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Scottish Politician of the Year

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Live: Scottish Politician Of The Year - winners to be revealed
The stage is set for the Scottish Politician of the Year Awards in association with Scottish Power. Ahead of the awards, we’ll take a look back at some iconic moments from previous ceremonies and remind you of the hopefuls in the running for trophies tonight.

First Minister's Questions LIVE: John Swinney faces Holyrood

First Minister's Questions LIVE: John Swinney faces Holyrood

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First Minister's Questions LIVE: John Swinney faces Holyrood

Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu

The incident at Buchanan Bus Station

The incident at Buchanan Bus Station

Police Scotland

Suspicious item found at Buchanan Bus Station 'innocent in nature' as trio released

Tributes Paid to Scottish Hotelier Ken McCulloch

Tributes Paid to Scottish Hotelier Ken McCulloch

Tributes paid to Scottish hotelier Ken McCulloch

Dr Maria Maclennan

Dr Maria Maclennan

University of Dundee

World's first forensic jeweller graduates with fifth Dundee degree

The offer was widely supported

The offer was widely supported

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Junior doctors in Scotland accept new 11 percent pay rise

The Glen Sannox has been handed over

The Glen Sannox has been handed over

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Over-budget and long-delayed Glen Sannox handed over to CMAL by Ferguson Marine

John Prescott was an 'old Labour' politician who packed a punch - sometimes literally

Rendering of the new Green Skills and Innovation Hub, which Dundee & Angus College plans to open at its Gardyne campus.

Rendering of the new Green Skills and Innovation Hub, which Dundee & Angus College plans to open at its Gardyne campus.

College plans £265m facilities to boost regional economy

Glasgow Queen Street train services disrupted due to issue

Glasgow Queen Street train services disrupted due to issue

Glasgow Queen Street

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Glasgow Queen Street train services disrupted due to issue

School closures and transport issues hit local councils - see the list here

School closures and transport issues hit local councils - see the list here

School closures

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School closures and transport issues hit local councils - see the list here

SIT DOWN- A stunning snowy view awaits whoever sits on this bench.

SIT DOWN- A stunning snowy view awaits whoever sits on this bench.

Snow and ice warning for Scotland on Thursday as Met Office alerts in place

John Prescott, who has died aged 86

John Prescott, who has died aged 86

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Former deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has died aged 86, family announce

A group of survivors are using public art to highlight cases of childhood sexual abuse

A group of survivors are using public art to highlight cases of childhood sexual abuse

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University of Glasgow reported to ombudsman over moving of child abuse exhibition

The National Care Service plans must not be scrapped, charities representing disabled Scots have warned. (Image: PA)

The National Care Service plans must not be scrapped, charities representing disabled Scots have warned. (Image: PA)

National Care Service

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National Care Service 'tug of war' must end amid concerns Bill could be scrapped

First Minister John Swinney and Finance Minister Shona Robison

First Minister John Swinney and Finance Minister Shona Robison

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Secretive Scottish Government's 'short-term' budgeting slammed by watchdog

Seasoned political commentator Bernard Ponsonby talks about The Herald Politician of the Year Awards

Seasoned political commentator Bernard Ponsonby talks about The Herald Politician of the Year Awards

Scottish Politician of the Year

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Bernard Ponsonby: Politician of the Year is about communities and real people

Concerns as figures show women less likely to continue taking on legal aid

Concerns as figures show women less likely to continue taking on legal aid

Legal Aid Crisis

Scotland's Legal Aid Crisis

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Concerns as figures show women less likely to continue taking on legal aid

Justice minister Siobhian Brown in her Scottish Parliament office

Justice minister Siobhian Brown in her Scottish Parliament office

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'I can't do it on my own:' Minister urges lawyers to return to legal aid talks

Scottish kitchen and bathroom company opens new branch and targets growth

The link-up is looking to the future in the North Sea

The link-up is looking to the future in the North Sea

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Funding boost for future of Scottish offshore wind industry

The guesthouse is on the market

The guesthouse is on the market

Guesthouse in ‘unspoilt’ setting on Scotland’s most famous tourist route on market

Mackie's head of sales Will Dixon (left) and managing director Stuart Common

Mackie's head of sales Will Dixon (left) and managing director Stuart Common

Food and drink business

Mackie's 'cognisant' of higher costs amid rising sales

Car loan scandal hits profits at Santander UK

Car loan scandal hits profits at Santander UK

Profits at Santander UK hit by growing car finance scandal

Shoppers in Glasgow's Argyle Street saturday.Pic Gordon Terris/The Herald/Sunday12/12/20

Shoppers in Glasgow's Argyle Street saturday.Pic Gordon Terris/The Herald/Sunday12/12/20

Scott Wright: Government provokes fury from Scottish business

Greener technologies such as solar panels, heat pumps and EV chargers bring many benefits beyond greener living such as savings on energy bills to adding to a property’s value

Greener technologies such as solar panels, heat pumps and EV chargers bring many benefits beyond greener living such as savings on energy bills to adding to a property’s value

