'Open to debate' whether two-child cap harms children, Labour Cabinet minister says WHETHER the two-child cap on benefits causes harm is “open to debate”, a Cabinet Secretary has said ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2024
'Still time for Keir Starmer to see sense' and scrap two-child cap, say SNP THE SNP have said there is “still time for Keir Starmer to see sense” and axe the two-child benefit cap ahead of the King’s Speech ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2024
Labour promise English 'devolution revolution' – but Holyrood seeks 'reset' vow THE UK Government has been warned it must commit to a “reset” in relations between Holyrood and Westminster – as Labour promise a… The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2024
Former SNP equalities officer jailed for series of sexual and physical assaults A FORMER SNP equalities officer has been jailed for six years after inflicting “unimaginable trauma” with a string of sexual and physical… The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2024
SNP council group leader in shock resignation – set to join Tory administration THE leader of an SNP council group has quit the party – and looks set to join the ruling Tory administration as an independent ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2024
'What possible justification?': BBC called out over 'wild' SNP headline SNP figures have criticised the BBC after a report on the broadcaster's website ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2024
John Swinney asks SNP members for feedback on General Election campaign JOHN Swinney has admitted that the SNP “failed to convince people of the urgency of independence” as he called on party members to give… The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2024
Former SNP MP reveals appalling racist abuse as she says farewell to Westminster A FORMER SNP MP has said she “won’t miss the abuse of public life” as she shared shocking racist comments directed at her. The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2024
Indy group issues stark warning to SNP over future of movement A PROMINENT independence group has warned the SNP over the future of the movement, after the party suffered defeat in the General Election ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2024
SNP's Stephen Flynn mocks England fans by recreating Dani Carvajal pretending to cry ‘All is forgiven, Rodri’, says the Scottish Westminster leader with a dollop of schadenfreude Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2024
Keir Starmer faces growing threat of Commons showdown vote over two-child benefit limit The Scottish National Party joined Labour Leftwingers in pushing for a Commons vote on the controversial restriction Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2024
Labour urged to end 'shameful' two-child cap in King's Speech LABOUR have been handed an ultimatum by the SNP if they do not include plans to drop the “shameful” two-child cap in the King’s Speech this… The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2024
Joanna Cherry will not run for Holyrood unless SNP address 'misogyny in party' EX-SNP MP Joanna Cherry has said she will not run for the Scottish Parliament in 2026 unless the party “faces up to the problem of misogyny”. The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2024
From Jacob Rees-Mogg to Jonathan Ashworth: unseated MPs recall best moments Politicians from across spectrum who lost seats reflect on work they are proudest of from time in Commons The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2024 Jeremy Corbyn 'in talks' with SNP over Westminster 'progressive alliance' IT was described by many as the “fight of his political life” but Jeremy Corbyn came out of this General Election rather unscathed ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2024 SNP's newest MPs weigh on party's future and next election hopes A FEW new faces joined the SNP ranks in Parliament last week. There are few SNP faces on the green benches of the Commons full stop.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2024 John Swinney must be 'ruthless bastard' and scrap Trident commitment, says ex-SNP MP AN SNP MP who lost his seat at the General Election has said John Swinney must be a "ruthless bastard" and scrap the party's commitment to…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2024 Stephen Flynn takes on Chris Brookmyre as Euros sweepstake finalists confirmed WE’RE now down to the final match of The National’s Euro 2024 charity sweepstake as Stephen Flynn’s England will take on Chris Brookmyre’s…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2024 UK under pressure to ban Israel arms exports after top Labour minister's comments THE UK Government is facing fresh pressure to ban weapons exports to Israel after Keir Starmer’s own top legal adviser said the country is…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2024 Ian Murray urged to 'respect devolution' amid Scottish nuclear plant speculation IAN Murray has been urged to “respect” devolution and rule out building any new nuclear power stations in Scotland ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2024 Labour will drive ‘disappointed’ Scots to independence, claims former MP A LABOUR Government will disappoint Scots and push them to supporting independence, a former MP has claimed ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2024 Almost 80 jobs on line as salmon processing in Western Isles could end ALMOST 80 jobs are on the line as salmon processing in the Western Isles may come to an end ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2024 Former Labour adviser claims indy is 'deferred rather than defeated' after election A FORMER Labour government adviser has claimed that independence is “deferred rather than defeated” after the results of the General Election…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2024 Joanna Cherry: Poor election vindicated my concerns – but all is not lost for SNP IT’S a brutal business being sacked from your job in public in the early hours of the morning. But as I have learned from bitter experience,…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2024 In Common: Are young people disillusioned, or hopeful, about politics? It’s been a strange campaign and election, to say the least.