The Latest Breaking News from Foulkes

SNP MP blasts 'Unionist cronies and aristocrats' plotting Peter Murrell probe

CALLS for a Lords probe into the SNP over the Peter Murrell scandal have been dismissed by an MP.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12

Mark Carney says Canadians ‘not impressed’ by King’s offer of second state visit to Trump

Carney said the invitation jarred with Canadians at a time Trump was challenging Canada's sovereignty and suggesting it should become the 51st state of the US

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

MPs and peers call for Trump to be blocked from addressing parliament during UK visit

MPs and peers have warned the US president should not be allowed to address parliament as he ‘does not respect democracy’

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Call to allow peers to stay on barge amid concern over London hotel prices

Home Office minister Lord Murray of Blidworth said he will inform the Port of London Authority of the suggestion.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Can Westminster really 'sanction' Scotland? A legal expert explains

The House of Lords - in current focus because of the questionable system of patronage given to Prime Ministers disgraced or otherwise - yesterday…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2023

‘Worrying’ to have civil servants working on break-up of UK, says mandarin

Unionists have objected to the creation of an independence minister in the Scottish Government, saying the constitution is a reserved matter.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Scottish Green ministers accused of hypocrisy over use of chauffeur-driven cars

Labour peer Lord Foulkes of Cumnock has accused Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater of being hypocrites.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Scottish Government independence spending being probed, email shows after denial

Advocate General Lord Stewart told Lord Foulkes he has tasked his officials ‘with examining the matter’.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

UPDATE: Scottish Government independence spending 'being probed'

Yesterday, a Westminster official stated that it is up to Holyrood how it spends the block grant in devolved areas

Insider UK · Jul 7, 2023

No investigation into Scottish Government independence spending

Scottish Labour peer Lord Foulkes claimed the Advocate General for Scotland was investigating at his request.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023