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Starmer seeking ‘milestone’ win in Scotland on Labour’s journey back to power

The party leader was speaking as he campaigned ahead of the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election next week.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

'Whatever I say will be what Anas Sarwar says', Keir Starmer tells Scottish media

“WHATEVER I say will be what Anas says,” Keir Starmer told journalists during a campaign event in Scotland on Friday ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2023

Highland by-election sees independent candidate elected

AN independent candidate has won a Highland by-election after receiving over 40 per cent of first-preference votes.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2023

The Guardian view on Scotland’s drug deaths: at last, a glimmer of sense

Editorial: Glasgow’s pilot scheme to create an official consumption facility without threat of prosecution is a small but overdue step forward

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

What next for Fergus Ewing? The options facing the MSP

FERGUS Ewing’s future hangs in the balance with the longstanding SNP MSP failing to commit to rejoining the Holyrood group after his suspension.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

'Absolutely disgraceful': Labour council approves closure of 39 leisure facilities

COUNCILLORS in North Lanarkshire have approved plans to close 39 facilities across the local authority including the Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

Safe drugs consumption space in Glasgow won't work, Rishi Sunak claims

THE safe drugs consumption space approved for Glasgow will not work to push down deaths, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has claimed ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

Punished Ewing will ‘consider’ rejoining SNP group at Holyrood after suspension

SNP MSPs voted to suspend the former rural economy secretary for seven days.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Humza Yousaf rejects Tory claims of 'SNP meddling' in juryless rape trial pilot

HUMZA Yousaf knocked back Tory suggestions that a trial of juryless trials in rape cases is “political meddling in the independence of the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

Mapped: All the MPs standing down at the next election

More than 90 MPs have decided to quit ahead of the general election

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023