The Latest Breaking News from Douglas Alexander

End of Trump tariffs on whisky sparks row between Scottish parties over claiming credit

First minister John Swinney says he played significant role but Labour rejects claim and accuses SNP of hypocrisy

The Guardian - UK · May 1

Trump indicated my ‘significant influence’ in whisky tariffs deal, says Swinney

The US president announced the move on Thursday, suggesting the King had pushed the deal over the line.

The Independent UK · May 1

'I was wrong': Starmer battles to save premiership in Commons showdown over Mandelson scandal

An emergency debate is set to be held in the Commons on Tuesday after Sir Keir claimed he was not told Lord Mandelson had failed security vetting

Evening Standard · Apr 20

Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’

The First Minister said there was a ‘suggestion’ Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander would need to be at the briefing.

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Alexander vows to honour memory of Dunblane victims by upholding gun controls

The Scottish Secretary said the tragedy that unfolded 30 years ago ‘haunts many of us still to this day’.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

UK ministers urge Scottish Government to match funding for defence colleges

The defence readiness minister and Scottish Secretary announced a £50 million growth deal in Paisley on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Mar 12

SNP would be ‘complacent’ to think Holyrood election is ‘in the bag’ – Alexander

Scottish Labour campaign co-chairman Douglas Alexander accepted however his party are underdogs for the May election.

Evening Standard · Feb 27

Scottish Secretary to travel abroad to strengthen defence ties and increase trade

Douglas Alexander will fly to Australia, New Zealand and Singapore over the coming week

The Independent UK · Feb 15

Labour is united behind Sarwar’s bid to be next first minister – Alexander

The Scottish Secretary has sought to downplay divisions within the party after its Scottish leader called on the PM to quit.

Evening Standard · Feb 12

No 10 confident Sarwar acted alone in call for Starmer to go

Downing Street initially feared Scottish Labour leader’s move was part of a wider leadership challenge

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10