John Swinney to quit Scottish Government after record spell as Deputy First Minister – Daily Record

Unions demand reversal of Scotland’s culture cuts which ‘threaten 8,500 jobs’ – The Scotsman

Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon as next SNP leader? – BBC News

Sturgeon’s de facto referendum plan is dividing the SNP – The Spectator

Scotland may have to rethink free university places pledge, analysis shows – The Guardian

SNP urged to divert ‘vanity spending’ on Scottish independence referendum – STV News

Triple whammy of incompetence costs Scotland – Edinburgh Evening News

SBUK urges Scottish Government to reallocate £20m referendum fund to accelerate growth – SBUK

Council finance chiefs warn vital services could be ‘stopped’ due to funding crisis – Daily Record

Scotland risks ‘grinding to a halt’ as teachers join nurses and train drivers in voting for strikes – Daily Record