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New Edinburgh Council leader promises no 'dodgy deals' with Tories

Labour's Cammy Day has secured the top job in the council chambers - but can he now set party politics aside and work cross-party to implement his manifesto?

Edinburgh Live

Tories boast about removing SNP from power amid 'backroom Labour deal' row

SCOTTISH Tories have boasted that they “removed the SNP” from power in East Renfrewshire – by helping to install a minority Labour…

The National (Scotland)

SNP and Green Ministers urged to give up Government cars during ScotRail chaos

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar raised the plight of commuters having to fork out for taxis due to the rail crisis.

Daily Record

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Who runs Scottish councils as deals done between political parties to form administrations

Of the 32 councils in Scotland, the SNP is involved in 15, Labour 10, Conservative five, Lib Dems five and independent councillors are involved in the running of nine town halls.

Daily Record

Every Scottish council with a Tory-Labour deal .... despite Anas Sarwar's pledge

A NUMBER of councils have been formed of by Labour with support from the Tories - despite Anas Sarwar’s pre-election pledge not to enter into any…

The National (Scotland)

Scandal-hit councillor reinstated by Scottish Labour and given senior role

A NEW East Lothian councillor who was stripped of his party support just days before the local authority elections has been reinstated and given a…

The National (Scotland)

Labour take joint control of Scots council – despite Anas Sarwar's coalition ban

SCOTTISH Labour have entered a coalition with the SNP to take joint control of a local authority – despite Anas Sarwar explicitly having…

The National (Scotland)

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Tory who called Nicola Sturgeon a ‘drooling hag’ hands Labour control of council

THE Tory councillor who called Nicola Sturgeon a “drooling hag” has been chosen to lead her group, which voted to support…

The National (Scotland)

SNP accused of 'control freakery' after Holyrood questions email accidentally sent to all MSPs

Scottish Labour has accused the SNP of not being "interested in hearing the real voices of the people of Scotland".

Daily Record

Train should take the strain but SNP failures means passengers feel pain

Labour leader Anas Sarwar weighs in on cuts to train services.

Daily Record

Biggest cut to train services in half a century leaves Scots high and dry

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar takes a swipe at the savage cut to rail services in his latest column for the Daily Record.

Daily Record

Senior Labour veterans tell Keir Starmer to rule out working with the SNP

SENIOR Labour figures have urged Keir Starmer to put in “clear red lines” ruling out working with the SNP ahead of the next General Election.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar claims Labour haven't formed coalitions after anger over Tory deals

ANAS Sarwar has denied misleading the public by entering into council partnerships despite a pre-election pledge of no coalitions.

The National (Scotland)

Labour MSP Alex Rowley accuses pro-UK parties of closing down debate by refusing to discuss independence

Alex Rowley also believes an "independent commission" should be set up to examine options for constitutional change.

Daily Record

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Scotland free bus pass scheme 'botched' with only three in 10 young people claiming

The scheme is perfect for parents and young Scots who are looking to save cash

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon accuses Anas Sarwar of 'backroom deals' with Tories in Scots councils

Labour are likely to run various councils as a minority after receiving support from other pro-UK parties.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar accused of 'acts of betrayal' over 'dirty deals' with Tories

ANAS Sarwar has been accused of “unpardonable acts of betrayal” over claims his party has done deals with Tory council groups across Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

SNP warn Labour risking ‘chaos’ in North Lanarkshire council

THE SNP have urged Labour councillors in North Lanarkshire to “do the right thing” and strike a deal to prevent “chaos” over the next…

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'Grubby' Labour-Tory deal set to lock SNP out of power on Scottish council

SCOTTISH Labour looks set to take control of Stirling Council after striking a deal with the Conservatives – despite being the third largest…

Daily Record

Scottish Labour leak confirms 'flexibility' over council deals with rival parties despite coalition ban

EXCLUSIVE: Anas Sarwar promised no coalitions with the SNP or the Tories in town halls during the campaign, but an internal document reveals scope for other types of arrangement.

Glasgow Live

Scotland free bus pass uptake 'dire' with only three in 10 young people claiming

New figures show that cross the country just 284,328 children and young people aged between five and 21 have been issued with a pass, out of the 949,000 eligible.

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson pushing Scottish Labour voters to support indyref2

NEARLY four in 10 Labour voters say they are more likely to support Scottish independence because Boris Johnson is in Downing Street, according to…

The National (Scotland)

Rethinking Scotland: Can the nation lay down a vision of a new era?

WAY back in 1975, when a young Gordon Brown believed in social democracy, he edited what became the influential Red Paper on Scotland. Brown was…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish, UK, and London Labour fight civil war over drugs policy

LABOUR has erupted into a public civil war over drugs policy.

The National (Scotland)

Labour 'does backroom deal with Tories' to control council despite SNP election win

SCOTTISH Labour has been accused of doing a backroom deal with the Tories in order to take control of one Scots council – despite…

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