
Craig Paton
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Deputy political editor in Holyrood for @PA - ex @DumbartonReport + @EveningExpress - @StirUni graduate - Views my own. "Chris Patton" - Jeane Freeman
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http://pa.media 22-02-2014 20:28:51
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Here are two Gaza journalists, recognised for their work Rory Peck Trust awards last night …for attention of those who think there’re none inside the Strip - and they deserve our respect and recognition as Joseph Willits eloquently explains in his 🧵below


Political leaders are among those who have gathered in Edinburgh to pay tribute to former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond ✍️:Craig Paton independent.co.uk/news/uk/alex-s…



Hospital admissions in Scotland caused by the flu have increased by 12% in just a week, new figures show ✍️: Craig Paton independent.co.uk/news/uk/nhs-he…

The first safe drug consumption room in the UK will open in Glasgow on January 13, the council has confirmed ✍️: Craig Paton independent.co.uk/news/uk/glasgo…



Now let's just check in with the goings on at Holyr... Oh. Douglas Ross MSP


Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been cleared in a police investigation into the SNP’s finances ✍️: Craig Paton standard.co.uk/news/politics/…


Today at Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee Committee, Scottish Water senior executives faced questions, including on anti-union practices. Alex Plant CEO told me his door is open to Unite Scotland UNISON Scotland and GMB Scotland. We must see dialogue, negotiation and fair pay. news.stv.tv/scotland/scott…

EXC: Scotland’s fire and rescue service is in the grip of a bullying “crisis” with more than one in five employees having been victim of or witnessed inappropriate behaviour Representing Border investigation uncovers complaints of discrimination and harassment itv.com/news/border/20…

⚠️This motion tabled at the Scottish Parliament by Neil Bibby 🇺🇦 about the catastrophic effect of cuts at PA Media in Scotland is much welcomed and we are urging all MSPs to support it. parliament.scot/chamber-and-co… Here's the background: 🧵 1/8


Suspicious news, given Chris McCall visited mere hours ago. You work fast, McCall