Humza Yousaf plays down SNP prospects in key byelection Party leader says it will be difficult to win Rutherglen and Hamilton West as Labour attacks ‘incompetent SNP government’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023
I've been in Rutherglen reporting on the by-election - here's what I've learned THE Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election campaign trail has been a long one with plenty of twists and turns. The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2023
Labour aims to win back voters across Scotland with byelection success Rutherglen and Hamilton West is a must-win seat for Keir Starmer – as it is for an SNP fighting to stay in power The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023
SNP priorities ‘completely wrong’, says Starmer The Labour leader said the nationalists are seeking to hide their ‘failure in record’ by trying to make the next election about independence. The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
'Whatever I say will be what Anas Sarwar says', Keir Starmer tells Scottish media “WHATEVER I say will be what Anas says,” Keir Starmer told journalists during a campaign event in Scotland on Friday ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2023
It matters we win in Scotland to have the mandate, says Keir Starmer KEIR Starmer has said he wants to win a significant number of seats in Scotland to ensure he has a "mandate" as he joins the campaign… The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2023
Humza Yousaf rejects Tory claims of 'SNP meddling' in juryless rape trial pilot HUMZA Yousaf knocked back Tory suggestions that a trial of juryless trials in rape cases is “political meddling in the independence of the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023
Two trade unions suspend school strike action following improved pay offer Unison said it would consult with members but recommended the deal be rejected. The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Stephen Flynn challenges Anas Sarwar to 'come clean' on triple lock SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has called on Scottish Labour to reveal whether it intends to scrap the pensions triple lock. The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2023
Majority of Scottish voters support assisted dying bill, poll reports YouGov finds 77% in favour of proposal to allow terminally-ill people to take their own lives The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023
SNP MPs heard laughing as Labour's Ian Murray raises 'random' key by-election seat SNP MPs could be heard laughing in the House of Commons after Labour’s Ian Murray raised the “random constituency” of Rutherglen and… The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2023
SNP backbencher Fergus Ewing wins MSP of the Year at political awards SNP backbencher Fergus Ewing has been named MSP of the Year at a political awards bash. The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023
'This is p*sh': SNP minister takes aim at new BBC Scottish political satire show A SATIRICAL programme from BBC Radio Scotland seems to be rattling people of all political persuasions. The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023
Number of Scottish schools impacted by Raac concrete rises, FM confirms THE number of Scottish schools impacted by Raac concrete has risen to 40, the First Minister confirmed. The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Yousaf: Applications for replacement schools to be assessed ‘through Raac lens’ The First Minister said 40 Scottish schools have now been identified to contain the potentially dangerous concrete.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2023 Scottish Greens absent as Holyrood leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth THE Scottish Greens did not take part in a session paying tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth ahead of inaugural First Minister’s Questions…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2023 Scottish Labour by-election campaign hit with 'civil war' claim over leaked emails LABOUR’S by-election campaign in Rutherglen and Hamilton West has been left in chaos after leaked emails revealed a “civil war” in the local…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2023 Opposition say Programme for Government 'not bold enough' and attack A9 timeline ANAS Sarwar has said Humza Yousaf’s Programme for Government is “not bold enough” as the Tories dug in over a lack of timeline for dualling…
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 By-election can give Labour momentum into Holyrood vote, says Sarwar Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election on October 5 will give constituents ‘closure’.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2023 Anas Sarwar accuses Humza Yousaf of falling into 'Green extremism', echoing Tory jibe ANAS Sarwar has accused the First Minister of falling into “Green extremism” and emulating Nicola Sturgeon before the Programme for Government…
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Sarwar compares Yousaf to Sturgeon and ‘Greens extremism’ ahead of agenda The Scottish Labour leader said the First Minister lacked his own vision for the Scottish Government’s programme for government.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election confirmed for October 5 Labour and the SNP have been unofficially campaigning in the seat – vacated by Margaret Ferrier – for months.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2023 'Capitulating' Anas Sarwar U-turns on calls for 'greater devolution' LABOUR’S Anas Sarwar has been accused of “flipping his principles” after he U-turned and backed Westminster control of Scottish drug laws ...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2023 First Minister intervenes in row over safe consumption rooms after Westminster block Scotland’s First Minister has urged the UK Government to look at the evidence for drug consumption rooms and allow a facility to open in Glasgow.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2023 Scottish Labour have 'presumption against' any income tax rises in Scotland SCOTTISH Labour have a “presumption against any increases in income tax”, Anas Sarwar has said.