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Labour MP says PM ‘underwhelming’ on Grangemouth and Sarwar ‘very quiet’

Brian Leishman said hundreds of looming redundancies at the industrial site were the ‘definition of an unjust transition’.

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2025

'I don't know': Labour MP in blunt response to Anas Sarwar's 'save Grangemouth' vow

A LABOUR MP has admitted he “does not know” what happened to Anas Sarwar’s pledge to save jobs at the Grangemouth oil refinery.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 9, 2025

Workers slam Labour's 'perverse' £1bn Old Trafford pledge to Grangemouth part-owner

GRANGEMOUTH workers have slammed Labour's £1 billion pledge to INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe to redevelop Old Trafford while he closes the…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 9, 2025

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Government ‘must draw out lessons from Thatcher-era coal pit closures’

Tory MP David Simmonds urged the Government to learn ‘some of the lessons that we need to draw out’ of coal pit closures for the ‘just transition’.

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025

Scottish Labour MP says Keir Starmer 'letting all of Scotland down'

THE UK Government's approach to Grangemouth has been "passive" and "not good enough", according to the Scottish Labour MP…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 5, 2025

MP warns next government may be ‘far right’ if Labour does not deliver change

Alloa and Grangemouth Labour MP Brian Leishman told the Commons: ‘The Tories wouldn’t compensate Waspi women, and it looks like neither will we.’

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

Scottish Labour MPs call for UK Government to act on Grangemouth future

FOUR Scottish Labour MPs have called for the investment of public money into converting Grangemouth oil refinery ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2025

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Will Westminster really compensate Waspi women after SNP bill victory?

WESTMINSTER has voted to give the SNP permission to introduce a bill that will never become law to give compensation to Waspi women.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 28, 2025

Stephen Flynn rips into Scottish Labour for failing to back Waspi compensation

ANAS Sarwar and Scottish Labour MPs have “broken their promises to Waspi women”, the SNP have said, after the overwhelming majority failed to…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 28, 2025

Labour Government to go ahead with £600m loan to Ineos for Belgium plant

RACHEL Reeves has been questioned why the UK Government is continuing to go ahead with a £600 million loan for an Ineos project in Belgium…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

Chancellor urged to use Ineos support as leverage to help save Scottish jobs

The issue of a £600 million loan guarantee for a Belgian petrochemical plant was raised during Treasury questions in the Commons.

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025

Anas Sarwar clashes with own Scottish Labour MP in disagreement over wealth tax

ANAS Sarwar has clashed with one of his own Scottish Labour MPs over the issue of introducing a wealth tax ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025

Scottish Labour MP challenges Keir Starmer as Grangemouth pledge 'hasn't happened'

A SCOTTISH Labour MP used Prime Minister’s Questions to challenge Keir Starmer on his General Election pledges to “step in and save the…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2025

SNP and LibDems expected to force Commons vote on Waspi compensation

The SNP and LibDems are expected to force a Commons vote in the new year on compensation for Waspi women.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2024

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Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024

Starmer faces pressure from own party over Waspi decision

A former shadow employment minister is among those urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to ‘reconsider’ the decision.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Kendall faces MP criticism and calls to reconsider Waspi compensation decision

The Work and Pensions Secretary said the Government had made a ‘right and fair’ announcement.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

The Government said a blanket compensation scheme for Waspi women, which could cost taxpayers up to £10.5 billion, cannot be justified.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024

Watchdog hits out at Government's decision not to compensate 'Waspi women'

Campaigners branded the Government’s decision not to compensate affected women ‘bizarre and totally unjustified’

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Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024

Closing Grangemouth Oil Refinery will hit Scotland’s national security, MP says

Brian Leishman said the proposed closure of Grangemouth is at odds with Great British Energy’s hopes to safeguard national and energy security

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024

Scottish Labour MP breaks ranks to call for end to UK arms sales to Israel

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has publicly urged the UK Government to end arms sales to Israel.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2024

Grangemouth's Labour MP says Keir Starmer has 'abandoned' refinery workers

THE Labour MP for Grangemouth has taken aim at both Keir Starmer and the Scottish Government for “abandoning” oil refinery workers and their…

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2024

Inside the MPs v journalists football match at Labour conference

His party is hoping to shake off allegations of cronyism and sleaze over senior figures repeatedly accepting freebies and gifts from donors, including thousands of pounds worth of clothing

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2023

Firefighters take action over losing Perth appliance

Warnings that lives may be loss if plans to cut personnel and emergency response vehicles have been voiced as Perth firefighters demonstrate outside Perth and Kinross Council.

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023

Councillor files motion calling for U-turn on plans to decommission fire engine at Perth Fire Station

A petition has been launched to ‘Stop fire service cuts in Perth’ which has gained over 140 signatures so far

Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023

Fears over “destructive” cuts to Perth Fire Station after fatal hotel and recycling centre blazes

City councillor Brian Lieshman has slammed the move and believes it will put more lives at risk

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