The Latest Breaking News from Alister Jack

UK Government showing 'utter disregard for devolution' by imposing DRS conditions

On Friday morning, the BBC reported that the UK Government is likely to issue a “conditional agreement” that would permit Scotland to run a…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2023

Lorna Slater refuses to be drawn on compensation amount if DRS scrapped

LORNA Slater has declined to say how much compensation will have to be paid out to businesses if the deposit return scheme (DRS) is scrapped, adding…

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2023

Former minister urges Scottish Government to 'reset relationship' with business

Ivan McKee talks up the benefits of 'lived experience' for those taking business briefs

Insider UK · May 23, 2023

UK and Scottish Governments clash over compensation payments if deposit return scheme scrapped

The Scottish Secretary insisted it would have "nothing to do" with Westminster if firms are left out of pocket as a result of the deposit return scheme being halted.

Daily Record · May 22, 2023

Five times Tory politicians have been rapped for using dodgy stats

THE UK statistics watchdog has sent a warning to Jeremy Hunt following an inaccuracy in his tweets last month.

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway MP to stand down at next general election

Alister Jack has been linked with a peerage on Mr Johnson’s resignation honours list – a position he would not be able to take up if he was still an MP

Daily Record · May 22, 2023

Nadine Dorries calls for a rule change over Boris Johnson’s honours list

Former cabinet minister reveals she had asked Boris Johnson about the rumoured appointment.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Alister Jack spares Tories a byelection by ruling out Lords switch

Boris Johnson ally says he would not accept peerage while still an MP but will stand down at next election

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

Alister Jack to stand down at next general election but won't take peerage from Boris Johnson

Jack, who was first appointed Scottish Secretary by Boris Johnson, won't trigger a by-election by resigning his seat for a peerage.

Daily Record · May 17, 2023

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack will not run for re-election as MP

But he has left the door open to accepting a peerage and entering the House of Lords.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023