The Latest Breaking News from Labour Government

'Painful austerity': Scottish block grant 'worth £6bn less than in 2020', report says

LABOUR have been warned that Scotland “cannot afford even more cuts” after a new report found that Scotland’s block grant has fallen to its…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2024

Labour refuse to explain Sue Gray's 'nations envoy' role in 'breach of guidance'

LABOUR Government ministers have refused to explain Sue Gray’s “nations envoy” role – despite challenges from MPs highlighting that they are…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2024

Robert Jenrick boasts he wouldn't consult Holyrood on overhauling immigration

CONSERVATIVE leadership candidate Robert Jenrick has said he would not consult the Scottish Parliament on his plans to leave the European Convention…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2024

UK tax on Scotch whisky 'costing Treasury £300m per year', cross-party MPs say

THE Labour Government has been challenged to “make good” on Keir Starmer’s promise to “back Scotch producers to the hilt” after…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024

Labour Government slammed over silence on SNP call to scrap Internal Market Act

THE LABOUR Government have been condemned for not responding to the SNP’s call to scrap the Internal Market Act (IMA) ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2024

‘We do not pay reparations’: Starmer rejects slavery atonement bid ahead of Commonwealth summit

Sir Keir Starmer has set out the Labour government’s position on the slavery reparations ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting this month

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024

Royal family criticised for failing to declare gifts since 2019

THE royal family has been criticised for failing to declare gifts in line with rules followed by politicians.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2024

Kezia Dugdale says 'nations' envoy sounds like 'representative from foreign country'

A FORMER Scottish Labour leader has given her verdict on the Labour Government’s communication failings in its first 100 days, suggesting Sue…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2024

SNP urge Chancellor to deliver £1.6bn in extra funding for Scotland’s NHS

THE Chancellor is being urged to deliver a funding boost of at least £16 billion to the NHS in this year’s budget in a move the SNP says would…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2024

Workers’ rights bill must ‘only be the beginning’ – Scotland's top trade unionist

SCOTLAND’S top trade unionist has welcomed the UK Government’s new bill on workers’ rights but made clear that it must be the “beginning”…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2024