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Top stories
Lack of cruise control — Scotland’s cruise industry has been promised “further clarity” this week on when journeys can resume amid warnings the sector is in a perilous position after 14 months of coronavirus uncertainty.
Tariff-free trade deals with countries like Australia could turn Scotland into an “agricultural wasteland”, the SNP has warned.
Scotland’s political parties must unite to eradicate poverty, Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison has said.
What’s on today?
Soft play centre owners will stage a protest at Holyrood over a lack of support for the industry during lockdown.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will be giving an update on the coronavirus to the Scottish Parliament.
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Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Greene says “difficult debates” around trans rights and LGBT+ mental health have to take place in the new parliament.