Finance Secretary John Swinney says he wants the "broadest agreement" on his budget plan which is to be debated by MSPs later.
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BBCPolitics on 25th Jan 2012 (via bbc.co.uk)
Holyrood is to discuss whether Scots living outside Scotland should be given a vote in the independence referendum.
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BBCPolitics on 18th Jan 2012 (via bbc.co.uk)
MSPs are to formally protest against changes to the UK benefits system, which some claim will see cuts in payments to the most vulnerable.
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BBCPolitics on 22nd Dec 2011 (via bbc.co.uk)
A committee of MSPs is due to quiz Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon on her plans to set a minimum unit price for alcohol.
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BBCPolitics on 20th Dec 2011 (via bbc.co.uk)
A dedicated minister for youth employment is to be appointed by the Scottish government, the first minister Alex Salmond tells MSPs.
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BBCPolitics on 1st Dec 2011 (via bbc.co.uk)
On 30 November thousands of ordinary Labour members will be backing public sector workers in their dispute with the government. In Scotland all Labour MSPs have pledged their support and will not cross picket lines at Holyrood. Likewise Labour AMs in Wales will not cross picket lines at Cardiff Bay. Today, dozens of Labour MPs and councillors from across the UK have pledged their sup...
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UnionFutures on 30th Nov 2011 (via unionfutures.blogspot.com)
Scottish Secretary Michael Moore is to appear before MSPs to answer questions about devolving more powers to Scotland.
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BBCPolitics on 17th Nov 2011 (via bbc.co.uk)
MSPs have clashed over how they should respond to public sector strikes planned for the end of the month.
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BBCPolitics on 16th Nov 2011 (via bbc.co.uk)
Scottish Labour leadership candidate Johann Lamont has been supported by GMB, Unite and Unison. The MSP has also received the most support from Labour’s MPs, MSPs and MEPs. Johann said: “I am delighted that these trade unions have supported my vision to change Scottish Labour so that once again we can be a party that Scotland can
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SocialistUnity on 15th Nov 2011 (via socialistunity.com)
A committee of MSPs is told by a university academic that the UK government will not give Scotland powers over corporation tax.
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BBCPolitics on 9th Nov 2011 (via bbc.co.uk)