SNP accuse Tories of relying on South Ayrshire Council officers to 'tell them what to do' in budget broadside SNP group leader, Councillor Peter Henderson, said the administration budget lacked vision. Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023
Removal van spotted outside Nicola Sturgeon's official residence A REMOVAL van has been spotted outside the official residence of the outgoing First Minister. The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023
Kate Forbes: I know challenge of returning to work after maternity leave Speaking during a visit to meet female entrepreneurs in Kilmarnock, the SNP leadership hopeful spoke of juggling her campaign with motherhood. The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Would-be first ministers urged to put public services ‘top of the list’ Union leaders at Unison made the plea in an open letter to the three candidates running to replace Nicola Sturgeon. The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Humza Yousaf calls for Alister Jack to quit Commons seat if Tory minister is made a Lord Jack, who has served as Scottish Secretary since 2019, is set to be made a member of the House of Lords thanks to Boris Johnson. Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023
Who is Stanley Johnson? Boris Johnson’s father ‘nominated for a Knighthood’ Boris is said to be putting his own father up for honours - but who is Stanley Johnson, and how did he win the eternal admiration of his first son? Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023
Labour leader 'expecting uproar' over South Ayrshire Council Conservative budget South Ayrshire Labour group leader, Brian McGinley, has hit out at the Conservative and Independent administration's budget. Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023
DUP will take a few weeks on Windsor Framework assessment, Ahern says The former Irish premier was speaking after an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Patrick Harvie reveals breach of the peace conviction for protesting at Faslane A SCOTTISH Greens minister has said his breach of the peace conviction relates to non-violent protest action thought to have occurred at the… The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023
Ash Regan pledges to establish SNP Activist Academy to build team 'at all levels' Regan said she will build on the existing SNP College format to educate activists and widen access to more members in the party. The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023
Labour calls for SNP to ensure race to find Nicola Sturgeon successor is free from 'corruption' Jackie Baillie has written to SNP chief executive Peter Murrell to ask if the results of the leadership ballot would be published "in full". Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023
I thought my opinion of Boris Johnson couldn’t be lower. Then he nominated his father for a knighthood The former prime minister either sees the UK as his own personal fiefdom – or he has an ulterior motive, writes Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2023
Tories told to 'get on' with HS2 as Labour vows to build high speed rail line in full Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh told the Tories to 'Get on with it, stop wasting taxpayers’ money as she renewed the party's promise to construct the track's eastern leg Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023
SNP leadership contenders urged to 'pick up the pace' on tackling climate change Over 100 Scottish organisations signed an open letter calling on candidates Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan to commit to strong action on… The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023 Johnson nominating father for knighthood ‘absolutely outrageous’, says Starmer The former prime minister is reported to have included Stanley Johnson in the list of names drawn up for his resignation honours.
Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023 Sue Gray may have broken civil service rules with plans to take up Labour job, minister says Sue Gray may have broken strict Government rules by taking up a job in the Labour leader’s office, a minister said on Monday.
The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023 Boris Johnson seeking knighthood for father ‘absolutely outrageous’, says Starmer ‘Bestowing honours on his dad – for services to what?’ asks Labour leader
Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023 Alister Jack 'heading to House of Lords' thanks to Boris Johnson honours list The Tory MP for Dumfries, who has served as Scottish Secretary since 2019, could soon swap the House of Commons for the Lords.
The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023 No reason to believe partygate inquisitor Sue Gray not impartial, says minister She is expected to submit a formal request on Monday to take on the role of Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff.
Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023 Joanna Cherry insists Ash Regan 'making progress' to become SNP leader despite thermometer gaffe Regan was mocked last week after suggesting a "readiness thermometer" could help deliver Scottish independence.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023 Emma Harper has email privileges suspended after breaking party rules AN SNP MSP has had her email privileges suspended after breaking party rules to campaign for Humza Yousaf.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023 Joanna Cherry claims SNP's 'party machine' is behind Humza Yousaf THE SNP’s “party machine” is behind Humza Yousaf in the leadership contest, Joanna Cherry has said.
The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023 SNP’s ‘party machine’ is behind Humza Yousaf – Joanna Cherry The MP said her preferred candidate Ash Regan is ‘making progress’.
Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023 Knighthood for Stanley Johnson would bring system into ‘disrepute’, says David Davis Awarding Boris Johnson’s father Stanley a knighthood would bring the honours system into “disrepute”, a senior Tory said on Monday.
Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023 Boris Johnson seeks knighthood for his OWN dad Stanley in cronyism row, report claims The shameless ex-Prime Minister has apparently included his dad Stanley in a 100-strong wish list for honourees, which is currently going through vetting