The Latest Breaking News from Alister Jack

Sunak backs review of Scottish civil servants’ work on independence

The Prime Minister discussed the issue when he visited Scotland on Monday.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Rishi Sunak squirms as he can't name even ONE Scottish Tory frontbencher

RISHI Sunak had to be rescued by Alister Jack as he failed to name even one Scottish Tory frontbench MSP, other than group leader Douglas Ross ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2023

Sunak blames reshuffle on why he cannot name Scottish Tory top team

Reporters asked the Prime Minister to name four members of Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross’ front bench.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Tories select Scotland Office adviser in race to succeed Alister Jack

A SCOTLAND Office advisor has reportedly won the selection to contest Alister Jack’s seat for the Conservatives at the next election.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2023

Drug decriminalisation calls a bid to 'manufacture grievance', Alister Jack claims

CALLS to decriminalise drug possession in Scotland are about starting a “constitutional battle” and not tackling the drugs deaths crisis,…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2023

BBC Scotland issues third correction linked to SNP in one month

BBC Scotland has issued its third correction over its reporting on the SNP and Scottish Government in a month ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2023

Scottish Secretary to chair defence firms roundtable

The meeting comes after the award of a £169 million contract to a Glasgow-based firm for work on the UK’s new nuclear submarine system.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

UK officials NOT probing independence spend despite Labour peer's claims

SPENDING on independence by the Scottish Government is not being probed by UK officials, despite a claim to the contrary made in the House of…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2023

Alister Jack: Orkney needs fair funding amid alternative governance calls

The Scottish Secretary said he has spoken to Orkney Islands council leader James Stockan over calls for better funding.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Jack accuses Holyrood minister of making ‘false claim every six seconds’

Angus Robertson has claimed Westminster proceeded with legislation which was refused consent by Holyrood on nine occasions.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023