More than 18,000 people died in Scotland last year while on NHS waiting lists – Daily Record

SNP putting pharmacies at risk of closure as Nats warned £20m ‘does not go far enough’ – Daily Express

Watch out, Nicola: Scotland’s COVID inquiry wants ministers’ WhatsApps too – Politico

Scottish high school league table 2023: many small-town schools in Scotland underperform, figures show – National World

Scotland’s deposit return scheme: Minister avoids questions over compensation for businesses if project is scrapped – Sky News

Letters to the Press, 23/05/23: “I can’t wait for the Scottish Politician of the Year awards. I’ve just put a tenner on Lorna Slater winning the new ‘Nicola Sturgeon award for the MSP who made the most outrageous attempt to blame Westminster'”