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Dr Naushad Ali left general practice in the NHS after 15 years to set up the Glasgow Private Clinic

'People are voting with their feet': Private GP clinics triple since pandemic
The number of private GP clinics in Scotland has more than tripled since the pandemic as patients have struggled to get appointments on the NHS. Doctors warned that true scale of the "two-tier" healthcare crisis will be even worse as available figures do not disclose how many clinicians have made the switch to working full or part-time in the independent sector.

Scots wealth loss

Scots wealth loss

'Exploited': Scotland loses £250bn+ in wealth as overseas interests plunder nation

The new jail will be called HMP Glasgow

The new jail will be called HMP Glasgow

The story of Barlinnie

Barlinnie Prison

What the new Barlinnie will look like - and why it's taking so long to complete

There’s demands for co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater to go.

There’s demands for co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater to go.

NEIL MACKAY'S BIG READ

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'It is toxic': The inside story of the Greens in meltdown as rebels demand leaders go

Publishing bosses donate 'serious money' to ex-SNP MP's campaign against old party

Publishing bosses donate 'serious money' to ex-SNP MP's campaign against old party

Publishing bosses donate 'serious money' to ex-SNP MP's campaign against old party

Brian Donnelly: Anger as Yousaf urged to scrap homes law with £3bn of new homes axed

Brian Donnelly: Anger as Yousaf urged to scrap homes law with £3bn of new homes axed

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Brian Donnelly: Anger as Yousaf urged to scrap housing law as £3bn of new homes axed

Protesters wave Georgian national and European flags during a demonstration outside the parliament building as they protest against a draft bill on

Protesters wave Georgian national and European flags during a demonstration outside the parliament building as they protest against a draft bill on

DAVID PRATT ON RUSSIA

National government

Is Georgia now sliding under the Kremlin’s sphere of control?

Bute House Agreement

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‘Poor choice’ for Greens to back no confidence motion in me – Yousaf

The details come as NHS Scotland grapples with a £1.1 billion backlog of building maintenance

The details come as NHS Scotland grapples with a £1.1 billion backlog of building maintenance

NHS in crisis: 'Shocking' power cuts mid-surgery, 'black mould', and near misses

A prison guard and dog inside Barlinnie

A prison guard and dog inside Barlinnie

The story of Barlinnie

One million men: from terrorists to gangsters - a history of the prisoners

The story of Barlinnie

The story of Barlinnie

Slopping out: The story of Barlinnie prison's 'disgusting' 120 year practice

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP visits Meadowburn Care home in Pollok, Glasgow last year

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP visits Meadowburn Care home in Pollok, Glasgow last year

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'Humza is a prince' - The word on Glasgow's streets as Yousaf faces his toughest test

David Cameron and Nick Clegg

David Cameron and Nick Clegg

National government

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Alistair Carmichael: Coalitions are challenging – SNP and Greens are not up to that

First minister Humza Yousaf (left) and former first minister Alex Salmond

First minister Humza Yousaf (left) and former first minister Alex Salmond

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Confidence vote: Yousaf rejects Salmond pro-indy electoral pact ultimatum

Former finance secretary Kate Forbes

Former finance secretary Kate Forbes

Bute House Agreement

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Forbes hopes Greens will 'embrace' her as Yousaf leadership on the brink

Embattled Yousaf insists he will not resign despite possible confidence vote defeat

Embattled Yousaf insists he will not resign despite possible confidence vote defeat

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Defiant Yousaf clings on as knife edge no-confidence votes threaten leadership

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Scottish Green MSP breaks down in tears over end of Bute House Agreement

Pictures from the BBC

Pictures from the BBC

BBC Question Time

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Chris Philp MP appears to confuse Rwanda and Congo on BBC Question Time

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Ian McConnell: Bizarre Brexit view of a true believer

R100 project was launched in 2017 with a target to bring superfast broadband to every home and business in Scotland by 2021

R100 project was launched in 2017 with a target to bring superfast broadband to every home and business in Scotland by 2021

EXC: Full council table

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'Failure': 150,000 homes and firms losing out on ScotGov 'broadband for all' pledge

A new payment system took effect for NHS dentistry in Scotland in November last year, with the goal of improving access to dental treatment on the NHS

A new payment system took effect for NHS dentistry in Scotland in November last year, with the goal of improving access to dental treatment on the NHS

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The reform of NHS dentistry in Scotland: What’s your verdict?

Scottish Greens

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Ross Greer: What was behind Yousaf's sudden Bute House Agreement U-turn?

Scotland needs more engineers

Scotland needs more engineers

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Ivan McKee: Scotland needs more skilled workers - and here's how we can get them

Ferry fiasco seems to get worse with every passing month

Ferry fiasco seems to get worse with every passing month

Caledonian MacBrayne

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Rosemary Goring: Ferry fiasco could herald unofficial new wave of clearances

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Brian Taylor: Humza Yousaf faces a crisis – of his own making

Will Kate Forbes make a renewed bid for the SNP leadership?

Will Kate Forbes make a renewed bid for the SNP leadership?

