The Latest Breaking News from Blair McDougall

Labour minister panned for 'vile and deeply ignorant' Glasgow schools comment

A LABOUR minister has been panned for “vile and deeply ignorant” comments about Glasgow schools ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29

Better Together chief promoted and Ian Murray demoted in UK Government shake-up

FORMER Better Together chief Blair McDougall has been given a promotion and a new ministerial role in the UK Government, while former Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Horizon IT scandal compensation scheme set up for families of victims

Close relatives of affected post office operators will be able to make claim over harm scandal caused families

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19

Russia imposes sanctions on 15 UK MPs over ‘hostile statements’

Six members of House of Lords also targeted as Moscow accuses UK of trying to ‘demonise’ it amid Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025

John Swinney visits Scottish primary hit by 'unprecedented sectarian arson attacks'

THE First Minister has visited a Scottish primary school after it was hit by “an unprecedented series of sectarian attacks” ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 1, 2025

Men urged to ‘stop using prostitutes’ as MPs debate modern slavery

A ‘significant’ number of women were brought to the UK under false pretences before being forced to work in the sex industry, a Labour MP said.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

Ex Better Together chief 'hypocrisy' exposed amid welfare cuts

THE former chief of Better Together has been accused of “hypocrisy” for backing the UK Government’s welfare reforms ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 17, 2025

Police called after dozens of protesters descend on bank set for closure

Police were called after protesters descended on a town’s last bank to campaign against its planned closure ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025

Labour MP warns Starmer he is crossing a red line with China embassy deal

Backbencher raises concern over government’s attempts to improve relations with Beijing

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025

Protesters to rally in London before China ‘super-embassy’ decision

Minister to decide on plan for 20,000-sq-metre site near Tower of London after Beijing resubmitted proposal

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2025