Ex-Tory Highland Councillor picked to fight Kate Forbes for Lib Dems at Holyrood election
The P&J can reveal former sub-postmaster Andrew Baxter will be the party’s candidate to take on the SNP’s deputy first minister.
Scottish politics
Aberdeen SNP MP Stephen Flynn secures Holyrood nomination and warns city at a ‘crucial crossroad’
The SNP's Westminster leader told the P&J he is "delighted" to have been nominated by SNP members in Aberdeen South and North Kincardine.
Aberdeen council workers back strikes over ‘fire and rehire’ threat
GMB union says strikes could disrupt services from cleansing and crematoriums to social work and road maintenance.
Blueprint revealed to save North Sea industry and secure Aberdeen’s future
A major new report sets out ways to save existing skills, maximise oil reserves AND build a new renewable future.
Readers react: Our poll shows almost 90% oppose speed limit drop on A9 and A96
The SNP is considering a 10mph speed reduction on single-carriageway roads across Scotland.
Debate: Do you agree with SNP plan to cut speed limit to 50mph on single-carriageway roads?
Share your views here and take part in our poll to give your thoughts on the proposed plan.
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Scottish Government admits “error of judgement” in purdah funding row
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Nigel Farage named as ‘person of interest’ in FBI investigation into Trump and Russia
Alex Salmond accuses council’s new Tory-led administration of “coming after our rural schools”
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‘Scottish Government has always been against Common Fisheries Policy’
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Labour donor says he’s withdrawing funding over councillor suspensions
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Kezia Dugdale: Why I suspended Aberdeen councillors over Tory coalition deal
Calls for more funding to help NHS Grampian tackle staffing problems
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