New ‘Lord Gove of Torry’ says ‘finger pointing’ over Raac must end
Aberdonian Michael Gove, who will soon take on the community's name in the House of Lords, told the P&J where he stands on the crisis.
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Inverurie driving instructor lifts lid on reasons behind six-month wait for tests
Inverurie and District Driving School Association says practical tests are currently not available in the area with learners facing waits of up to six months.
SNP transport chief warned failure to dual A96 will be her ‘lasting legacy’
The senior politician came under renewed pressure at Holyrood over the future of the project to dual between Aberdeen and Inverness.
Inverness MSP Fergus Ewing says SNP will ‘throw kitchen sink and campervan’ at him if he stands for election against them
The nationalist veteran, who could run as an independent at the next Holyrood contest, was brutal about his party’s failure to deliver A9 dualling on BBC Debate Night in the Highland capital.
Orkney and Shetland MP says Russia travel ban is ‘badge of honour’
Alistair Carmichael has been added to a list of politicians banned by Putin's regime for supporting Ukraine.
Exclusive: Say hello to the Lord of Torry as Michael Gove takes on new Aberdeen title
The former senior Conservative MP admits his choice could divide people with locals either "scunnered or pleased".
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Dugdale insists Labour is committed to Barnett
Political leaders pay tribute to trusted local news in The Press and Journal
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Ruth Davidson: Press scrutiny essential for holding public figures to account
Angus Robertson: Quality journalism holds powerful to account and gives voice to powerless
Patrick Harvie: P&J’s HIE campaign shows importance of local press
Politics Daily Briefing: Sturgeon refuses to rule out indyref3 within years, Labour surge in polls
May: More must be done to defeat “evil ideology of Islamist extremism”
Patrick Harvie: Donald Trump’s position on climate change is utterly delusional
Scottish Government admits “error of judgement” in purdah funding row
Indyref2 support comment was “tongue-in-cheek” says Lib Dem candidate
Politics Daily Briefing: Robertson’s Moray seat at risk, Tory candidate charged, indyref2 poll results
Rennie calls on First Minister to reverse downgrading of maternity services in Caithness
Ruth Davidson: Boom and bust teacher recruitment has left Scotland with thousands of vacancies
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”
Anti-austerity plan to unlock £118billion for public services expected to be key pledge in SNP manifesto
Politics Daily Briefing: Scots Tories chase dozen seats, Greens run ‘focused’ campaign, May and Corbyn face Paxo grilling
‘Scottish Government has always been against Common Fisheries Policy’
General election campaign resumes after pause following Manchester attack
Politics Daily Briefing: PM’s ‘dementia tax’ U-turn, Dugdale’s indyref2 promise, SNP in nurse row
Labour donor says he’s withdrawing funding over councillor suspensions
Politics Daily Briefing: PM’s Union vow, Tory pitch to Labour voters, SNP given polls boost
Kezia Dugdale: Why I suspended Aberdeen councillors over Tory coalition deal
