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![Salmond embraces his successor, Nicola Sturgeon, after he steps down following the failure of the Yes campaign](https://www.politics.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cnphoto_0_0_0_0_14111328_1200-682x1024.jpg)
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![For Alex Salmond, the only way is Westminster. Probably.](https://www.politics.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cnphoto_0_0_0_0_14108323_1200-1024x724.jpg)
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95% of healthcare professionals responding to a Medical Defence Union (MDU) survey say they want political parties to include plans in their manifestos to support the health and wellbeing of the NHS workforce. Of the 613 doctors, dentists and dental care professionals responding to the MDU’s survey, three quarters (75%) also said they feel negative… Read more »
BASC has expressed significant concerns about a number of elements which will be looked at as part of a Scottish Government review of NatureScot’s species licensing functions. BASC Scotland director Peter Clark said the review into NatureScot’s current licensing approach had the potential to affect the balance between predator control and wildlife management. He said… Read more »
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Astonishingly for two losers, Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon are now in a win-win position.
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Alex Salmond has expanded his demands for devolution, insisting the reforms must give Scotland “a stronger and clearer voice on the international stage”.
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