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Woman sentenced after licking politician on neck while campaigning

Elspeth Wood, 57, of Hamilton, was given a community payback order after pleading guilty to threatening and abusive behaviour.

Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2025

Anas Sarwar silent as Labour MSPs speak out against UK disability cuts

PRESSURE is piling on Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar as his MSPs call out the UK Government's cuts to PIP and Universal Credit ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2025

Woman pleads guilty to abusive behaviour after licking MSP's neck

A WOMAN has pled guilty after being charged for threatening and abusive behaviour against a female MSP ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2025

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Scottish Government met with fossil fuel industry more than 100 times in six months

Scottish Government officials met with fossil fuel companies and lobbyists more than 100 times in John Swinney’s first six months as First…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 9, 2025

Revealed: The anti-abortion groups lobbying MSPs against women's rights

ANTI-ABORTION Christian lobbying groups have met with MSPs dozens of times since the start of 2024, The Sunday National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2025

New Bill Would Punish Polluting Executives With Decades in Jail

Scotland is set to introduce a landmark bill which could see executives of major polluting companies get decades in jail.

Latin Times · Dec 11, 2024

Ecocide bill to jail major polluters to be presented to Scottish Government

A new law will be presented to Holyrood next year, which could result in major polluters facing up to 20 years in prison...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024

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Reaction mixed to Labour MSP lodging motion congratulating Taylor Swift

SCOTTISH Labour’s Monica Lennon has submitted a motion in the Scottish Parliament calling on MSPs to congratulate Taylor Swift...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2023

Labour MSPs back Green calls for Gaza ceasefire as party tensions continue

LABOUR MSPs have supported a call by the Scottish Greens for a ceasefire in Gaza as tensions in their party continue to grow over the issue.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023

Hundreds of women travelling from Scotland to England for abortion care

HUNDREDS of women have been forced to travel from Scotland to England to access abortion care in just over four years, according to official data,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2023

Keir Starmer confirms Labour will honour Tories' approval of Rosebank oil field

KEIR Starmer has confirmed that a Labour government at Westminster would honour the Tories’ decision to approve the Rosebank oil field ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2023

'Ecocide': UK Government condemned for 'climate denial' after Rosebank approval

THE UK Government’s decision to give the green light to the Rosebank oil field in the North Sea has been branded the “greatest act of…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2023

All Labour MSPs fail to back motion condemning Tory child poverty policies

SCOTTISH Labour MSPs have come under fire for not backing a motion calling out the UK Government’s approach to child poverty.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2023

Scots campaign seeks to remove alcohol-related deaths stigma

It aims to challenge the stereotypes that people often bring to the topic of substance abuse, whilst highlighting that behind every life lost there…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2023

Labour MSP in swipe at Keir Starmer with brilliant tweet

A LABOUR MSP has fired a thinly-veiled swipe at Keir Starmer – proudly branding herself a “tree hugger”.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2023

Blow for Scottish Labour as UK party contradict key gender reform policy

SCOTTISH Labour have been dealt another blow by their own colleagues south of the Border after a key party frontbencher spoke out against one of…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 20, 2023

BBC Scotland accused of 'radio silence for 24 hours' on Scottish Labour rift

BBC Scotland has been accused of ignoring a major split in Scottish Labour for more than 24 hours this week.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2023

Anas Sarwar makes ridiculous excuse for Labour's two-child benefit cap U-turn

ANAS Sarwar has made a ridiculous excuse for Labour’s decision not to scrap the two-child benefit cap.

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2023

Labour civil war breaks out as MSPs slate Starmer over two-child benefit cap

TWO Labour MSPs have slammed Keir Starmer after he confirmed the party would not be ditching the two-child benefit cap.

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023

Lanarkshire's Scottish SPCA centre is visited by Central Scotland MSP Monica Lennon

Monica Lennon MSP met with rescue puppies, rabbits, guinea pigs and even a boa constrictor during her time at Hamilton venue.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2023

Scottish Labour councillor in astonishing attack on 'coward' Keir Starmer

A SCOTTISH Labour councillor has branded Keir Starmer a “miserable coward” after he backed away from changing the two-child cap policy.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

Labour shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves does not commit to scrapping two-child benefit cap

Reeves said she could not promise to get rid of the cap because the party's policies must be "fully costed and fully funded".

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

Sarwar: Claims Labour MSPs are afraid to speak out against party policies untrue

Scottish Labour MSP Monica Lennon made the claims after criticising her party’s decision not to commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

MSP highlights impact of delayed discharge in NHS Lanarkshire

Figures across Scotland reached their highest-ever rate in 2022-23, with Monica Lennon saying the issue is costing the health board millions

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2023

Spoiler: it wasn't Anas Sarwar who finally stood up to Sir Keir

AS Labour has turned more and more blue, discontent from within the party has surfaced in bits and parts.

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