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Glasgow based freelance journalist.

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Monica Lennon battles to reach Scottish Labour ballot despite backing from rival

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By Andrew Learmonth Verified
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Monica Lennon is still struggling to get on to the ballot for the Scottish Labour leadership contest , despite winning the backing of an influential rival. Katy Clark nominated the Glasgow MSP after deciding not to stand herself. It was a lukewarm endorsement, with the former aide to Jeremy Corbyn saying said she would nominate Ms Lennon to "help her get on the ballot paper".
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'Matters beyond our control': Andy Burnham cancels Edinburgh Fringe show

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By Andrew Learmonth Verified
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pulled out of an appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The new Labour leader was due to take part in an In Conversation event at The Stand on August 19. However, organisers say it has now been cancelled due to "matters beyond our control." The Stand, working in conjunction with promoters Carnation Productions, said it was "incredibly disappointed" the event was not going ahead, and confirmed full refunds would be processed for ticket holders.
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Calls for probe into SFRS's £984,000 missing in action wildfire vehicles

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By Andrew Learmonth Verified
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The Auditor General has been asked to investigate the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's purchase of specialist vehicles that remain out of action three years after they were ordered. Scottish Conservative MSP Liam Kerr has written to Stephen Boyle asking Audit Scotland to examine the procurement of eight Ford Ranger Ultra-Light Pumping Units, bought in 2023 at a cost of around £984,000, which were still not operational as of June this year.
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