The Latest Breaking News from Alister Jack

Alister Jack should resign for 'misleading' MPs on Deposit Return Scheme, claim SNP and Greens

The Scottish Secretary's claims that the Holyrood government has failed to ask for a special exemption required under UK law have been contested.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023

Scottish Secretary Jack accused of trying to ‘sabotage’ deposit return scheme

Lorna Slater, the circular economy minister, hit out at Alister Jack – while Green and SNP MSPs called for him to be sacked.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Producers responsible for 95% of Scottish drinks containers 'now registered' for DRS

Today also marks the opening of registration for recycling return point operators

Insider UK · Mar 1, 2023

Alister Jack claims next FM has chance to 'reset' relations with UK Government

SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack has claimed the next First Minister has an opportunity to “reset the relationship with the UK Government”.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023

New first minister urged by rivals to focus on ‘challenges’ facing Scotland

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack called on the SNP to change course and ‘drop the obsession’ with independence.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023

Tories, ask yourselves: how is closed-door squabbling at No 10 going to save the United Kingdom?

With Nicola Sturgeon gone, there will be new focus on the independence debate. But the government’s mechanism to respond is a shambles, says Henry Hill, deputy editor of ConservativeHome

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023

SNP president predicts ‘contested’ election to find Nicola Sturgeon’s successor

Potential candidates to succeed the outgoing First Minister include Angus Robertson, Kate Forbes and John Swinney

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

SNP president expects ‘contested’ election to replace Nicola Sturgeon

Michael Russell, the party’s president, said he expected the SNP leadership election to be a ‘contested election’.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon resignation: Where it went wrong for the First Minister

The First Minister dropped a political bombshell when she announced her sudden resignation.

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister, saying ‘the time is now’

She said she will continue as an MSP on the backbenches at Holyrood.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023