Profile: Alistair Grant

Political Correspondent

I'm based at the Scottish Parliament and mostly cover politics.

Latest articles from Alistair Grant

Monica Lennon: SNP 'reek of entitlement' and have wasted years in power

THE SNP "reek of entitlement" and have been taking people for granted for a very long time, argues Scottish Labour leadership contender Monica Lennon.

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Salmon farmers call for financial compensation for fish lost to seal attacks

SALMON farmers have asked the Scottish Government to consider financial compensation for fish lost to seal attacks.

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Holyrood inquiry invites Alex Salmond to give evidence next week

THE Holyrood inquiry into the Alex Salmond saga has invited the former first minister to give evidence next week.

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Alex Salmond 'clears diary' as he seeks to give evidence to Holyrood inquiry

ALEX Salmond has cleared his diary to give evidence to a Holyrood inquiry on Wednesday next week, his lawyers have said.

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Senior judge says she will not 'interfere with' or 'direct' Salmond inquiry

A SENIOR judge has said she will not "interfere with" or "seek to direct" a Holyrood inquiry into the Alex Salmond saga.

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Red Cross calls for 'urgent clarity' on exempting refugees from quarantine fee

Red Cross calls for 'urgent clarity' on exempting refugee families from quarantine fee

PEOPLE travelling on refugee family reunion visas should be exempt from paying the £1,750 hotel quarantine fee, the Red Cross has said.

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MSP 'apologises unreservedly' after being caught on camera swearing at minister

A LIBERAL Democrat MSP who was caught on camera mouthing offensive language during a virtual committee meeting has apologised in the Holyrood chamber.

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