Nicola Sturgeon, first minister of Scotland and Douglas Ross, the Scottish Conservative Party leader, in a pre-election debate.
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A transcript of episode 13 of The Conversation Weekly podcast, including new research on neuroplasticity in the brain.
Kezia Dugdale was Scottish Labour leader from 2015-17.
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Ahead of the Scottish election on May 6, the former Scottish Labour leader explains what’s at stake – and what could happen next.
Nicola Sturgeon wants to use a mandate at the May 6 elections to argue for a second independence referendum.
Plus, how researchers have discovered a biological switch that can turn neuroplasticity on and off in the brain. Listen to episode 13 of The Conversation Weekly podcast.
I say goodbye and you say hello.
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Why this is arguably the most important Labour leadership election in Scotland since 1999.
Kezia Dugdale at the IPPR on December 7.
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Why Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale’s federalist ploy is not the right way forward.
Addressing conference.
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Scottish first minister tries to keep party faithful happy while starting long courtship of the no voters.
Still Better Together?
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Brexit uncertainty, English xenophobia and a recession brewing - no wonder Scottish Labour is thinking about switching sides.
Sturgeon celebrates with the SNP intake after the election.
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Everyone is trying to claim the Holyrood result furthers their own position. It’s all noise.
First minister at her count in Glasgow.
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The new normal for Nicola – minority rule once more.
‘Ain’t seen nuthin yet.’
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New devolved powers, lots of parties and the indyref2 question … hold on to your hats, Holyrood.
Pressing the flesh.
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Spoiler alert: we already know the winner.
Most in the UK don’t have any other choice.
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Holyrood is far better at female representation than Westminster. Here are some reasons for the difference.