The Latest Breaking News from Jack Middleton

Douglas Alexander: Scottish Government hoards power with disastrous results

The Scottish Secretary will use his speech to hit out at John Swinney, urging both governments to ‘work together’.

Evening Standard · Sep 26

GB Energy to finally open Aberdeen HQ as SNP and Greens issue warning

GB Energy is set to open its headquarters in Aberdeen on Tuesday, more than two years after Labour won the 2024 General Election

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22

SNP MSP asks King Charles for 'clarity' on whether he will pay higher council tax

AN SNP MSP has written to King Charles “seeking clarity” on whether he will be paying higher rates of council tax on royal properties in…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21

How accurate is Nicola Sturgeon's warning for the SNP?

THE SNP have shifted their position on oil and gas in recent years, calling for the windfall tax – also known as the Energy Profits Levy – to be…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

Energy Secretary in 'constructive' talks with North Sea bosses

THE UK’s new Energy Secretary held “constructive” talks with industry leaders as she visited Aberdeen just days after being appointed to the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Energy Secretary sends ‘important signal’ as she makes Aberdeen her first visit

Miatta Fahnbulleh was in the city on Thursday to meet industry body Offshore Energies UK.

Evening Standard · Jul 23

SNP MSP asked by TV producers to star in Big Brother

AN SNP MSP was approached by producers for the hit reality TV show Big Brother for its next series, it has been revealed ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19

On oil and trans rights, are the SNP getting balance right – or just moving right?

THE SNP have entered a period of soul-searching after their defeat in Aberdeen.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 12

Burnham urged to end windfall tax if he enters No 10

The energy profits levy has been heavily criticised by the oil and gas industry and its backers.

Evening Standard · Jul 8

SNP MSP breaks with Scottish Government on Jackdaw and Rosebank oil fields

AN SNP MSP has broken with his party, calling for the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil fields to be approved by the UK Government ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7