The Latest Breaking News from Douglas Alexander

Andy Burnham blows up Labour's 'Unionist credentials' in indyref2 blunder

A VERY special Worst of Westminster this week as we give you exclusive access to Andy Burnham’s inner monologue while giving his big speech in Scotland.*

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16

We’re not backing away from Jackdaw and Rosebank decisions, says Andy Burnham

The PM was speaking during a visit to Motherwell.

Evening Standard · Oct 16

Swinney: Of course I would work with Burnham if new powers offered to Holyrood

The Prime Minister will speak in North Lanarkshire on Friday in a push for powers to be devolved out of Holyrood to local communities.

Evening Standard · Oct 16

Healey £6bn shipbuilding plans ‘huge opportunity’ for Scottish yards – Alexander

The Scottish Secretary was speaking after the Chancellor’s speech at the Labour Party conference.

Evening Standard · Sep 28

Disaster at Labour 'Scots Night' as speakers talked over and PM snubs event

Speakers were allegedly talked over by delegates more interested in awaiting the appearance of a Prime Minister who never actually turned up

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28

Alexander urges Swinney to focus on drugs death ‘crisis’ instead of independence

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander spoke out after official figures showed there were 1,133 drugs deaths in Scotland in 2025.

The Independent UK · Sep 28

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 · Sep 27

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) · Sep 27

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 · Sep 26

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