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Cross-party MPs urge UK Government to back bridges and ferries for Scottish islands

A GROUP of cross-party MPs are urging the UK Government to back bridges and tunnels for island communities – especially for those on Shetland and the Western Isles

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15

Scottish Labour MPs press ahead with 'Peter Murrell probes' after Holyrood snub

A WESTMINSTER committee has opened two inquiries into the funding of political parties in Scotland and the role of the country’s top prosecutor,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10

MPs launch party funding inquiry after Peter Murrell’s embezzlement from SNP

The Scottish Affairs Committee will also investigate the dual role of the Lord Advocate in Scotland.

Evening Standard · Sep 9

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Spokesman refuses to say if Swinney would give evidence on Murrell to MPs

The First Minister’s spokesman was pressed on the prospect of the Scottish Affairs Committee holding an inquiry into the case.

Evening Standard · Jun 9

Westminster committee to consider Peter Murrell embezzlement inquiry

A WESTMINSTER committee is to consider opening an inquiry after Peter Murrell embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP after MPs urged for…

The National (Scotland) · May 29

UK Government told it ‘could have gone further’ on North Sea windfall tax

Patricia Ferguson, chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, spoke out as the UK Government reaffirmed it would end the levy by 2030 at the latest.

Evening Standard · Jan 16

Scottish staff working on The Traitors increased between first and second series

The BBC has come in for criticism over the number of staff from north of the border working on the show.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

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It is morally wrong not to open safer drug consumption room, says councillor

Allan Casey said ‘all eyes are on Glasgow’ as the UK’s first safer drug consumption room opens its doors.

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025

Westminster committee announces Glasgow safer drugs space probe – on day it opens

THE Labour-led Scottish Affairs Committee has announced it will be launching an inquiry into Glasgow’s safer drugs consumption room, which opened…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2025

Stephen Flynn joins Westminster's Scottish Committee after row over SNP exclusion

STEPHEN Flynn will serve on the Commons’ Scottish Affairs Committee – after controversy over the SNP’s exclusion.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024

Labour MP elected to chair key Scottish Westminster committee by just two votes

THE new chair of Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee has been elected, winning by just two votes ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2024

SNP lose right to chair Scottish Affairs Committee as Labour to takeover

AN SNP MP has lost his place as chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee as Labour takeover following the General Election.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024

Douglas Ross told off for 'barking' and interrupting SNP MPs in clip

DOUGLAS Ross has been told off for 'barking' and interrupting SNP MPs during a session of the Scottish Affairs Committee.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2023

Global deal needed to protect underwater cables from Russian attacks, says top Tory

Armed Forces Minister James Heappey spoke about the risks to cables criss-crossing the ocean floor as he gave evidence to the Commons Scottish Affairs Committee

Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2023

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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 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.

Insider UK · Mar 10, 2023

MPs call on Chancellor to approve Acorn carbon capture project

Scottish Affairs Committee warns that net zero targets are at risk if Scottish cluster is not utilised

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

Labour would protect Scottish shipbuilding jobs – shadow defence minister

John Healey responded to concerns over the UK Government’s decision to award a contract to an international consortium.

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 27, 2023

Fears for Scottish shipyards amid concerns UK will ‘offshore’ warship contracts

SCOTTISH shipyards need “greater clarity” from the UK Government over where contracts for new naval vessels will be placed in the coming…

Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023

Scottish shipyards at risk if future Royal Navy warship orders sent abroad, MPs warn

The last two shipyards on the Upper Clyde are dependent on winning future orders from the Royal Navy to remain open.

Insider UK · Jan 27, 2023

International procurement and an uncertain pipeline 'risk the prosperity of Scottish military shipbuilding'

Scottish Affairs Committee report warns that without regular orders, the sector could decline

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

Scottish shipyards need ‘greater clarity’ over future military orders, say MPs

The Scottish Affairs Committee also challenged the UK Government to set out the reasons for awarding a recent contract to an international consortium.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2022

SNP call for changes to UK firearms licensing rules after Skye tragedy

AN inquiry opened in the wake of a tragic shooting on the Isle of Skye has concluded some improvements should be made to

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2022

Alister Jack reveals UK civil service could block Scottish indyref2 preparation

THE head of the UK Civil Service will look into whether Scottish officials should still be allowed to work on indyref2 preparation, according to…

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022

Close-knit community suffering from ‘vicarious trauma’ after shootings, MPs told

Reverend Gordon Matheson gave evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee as it began its inquiry into firearms licensing.

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