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'The allegations are untrue.'
@MonicaLennon7 rejects 'vexatious complaints' and claims that she bullied former staff members.
She also addresses claim by former union leader Paul Holleran that he negotiated an exit package for an ex-worker in the MSP's office.
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"Neither the Labour group nor the party have complaints"
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra responds to allegations MSP Monica Lennon bullied former staff.
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Andy Burnham's speech included a fervent defence of all he believes makes the country great - and was quite unlike the argument made by prime ministers past. But what does it all mean for the constitutional question in Scotland? More for @ITVBorderRB ⬇️
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Former convenor of @dgcouncil and SNP MSP Katie Hagmann says it's 'simply not the case' council reforms will be decided in three months.
@scotgov is consulting on plans to scrap existing councils in favor of regional authorities. Ministers have insisted 3 months is enough.
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NEW: John Swinney calls for indyref2, in response to Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech.
The PM said he was 'utterly determined' to prove Mr Swinney wrong, after FM claimed he'd be the UK's 'last Prime Minister'.
The comment came on the day Mr Burnham's father died
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NEW: Nigel Farage backs Scottish Government pause on AI data centres, despite Reform MSPs voting against the move.
He tells @KieranPAndrews 'for once I think maybe just taking a bit of time to think about this is the right thing to do'
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Borders council leader @VoteJardine has accused ministers of throwing councils 'to the wolves' over public service reforms. Says @scotgov proposals to scrap existing local authorities is 'ripping up' local government. Ministers says they're a 'starting point' for debate.
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Away from Labour conference... @Nigel_Farage has called for a pause on planning permission for hyperscale data centres.
Analysis on the new - and unlikely - sceptical squad who might make life awkward for developers for @ITVBorderRB @ITVborder.
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Three people died every day as a result of drug use last year in Scotland.
Analysis for @ITVBorderRB @ITVborder @ITVNewsPolitics on why the "national mission” to reduce drugs-deaths appears to be veering off course with tragic consequences.
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John Swinney believes the Irish President made a "seismic" intervention on Scottish independence.
But are his dreams of a "Celtic Alliance" a flight of fancy ahead of SNP conference?
Analysis for @ITVBorderRB @ITVborder @ITVNewsPolitics
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'It's for the people of Scotland to determine their future and I wish them the best in that.'
@PresidentIRL Catherine Connolly tells @KieranPAndrews she and @JohnSwinney discussed 'self-determination and why that was so important' at the pair's meeting at Bute House.
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Reform UK's Scotland leader says he 'wouldn't make a big deal' of protestors appearing to be grabbed and struck as they were ejected after disrupting the party's conference.
Malcolm Offord MSP says 'it's not a good look' but 'in a busy place things happen'
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Ever wondered what refugees go through when they flee conflict, and attempt to navigate the British immigration system?
Watch Becoming British - a special @ITVBorderRB programme following Naeem Hijazi's remarkable story:
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Naeem Hijazi survived 3 of the world's worst conflicts, in Syria, Sudan and Ukraine.
Now, having joined his parents in Scotland, he's desperate to remain with them in the UK.
Watch tonight's special programme - Becoming British: Naeem's Story': itv.com/news/border/2026-08-…
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'During the election campaign almost daily I was getting efforts, it appeared, to get into my Facebook account.'
@CalumRKerr says his social media was targeted by hackers during the Holyrood election campaign.
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He also called on the UK Government to 'step up' against activities of online bad actors after France's disinformation detection service said @JohnSwinney was targeted by an Israeli company meddling in French, New York City and Holyrood elections.
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SNP sources say that around 120 people have asked for their donations back and all had them returned.
They say a total of around 15,000 people donated to the party's "ring-fenced" independence fund.
First Minister @JohnSwinney says 'some' SNP donors have asked for their money back. He says he can't say how many, but all 'requests have been fulfilled'
It's after we reported @theSNP will pursue its former chief executive Peter Murrell for cash he stole from the party.
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First Minister @JohnSwinney says 'some' SNP donors have asked for their money back. He says he can't say how many, but all 'requests have been fulfilled'
It's after we reported @theSNP will pursue its former chief executive Peter Murrell for cash he stole from the party.
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'Between us we’ve got in excess of 150 years of life living on this planet - six children between us'
New Health Secretary, @AConstance23 defends the Scottish Government's decision to scrap a dedicated Women's Health minister - despite concerns from campaigners.
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New SNP MSP Calum Kerr uses his maiden Holyrood speech to endorse the government's planned free childcare expansion, but urges ministers to improve provision in rural areas.
@CalumRKerr also pays tribute to his predecessor, Christine Grahame
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