Scottish Tories set to plummet below Labour in Holyrood vote, poll suggests THE Scottish Tories would be the big losers in a Holyrood election if it were held tomorrow, new polling has suggested. The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2022
'Keir Starmer is the worst leader ever': SNP MP slates Labour treatment of the left KEIR Starmer is arguably “the worst Labour leader ever”, the SNP’s Tommy Sheppard has insisted as he slated his lack of principle and the… The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2022
'Parliament recall' demand as island ferry services hit by further disruption SCOTTISH ministers should recall Parliament to allow an emergency statement to be made amid further ferry cancellations, according to the LibDems. The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2022
Alex Cole-Hamilton awkwardly bounces around on an inflatable obstacle course MSPS do some strange things during parliamentary recess. The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2022
Liz Truss said she wanted 'referenda on constitutional issues' in unearthed quote TORY leadership hopeful Liz Truss has previously said she backed referendums on “major constitutional issues”, putting pressure on her… The National (Scotland) · Jul 22, 2022
Labour-run council frozen as leader takes TWO-MONTH holiday - and a pay rise THE minority Labour administration running one Scottish council has been left in limbo after its leader went on holiday for two months – right… The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2022
LibDems 'eyeing Labour coalition deal' - with one key caveat THE LibDems are reportedly eyeing a coalition deal with Labour for after the next general election – and are even said to have set one key term. The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2022
Tory candidate 'locks herself in room' of sports centre ahead of by-election loss THE Tory candidate for the Tiverton & Honiton by-election reportedly “locked herself in the dance studio” of the sports centre as the count… The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2022
Boris Johnson vows to 'keep going' despite by-elections humiliation BORIS Johnson has vowed to “keep going” after his authority was dealt a series of blows by a double by-election defeat which triggered the… The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2022
Who will win the Tiverton and Honiton by election? THE Tiverton and Honiton by-election gives voters the chance to give the Tory Government a bloody nose – and they will, if the bookies are… The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2022
LibDems pick first MP candidate prioritising general election over indyref2 Recently re-elected East Dunbartonshire councillor Susan Murray will contest the seat for the LibDems in May 2024 against the SNP’s Amy Callaghan The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2022
Embarrassing moment for Labour as councillor uses public meeting to air grievances Labour Councillor reveals that no one has received the final partnership agreement between Unionist parties in South Lanarkshire. The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2022
Hung parliament is 'best Labour can hope for', John Curtice says A HUNG parliament is “the best Labour can hope for” from a UK General Election, polling expert Professor John Curtice has said. The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2022
Boris Johnson to meet Cabinet this morning as he rules out snap election Tory MPs voted by 211 to 148 in support of the Prime Minister yesterday in the confidence vote The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2022
The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2022 SNP look set to lose Edinburgh Council as Unionists 'undermine election result' THE SNP could be set to lose control of Scotland’s capital city as a Unionist coalition materialises.
The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2022 Tory who called Nicola Sturgeon a ‘drooling hag’ hands Labour control of council THE Tory councillor who called Nicola Sturgeon a “drooling hag” has been chosen to lead her group, which voted to support…
The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2022 Revealed: Scots Tories have fewest female councillors THE Scottish Tories have a lower percentage of female councillors than any of the other top Holyrood parties, the Sunday National can reveal.
The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022 LibDems team up with Tories to form Argyll and Bute Council and keep SNP out THE LibDems have teamed up with Conservative and independent councillors to keep the SNP out of Argyll and Bute Council.
The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022 Anas Sarwar accused of 'acts of betrayal' over 'dirty deals' with Tories ANAS Sarwar has been accused of “unpardonable acts of betrayal” over claims his party has done deals with Tory council groups across Scotland.
The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2022 Unionists' 'dirty deal' ends SNP council administration despite election win IN what has been dubbed a "sad day for democracy", Labour have taken control of a Scottish council thanks to the support of the LibDems…
The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2022 'Five more years of infighting' as Tories and LibDems agree council coalition ABERDEENSHIRE faces five years of “infighting and stagnation” with a Tory-led coalition set to take charge of the council, the SNP have said.
The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2022 This is who could control Scotland's councils after local elections THE dust may have settled after Scotland’s council elections, but for the most part there is still a lot of work to be done before new…
The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2022 LibDems rule out deal with SNP to run Edinburgh Council EDINBURGH Council will not be run by an SNP-LibDem coalition, Alex Cole-Hamilton’s party has confirmed.
The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2022 Douglas Ross fighting for his leadership life after disastrous local elections DOUGLAS Ross yesterday insisted his leadership is “for the long run” despite mounting pressure following a disastrous performance in the local…
The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2022 Scottish Tories set for major losses in Scottish council elections, poll finds A NEW poll suggests voters are set to abandon the Scottish Tories in the local elections.