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The Scotsman
29 Aug, 2019
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Joanna Cherry reveals the latest in the Scottish legal bid to stop the 'unlawful' prorogation of Parliament triggered by Prime Minister Boris Johnson

A petition attempting to block the suspension of Parliament by Boris Johnson has already hit 1.4 million signatures - and is only growing

Ruth Davidson opens up on why she has made the difficult decision to resign as Scottish Conservatives leader
Scots legal bid underway to stop ‘unlawful’ and ‘unconstitutional’ suspension of Parliament
A senior lawyer has said that it is “unlawful” and “unconstitutional” for the government to suspend Parliament and has called upon a judge to pass an order stopping it.
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Petition to block Boris Johnson’s prorogation of Parliament hits 1.4m signatures

A petition demanding that plans to suspend Parliament are stopped has garnered more than 1.4 million signatures in just over a day.
Scotland weather warning: Parts of nation to be hammered by heavy rain at weekend

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning to Scotland, as heavy rain is set to hit.
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Ruth Davidson resignation: Scottish Conservative leader steps down

Ruth Davidson has stepped down as leader of the Scottish Conservative Party.
ScotRail axes cycle hire scheme after too few passengers rent bikes

ScotRail’s cycle hire scheme is to be scrapped after each of its bikes was rented an average of only about once a month, The Scotsman has learned.
Brexit is not over, nor is the UK’s constitutional debate – Katherine Sangster

We live in a time of nationalisms. Populist politicians from Victor Orban to Donald Trump prioritise national sovereignty over international cooperation. In Britain, the backlash to the English nationalism of Brexit is a strengthened Scottish nationalism. Does this mean the end of multinational organisations, and even the breakup of the UK?
Sport Update
Scottish Football LIVE: Hearts duo leave, Celtic battle Man City for defender, No Parkhead move for £3m Euro forward, Hibs injury blow – star out for 12 weeks, Morelos a target for Turkish giants, Rangers ace tipped for Premier League move

After a busy day yesterday, which saw Celtic sign a right-back, a boost for Hibs and further Uefa punishment for Rangers, we are back at the coal face.
Celtic set to beat Man City to signing of highly-rated Championship defender

Celtic could pip Manchester City to the signing of Birmingham City youngster Mitchell Roberts.
Scotland name team for historic clash in Georgia

Centre Sam Johnson returns and will partner Rory Hutchinson on his first start as Scotland become the first major rugby nation to face Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday.
Celtic close to signing striker, Rangers midfielder set for move, Hearts star on verge of leaving, Neil Lennon alerted to winger availability, Ibrox star on ‘wanted list’ – Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Thursday's Scottish football news and gossip.
Who needs the Europa League group stages more: Celtic or Rangers?

Celtic and Rangers are both 90 minutes away from reaching the Europa League group stages tonight.
And finally...
Glasgow Summer Sessions 2019 in Bellahouston Park: line-up, tickets and banned items

With the Edinburgh Summer Sessions in full swing, it’s Glasgow’s turn to get a taste of the music.
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