Labour warned against ‘dancing to Tory tune’ by offshoring asylum claims Reports party is considering options for processing asylum claims overseas criticised by SNP, charities and pressure groups The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2023
New figures show more than 100,000 children receiving free books in Scotland NEW figures have found that more than 100,000 children have received free books this year as part of a Scottish Government programme. The National (Scotland) · Dec 26, 2023
Experts query lack of appeal against ‘questionable’ gender reform court ruling THE SNP government’s decision not to appeal against a court ruling that Alister Jack’s block of Scottish gender reform was legitimate leaves… The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023
BBC Scotland corrects more errors than all other BBC UK branches combined BBC Scotland issued more error corrections in the past year than all of the broadcasters’ other UK regional and national offices combined ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023
Renewables and tourism partnership 'to invest £10m in Highlands annually' A PROJECT aiming to invest £10 million into the Highlands every year by bringing together two key industries could be “transformative” ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023
Billy Kay: The journey from auld, auld Labour to the SNP MA faither wis auld Labour … naw, ma faither wis auld, auld Labour. The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023
Yes supporters should sit in House of Lords, former chief strategist says YES supporters should take seats in the House of Lords in order to create “ambassadors for independence in the institutional heart of the UK”,… The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023
Keir Starmer considers scrapping Labour's £28bn green investment plans KEIR Starmer is reportedly considering scaling back Labour’s £28 billion green investment plans. The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2023
Architect of SNP Growth Commission speaks out against tax rises THE architect of the SNP’s economic plans for independence has hit out at the party’s plans to raise income tax on high earners. The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023
Plans for new Scottish museum in honour of writer of popular children's rhyme PLANS have been unveiled to build a new museum dedicated to the author of the famous children’s rhyme Ally Bally Bee. The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023
More people coming from UK to Scotland than other way round, figures show SCOTLAND'S annual net migration from the rest of the UK has continued to grow, with more people coming in to the country than leaving, figures… The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023
SNP launch revamped Yes website with support from new Rebuttal Unit THE SNP have launched a revamped Yes Scotland website with the aim of “empowering” Scottish independence activists. The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023
Anas Sarwar slammed for ‘flip flop’ on progressive taxation beliefs Anas Sarwar has been accused of yet another “flip flop” – this time over his progressive taxation beliefs. The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023
Angry performances at FMQs showed Christmas can't come too soon The wind howled comfortingly outside the window as I sat down to watch FMQs on Thursday. The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023 Ex-SNP president Michael Russell appointed to chair land reform body Former SNP president Michael Russell has been appointed chairman of the Scottish Land Commission following parliamentary approval.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023 Cuts will mean job losses and stretch councils to 'breaking point', Cosla says LOCAL authorities will be stretched to “breaking point” and jobs will be lost as a result of the Scottish Government’s council tax freeze,…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023 Use obscure Scotland Act clause to 'curtail' SNP spending, Labour peer urges Tories A LABOUR peer has urged the Chancellor and Alister Jack to use a little-known part of the Scotland Act to “curtail” Scottish Government spending…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023 Ash Regan urges Keir Starmer to 'clarify' position on Scotland gender laws KEIR Starmer has been urged to rule out working with Scottish ministers to revive gender reform legislation ...
The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023 Douglas Ross told off for 'nats' jibe by Presiding Officer during FMQs DOUGLAS Ross has been told off by the Presiding Officer for calling the SNP "the Nats" in Parliament.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023 Toni Giugliano cleared of rule breach by SNP over Falkirk selection row TONI Giugliano has been cleared by the SNP of wrongdoing after complaints were made around his selection as the party’s candidate in Falkirk.
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 20, 2023 Playwright's words from 2015 perfectly sum up Scotland's economy in the Union A PLAYWRIGHT’S prophetic words from 2015 are being applauded for perfectly summing-up Scotland’s financial situation within the Union.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2023 SNP to keep money from branches as party finances under strain SNP branches will reportedly be deprived of General Election funding as the party’s finances come under strain.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023 Higher earners to be taxed more heavily in Scotland to protect public services New 45p tax band introduced for those earning in excess of £75,000 with top rate for salaries more than £125,140 up to 48p
The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2023 Scots set to face 'strict' new entry requirements when travelling to EU countries THE SNP have slammed “strict” new entry requirements for Brits travelling into the European Union...