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FM pledges more cash for tackling poverty after Reeves scraps two-child cap

First Minister John Swinney said money freed up by the Chancellor’s announcement would be used to help in the fight against child poverty.

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes: I have no interest in spat with the UK Government over Mossmorran

The Deputy First Minister said reports of a conflict with Labour are a ‘dis-service’ to at-risk workers.

Evening Standard

Defence firm could look at employing some Mossmorran workers, Alexander says

The Scottish Secretary hailed a meeting with the Scottish Government and employers as ‘constructive’.

Evening Standard

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Scottish Government to work with UK ministers in bid to help Mossmorran workers

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the Scottish Government would be involved in talks today with Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander.

Evening Standard

Forbes makes plea to UK Government after closure plans for ‘cornerstone’ plant

Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes urged the UK Government to ‘consider what more they can do’ for workers at ExxonMobil’s Mossmorran site.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer has had ‘500 days of failure’ in office, says SNP

SNP Westminster deputy leader Pete Wishart highlighted issues such as pensioner winter fuel payments and the two-child benefit cap.

Evening Standard

UK Government ‘disrespectful’ over Cameron Barracks plans, says council leader

The leader of Highland Council said there had been ‘no real engagement’ on plans to house 300 male asylum seekers at a barracks in Inverness.

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Unfair to say locals were not consulted on asylum barracks plan – Alexander

The Scottish Secretary hit back at claims the UK Government failed to engage with Inverness officials over proposals to house 300 migrants there.

Evening Standard

Swinney holds talks on cutting whisky tariffs with US ambassador

The First Minister will also attend a whisky event and the rugby at Murrayfield with Warren Stephens.

The Independent UK

Swinney to raise whisky deal in talks with US ambassador

The First Minister has been pushing for Scotland’s national drink to be subject to lower trade tariffs.

Evening Standard

Swinney should focus on domestic policy rather than US whisky deal – Alexander

The First Minister has met with the president on the issue a number of times this year.

Evening Standard

Whisky on the menu as Scottish Secretary Alexander meets US ambassador

Warren Stephens will have talks with Mr Alexander before the diplomat attends the rugby clash between Scotland and the US on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Government will take SNP majority seriously, says Alexander

The SNP has set the bar for a new referendum on independence at winning a majority of seats next year.

Evening Standard

Swinney vows to remain First Minister if he wins election without SNP majority

It came after the SNP’s depute leader claimed the First Minister is ‘staking his premiership on winning independence’.

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Government had been ‘determined’ to raise case of Scot held in India – Alexander

The Prime Minister discussed the imprisonment of Jagtar Singh Johal with his Indian counterpart during his visit to Mumbai this week.

Evening Standard

More than 100 Scottish jobs created during India trade trip, Government says

Ministers said the trade mission will bring 6,800 jobs to the UK as well as more than £1 billion of investments.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour want to pretend Keir Starmer doesn't exist – here's why it won't work

ANAS Sarwar is so desperate to win the keys to Bute House that he’s going to attempt an impossible magic trick during the Holyrood 2026 election…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar 'distancing himself' from Keir Starmer ahead of Holyrood election

ANAS Sarwar has been accused of “distancing himself” from Keir Starmer ahead of the Holyrood election.

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Evening Standard

Labour must convince Scots the party is ‘good enough’ to win, says Alexander

The new Scottish Secretary said a majority already believed the SNP were ‘bad enough that they deserve to lose’ in May’s Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Scotland going ‘backwards’ after almost 20 years of SNP rule, Alexander to claim

The Scottish Secretary will use his speech to the Labour conference on Sunday to hit out at the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

Sign off for green freeport plan which aims to bring 11,000 jobs to Highlands

The Scottish and UK governments have signed off on a project that is aiming to bring over 11,000 jobs to the Highlands ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Secretary says new digital ID will not be known as 'Brit Card'

THE SCOTTISH Secretary has said that the new compulsory digital ID will not be known as a “Brit Card”.

The Independent UK

Swinney accused of ‘playing politics’ over UK Government’s digital ID plan

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander dismissed claims from the First Minister that the scheme will be called a ‘BritCard’.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Secretary panned for backing post-Brexit law which 'undermines devolution'

THE SCOTTISH Secretary has been panned for his continued backing of a post-Brexit law that his own predecessor admitted was undermining devolution…

The National (Scotland)

SNP hit back at Scottish Secretary call to 'put independence on the backburner'

The SNP have hit back at claims from Douglas Alexander that Scotland has “nothing to show” for two decades of discussions on independence.

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