Scottish Labour MPs dodge vote on more devolution for Scotland SCOTLAND’S new Labour MP dodged a vote on bringing in a bill to give the Scottish Government powers over employment law. The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023
Labour at ‘tipping point’ of beating SNP across Scotland, says Anas Sarwar Scottish Labour leader tells conference byelection win is proof party can take seats at next general and Holyrood elections The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023
No part of the country Labour cannot win, says newly elected Scottish Labour MP Michael Shanks received a warm welcome on the main stage of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Anas Sarwar to tell conference Scottish Labour can beat SNP at general election Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will say his party can beat the SNP in seats “across Scotland” at the next general election. The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023
Anas Sarwar: Labour can beat SNP across Scotland Scottish Labour’s leader will address the party conference in Liverpool on Monday. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
Labour is now a serious threat to the SNP. But will it learn the lessons of the past? Labour must do more to prove it can generate the political reforms Scottish voters want, says professor of public policy James Mitchell The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
Key questions around Rutherglen by-election win Starmer hails as ‘seismic’ The Labour leader said the result marked a ‘big step in the right direction’ on his path to Downing Street. The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Keir Starmer: Labour ‘blew the doors off’ with Scottish byelection win Leader congratulates activists after Michael Shanks wins twice the votes of SNP rival in Rutherglen and Hamilton West The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
‘Seismic night in Scotland’: Labour crushes SNP in Rutherglen and Hamilton West byelection Michael Shanks wins contest Labour considered a crucial test of apparent turnaround of its fortunes in Scotland The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
UK Labour let mask slip on 'branch office' claims in email after by-election SCOTTISH Labour aren’t just a branch office, we’re told. And then the mask slips in an email just after polling stations shut. The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2023
Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election: Labour and SNP battle for Scotland’s future There will be 14 candidates on the ballot paper but the by-election will be a battle between the SNP and Labour – and one that will indicate the direction of travel of politics nationally Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2023
Who is Michael Shanks? Scotland's newest MP wins seat for Labour MICHAEL Shanks is among a number of candidates hoping to become the next MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West. The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023
Scottish Labour's new HQ linked to blacklisted tax haven SCOTTISH Labour's new headquarters have been linked to an EU-blacklisted tax haven ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023
Thousands sign petitions to save North Lanarkshire facilities ahead of public protest THOUSANDS of people have signed petitions in a bid to stop a Scottish Labour-run council from closing 39 sports facilities, libraries and community… The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023 Party campaigning heats up as key Rutherglen by-election approaches The by-election in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West constituency takes place on Thursday.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2023 Scottish Labour refuse to sign motion calling for devolution of employment law SCOTTISH Labour have been accused of a “betrayal of Scotland’s workers” after refusing to sign a motion calling for the devolution of…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023 SNP challenge Labour to back motion calling for devolution of employment law SCOTTISH Labour MSPs have been challenged to put workers before their “right-wing London bosses” and support a motion backing the devolution…
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023 SNP MP ‘felt ostracised’ by party after challenging sexual harassment handling Dr Lisa Cameron said the party at Westminster has backed a staffer over her to contest the East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow seat.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2023 Scottish Labour MSPs told to U-turn and oppose employment law devolution motion SCOTTISH Labour MSPs will not support a motion calling for the devolution of employment law – despite a manifesto pledge to back the policy ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2023 Stephen Flynn challenges Anas Sarwar to 'come clean' on triple lock SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has called on Scottish Labour to reveal whether it intends to scrap the pensions triple lock.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2023 Housing Minister condemns Labour for backing Tories on short-term lets block LABOUR and LibDem MSPs are hoping for fast “political gain” by opposing the short-term lets licensing scheme, Scotland’s Housing Minister has…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2023 Tory bid to delay short-term lets scheme fails despite Labour and LibDem support A TORY bid to delay the short-term lets licensing scheme deadline by a year has failed despite both Labour and the LibDems backing the move.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2023 SNP MPs heard laughing as Labour's Ian Murray raises 'random' key by-election seat SNP MPs could be heard laughing in the House of Commons after Labour’s Ian Murray raised the “random constituency” of Rutherglen and…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023 Constitutional arguing has cost Scotland progress in past decade, says Labour grandee LABOUR grandee Douglas Alexander has claimed that Scotland has been mired in a “lost decade” of constitutional arguing preventing progress .
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 SNP focus on cost of living at Rutherglen by-election campaign launch Katy Loudon will launch the party’s by-election campaign in Rutherglen this weekend.