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As Boris Johnson's political future is at risk, we chart MPs who have called for him to go in wake of 'partygate' and Chris Pincher scandal

SNP MSP Jim Fairlie slammed Scottish Tories for their “hypocrisy” over oil and gas jobs in the north sea during a Holyrood debate.

She recorded one of the biggest majorities in Scotland when elected for the rural ward of Mid Galloway and Wigtown West.

A BBC documentary asks how serious is Boris Johnson about a link from Scotland to Northern Ireland?

Families and relatives are still being denied the chance to “take a cord” at a loved ones funeral, an MSP has said.

MSPs have debated the potential free trade deal between the UK and Australia and say it sets a damaging precedent.

Covid in Scotland: Learners drivers face 16-week wait for theory tests Published image copyrightGetty Images Learner drivers in Scotland face a 16-week wait to sit a theory test - almost four times longer than candidates in England and Wales. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency said its testing capacity was limited in Scotland as centres must ensure people observe 2m physical distancing. South of the border only 1m physical distancing is required. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said s...

Glenkens Scout Group leaders hit out at charity watchdog after unsuccessful plea for more time to file accounts The group doesnt have a committee so cant hold an AGM to approve its finances Updated Glenkens Scout Group treasurer Heidi Bartholomew outside the Scout hall in New Galloway. (Image: Jim McEwan) Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will u...

Galloway PLANS FOR the development of a Galloway National Park, in south-west Scotland, seem to be splitting the opinion of local farmers, contrary to previous claims that the scheme had widespread industry support. Instead, some farmers insist that there has not yet been enough information about the likely impact of a national park designation, and further investigation must be carried out before it goes any further. Dumfries and Galloway NFU Scotland regional chairman Colin Ferguson exp...

Regional success for Conservative candidates in the Scottish elections Oliver Mundell and Finlay Carson won their seats for the Tories for the second time. Tory candidate Oliver Mundell, who retained his Dumfriesshire seat, celebrates with his MP dad, David (Image: Dumfries and Galloway Standard) Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the in...