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SNP's longest-serving MP brands Alex Salmond's Yes candidate bid 'ridiculous'

Salmond had previously written to First Minister Humza Yousaf regarding the electoral plan, but has not yet had a reply.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023

'No point' in saying Labour and the Tories are the same, says SNP MP

THERE is “no point” in attempting to convince voters Labour are the “same as the Tories”, the SNP’s longest-serving MP has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2023

Perth nursery safe for now after college U-turn

An on-campus nursery facility taking children aged one to five that was threatened with closure at UHI Perth will now remain open and bosses have given assurances it has been removed from the redundancy consultation process.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

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Tory MSP 'rewrites history' to blame SNP for Unionist parties' tram project

A TORY MSP has been called out for “trying to rewrite history” after he attempted to lay the blame for the hundreds of millions spent on…

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2023

Scottish Government ‘transgressions’ led to diplomat row, says Alister Jack

SCOTTISH government “transgressions” at meetings with foreign ministers resulted in the UK taking a tougher stance over international…

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023

Alister Jack hits out at Scottish government ‘transgressions’ in overseas talks

The Scottish Secretary insisted it was ‘right’ the Foreign Secretary had raised issues concerning meetings involving Holyrood ministers.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Top civil servant brushes off Douglas Ross's questioning on Independence Minister

DOUGLAS Ross's questions were brushed off by the Scotland Office’s top civil servant as he sought to draw out criticism of the Minister for…

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023

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SNP slams Alister Jack after he claims Scottish Government want to 'destroy' UK

Pete Wishart said the Tory Scotland Secretary's comments were 'not the least bit constructive'.

Daily Record · May 22, 2023

'No, you can't': Douglas Ross reprimanded for interrupting MP in rowdy exchange

DOUGLAS Ross had to be reprimanded at a Westminster committee hearing after he interrupted an SNP MP who he claimed had been “going on for…

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023

Yes convention must ban 'traitor' accusations against Unionists, SNP MP says

Pete Wishart has thrown his weight behind calls for a civic-led Yes summit, but with a few caveats.

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2023

Ukraine's men's curling team is celebrated in Perth and Kinross following historic success

Pete Wishart MP congratulated the players who are currently being hosted in Perth and Kinross

Daily Record · May 17, 2023

Perthshire-based Crannog Centre museum's warm welcome to visitors earns it another top award

Staff from the Iron Age visitor attraction were called to London to receive the Visitor Welcome Award at the Museum and Heritage Awards 2023

Daily Record · May 16, 2023

'Totally hilarious': Labour mocked for urging Tories to rule out deal with SNP

A SUGGESTION from the Labour Party to Rishi Sunak to rule out a “grubby, desperate deal” with the SNP has been described as “totally…

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance founder John Bullough dies suddenly as tributes paid to 'gentleman'

John Bullough, the man who helped start Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance and worked hard to boost Perth High Street has died.

Daily Record · May 8, 2023

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Daily Record · May 5, 2023

SNP should treat every election as a de-facto independence referendum, says senior MP

Pete Wishart said 'the referendum route to independence is now dead' and that every election should 'become a verdict on independence'.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Mordaunt says weekly exchanges with SNP get more views than her TV belly flop

The Commons Leader told MPs ‘I am very proud of my belly flop on Splash!’ after the SNP’s Pete Wishart described it as ‘disastrous’.

Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023

Ukraine's curling teams swept away by kindness of Perth and Kinross people

The now locally-based squads are due to compete in the European Curling Championships 2023 in Scotland later this month

The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2023

Tory MSP schooled after claiming her party is ‘snapping on heels’ of SNP MP

IT seems the Tories are so asleep at the wheel that they can’t even be bothered to do a quick Wikipedia search.

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Insider UK · Apr 6, 2023

UK Government confirms defence spending boost with Scottish SMEs

However, Scottish Affairs Committee chair writes to Defence Secretary demanding clarity on off-shoring concerns

The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2023

'What a disgrace': Fury as Liz Truss nominates supporters for House of Lords seats

LIZ Truss is reportedly set to nominate four close supporters as part of her resignation honours despite serving as prime minister for less than 50…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 17, 2023

SNP MP calls for inquiry after party's media chief quits amid claims HQ 'lied'

THE SNP’s most senior MP has called for the “broadest possible inquiry” after the party’s chief of communications quit suggesting that he…

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Government urged to use upcoming Budget to fund Scottish carbon capture project

MPs from the Scottish Affairs Committee made the plea in a new report.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2023

MP in call for action on broadcasting major Scottish sporting events

PETE Wishart is among a number of MPs calling for action from the UK Government and broadcasters to ensure more Scots can watch major sporting…

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2023

Explosion that killed man in Perth is 'third fire at recycling plant in two years'

Wishart, MP for Perthshire and North Perthshire says this is the third blaze at Frairton Road site to occur in the last two years and 'we cannot let this happen again'.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2023

Perthshire town put forward as a great location for shared banking hub idea being tried out in Scotland

To offset the loss of three bank branches which have deserted Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire, local MP Pete Wishart has said the town would be perfect to site a 'banking hub' where the different banks all had a public presence and shared the associated costs.

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