Scottish Labour leadership hopeful would not 'stand in way' of independence A SCOTTISH Labour leader candidate has said he would not “stand in the way” of a second independence referendum ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 14
Former Labour MSP Cathie Craigie dies as First Minister John Swinney leads tributes FIRST Minister John Swinney has led tributes to former MSP Cathie Cragie following her death on Thursday ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 12
Andy Burnham's indyref2 comments 'are dangerous', senior Scottish Labour MSP says IT is “dangerous” to compare Scotland to Northern Ireland – and Prime Minister Andy Burnham was actually talking about the “distinction”… The National (Scotland) · Sep 9
Labour invited on 'broken promises bus tour of Scotland' with £2 fare cap Senior Labour Party figures have been invited to take advantage of the £2 fare cap to go on a 'broken promises bus tour' of Scotland The National (Scotland) · Sep 8
Swinney can’t give ‘specific figure’ on NHS job losses under planned reforms The First Minister announced proposed changes to health boards in his Programme for Government. Evening Standard · Sep 6
John Swinney 'bluntly' rejects claim SNP plans are 'about centralisation of power' SCOTTISH Government plans for a sweeping remodel of state apparatus are the “complete opposite” of the centralisation of power, John Swinney has… The National (Scotland) · Sep 6
Anas Sarwar chooses ermine over accountability for Scottish Labour's failure ANAS Sarwar could barely hide his delight as he was initiated into the heart of the Westminster establishment this morning. The National (Scotland) · Sep 3
Former Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar takes Lords seat The 43-year-old quit his role in Holyrood to take up a post as UK trade minister. Evening Standard · Sep 3
Reform top donations table thanks to crypto criminal as SNP get £225k bequest THE SNP took a donation of £225,000 after a supporter left them the money in a will, new records from the Electoral Commission have revealed ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 3
Former Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar sworn in to House of Lords ANAS Sarwar has officially taken his seat in the House of Lords after being sworn in as "The Lord Sarwar" ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 3
Scottish Labour MP says party should back indyref2 – if SNP accept restrictions A SCOTTISH Labour MP has said his party should back indyref2 if the SNP agrees to a 25-year ban on a third referendum ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 2
North Sea decisions should come ‘as soon as possible’, say leadership contenders MSPs Joe Fagan and Michael Marra are running to succeed Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour’s leader. Evening Standard · Aug 30
Scottish Government should abandon social care cuts, says Labour hopeful Fagan The Scottish Labour leadership candidate has also backed calls for £750 million additional funding for social care. Evening Standard · Aug 24
Scottish Labour leader candidate Marra open to party deals at local elections However, Michael Marra has said he would not accept any deals with Reform Scotland. Evening Standard · Aug 24
Evening Standard · Aug 24 Issues in Scottish Labour ‘systemic’, says leadership hopeful Michael Marra The Scottish Labour leadership candidate spoke at a press conference on Monday.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 21 Scottish Government must 'urgently' commit to introducing Gaza scholarship, MSPs warn The Scottish Government has been urged to introduce a scholarship to enable Palestinians with offers to study at Scottish universities 'as a…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 20 Scottish politics has a dullness problem. Here's what we need to do about that Parliament does not need to become louder. It needs to become more purposeful.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 20 Ballot Box Scotland on why Scottish Labour are on their 'death bed' A SCOTTISH pollster has said Scottish Labour are “on their death bed”, suggesting the party continues to believe it has a right to win every…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 19 Douglas Alexander is happy to see Scottish Labour reduced to irrelevance DOUGLAS Alexander has come up with a novel explanation of why his party were dealt a humbling defeat at this year’s Scottish Parliament election.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 19 Labour 'misjudged' SNP's popularity, Douglas Alexander admits after election defeat DOUGLAS Alexander has admitted that Labour has “misjudged” how popular the SNP are with voters following his party’s worst-ever Holyrood…
Evening Standard · Aug 18 Labour leadership hopeful speaks out about dying mother’s ‘fear’ in shared ward Michael Marra MSP said his mother was cared for in the same hospital ward as a ‘mentally troubled’ man who had a history of violence.
Evening Standard · Aug 18 Burnham gives Labour a second chance to make a first impression, says Alexander The Prime Minister has brought a ‘sense of excitement and possibility’ into politics.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 18 Scottish Labour leadership hopeful Joe Fagan rules out ever backing indyref2 SCOTTISH Labour leadership hopeful Joe Fagan has ruled out ever supporting a second independence referendum, or even agreeing a route to a…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 17 Soul searching or factional war? Scottish Labour have made their choice IS doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results the definition of insanity?
The National (Scotland) · Aug 17 Scottish Labour’s top official issued with 'no confidence' verdict by members SCOTTISH Labour’s top official has been issued a “no confidence” verdict by members over an MSP selection row ...