Bute House Agreement

Letters: Now is the time for Kate Forbes to step forward

Harvie: Greens still do not know why Yousaf scrapped the Bute House Agreement

Harvie: Greens still do not know why Yousaf scrapped the Bute House Agreement

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Lorna Slater: Greens were the 'glue holding stable government together'

Scottish Labour to trigger vote of no confidence in SNP government

Scottish Labour to trigger vote of no confidence in SNP government

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Scottish Labour to trigger vote of no confidence in SNP government

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

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Stephen Flynn won't stand to be SNP leader if Humza Yousaf resigns

Explained: How Humza Yousaf's resignation could trigger an early Holyrood election

Explained: How Humza Yousaf's resignation could trigger an early Holyrood election

Bute House Agreement

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Explained: How Humza Yousaf's resignation could trigger an early Holyrood election

The riot of January 1987 became the longest running siege in Scottish prison history

The riot of January 1987 became the longest running siege in Scottish prison history

The story of Barlinnie

Barlinnie Prison

Days of rage: Inside the Barlinnie prison siege of January 1987

First Minister Humza Yousaf pictured at his press conference in Bute House on Thursday

First Minister Humza Yousaf pictured at his press conference in Bute House on Thursday

National government

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'Humza Yousaf panicked over ending pact as Greens would have backed it at EGM'

After reaction to the Cass report, does medical science change at the Border?

After reaction to the Cass report, does medical science change at the Border?

Letter of the Day 📨

National government

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After reaction to the Cass report, does medical science change at the Border?

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf reacts as he answers questions during First Minister's Questions at Scottish Parliament at the Scottish Parliament Building on April 25, 2024

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf reacts as he answers questions during First Minister's Questions at Scottish Parliament at the Scottish Parliament Building on April 25, 2024

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Explained: Would Humza Yousaf have to resign if he loses a vote of no confidence?

Independent Scotland could make own choices on drug law says new white paper

Independent Scotland could make own choices on drug law says new white paper

Scottish independence

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Independent Scotland could make own choices on drug law says new white paper

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Minister tells CalMac to be 'realistic' in ferry repairs row as three are sidelined

First Minister Humza Yousaf holds a press conference as he announces the SNP will withdraw from the Bute House Agreement

First Minister Humza Yousaf holds a press conference as he announces the SNP will withdraw from the Bute House Agreement

National government

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Liz Lloyd says end of Bute House Agreement will make or break Humza Yousaf

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf holds a press conference as he announces the SNP will withdraw from the Bute House Agreement

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf holds a press conference as he announces the SNP will withdraw from the Bute House Agreement

Bute House Agreement

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Key points from Humza Yousaf’s speech after ditching Scottish Greens

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, onboard the RNLI Dover Lifeboat following a small boat incident in the Channel

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, onboard the RNLI Dover Lifeboat following a small boat incident in the Channel

Channel crossings

Fourth person arrested after five migrants die in Channel boat crossing tragedy

Humza Yousaf with his erstwhile colleague Lorna Slater

Humza Yousaf with his erstwhile colleague Lorna Slater

Scottish independence

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Kevin McKenna: The end can't come quickly enough for Humza Yousaf

Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater pictured in the Scottish Parliament yesterday after Humza Yousaf had announced the ending of the Bute House Agreement

Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater pictured in the Scottish Parliament yesterday after Humza Yousaf had announced the ending of the Bute House Agreement

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Letters: Thank goodness the Greens are gone. They won't be missed

Scottish Greens co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie

Scottish Greens co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie

National government

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Greens to back no confidence motion in Humza Yousaf

First Minister Humza Yousaf

First Minister Humza Yousaf

National government

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Analysis: Humza Yousaf's grip on power heads to endgame

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing

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Fergus Ewing calls for SNP government 'spring clean' with new focus on oil and gas

The Bute House Agreement is over.

The Bute House Agreement is over.

Bute House Agreement

What next for the Scottish Government after end of Bute House Agreement?

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer, holds a meeting with members of his shadow cabinet during a visit to St. George's Park, Burton-Upon-Trent in the West Midlands.

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer, holds a meeting with members of his shadow cabinet during a visit to St. George's Park, Burton-Upon-Trent in the West Midlands.

Rebecca McQuillan: England needs to feel proud of itself - for all our sakes

Letter of the Day 📨

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I'm proud of the SNP and their progressive policies

Angus Robertson

Angus Robertson

Angus Robertson

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Angus Robertson accused of being 'evasive' over cost of foreign trips

More than 400 migrants arrived in the UK on the day the group died.

More than 400 migrants arrived in the UK on the day the group died.

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Three arrested after five die in Channel boat crossing tragedy

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson leaving Newry Magistrates' Court, after he was released on continuing bail on a number of historical sex charges, including one count of rape

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson leaving Newry Magistrates' Court, after he was released on continuing bail on a number of historical sex charges, including one count of rape

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court on rape and sex offences charges

MV Caledonian Isles

MV Caledonian Isles

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'Unholy mess': CalMac ferry set to be sidelined for eight months over 'rust'

Supporters of Disabled People Against Cuts and WinVisible protest against deaths caused by benefit cuts and sanctions at the Department for Work and Pensions last month

Supporters of Disabled People Against Cuts and WinVisible protest against deaths caused by benefit cuts and sanctions at the Department for Work and Pensions last month

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Ian McConnell: Those who caused sick-note Britain continue to coin it in

Apologies as three CalMac ferries are sidelined in new 'calamity'

Apologies as three CalMac ferries are sidelined in new 'calamity'

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Apologies as three CalMac ferries are sidelined in new 'calamity'

Peace protesters picket Scottish Enterprise offices in opposition to its continued funding of arms companies in 2019

Peace protesters picket Scottish Enterprise offices in opposition to its continued funding of arms companies in 2019

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Outrage over £2m in Scots public grants given to arms firms supplying Israel

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