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Conor Matchett

Deputy Political Editor

Conor Matchett is The Scotsman's Deputy Political Editor, covering Holyrood, Scottish, and UK politics. He has a strong record of breaking key politics news stories at the Scottish Parliament and hosts The Scotsman's political podcast, The Steamie. He was Political Journalist of the Year at the Scottish Press Awards in 2023, won Regional Journalist of the Year at the Media Freedom Awards in 2022, and Young Journalist of the Year at the Regional Press Awards in 2021.

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First Minster Nicola Sturgeon during First Minster's Questions in the debating chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Nicola Sturgeon urged to stop closure of Falkirk swimming pools

The STUC has called on council candidates to demand urgent rent controls.

Unions call for Scottish council candidates to back 'urgent' rent controls

Scottish Labour have criticised ambulance turnaround times at Scottish hospitals

Maximum ambulance turnaround times hit nearly 11 hours, figures show

Scottish Health Secretary, Humza Yousaf has said Scotland is likely to diverge heavily from the UK Government on Covid-19 measures.

'Don't pull the rug from underneath us', Yousaf warns UK Government on Covid-19

Face masks will stay in Scotland for now, the Scottish Government has said.

Requirement for face mask rules 'absolute' in Scotland despite Johnson call

Scots travelling home after December 27 could face fines

Scots risk fines if travelling home from Christmas visits after December 27

What do Scotland's Covid-19 restrictions over Christmas mean for you?

What do Scotland's Christmas coronavirus restrictions mean for you?

Nicola Sturgeon is expected to give an update on Christmas restrictions today

Nicola Sturgeon expected to give Christmas update at daily Covid-19 briefing

From tomorrow, Scots will be breaking the law if they travel to or from Level Three or Four areas for non-essential purposes.

MSPs vote for travel ban for Scots despite 'grave doubts' and legality concerns

Scotland's new lockdown levels come into force today

Scotland's new regional lockdown levels system comes into force

Edinburgh during the first national lockdown, which John Swinney said he could not rule out a return

'Foolish' to rule out Scotland national lockdown

Senior children at schools and their teachers will now be forced to wear masks in the classroom.

Face masks compulsory for senior pupils and teachers in high lockdown levels

Nicola Sturgeon announces which level of lockdown applies to where you live

Nicola Sturgeon announces which levels of lockdown applies to where you live

How will the new tiered restrictions in Scotland affect schools, universities and childcare?

What do the new lockdown tiers mean for Scottish education and childcare?

Halloween could be cancelled this year due to Covid-19

Parents unclear over Halloween guising plans for children

A deserted Royal Mile in Edinburgh during the initial March lockdown: JPI Media

Sturgeon: 'More restrictions possible' and warns household measures to stay

Are Scots still able to go on holiday during the new restrictions?

Can I still go on holiday from this weekend?

John Swinney has announced the proposals for the 2021 exam diet.

John Swinney announces plan for 2021 exam diet