The Latest Breaking News from Douglas Alexander

No guarantee Government approach to US tariffs will prevail – Douglas Alexander

The UK could face a further 10% tariff rise from the US amid a row over the future of Greenland.

Evening Standard · Jan 20

‘Shadow fleet’ ships moving sanctioned oil reflagged to Russia at rising rate

Lloyd’s List analysis suggests 40 suspicious vessels joined Russian registry last year, with 17 reflagged last month

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

UK was ‘absolutely willing’ to support US in seizing Russian tanker – minister

Douglas Alexander said the ship seized in water between Iceland and Scotland was ‘part of the shadow fleet that funds Russia’s war effort in Ukraine’.

Evening Standard · Jan 8

Murray says he is yet to receive explanation for sacking as Scottish secretary

The Edinburgh South MP was axed from Sir Keir Starmer’s Cabinet in September.

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025

Minister demands explanation from Starmer after being sacked from cabinet

Culture minister Ian Murray is still furious about receiving no explanation over why he was sacked as Scottish secretary

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

‘New future achievable’ at Grangemouth as two firms plan job creation

Scottish Energy Secretary Gillian Martin said projects by MiAlgae and Celtic Renewables could create 460 jobs in the coming years.

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025

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 · Nov 26, 2025

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 · Nov 25, 2025

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 · Nov 24, 2025

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 · Nov 24, 2025