Labour Party with its 'mojo' back will mean tough challenge, says senior SNP MP The SNP faces a tough electoral challenge from a Labour Party which has its “mojo” back, Pete Wishart has said... The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2023
Keir Starmer insists he’s no Thatcher ‘fan boy’ and says she did terrible things ‘She did terrible things – particularly here in Scotland’, Labour leader tells Glasgow audience The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023
Met Office issues weather warnings for strong winds and heavy rain across UK Winds of up to 70mph are expected near Irish Sea over the weekend, along with downpours in south-west Scotland The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023
Scottish court upholds UK decision to block Scotland's landmark gender-recognition bill Scotland’s highest civil court has upheld the British government’s move to block a landmark gender-recognition law passed by the Scottish parliament The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023
‘Sense of exhaustion’: Scottish trans community reacts to UK veto of gender reforms People say they are disheartened by the court’s ruling but hopes remain that the case can continue The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023
Yousaf: Court ruling gender reform block lawful is ‘dark day’ for devolution Lady Haldane rejected a review into the UK Government’s block on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023
Folk music stars join protests over plans to axe Gaelic at Aberdeen University ‘Staggering act of cultural vandalism’ is part of proposals to cut degree courses in modern languages The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023
LGBT+ groups urge Scottish Government to appeal court decision on gender reforms THE Scottish Government has been urged to appeal the Court of Session ruling that the UK Government’s use of a Section 35 order to block The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023
UK Government blocking gender reforms was lawful, Court of Session rules The Scottish Government mounted a legal challenge over the use of the Section 35 order of the Scotland act to block the controversial laws Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023
Read the full ruling as court says UK Government CAN block Scottish gender bill SCOTLAND'S highest civil court has ruled that the UK Government’s blocking of controversial gender reforms was lawful. The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023
Alister Jack issues statement as court rules he can block Scottish gender reform ALISTER Jack has welcomed the Court of Session’s ruling that the UK Government can block Scotland’s gender reforms from becoming law. The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023
Flood warnings in place across Scotland with 'heavy rain' expected THE Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have issued a number of flood warnings for various parts of the country. The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023
Keir Starmer tries to diffuse Margaret Thatcher row at Scottish Labour gala event KEIR Starmer has attempted to defuse a row over his comments regarding Margaret Thatcher at a Labour party event in Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023
Court rules UK Government CAN block Scotland's gender reforms from becoming law THE UK Government can use a Section 35 order to block Scotland's gender reforms from becoming law, a court has ruled. The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023
Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023 Andy Christie exclusive: Scotland flanker reveals secret weapon to Saracens success as Champions Cup begins Exclusive: Christie is reaping the rewards of work with former Sarries star Calum Clark, now a performance psychologist
The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023 FM slams Labour MP for defending Keir Starmer's Thatcher comments on Question Time SCOTLAND’S First Minister has hit back at a Labour MP who defended Keir Starmer’s comments about Margaret Thatcher.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023 Top writers honoured as Scottish National Book Award winners announced The winners of Scotland’s National Book Awards have been announced.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023 Joanna Cherry in bid to radically change role of Scotland's top lawyer JOANNA Cherry has launched a bid to give Holyrood the power to radically alter the role of Scotland’s top lawyer.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023 Holyrood passes revised bill on children’s rights after UK challenge Scotland to become first devolved nation to incorporate UNCRC into domestic law – unless Westminster intervenes again
The Conversation · Dec 7, 2023 Seven original 1970s skateparks that show why these urban treasures should be protected Historic Environment Scotland – whose function to date has largely been confined to protecting standing stones, cairns and castles – is proposing to add to its roster the Livingston Skatepark near Edinburgh, signalling an interest in heritage of an altogether newer kind.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023 Court ruling on whether UK can block gender reform in Scotland due on Friday A COURT ruling on whether the UK Government can veto gender reforms passed by a majority of MSPs in Holyrood is due on Friday.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023 Scotland international Scott McKenna 'banished' from Nottingham Forrest training Scotland international Scott McKenna has been "banished" from Nottingham Forrest training, according to reports.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023 'Callous and immoral': Charities urge MPs to reject Rishi Sunak’s asylum plans THE UK Parliament has been urged by refugee charities to reject the UK Government's "callous and immoral" immigration plans following…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023 Scottish whisky industry set to celebrate bumper year SCOTLAND’S whisky industry is set to celebrate one of its best years despite straitened financial circumstances.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023 Michael Stewart tips James Forrest for Euro 2024 Scotland call-up Celtic winger James Forrest has been tipped for a Scotland call-up at Euro 2024 by pundit Michael Stewart.