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Alister Jack should be barred from Lords over election bets, John Swinney says

ALISTER Jack should be barred from taking a seat in the House of Lords after he admitted to gambling on the date of the General Election, the First…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2024

'It's not North Korea': Alex Cole-Hamilton says his bets different from Tories'

ALEX Cole-Hamilton has said his election bets were "just a bit of fun", and not comparable to those of several Conservative officials and…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2024

Sir Philip Davies latest Tory caught up in gambling row ‘after betting £8,000 against himself’

Conservative candidate allegedly wagered he would lose his Shipley seat in West Yorkshire at upcoming election

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

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Top Tories' bets may be 'criminal offence', expert says after Alister Jack admission

SENIOR Conservatives placing bets on the timing of the General Election could constitute a “criminal offence”, a corruption expert has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2024

Rishi Sunak accused of failing to order probe into 17 potential breaches of ministerial code

Rishi Sunak has been accused of eroding the public’s trust in politics by failing to order investigations into more than a dozen potential breaches of strict ethics rules during his time as prime minister.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024

Top Tory Mel Stride admits Labour set for 'massive majority'

Rishi Sunak’s ally says voters should back the Tories to ensure a ‘viable’ opposition

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2024

Election betting scandal deepens as another Tory minister admits to gambling on date

Scotland secretary Alister Jack says he put three wagers on timing of July 4 poll but denies having broken rules

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024

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David Tennant should have been more respectful when criticising Badenoch over LGBT views, says Starmer – as it happened

‘I think it’s right that we have these robust discussions, but we must do it respectfully,’ Starmer said

The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2024

'I won £2000 betting on date of General Election', Alister Jack claims

ALISTER Jack has claimed he won more than £2000 betting on the date of the General Election ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2024

Scottish Tories receive almost £100k from billionaire family tax haven company

THE Scottish Conservatives have been given £96,000 by members of an influential billionaire family behind a company ultimately owned in an offshore…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024

SNP to stand 'shoulder-to-shoulder' with Waspi women, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said the SNP will stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” with Waspi women to “get justice now” while out campaigning for the General…

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2024

'Unite to defeat every Tory MP': John Swinney to campaign in Alister Jack's seat

The First Minister is set to call for Scotland to unite in the General Election to “defeat every Tory MP in the country” while campaigning in…

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2024

See the full list of Scottish MPs standing down at the next election

RISHI Sunak confirmed on Wednesday that the next General Election will take place on July 4 after a day of intense speculation.

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2024

SNP pile pressure on Keir Starmer to answer key questions on nuclear power

THE SNP have piled pressure on Keir Starmer to clarify whether a future UK Labour government would attempt to impose nuclear power stations on…

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2024

Greens urge 'future UK Labour government' to drop Alister Jack's nuclear plans

A SCOTTISH Greens MSP has written to Anas Sarwar, calling on him to rule out a new nuclear reactor being built in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · May 15, 2024

UK Government planning Scots nuclear plant despite SNP opposition, Alister Jack says

THE UK Government is considering plans to build a nuclear reactor in Scotland despite fierce opposition from the SNP and planning being devolved ...

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2024

Sunak hints at further national insurance cuts in spring budget

Government wants to make life easier for working people, he says at Scottish Tory conference

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024

‘I don’t buy it’: Scottish secretary dismisses Sturgeon’s Covid inquiry tears

Alister Jack suggests former first minister was insincere during her emotional daylong testimony

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2024

Humza Yousaf to urge voters to back SNP in bid for 'Tory-free' Scotland at election

HUMZA Yousaf is set to urge Scots to back the SNP to create a “Tory-free Scotland” as he launches the party’s General Election campaign.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2024

Tory MSP prompts outrage with SNP 'stunt' claim over Foreign Office base row

A TORY MSP has prompted outrage after he accused an SNP politician of a letter-writing “stunt” over concerns over the Foreign Office leaving…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2024

What will a 'conversion therapy' ban in Scotland look like and who opposes it?

CONVERSION practices can cause long-term damage to people who undergo it - but what will the Scottish Government’s ban really do?

The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2023

Two Scottish Tory MSPs given awards in New Year Honours list

TWO Scottish Conservative MSPs have been named in the New Year Honours list ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

Scotland Office has no idea of staffing levels... but costs soar to more than £1m

THE Scotland Office has come under fire after it was revealed its spend on staff costs had broken

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

Scotland Office ‘doesn’t know’ how many staff work in capital hub

THE Scotland Office has claimed it does not know how many staff it has working in its flagship Edinburgh hub.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023

Experts query lack of appeal against ‘questionable’ gender reform court ruling

THE SNP government’s decision not to appeal against a court ruling that Alister Jack’s block of Scottish gender reform was legitimate leaves…

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