Gordon Brown's report on UK future branded 'stale' and 'irrelevant' by Labour MSP A SCOTTISH Labour MSP has branded Gordon Brown’s report on the future of the UK as “stale” and “irrelevant”. The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023
Gordon Brown report on future of UK branded 'stale' and 'irrelevant' by Scottish Labour MSP EXCLUSIVE: Alex Rowley said the report "fails to address the need for a new settlement between Scotland and the rest of the UK". Daily Record · Feb 13, 2023
People with stress, anxiety or depression could be due up to £627 each month in financial help Mental health conditions including stress, anxiety or depression can be supported through PIP or Adult Disability Payment. Daily Record · Feb 13, 2023
Ex-Labour Cabinet minister in Tony Blair's Government mounts bid to return as MP Labour veteran Douglas Alexander - who served in both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown's Governments - announced he was standing in the Scottish constituency of East Lothian at the next general election Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2023
Former Labour MP Douglas Alexander bidding to make Westminster comeback eight years after losing seat Douglas Alexander is a political ally of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and served in both Brown and Blair's cabinets. Daily Record · Feb 13, 2023
Former Labour MP bidding to make Commons comeback eight years after losing seat Douglas Alexander, who lost his seat to the SNP in 2015, is seeking a return to elected politics and is standing for Labour in East Lothian. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
Douglas Alexander selected to stand in key Scottish Labour target seat LABOUR have set their sights on winning a key target seat at the next General Election, with party grandee Douglas Alexander confirmed as their MP… The National (Scotland) · Feb 12, 2023
Thousands have 'nearly died of drug overdose' since emergency declared in Scotland Scottish Labour said thousands of people in Scotland have almost lost their lives of a drug overdose since a public health emergency was declared three years ago. Glasgow Live · Feb 6, 2023
Anas Sarwar has 'gall' to claim he stands with workers, SNP MP says ANAS Sarwar has been accused of having “some gall” to claim he stands for workers’ rights over his party’s support for Brexit. The National (Scotland) · Feb 2, 2023
Labour highlights warning of 7,000 council job cuts in plea to vote down budget The draft 2023/24 budget proposes an increase of around £570m for councils – but they have warned they need more. The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023
Lessons must be learned from gender reform row, says Labour shadow minister John Healey said his party is in favour of the changes, but would ensure the process is ‘inclusive and not divisive’. The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023
Joint leadership of Dumfries and Galloway Council falls apart just eight months after being formed Cracks have appeared and political and policy differences have now resulted in Labour breaking away from the council leadership Daily Record · Feb 2, 2023
Flynn’s comments on Labour government welcome – but Sarwar rules out coalition The Scottish Labour leader responded to the SNP Westminster leader’s failure to rule out backing a minority Labour government. The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023
Half a million Scots expected to strike in biggest day of action in decades Civil servants, teachers, rail workers, higher education staff, and more are to strike on February 1 in response to the UK Government's plans to limit industrial action. Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023
Insider UK · Feb 1, 2023 Half a million Scots strike in biggest co-ordinated action in decades Civil servants, teachers, rail operators and coffin makers will walk out on Wednesday
Daily Record · Jan 31, 2023 SNP and Labour blame Tories for predicted economy shrink The UK is set to be the only major economy to shrink this year with all other developed nations experiencing growth, including sanction-hit Russia.
Daily Record · Jan 28, 2023 Anas Sarwar to speak at STUC rally opposing Tory anti-strike bill in Glasgow next week The Scottish Labour leader will be among the speakers at the event in Glasgow Trades Hall at 7pm on Wednesday.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 27, 2023 Labour and SNP council coalition set to end 'imminently', Anas Sarwar claims LABOUR leader Anas Sarwar has suggested a change in leadership on Dumfries and Galloway Council is “imminent” after a “temporary” coalition…
Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023 Glasgow rally to oppose Tory anti-strike legislation on day of nation action by trade unions Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the anti-strike legislation was "an attempt to undermine workers' rights".
The National (Scotland) · Jan 27, 2023 Anas Sarwar: UK Labour right not to oppose Tory block on Scottish gender reforms ANAS Sarwar has said the UK Labour Party are right not to oppose the UK Government blocking Scotland’s gender reform bill.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 26, 2023 Keir Starmer signals intent to directly control Scottish Labour on gender reform KEIR Starmer has signalled that he will take direct control over Scottish Labour’s position on gender reform as it has become a “UK-wide…
Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023 Former Labour minister insists Tory Government 'right' to block Holyrood gender reforms Lord Blunkett said his party was "a bit all over the place" on how to balance trans rights with women's rights
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023 Scottish Labour criticised as ex-MSP who made ‘sexist’ remarks put on MP shortlist Frank McAveety apologised for comments made in Holyrood meeting in 2010 about 15-year-old girl
Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023 Former Labour MSP quits race to be general election candidate in Glasgow amid bitter contest EXCLUSIVE: Frank McAveety was in line to be a candidate in the city's east end but a botched selection process led to him dropping out.
Insider UK · Jan 23, 2023 Ferry disruption payouts hit more than £50,000 per month last year Transport Scotland responds that the vast majority of cancelled sailings were related to adverse weather