The Latest Breaking News from Jackie Baillie

Labour now defenders of union after Tory turmoil, says Baillie

Scottish Labour’s deputy leader made the call after Prime Minister Liz Truss announced she would stand down.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2022

Humza Yousaf accused of going 'AWOL' as people waiting over 8 hours at A&E soars to record levels

Statistics from Public Health Scotland released on Tuesday show that some 3,553 people waiting more than eight hours at emergency departments in the week up to October 9.

Daily Record · Oct 18, 2022

Scottish abuse victims demand faster compensation payouts for lifesaving therapy

Victims have opened up on their ordeal suffered while in care as they call for action with delays in payments.

Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022

Swinney rejects accusation of ‘secrecy’ over resignations from Covid inquiry

The Deputy First Minister addressed an urgent question in the Scottish Parliament on the issue.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

John Swinney denies 'political interference' in Scottish covid inquiry after legal team quits

The Deputy First Minister said he could not legally tell MSPs when the inquiry would begin hearing evidence.

Daily Record · Oct 5, 2022

Health Secretary announces £600m plan to bolster NHS over winter

SCOTLAND'S Health Secretary has announced £600 million will be used to shore up the NHS over the winter months, but hinted that it will not…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2022

Free laptops or tablets to West Dunbartonshire schoolchildren promise has been broken says MSP

During the 2021 Holyrood election campaign, the SNP claimed they would deliver “into the hands of every school child in Scotland a laptop, Chromebook or tablet to use in school and at home”.

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

Petition launched calling on Scottish Government to protect Loch Lomond’s shoreline from an upgraded A82

The Helensburgh and District Access Trust has launched the petition following Transport Scotland's proposal of a £150million upgrade of the section.

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

Lack of vaccinators and long queues caused some to miss their Covid booster in Alexandria

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie is calling for answers after saying at least one pensioner left the queue at the Alexandria leisure centre.

Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon's government planned to slash royal funding hours before Queen died

EXCLUSIVE: Deputy FM John Swinney unveiled plans to slash the budget of Lord Lieutenants - the monarch’s personal representatives.

Daily Record · Sep 21, 2022