Following last week's by-elections in England, political parties in Scotland are ramping up their campaigns ahead of next year's general election. @TheScotsman 👇.

Millions of Scots could soon be penalised for having a gas boiler under new plans to overhaul energy efficiency standards. Green minister Patrick Harvie says these changes are essential to helping Scotland meet its climate change targets. @TheScotsman 👇.

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Glasgow United FC have been threatened with being thrown out of their grounds by Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken. This comes after David Goodwillie played for the side in a friendly match last week. @TheScotsman 👇.

I've been speaking to Denise Hooper - she wants to see Scotland's funding for the #VeniceBiennale reinstated.🧑‍🎨. And she is hoping renowned street artist #Banksy will back her calls. @TheScotsman 👇.

RT @scotpolitics: By-election results: What pollster Sir John Curtice has to to say as the Conservatives suffer huge losses, via @RachelAme….

Huge losses for the Conservatives in the English by-elections, but they narrowly hold on to Boris Johnson's old seat. Here's some analysis on the back of the night's results, which saw the Conservatives lose two seats to Labour & Lib Dems. @TheScotsman 👇.

Front page of today's @TheScotsman - Scotland's chief constable says the probe into SNP finances has been widened beyond the initial reports. 👇.

Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone confirms the police investigation into the SNP's finances has "moved beyond the initial reports" made two years ago. He also defended the length of time the investigation has taken as "proportionate". @TheScotsman 👇.

Starmer is continuing to come under fire for not scrapping the two child benefit cap. SNP say he will be directly responsible for pushing thousands of children into poverty & Scottish Labour say its the biggest driver of poverty in the UK. @TheScotsman 👇.

A new report says delays to #HS2 high speed rail between London & the north of England is affecting Scotland's ability to meet climate change targets. Too many Scots are still relying on ✈️to get to London because 🚂takes too long. @TheScotsman 👇.

Jackie Baillie says Scottish Labour remains "completely opposed" to the two child benefits cap, despite Keir Starmer saying he would no scrap it if he becomes the next PM. @TheScotsman 👇.

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Calls are being made for the Scottish Gov to write off paramedics' student loan debts. 🚑. Since 2021 paramedic students have received a £10k yearly bursary - but those studying before this have been left with thousands of pounds of debt @TheScotsman 👇.

I've been speaking to @turningpointsco & @WeAreWithYou about the SNP's calls to decriminalise drugs for personal use. They say they support the idea - & want to see the SNP using more of their devolved powers right now. @TheScotsman 👇.

This book only came out a few months ago but it might just be one of my favourite books ever. 🐉. Can't believe I've got to wait until November now for book two 😩 #books #booklovers #booktwt #booktwitter #BooksWorthReading

I've been speaking to @RhodaGrant about the R100 superfast broadband rollout. She is worried communities in the Highlands and Islands are being left behind. @TheScotsman 👇.

BREAKING: Ben Wallace says he is resigning as UK defence secretary at the next cabinet reshuffle and will be standing down as an MP at the next general election. @TheScotsman.

Calls are being made to overhaul the way children are taught to read in Scottish primary schools. @anneglennie says there are better methods out there, and wants to see the Scottish Government exploring alternatives. @TheScotsman 👇.

Humza Yousaf is being accused of cronyism after helping pro-indy star Martin Compston get a Covid vaccine appointment for his Hollywood co-star. @ScottishLabour now want him to refer himself for potentially breaching the ministerial code. @TheScotsman 👇.

Took a sight break from writing about politics, to writing about fantasy books (literal dream come true).🧚‍♀️🐉🧛🪄. @TheScotsman said I could be as nerdy as I wanted in this column - I needed no encouragement.👇 #books #booktwt #BookTwitter .