The Latest Breaking News from Lorna Slater

Scottish Government requests UK internal market exemption for deposit return scheme

Scottish ministers formally requested exemption in a meeting with their UK Government counterparts on Monday.

Daily Record · Mar 7, 2023

Stirling firm hits out at "nightmare" bottle return scheme as sign-up deadline passes

The scheme has been widely criticised by hospitality chiefs.

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023

Alister Jack should resign for 'misleading' MPs on Deposit Return Scheme, claim SNP and Greens

The Scottish Secretary's claims that the Holyrood government has failed to ask for a special exemption required under UK law have been contested.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023

Yousaf: It would be foolish to abandon SNP’s progressive agenda

The SNP leadership contender said he would use his first budget to expand free childcare provision.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Lorna Slater tells Kate Forbes to call helpline as Scottish Government splits over deposit return scheme

The controversial deposit return scheme has been opposed by dozens of businesses and could be scrapped if Kate Forbes becomes the next First Minister.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2023

Deposit Return Scheme will cause ‘economic carnage’ for businesses - Forbes

UK Environment Minister warns the scheme could result in 'booze cruises' to England and argued for a UK-wide approach

Insider UK · Feb 28, 2023

UK Government could block Scotland's deposit return scheme over trade concerns

Companies are required to register for the scheme by Wednesday ahead of its planned launch on August 16 this year.

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

Small producers 'could get year's grace period' from Deposit Return Scheme

Meanwhile, Scottish tourism body challenges next first minister to halt potential drinks advertising ban

Insider UK · Feb 27, 2023

Humza Yousaf says he is 'only candidate who can ensure SNP-Green deal continues'

Yousaf has said he is the only candidate running in the SNP leadership race who can ensure the powersharing deal with the Scottish Greens continues.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2023

Humza Yousaf says only he can keep the SNP in majority government at Holyrood

The current Scottish Health Secretary insisted he would be able to maintain the power-sharing deal the SNP has with the Greens.

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2023