The Latest Breaking News from Jenny Gilruth

New poll shows Labour 'resurgent' as Andy Burnham issued 'volatility' warning

ANDY Burnham has made the Labour Party a “resurgent” force in British politics, new polling has found.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25

Coach firm boss defends SNP's public bus plans branding dictator comparisons 'absurd'

THE boss of one of Scotland’s top coach operators has said the reaction to the SNP’s plans to bring buses back under public control is “absurd” after another major firm accused John Swinney of behaving like a dictator ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

Deputy First Minister defends SNP bus plans after McGill’s threatens legal action

Scotland's Deputy First Minister has pledged to work with bus companies to bring buses back under public control after a major firm accused First Minister John Swinney of behaving like a dictator

The National (Scotland) · Oct 18

SNP announce 'uncapped' funding to help women leave abusive relationships

DEPUTY First Minister Jenny Gilruth has announced that the Scottish Government will increase the financial support available to help women leave abusive relationships ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16

SNP see hung Westminster parliament as ‘most realistic’ route to indyref2, MP says

A HUNG parliament at Westminster is the most realistic route to a second independence referendum – and the one the SNP aim to pursue, a party MP has said.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16

Burnham to call on Swinney to work together to spread devolution across Scotland

The Prime Minister will offer the olive branch to the SNP’s John Swinney as he visits Lanarkshire on Friday.

Evening Standard · Oct 15

Deputy First Minister calls for early Westminster election in wake of major poll

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth has called for an early Westminster election with the party set to hold the 'balance of power'

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister calls for early Westminster election

Polling suggested the party was 14 points ahead of Labour in Westminster voting intention.

Evening Standard · Oct 15

Majority of Scots support independence as SNP hail ‘emphatic’ poll

A MAJORITY of Scots would vote for independence in a second referendum, a new poll has found, as the SNP said Scotland’s constitutional future is becoming the “dominant question” in UK politics

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14

SNP set for ’emphatic’ Westminster win, says Scotland’s Deputy First Minister

Jenny Gilruth said the SNP could be in its ‘most powerful position’ ever in the Commons after the next general election.

Evening Standard · Oct 14