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SNP condemn Rishi Sunak's anti-strike laws 'in strongest possible terms'

THE SNP have condemned in the "strongest possible terms" Conservative anti-strike laws which could see unions sued by employers if they…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2023

Protest in public gallery causes significant delay to final gender reform debate

THE final debate on changes to gender recognition legislation has been severely disrupted after members of the public held a protest in the public…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2022

Scottish pro-republic groups plan rallies to fall on King's coronation

THE King’s coronation in May was the focus of the final Cabinet meeting of the year on Tuesday whilst campaigners in Scotland met to discuss…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2022

France migrant deal 'will not fix disastrous Tory asylum system'

MORE safe routes and support for people fleeing war, conflict and persecution are needed, according to the Scottish Greens.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2022

Greens hit back at claims they 'don't care' about north-east renewable potential

CLAIMS Scottish Greens "do not care" about the north-east and what it could do for net zero have been panned by the party's regional MSP.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2022

Scottish Greens MSP to launch Member's Bill to ensure late workers get home safely

A SCOTTISH Greens MSP has announced plans to pursue a Members Bill that would oblige hospitality venues to provide free transport to help workers…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2022

Scottish Tories attack ‘skewed priorities’ in Nicola Sturgeon’s keynote speech

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross said the SNP conference speech was ‘narrow’ and ‘independence-obsessed’.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

Falling job adverts and rising redundancies spark fears of return to Thatcher days

JOB adverts are falling while potential redundancies are rocketing, according to fresh UK Government statistics, sparking fears Liz Truss’s…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2022

'He has to go': Scottish Greens and SNP slam Chancellor's dramatic U-turn

THE Scottish Greens have said that Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng “has no option but to go” following a U-turn on his plan to scrap the 45p tax rate…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2022

'Despicable and needless:' Scottish Greens slam Tory plans to cut benefits

THE Scottish Greens have said that reported cuts to the benefits of part time workers would be “a despicable and needless act of cruelty”.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2022