk, collapsed during a group run on 21 July 2022.

Tories could lose 58% of past voters in Scotland at next election, poll suggests

Tories could lose 58% of past voters in Scotland at next election, poll suggests

The data, which was collected last week, was presented at the Scottish Tory conference in Aberdeen.

‘Soaps are collapsing’ – screenwriter on last day of filming Doctors

‘Soaps are collapsing’ – screenwriter on last day of filming Doctors

The end of the series has been called ‘disastrous’ for emerging talent.

Labour criticises Lee Anderson’s appearance at Tory fundraiser with Liz Truss

Labour criticises Lee Anderson’s appearance at Tory fundraiser with Liz Truss

Shadow paymaster general Jonathan Ashworth urged the Prime Minister to bar the former party chairman from fundraising for the Conservatives.

Police watchdog to probe handling of Aberfeldy dog walker murder investigation

Police watchdog to probe handling of Aberfeldy dog walker murder investigation

A murder investigation was not launched until several days after the body of Brian Low was found.

Journey to tackle gender-based violence must start in schools – Yousaf

Journey to tackle gender-based violence must start in schools – Yousaf

The Scottish Government will launch a new framework to help schools tackle the issue on Monday.

Train passengers ‘punished’ as fares rise by nearly 5%

Train passengers ‘punished’ as fares rise by nearly 5%

Public transport campaigners said passengers will be ‘angry’ with the latest increase.

Primary school gets signed Mary Earps gloves to raise funds for sports track

Primary school gets signed Mary Earps gloves to raise funds for sports track

The winner of the gloves will be announced on March 28.

Rishi Sunak’s warning on extremists ‘welcome – albeit belated’

Rishi Sunak’s warning on extremists ‘welcome – albeit belated’

Saturday’s newspapers say the Prime Minister’s words need to be followed by actions.

Bereaved urged to share stories of loved ones on annual day of reflection

Bereaved urged to share stories of loved ones on annual day of reflection

The date has moved from being held on the anniversary of the UK Covid lockdown – March 23 – to the first Sunday of March each year.

Who holds the record for the most number of Brit wins?

Who holds the record for the most number of Brit wins?

Raye is stepping into Saturday’s event at the O2 Arena with the most nominations of an artist in one year after receiving seven nods.

US businesswoman and fashion star Iris Apfel dies aged 102

US businesswoman and fashion star Iris Apfel dies aged 102

The self-proclaimed ‘geriatric starlet’ died on Friday.

BBC Radio 4 accused of being too woke but it is a mirror to Britain, says boss

BBC Radio 4 accused of being too woke but it is a mirror to Britain, says boss

Mohit Bakaya was appointed controller of Radio 4 in 2019.

What the papers say – March 2

What the papers say – March 2

The Prime Minister’s speech features among a variety of stories on the front pages of Saturday’s newspapers.

Pro-Palestine protests planned following PM’s extremism warning

Pro-Palestine protests planned following PM’s extremism warning

Mr Sunak, in a message aimed at those taking part in pro-Palestine protests, urged people to reject extremist messages.

Grant Shapps urges Chancellor to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

Grant Shapps urges Chancellor to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

The Defence Secretary is said to have told Jeremy Hunt that such a move in the Budget would ‘resonate with our allies and adversaries’.

Teachers’ pay rises should ‘return to more sustainable level’, says Government

Teachers’ pay rises should ‘return to more sustainable level’, says Government

The statement, made to the independent School Teachers’ Review Body, has been labelled ‘deeply concerning’ by a union.

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