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The Scotsman
3 Mar, 2019
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Top stories of the week

A round up of the most popular news stories this week.

Two-year-old Scots girl who died ‘fobbed off’ numerous times before cancer diagnosed

A grieving mother who lost her two-year-old daughter to a rare form of lung cancer is calling on the local health board to investigate after medical professionals failed to detect her illness.

Nicola Sturgeon ready to form SNP-Labour coalition if snap general election called

Scotland’s First Minister has left open the possibility of forming a coalition government with Labour if a snap general election was called in Westminster.

MPs to receive pay rise for fifth successive year

MPs are to receive a 2.7% pay rise, taking their basic salary for 2019/20 from £77,379 to £79,468, it has been announced.

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FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon accused of “eight years of excuses” on NHS waits

Nicola Sturgeon was  accused of "eight years of excuses" on Scotland's NHS as it emerged cleanliness inspections in hospitals have plumetted

Poll: What currency do you think an independent Scotland should have?

The SNP is set to adopt a new policy for Scotland to establish its own currency if it becomes independent.

Nicola Sturgeon slams ‘so-called’ Scottish Secretary David Mundell after SNP Brexit defeat

Nicola Sturgeon has slammed the “so-called” Scottish Secretary David Mundell after he and other Tories from north of the border helped vote down an SNP bid to rule out a no-deal Brexit.

Donald Trump’s trade deal plan shows weakness of Brexit Britain – leader comment

US looks set to demand that UK allows imports of chlorinated chicken, opens up the NHS to US corporations, and surrenders some control of its fiscal and foreign policies.

Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland does not have to sink with Brexit ship

Nicola Sturgeon has reacted to claims the UK Government is preparing to reject any calls she makes for the power to hold a second Scottish independence referendum.

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