West Dunbartonshire foodbank voice fears as energy bills expected to soar by £800 West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare donations are down and uptake is up. Daily Record · May 30, 2022
Fears census abstention could hit public services in Scotland’s poorest areas Experts voice alarm as areas with highest rates of deprivation lag behind minimum response rate of 85% The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022
Anas Sarwar branded 'austerity apologist' after defending Tory public service funding SCOTTISH Labour chief Anas Sarwar has been accused of “airbrushing austerity” after defending Westminster’s funding of public services over… The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2022
Requests for help up but donations down: Food bank hit by cost of living crisis A GLASGOW foodbank has expressed concerns over the rising number of people making use of the service they provide in light of the cost of living… The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2022
Scotland's Census 'shambles' could result in 'decades of injustice', Labour warns Sarah Boyack raised her fears as Scots were once again being urged to complete the questionnaire ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Daily Record · May 30, 2022
New North Lanarkshire administration outlines priorities for future The SNP team at the helm of the local authority are highlighting "a number of firsts" as they implement their manifesto. Daily Record · May 30, 2022
SNP drugs minister 'open-minded' about 'game-changing' Tory policy on how to tackle deaths Angela Constance, Minister for Drugs Policy, has been tasked to bring down the number of drug-related deaths after Scotland recorded the worst rate in Europe. Daily Record · May 30, 2022
Glasgow locals urged to give car 'a day off' as school pupils launch Clean Air Day Charity Environmental Protection Scotland is asking people to cycle, walk or scoot and to give the car a day off on Clean Air Day Scotland, which takes place on June 16. Glasgow Live · May 30, 2022
Indyref2 campaign set to have 'Yes pledge' code of conduct at heart A CODE of conduct encouraging Yes activists to commit to “respectful and tolerant” campaigning in indyref2 “will likely be the template for… The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2022
Labour councillors in coalition safe for now despite Sarwar's ban pledge SCOTTISH Labour will not yet take action against their only council group to strike a formal coalition deal – yet. The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2022
Strike action 'inevitable' for Scottish councils if pay dispute not resolved STRIKE action could be “inevitable” for tens of thousands of Scottish council workers this summer ... The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2022
Thousands of council staff could strike over 'tenner a week' pay offer Unions are refusing to accept a 2 per cent pay offer tabled by council bosses. Daily Record · May 30, 2022
SNP MP Kirsty Blackman claims Scotland is paying for the UK through oil and gas windfall tax Labour MSP Colin Smyth has demanded an apology from Blackman Daily Record · May 29, 2022
Scotland faces 'difficult finances' amid claims of £3.5 billion 'black hole' FINANCE Secretary Kate Forbes has said Scotland faces a “very difficult financial position” over the next few years amid rising tax warnings… The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2022
Daily Record · May 29, 2022 An independent Scotland could be frozen out of NATO over anti-nuclear stance, warns expert Rear Admiral John Gower said Scottish voters are not aware of the "repercussions" of getting rid of nuclear weapons
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2022 Letters: only a coalition can oust the Tories Labour and the Lib Dems must put aside their differences to end a decade in power of a corrupt and immoral regime
The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2022 National publishes special supplement to mark Yes conference INDEPENDENCE activists are meeting today for a major conference focused on policy and strategy.
The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2022 SNP urged to launch national assembly to give members say on indy prospectus THE SNP are being urged to convene a national assembly this summer to allow party members to have their say on the new prospectus…
The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2022 Undecided voters key in struggle to rid Scotland of nuclear weapons THE independence movement will have to work to convince the “undecideds” of the need for Scotland to be nuclear-free, the SNP CND convener…
The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2022 Anger grows at ‘utterly shameful’ treatment of staff on Downing Street SNP MP Mhairi Black has hit out at the “utterly shameful” treatment of Downing Street cleaners and security guards revealed by the Sue Gray…
Daily Record · May 29, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon under pressure to fund free school meals for secondary pupils amid cost of living Scottish Trades Union Congress Union has support from opposition politicians in their campaign to extend free school meals.
Daily Record · May 28, 2022 Free bus pass scheme 'failing miserably' in South Ayrshire as figures branded 'dire' Colin Smyth MSP, who is Scottish Labour’s Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy, Transport and Rural Affairs, has criticised the SNP Government’s “botched” young person’s bus pass scheme.
Edinburgh Live · May 28, 2022 Scotrail scraps promised weekend timetable as driver shortages continue The current driver shortages are being attributed to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, Scotrail is now battling trade unions as the situation threatens to escalate into industrial action
Daily Record · May 28, 2022 Tributes for 'Living Legend' farmer who was past Provost of Perth Alex Murray has died aged 91, he was rooted in the Perthshire countryside and from 1988 held the post of Provost of Perth.
The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2022 Scotland is 'bankrolling' 90 per cent of Sunak’s £5bn windfall tax SCOTLAND is “bankrolling” the UK-wide windfall tax on energy firms with 90 per cent of the funds raised being taken north of the Border,…