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The Scotsman
4 Feb, 2019
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The SNP’s Car Tax is a Poll Tax on wheels – Brian Monteith
Even those who supported the Community Charge would have to admit that what started out as a well-intended reform of domestic rates became a public relations disaster for Margaret Thatcher and her government.
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Nicola Sturgeon: UK ‘not remotely prepared’ for Brexit

The UK is “not remotely prepared” for Brexit and the process must be delayed, Nicola Sturgeon will warn in a keynote speech in the US today.

Angus Robertson admits new case must be made for independence

A new case for independence must be made before Yes campaigners can hope to win another referendum, according to the SNP’s ex-deputy leader Angus Robertson.

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Body found in wreckage of plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala

Underwater video footage shows one occupant visible in the wreckage of the plane which was carrying Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch said.

Man to stand trial over drug death of Scots actor John Michie’s daughter

A 29-year-old man is to stand trial for the manslaughter of the daughter of Holby City actor John Michie, who died after taking party drug 2CP at the Bestival music event.

Treatment of Scots MPs ‘affirms abstentionism’

The leader of Sinn Fein says that looking at how Scotland’s Nationalist MPs are treated in Westminster affirms her belief in abstentionism.

Sport Update
Kilmarnock win shows how vital Craig Levein’s Big Three are to Hearts

Craig Levein called Hearts’ 2-1 victory at Kilmarnock on Friday night a “statement of intent.” Really, though, it was a statement of the intensity levels that Craig Levein’s men can achieve when able to count on the services of the 32-year-old on-loan Norwich City attacker Steven Naismith and integral Tynecastle performers Christophe Berra and John Souttar.

Rangers cash in on Andrew Dallas’s error-fest against St Mirren

If nothing else, all those inside Ibrox on Saturday can at least say they were witness to something historic. Alas, referee Andrew Dallas will be on the wrong side of that history.

Turnaround against Hibs gives Aberdeen a shot at second place

A swift two-goal retort proved enough to offer Aberdeen a tilt at second place when they welcome Rangers to Pittodrie on Wednesday. But, well out of that reckoning, the weekend result served as a sore reminder for Hibernian of just how far fortunes have dipped this 
season.

And finally...
You can now visit Mary Queen of Scots and Outlander filming locations on exclusive new tour

A historic Linlithgow Inn and tour company have teamed up to offer an exclusive trip ideal for Scottish film and TV fans.

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