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Scotland being 'punished' for its large public sector, says Shona Robison

SCOTLAND’S Finance Secretary has said the country is being “punished” for having a larger public sector due to the UK Government’s increase…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025

Scotland ‘being punished for bigger public sector’ due to NI rise, says Robison

The Scottish Government is expected to get between £290 million and £350 million to cover the costs.

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2025

John Swinney: Blocking Budget risks 'feeding forces of populism'

Scotland’s First Minister will warn that blocking the Scottish Government’s draft Budget risks “feeding the forces of anti-politics and…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2025

The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024

Trade union calls for ‘immediate mitigation’ of two-child cap in Scotland

Ministers are facing calls to speed up plans to effectively scrap the two-child cap on some benefits in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024

'Cynical' Tory MSPs called out for 'flipflopping' on asylum seeker bus travel

TWO Tory MSPs have been called out for “flipflopping” on free bus travel for asylum seekers after sitting on a committee which pushed for the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2024

Budget will deliver ‘real progress’ for Scotland – Swinney

Mr Swinney said the Budget focuses on the issues which matter most to people such as the NHS.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2024

John Swinney scolds Anas Sarwar at FMQs for accidentally voting with Tories TWICE

JOHN Swinney has poked fun at Scottish Labour’s leader as he voted with the Scottish Conservatives on Wednesday afternoon...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2024

Anas Sarwar mocked as he 'accidentally' votes with Scottish Tories at Holyrood

ANAS Sarwar has been mocked after appearing to vote with the Scottish Conservatives in a vote at Holyrood on Wednesday...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2024

MSPs overwhelming reject Tories' 'unacceptable' Holyrood motion on asylum seekers

MSPs at Holyrood have overwhelmingly rejected a Scottish Tory motion “condemning” free bus travel for asylum seekers ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024