The Latest Breaking News from Jackie Baillie

Anas Sarwar attacks ministers' pay rise – but won't commit to reversing it

ANAS Sarwar has said it will be “difficult” to reverse a recent pay hike for Scottish Government ministers if he becomes first minister - after…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 25, 2025

Scottish government has ‘no plans’ to bring back gender bill after court ruling

Social justice secretary says Holyrood ‘fully accepts’ supreme court ruling and will amend guidance

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

'Rise above party politics': Anas Sarwar urged to back Scottish visa scheme

Anas Sarwar has been urged to “make good on his promises” to Scotland and back the introduction of a bespoke Scottish visa this week.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025

Culture Secretary joins campaign against BBC decision to axe River City

A CAMPAIGN to save the BBC Scotland show River City has been backed by multiple MSPs from across political parties, including Culture Secretary…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025

Inside story of Scottish Labour haemorrhaging activists amid disability cuts row

CAROLYNNE Hunter previously harboured ambitions to run as a Scottish Labour MSP.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2025

Inquiry findings show we were right to delay opening of hospital, says Gray

The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry released its interim findings on the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People earlier this month.

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025

Jackie Baillie quotes nurse in England to depict 'reality of NHS in Scotland'

JACKIE Baillie has quoted a nurse working in the south east of England to depict what she described as the “gut-wrenching reality” of…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2025

'A disgrace!': John Swinney calls out Jackie Baillie heckling

JOHN Swinney called out the deputy Scottish Labour leader for heckling him at FMQs when speaking on the importance of tackling disinformation ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2025

Scottish Labour face skepticism over plan to end '8am rush' for GP appointments

SCOTLAND’S Health Secretary has cast doubt on a Scottish Labour pledge to renegotiate the current GP contract to ensure patients are seen within…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 18, 2025

Raucous FMQs erupts as John Swinney accuses Jackie Baillie of lying about NHS

MSPs were threatened with expulsion from the Holyrood chamber amid a raucous First Minister’s Questions which saw John Swinney accusing Jackie…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025