Renewables lead the charge in Scotland as new reality hits home

Dr Andrew Blaikie demonstrates how to use an Arclight ophthalmoscope (left) and an infant undergoing the Reflex Test to examine their retina for abnormalities

Dr Andrew Blaikie demonstrates how to use an Arclight ophthalmoscope (left) and an infant undergoing the Reflex Test to examine their retina for abnormalities

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'Racial bias' of routine infant eye test is leading to unnecessary referrals

Hospitality operators want action on business rates

Hospitality operators want action on business rates

Scottish hospitality industry slams 'unfair' system

Tomintoul master distiller Robert Fleming

Tomintoul master distiller Robert Fleming

Scotch whisky firm toasts master distiller with £10,000 malt

Our cartoonist Steven Camley's take on rise in inflation

Our cartoonist Steven Camley's take on rise in inflation

Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on rise in inflation

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

legal aid crisis

Scotland's Legal Aid Crisis

John Swinney pushed on legal aid ‘crisis’ following Herald series

This Nature Discovery Map Scotland helps pupils explore biodiversity in and around education settings

This Nature Discovery Map Scotland helps pupils explore biodiversity in and around education settings

'Exciting' new digital support for learning outdoors launched for Scottish schools

Police are appealing for information

Police are appealing for information

Police Scotland

Appeal after missing man found dead near busy road

The pilot will primarily target the public realm in commercial areas of the city centre.

The pilot will primarily target the public realm in commercial areas of the city centre.

Glasgow city centre

New rapid repairs project to help improve 'look and feel' of Glasgow city centre

Scottish Government investment on legal aid trainees will be crucial to the profession's survival, Liam Kerr claimed.

Scottish Government investment on legal aid trainees will be crucial to the profession's survival, Liam Kerr claimed.

Legal Aid Crisis

Scotland's Legal Aid Crisis

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Legal aid sector could 'fall over' without investment in trainees, ministers warned

The Waverley been awarded Flagship Status

The Waverley been awarded Flagship Status

Historic Scottish vessels honoured at National Ships UK awards

Glasgow Queen Street station

Glasgow Queen Street station

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Incident near railway forces closure of Glasgow Queen Street station

The Scottish Government said in 2021 that the SQA would be

The Scottish Government said in 2021 that the SQA would be

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Will the new SQA "roadmap" for change take us down the same old road?

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Scotch whisky brand launches long term F1 team partnership

Jackie Baillie was the 2022 Scottish Politician of the Year.

Jackie Baillie was the 2022 Scottish Politician of the Year.

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The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year: the previous winners of the top prize

Four Scottish restaurants named among best in UK for a Sunday Roast

Four Scottish restaurants named among best in UK for a Sunday Roast

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Four Scottish restaurants named among best in UK for a Sunday Roast

RoMaya Jey and Kyle Gardiner in rehearsals for Oor Wullie

RoMaya Jey and Kyle Gardiner in rehearsals for Oor Wullie

New stage show aims to give Oor Wullie the Barbie treatment

Mackie's landed products in an additional 1,000 UK stores this year, including Tesco

Mackie's landed products in an additional 1,000 UK stores this year, including Tesco

Business Insight

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Coolest summer in nine years fails to chill growth at Mackie's

Jenny Gilruth will not deliver an official statement to MSPs about the Higher History marking

Jenny Gilruth will not deliver an official statement to MSPs about the Higher History marking

'The public deserve clarity' - SNP slammed for refusing statement on SQA 'fiasco'

Aberdeenshire council warned library closures will 'deepen inequality'

Aberdeenshire council warned library closures will 'deepen inequality'

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Aberdeenshire council warned library closures will 'deepen inequality'

Sir Anton Muscatelli with the Lord Provost

Sir Anton Muscatelli with the Lord Provost

Anton Muscatelli

University of Glasgow's Sir Anton Muscatelli awarded Loving Cup in special ceremony

The incident at Buchanan Bus Station

The incident at Buchanan Bus Station

Buchanan Street

'Controlled explosion' carried out at Buchanan Bus Station after evacuation

Saturday could see heavy snow, bringing travel disruption

Saturday could see heavy snow, bringing travel disruption

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Fresh weather alert as cold snap to end 'with heavy snowfall'

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Special events announced to mark 200 years of football in Scotland

John Swinney has spoken out amid speculation he could replace Humza Yousaf as First Minister

John Swinney has spoken out amid speculation he could replace Humza Yousaf as First Minister

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John Swinney refutes Trump claims that Scotland is bad for business

The Bracklinn Falls Footbridge

The Bracklinn Falls Footbridge

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

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Footbridge in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park wins global award

Around 550 prisoners will be released early under the plans (PA)

Around 550 prisoners will be released early under the plans (PA)

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Scottish Government in talks to deport criminals to home countries

Ukrainians outside HMS Unicon

Ukrainians outside HMS Unicon

Scotland's oldest ship helps Ukrainian refugees to learn English and integrate