SNP 'considering' reversing Winter Fuel Payment cut, minister says THE SNP are “considering” whether to reverse a Westminster cut to pensioners’ winter support payments, a minister has claimed. The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2024
Budget will bring ‘era of growth’ for Scotland, vows Murray The Scottish Secretary was speaking ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s spending statement on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2024
SNP members call for Israeli firm divestment review by Scottish Government SNP members have called for a Scottish Government review into “commercial arrangements” with businesses complicit in Israel’s illegal… The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2024
SNP minister apologises over secret meeting with Israeli diplomat after outcry Angus Robertson says he should have only met Israel’s deputy UK ambassador in order to discuss Gaza ceasefire The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2024
Minister says 'more clarity' could be provided on Government's Israel meeting A SCOTTISH Government minister has defended Angus Robertson’s meeting with a senior Israeli diplomat – although said more “clarity” could be… The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2024
'This is not austerity': Labour MPs sent 'lines to take' amid spending cuts LABOUR MPs have reportedly been told to hammer home the message “this is not austerity” after Rachel Reeves confirmed swingeing cuts to plug a… The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024
'Plainly wrong': Ian Murray accused of 'lie' about SNP minister amid austerity row AN SNP MSP has accused the Scottish Secretary of choosing “to lie on air” amid a row over an apparently false statement about the SNP Finance… The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024
What do Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts mean for people in Scotland? CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has cut the Winter Fuel Payment in a bid to make up what she calls a £22 billion “black hole” in the UK’s finances… The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024
'Completely wrong' to say Labour knew cuts needed before election, Ian Murray claims SCOTTISH Secretary Ian Murray has claimed it is “completely wrong” to say that Labour politicians knew public spending cuts would be needed… The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024
Scottish Government 'will need to find £100m to mitigate Labour cuts', minister says THE Scottish Government will have to find around £100 million to mitigate Labour’s cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment, a minister has said ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024
‘Unfair’ council tax should be replaced before income tax is raised, says senior MSP THE Scottish Government should focus on replacing council tax rather than increasing income tax, a senior SNP backbencher has said. The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2023
Humza Yousaf rejects Tory claims of 'SNP meddling' in juryless rape trial pilot HUMZA Yousaf knocked back Tory suggestions that a trial of juryless trials in rape cases is “political meddling in the independence of the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023
Help chart future of SNP at key meeting, parliamentarians urge grassroots JOANNA Cherry, Philippa Whitford and Ivan McKee are among the SNP parliamentarians to have thrown their weight behind calls for members from… The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2023
McKee reinforces importance of growing Scotland's business community Scottish business leaders joined to discuss the challenges they increasingly face Insider UK · Jun 16, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2023 Former SNP minister calls for discipline policy clarity in light of Sturgeon arrest A FORMER SNP minister has called on the party to clarify its suspension policy in the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s arrest.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2023 'A disgrace': Alister Jack faces accusation of 'blatant political monitoring' ALISTER Jack has been labelled a “disgrace” to Scotland after a Westminster committee meeting saw him claim that “transgressions” by…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2023 Alister Jack lists Scottish minister 'transgressions' in heated committee clash Alister Jack has revealed the so-called “transgressions” that resulted in the UK Government taking a tougher stance to visits involving Scottish…
Insider UK · May 23, 2023 Former minister urges Scottish Government to 'reset relationship' with business Ivan McKee talks up the benefits of 'lived experience' for those taking business briefs
The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2023 Alex Salmond: Pro-independence parties must stand under one banner at election ALL parties that support Scottish independence should stand under a single banner at the next General Election, former first minister Alex…
The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2023 Fossil fuel firms lobbied Scottish ministers 'over 200 times under Nicola Sturgeon' Research undertaken by Friends of the Earth (FoE) Scotland analysed the Scottish Government’s lobbying register
The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2023 Kate Forbes hints she wanted to stay on in Cabinet but up to FM to pick his top team Forbes said that she would be using her time on the backbenches to do some 'heavy thinking' on policy and the future of the independence campaign.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023 Top Kate Forbes ally challenges official line on why she left government THE official reason given for Kate Forbes’s exit from government has been challenged by one of her key allies.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 29, 2023 Business minister Ivan McKee quits Scottish Government after 'smaller' job offer BUSINESS minister Ivan McKee has left the Scottish Government as Humza Yousaf begins his Cabinet reshuffle.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2023 The ones to watch: Who will serve in Scottish Government after SNP winner announced? SCOTLAND will have a new first minister by the end of Tuesday after the winner of the SNP leadership election is announced.
Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023 Firms join forces to boost satellite launch ambitions at Prestwick Spaceport The two firms rubber stamped the deal during a Ministerial visit to the site.