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21 Dec, 2019
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Scottish independence referendum: Sturgeon speaks for SNP, not Scotland – Brian Wilson
The challenge for pro-Union politicians is to stop pro-independence parties from winning a majority of seats at the 2021 Holyrood election. The challenge for the Scottish Government is to ditch the constant division and fix Scotland’s many problems, writes Brian Wilson.
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Ministers ponder law change to fix Scotland’s crumbling tenements

Holyrood ministers are considering changes to the law which would ensure Scotland’s ageing tenement buildings can be repaired more urgently.

Revealed: Taxpayers’ £53,000 bill for US military flights at Scottish Government-owned airport

Taxpayers have paid at least £53,000 to cover fees for US military aircraft landing at Glasgow Prestwick Airport since Donald Trump became president, The Scotsman can reveal.

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Brexit’s phoney war is about to get serious – leader column

A post-Brexit UK-EU trade deal is vital to the national interest and Boris Johnson should compromise and delay the end of the transition period if necessary.

How SNP and Lib Dems helped Boris Johnson ‘Get Brexit Done’ – Brian Wilson

The SNP and Liberal Democrats, the two parties apparently most opposed to Brexit, agreed to hold the general election that Boris Johnson wanted, writes Brian Wilson.

Sport Update
Interview: Graeme Payne, mercurial winger who helped Dundee United win their first major trophy

Occasionally, interviews don’t unfold as expected. As we splashed through winding Norfolk lanes en route to Norwich train station, it felt as if I was learning more about Graeme Payne from his wife than I’d managed to elicit in around three hours of conversation the previous night.

Daniel Stendel will not wrap Hearts players in cotton wool

Hearts boss Daniel Stendel says the club’s league situation is too precarious for players to have the luxury of picking and choosing which games they want to play in.

Alan Pattullo: Mixed messages from Ann Budge at Hearts

Is there any wonder Hearts seem caught in an inexorable downward spiral, given the mixed messages being delivered from the top seat?

And finally...
These are the UK’s favourite Christmas chocolates ranked by region – including Quality Street, Roses and Celebrations

Chocolate and Christmas go hand in hand, with many of us looking forward to indulging in an abundance of sweet treats more than receiving presents.

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