Social Justice Secretary to announce Budget will eradicate child poverty Shirley-Anne Somerville will make the announcement later on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025
SNP minister denies winter fuel announcement was 'Thick of It' moment A SCOTTISH Government minster has denied that their decision to reintroduce a universal winter heating support scheme for pensioners was like a… The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2024
All Scottish pensioners to receive winter fuel payment next year ‘We will not abandon older people this winter, or indeed any winter,’ says Holyrood minister The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024
Scottish ministers pledge universal winter fuel payments for pensioners SNP says heating payment will go to ‘every single Scottish pensioner’ from next year The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024
Every Scottish pensioner to receive winter heating payment next year The Scottish Government said it will ‘continue to protect our pensioners from the harsh reality of a UK Labour Government’. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024
'Leave yer ego': SNP minister issues warning after media reports on party infighting AN SNP Cabinet Secretary has issued a stern warning about negative briefing to the press, urging figures within the party to “leave yer ego to… The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2024
SNP face questions on shelved policy as Scotland reports record high food worries THE SNP Government are facing questions over a shelved policy after a key report showed more Scots than ever are worried about putting food on the… The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2024
Thousands of 'vital' Scottish carers set to receive new benefit Scotland’s Social Justice Secretary has praised the “vital” work done by unpaid carers as a new benefit to help them is rolled out to all of… The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2024
UK Government condemned for keeping children in poverty by not axing two-child cap THE UK Government has been condemned by the SNP for the “conscious” and “calculated political decision” to keep children in poverty… The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2024
Nandy urged to make ‘huge difference’ by lifting charity lottery cap Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville made the call, saying the move would ‘cost the Treasury nothing’. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024
Applications open for new pension age benefit in Scotland THE Scottish Government has opened applications for a new disability benefit for people of state pension age. The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024
SNP minister pans Labour MSPs for 'mansplaining' in fiery Holyrood clash AN SNP Cabinet Secretary has hit back at a Labour frontbench MSP after he “mansplained” government budgets to her ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024
Amnesty International boss concerned over Holyrood approach to Israel THE boss of a major UK charity has criticised the Scottish Government’s “inconsistent” approach to its relationship with Israel. The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2024
UK Government urged to meet Ukrainians in Scotland to hear of ‘challenges’ UK Government officials are being challenged to meet Ukrainians living in Scotland to hear about the “challenges” they face after fleeing war in… The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2024 Calls for UK Government to reverse Winter Fuel Payment cuts and reform energy markets SCOTLAND'S Social Justice Secretary has urged the UK Government to reverse the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment, which she said has had “devastating…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2024 All devolved Scottish benefits to be raised to mitigate austerity, SNP minister says THE Scottish Government will make it a legal requirement for all devolved benefits to be annually raised in line with inflation, the Social Justice…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2024 'We need to regain trust with pro-Palestine campaigners', says Cabinet Secretary SCOTLAND’S Social Justice Secretary has admitted the Government has work to do to rebuild trust among pro-Palestine supporters – but stressed…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2024 Holyrood authorities investigate SNP over campaign spending HOLYROOD authorities are investigating the SNP over allegedly inappropriate use of public money to fund the party’s election campaign.
The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2024 Greens call for clarity from Scottish Government on future of human rights bill THE Scottish Greens are calling on the Scottish Government to provide clarity on the future of the Human Rights Bill.
The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024 Almost £680 million paid out to families through Scottish Child Payment The number of children benefiting from a “crucial cash” payment has increased, official figures have revealed.
The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2024 Stop rounding up asylum seekers in Scotland for Rwanda deportations, Home Office told HOME Secretary James Cleverly is facing demands from the Scottish Government to stop rounding up asylum seekers in Scotland to be deported to Rwanda.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2024 Calls for ‘revolution’ in approach to maternity support in an independent Scotland POLITICIANS are “missing a trick” by not putting forward plans for a “revolutionary approach” to maternity support in an independent…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023 Scottish ministers drop legal action against Westminster over gender bill SNP challenges a future UK government with ‘more respect for devolution’ to lift the veto
The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2023 Satisfaction with Scotland's key public services declines ONLY two out of five adults are satisfied with the quality of Scotland’s three main public services, a new survey has found.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2023 Cabinet Secretary calls out Scottish estate over 'Elgin Marbles' in private hands THE Greek marbles kept on the private Scottish estate of Lord Elgin should be “returned to their rightful home”, a Cabinet Secretary has said ...