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Anas Sarwar 'pretending to be SNP by backing our policies', John Swinney says

JOHN Swinney has accused Anas Sarwar of “trying to pretend to be the SNP” after the Scottish Labour leader came out in support of a raft of the…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 11, 2025

Anas Sarwar 'has questions to answer' on 'migration talks' after official admission

THE Home Office has no record of any correspondence with Anas Sarwar on migration, despite the Scottish Labour leader claiming to be in “talks”…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2025

Labour MP says PM ‘underwhelming’ on Grangemouth and Sarwar ‘very quiet’

Brian Leishman said hundreds of looming redundancies at the industrial site were the ‘definition of an unjust transition’.

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2025

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Scottish Labour top brass brand Keir Starmer's government 'shitshow' – reports

SENIOR Scottish Labour figures believe the party’s first seven months in power have been a “shitshow”, reports say ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2025

SNP avoids early election as it wins backing for budget at Holyrood

Scottish parliament supports minority government’s tax and spending plans after intensive negotiations

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025

PM faces growing internal backlash over potential approval of Rosebank oilfield

Labour MPs describe ‘breaking point’ in relations, calling for Keir Starmer to stand by party’s manifesto commitments

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025

Labour urged to stop standing on 'political sidelines' and back Budget

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison has urged Labour to stop standing on the “political sidelines” and back the Scottish Government’s Budget to…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 3, 2025

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Robison says Labour need to decide what side they are on ahead of Budget vote

Scottish Labour has said its MSPs will abstain in the vote.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025

Scottish Labour refuse to sign cross-party call for Waspi compensation

CROSS-PARTY MSPs have sent a joint letter to Keir Starmer calling for compensation for Waspi women – but Scottish Labour declined to sign ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2025

Swinney to announce additional 150,000 NHS appointments and procedures per year

The First Minister is expected to make the announcement during a meeting with healthcare officials later on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025

John Swinney to announce 'substantial increase' of NHS Scotland capacity

FIRST Minister John Swinney will lay out plans for a “substantial increase” in NHS capacity in a keynote speech on Monday ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 27, 2025

Scottish Government’s housing pledge ‘a sham’, Labour says

The party said this year marks the lowest number of new affordable homes built in recent years in Scotland.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025

SNP win seat from Labour in Scottish council by-election

THE SNP have won a seat from Scottish Labour in a by-election in Stirling...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 24, 2025

Labour Government bats down Scottish parties' calls for Waspi compensation

SCOTTISH Labour MSPs look set to back the SNP Government in their calls for compensation for Waspi women – although the UK Government has once…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025

Labour 'in disarray' as Scotland Office minister panned for 'guff' BBC interview

AN interview with a Scotland Office minister has been branded “guff” as she was grilled on splits between Scottish and UK Labour...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon divorce 'connected' to SNP police probe, Scottish Tory leader claims

SCOTTISH Tory leader Russell Findlay has questioned the timing of Nicola Sturgeon’s public split from her husband Peter Murrell, suggesting it may…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2025

Scottish Labour urged to stand against Keir Starmer’s 'cruel' social security cuts

The Scottish Greens have called on Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to stick by his promise of “no austerity under Labour” to oppose reported…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2025

Scottish Labour must set out dividing line with UK party, experts say

SCOTTISH Labour must set out clearer dividing lines between themselves and UK Labour if Anas Sarwar wants to succeed at the Holyrood election next…

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2025

'A new direction': Scottish Labour briefing notes revealed

SCOTTISH Labour's MSPs and MPs are to tell voters "Scotland's best days and years lie ahead of us" in a party messaging revamp, according…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2025

Scottish Labour have changed slogan – but does it matter and does anyone care?

SCOTTISH Labour have now dumped the “change” slogan they shared with UK Labour.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2025

Labour defeated as Holyrood calls for UK Government action on Scottish visa scheme

THE Scottish Parliament has called for the Labour Government to act on a bespoke Scottish visa scheme.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2025

Labour MSPs bid to shut down calls for bespoke Scottish visa scheme

LABOUR MSPs will look to shut down calls for a bespoke Scottish visa scheme – despite Jackie Baillie claiming before the General Election ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2025

Anas Sarwar refuses to say if he'll quit as leader if Scottish Labour lose election

ANAS Sarwar has refused to say if he would resign if Scottish Labour were to lose the next election...

Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025

Door still open in budget talks despite Labour abstentions, says Swinney

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has announced his party would abstain in the budget vote.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025

Former Labour MSP launches scathing attack on Anas Sarwar's leadership

A FORMER Labour MSP has delivered a “harsh truth” of Anas Sarwar's leadership saying the Scottish branch has “no plan, no strategy and no…

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