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Labour told to stop pandering to US as UK growth expectations slashed

LABOUR has been told to stop “scraping around” for minor deal changes with the US and to work on building better ties with the EU following a…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025

Scotland must not be an afterthought in protecting industry, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke at a press conference on Monday.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

Labour would nationalise Grangemouth if it was in England, John Swinney suggests

JOHN Swinney has called for Scotland’s only oil refinery to be nationalised by the UK Government – suggesting the Labour administration would…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025

UK must turn away from 'unreliable ally' Donald Trump, say SNP

THE UK must rejoin the EU single market and customs union as Donald Trump’s 25 tariffs on steel and aluminium imports take hold, the SNP have…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2025

Anas Sarwar accused of 'rolling over' for Westminster after backing welfare cuts

ANAS Sarwar has been accused of “rolling over” and failing to stand up for Scots after he backed Keir Starmer’s plans to cut billions of…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2025

Labour urged to ditch 'damaging' plans to cut tax-free ISA allowance

LABOUR must ditch their "damaging plans" to impose a new "tax on savers, the SNP have said, as research shows it hit more than a…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2025

‘Tax on savers’ plan from Reeves could hit a million Scots – SNP

Research from the House of Commons Library shows 25% of adults in Scotland have cash ISAs.

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025

SNP demands 'urgent clarification' over Keir Starmer's £200m Grangemouth promise

THE SNP have demanded more details from the Labour Government following Keir Starmer’s pledge of £200 million in investment to help support…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 1, 2025

SNP condemn Labour as £8.3 billion GB Energy funding promise in doubt

THE SNP have hit out at Labour amid doubts over the party’s pledge to invest £8.3 billion into GB Energy in the next 5 years ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2025

Labour cannot be allowed to ‘pass the buck' on energy bills, SNP warn

THE UK Labour Government can’t be allowed to "pass the buck on their broken energy bill promises," the SNP have warned.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 18, 2025