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SNP should ‘hang heads in shame’ over Glasgow fire and rehire plan – Alexander

The Scottish Secretary addressed the Labour conference in Liverpool on Sunday.

Evening Standard · 6h ago

Scottish educators slam Douglas Alexander’s response to pro-Israel ‘smear campaign’

THE Scottish Secretary has been blasted over his response – revealed via FOI – to an alleged pro-Israel “smear campaign” of a group of…

The National (Scotland) · 16h ago

Douglas Alexander: Scottish Government hoards power with disastrous results

The Scottish Secretary will use his speech to hit out at John Swinney, urging both governments to ‘work together’.

Evening Standard · 21h ago

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SNP members to debate abolishing 'useless' Scotland Office at party conference

SNP members are set to debate abolishing the Scotland Office at their party conference next month.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25

Douglas Alexander urged to explain campaigning with candidate investigated for racism

Douglas Alexander has been urged to explain his campaigning in Aberdeen with a Labour council candidate who was previously suspended ahead of an…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23

Burnham ‘knows he would lose’ a vote on Scottish independence, Gilruth says

Scottish Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth said the Prime Minister was ‘scared’ to agree a mechanism for a second independence vote.

Evening Standard · Sep 11

Thousands of Scots bombard Andy Burnham's inbox with fresh demand for indyref

THOUSANDS have signed a fresh petition demanding a second referendum on Scottish independence after Andy Burnham set out the conditions for one,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9

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Douglas Alexander mocked over 'embarrassing' letter sent to every MSP

Douglas Alexander has been mocked for sending an 'embarrassing' letter to every MSP pledging to show 'respect' for devolution

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8

George Foulkes begs Andy Burnham to intervene on Scottish overseas embassies

LABOUR peer George Foulkes is lobbying Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander to intervene following reports that the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7

Files suggest Scotland Office 'had no input' on removal of US whisky tariffs

DOUGLAS Alexander has been left red-faced after files showed the Scotland Office had no input on the removal of US tariffs on Scottish whisky.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

Ballot Box Scotland on why Scottish Labour are on their 'death bed'

A SCOTTISH pollster has said Scottish Labour are “on their death bed”, suggesting the party continues to believe it has a right to win every…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20

Douglas Alexander is happy to see Scottish Labour reduced to irrelevance

DOUGLAS Alexander has come up with a novel explanation of why his party were dealt a humbling defeat at this year’s Scottish Parliament election.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19

Labour 'misjudged' SNP's popularity, Douglas Alexander admits after election defeat

DOUGLAS Alexander has admitted that Labour has “misjudged” how popular the SNP are with voters following his party’s worst-ever Holyrood…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19

Burnham gives Labour a second chance to make a first impression, says Alexander

The Prime Minister has brought a ‘sense of excitement and possibility’ into politics.

Evening Standard · Aug 18

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Evening Standard · Aug 12

Both spending and revenue hit record highs in Scotland last year – figures

The Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland report detailed how much was raised from taxes in 2025-26, as well as how much was spent.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

Scotland Office staff ‘running for exit’ amid £400k severance bill

Scotland Office staff are 'running for the exit' under Douglas Alexander, the SNP have said, after it emerged that the department paid out…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31

Is it time to fire Douglas Alexander and scrap the role of Scottish Secretary?

WHAT exactly is the point of Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander? That is a question that people in Scotland should be asking anyway ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31

Rhun ap Iorwerth suggests Welsh Secretary role isn't needed

Rhun ap Iorwerth has taken aim at the Westminster role of Welsh Secretary suggesting it "probably isn't" necessary.

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Evening Standard · Jul 26

UK Government offers military support to battle Cairngorms wildfire

The Scottish Government said the MoD could not provide the support it asked for but has offered alternative help.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26

UK Government fails to provide wildfire water‑bombing support for Cairngorms blaze

The UK Government has failed to provide the aerial water‑bombing support requested by Scottish ministers to tackle the Cairngorms wildfire,…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24

Lord Sarwar and Scottish Labour spin machine think voters won’t spot the con

SCOTTISH Labour politicians have gone to outrageous lengths trying to spin the fallout from Anas Sarwar swanning off to the House of Lords.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24

Andy Burnham was 'keen to make me Scottish Secretary', Douglas Alexander claims

DOUGLAS Alexander has claimed that Andy Burnham was “keen” to reappoint him as Scottish Secretary despite concerns that he had severely damaged…

Evening Standard · Jul 24

Burnham told Swinney independence ‘off limits’, says Alexander

The Prime Minister and First Minister met on Thursday ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Evening Standard · Jul 24

Scottish Labour to reflect on ‘deeper questions’ following election defeat

The contest to elect a new Scottish Labour leader is yet to get under way.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Scottish and Welsh leaders give verdicts on first meeting with Andy Burnham

THE First Ministers of Scotland and Wales have both given their verdicts on their first meetings with Andy Burnham – and both said that having a…

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