Scotland’s Papers: SNP opinion poll blow and ‘ruinous’ coalition deal

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The Scottish Daily Mail leads with criticism of the SNP’s deal with the Scottish Greens from one of its own backbenchers. Former rural economy secretary Fergus Ewing claims the arrangement with the Greens has been “ruinous”.

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The first opinion poll since Humza Yousaf became first minister is the focus of The Scotsman’s front page. The poll suggests the SNP will lose 18 seats to Scottish Labour at the next General Election.

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The National reports that Mr Yousaf will set out his government’s priorities in a statement to the Scottish Parliament after parliamentary recess.

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Tory claims about Mr Yousaf getting his facts wrong about Scotland’s GDP is the focus of the Daily Express front page.

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Campaigners trying to save a swimming pool in Aberdeen use the city’s Evening Express to claim Mr Yousaf “has failed us already”.

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Landlords taking tenants to court for rent arrears during a period of national evictions ban is the focus of The Herald’s front page.

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Paul O’Grady being offered a role in the TV sitcom Two Doors Down just days before his death is reported on the front page of the Daily Record.

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The Daily Telegraph leads with “Biden to turn down coronation invitation”, reporting that the US president is not expected to attend the event that will see Charles crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May.

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The Times carries remarks from Donald Trump’s lawyer about his reported imminent criminal charges and court appearance.

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The Daily Star attacks Mr Trump for his response to the charges – labelling the former US leader a “manbaby” who is having a “huge tantrum”.

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Dundee’s Evening Telegraph reports on the outcome of a domestic abuse court case.

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The Press and Journal reports how a gamekeeper has been fined £1,575 after he admitted shooting a bird of prey on a Highland estate.

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An increase in on-street parking charges in Edinburgh is the lead story in the city’s Evening News.

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A look back at policing in Scotland in the ten years since the country’s eight regional forces merged into one is the front page story in the Glasgow Times.

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Anger at council officials checking the contents of residents’ recycling bins is the lead story in the Perth edition of The Courier.

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