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At least 10,000 children have fallen into poverty under Labour, analysis finds

Campaigners say key reason for rising hardship is two-child benefit cap, which PM and chancellor have refused to axe

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2024

Operation Branchform 'cannot go on indefinitely' says defence lawyer

THE "clock is running" to prosecute Nicola Sturgeon’s husband in connection with the alleged embezzlement of SNP party funds, a…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2024

SNP: PM accepts glasses gift as free eye tests in Scotland reach record high

THE number of free eye exams delivered by the NHS in Scotland has reached record highs, new figures show.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2024

SNP brand Labour 'clueless' as Scottish carbon capture snubbed for third time

THE SNP have branded Labour as "clueless" in delivering net zero after a Scottish carbon capture project was snubbed in Labour's nearly…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2024

Labour blame Winter Fuel Payment cut for by-election losses

SCOTTISH Labour have blamed the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment for damaging losses in two by-elections, stressing it was the “biggest factor” in…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2024

Winter Fuel Payment cut 'to cost NHS Scotland £85m a year'

THE Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) will cost the NHS Scotland £85 million over the next five years, the SNP have warned.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2024

SNP take seat from Scottish Labour to win two by-elections in Dundee

THE SNP have won two by-elections for Dundee City Council, with Scottish Labour losing a seat ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2024

'Sick joke': Labour councillor stays head of anti-bullying group despite suspension

STIRLING councillors have voted to keep a Labour representative previously suspended for bullying as the head of an anti-bullying taskforce.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024

Creative Scotland funding delayed until 'UK Budget clarity', says Culture Secretary

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson said the Scottish Government wants to “substantially increase” funding for the arts – but could not confirm…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024

Russell Findlay makes a sleepy FMQs debut as Scottish Tory leader

RUSSELL Findlay stepped up to the plate for his first go at First Minister’s Questions as leader of the Scottish Conservatives.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024