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Councillor and sister of MP quits SNP over gender recognition reforms

A CLYDEBANK councillor has quit the SNP over her opposition to the party’s passing of reforms to gender recognition legislation.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2023

Martin Docherty-Hughes quits as SNP Westminster Chief Whip after just six weeks

Brendan O'Hara is the SNP's new chief whip.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023

SNP's chief whip at Westminster resigns after six weeks for personal reasons

THE SNP's chief whip at Westminster has resigned just six weeks after taking on the role.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2023

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Protest outside 10 Downing Street calling for PM to get Dumbarton man detained in India released

The family of Jagtar Singh Johal marked the five year anniversary of the Dumbarton man’s detention in India on November 4 by protesting outside the residency of the Prime Minister, calling on him to ‘bring Jaggi home’.

Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022

Foreign Secretary must fight for Jagtar Singh Johal's freedom over trade deal, MP says

THE UK Foreign Secretary must declare a Scot who was jailed in India five years ago is being unlawfully detained and pledge to prioritise his…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2022

West Dunbartonshire's MP calls for independence as Rishi Sunak to become new Prime Minister

Martin Docherty-Hughes has hit out at the Conservatives' fifth Prime Minister in six years, saying it highlights why Scotland needs to be an independent nation.

Daily Record · Oct 24, 2022

Liz Truss "caused economic chaos and hardship" during reign says West Dunbartonshire's MP

Ms Truss resigned this afternoon after a chaotic 44 days in office.

Daily Record · Oct 20, 2022

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Minister silent on claims spy agencies’ information led to abduction of Sikh

Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was in Punjab in northern India for his wedding in 2017 when his family say he was arrested.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

UK Government refuses to comment on alleged tip-off that led to Scottish Sikh's arrest

THE UK Government has refused to comment on allegations MI5 and MI6 supplied information that led to the abduction and alleged torture of Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2022

MI5 accused off tip-off which saw Scots groom abducted and tortured in India

Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was in Punjab in northern India for his wedding in 2017 when his family say he was arrested and bundled into an unmarked car.

Daily Record · Aug 23, 2022

Jagtar Singh Johal's MP wants to know which UK ministers were involved in alleged tip-off

THE MP of Jagtar Singh Johal has demanded to know which UK Government ministers were in the chain that apparently led to intelligence being shared…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2022

British spies accused of supplying information that led to abduction and torture of Scot

Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was in Punjab in northern India for his wedding in 2017, when his family say he was arrested and bundled into an unmarked car.

Daily Record · Aug 23, 2022

Dumbarton and Alexandria parks nominated as best in UK

The parks with the most votes in each of Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland will be named National Favourites and the overall winner of the UK’s Favourite Park 2022.

Daily Record · Aug 4, 2022

Dumbarton widow says asbestos victims knew they were dying

Joan Baird spoke out as figures showed West Dunbartonshire has one of the worst rates of asbestos linked cancer in the UK.

Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022

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Daily Record · Jul 20, 2022

Child poverty rate drops in West Dunbartonshire - but remains above Scottish average

The End Child Poverty statistics reveal almost one-quarter of children are living below the breadline, though the figure has reduced by 15 percent.

Daily Record · Jul 19, 2022

Scots claiming Universal Credit 'could miss out' on cost of living payment

EXCLUSIVE: SNP MP Martin Docherty-Hughes has written to the DWP to raise concerns about "flawed" rules on who is eligible for the cost-of-living payment.

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022

SNP MP calls for Independence Referendum as Boris Johnson resigns as Tory leader

Local SNP MP Docherty-Hughes says that his constituents in West Dunbartonshire will ‘breathe a sigh of relief’ that Boris Johnson’s time as Prime Minister appears to finally be at an end.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2022

Foreign Secretary urged to help jailed and tortured Scot in meeting with SNP MP

FOREIGN Secretary Liz Truss has been urged to step up efforts to bring home a Scot who has been detained in India for more than four years.

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Daily Record · May 30, 2022

West Dunbartonshire politicians call for Boris Johnson to quit amid Partygate scandal

Boris Johnson is facing renewed pressure to step down, with 26 backbenchers publicly declaring they have lost confidence in the Prime Minister.

Daily Record · May 30, 2022

West Dunbartonshire foodbank voice fears as energy bills expected to soar by £800

West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare donations are down and uptake is up.

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2022

SNP support higher whisky prices, claims Jacob Rees-Mogg

The SNP are campaigning for “higher prices” for Scottish whisky, Jacob Rees-Mogg has suggested.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

SNP supports higher whisky prices, claims Jacob Rees-Mogg

Mr Rees-Mogg’s ministerial responsibilities include ‘Brexit opportunities’.

The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2022

Fury as Tory minister 'insults' struggling families with tone deaf jobs advice

A TORY minister has told people who are struggling desperately to make ends meet during the cost-of-living crisis that they should work extra hours…

Daily Record · May 10, 2022

Labour take control of West Dunbartonshire Council after surprise election success

Martin Rooney, councillor for Lomond, is expected to be confirmed as the new leader of the council this month - as all 12 of the party's candidates in the area gained election.

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022

Boris Johnson urged to intervene to help free Scot jailed in India without trial

EXCLUSIVE: Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, has been imprisoned without trial in India since 2017 and the Prime Minister has been called on to help.

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