North Lanarkshire: Call for last-minute coalition talks over council control The authority is heading for a knife-edge vote tomorrow with both the SNP and Labour bidding to form minority administrations. Daily Record · May 18, 2022
Inverness to Russia flight WAS approved by Tory government in defiance of ban, SNP claim A FLIGHT from Inverness to Moscow in defiance of Russian sanctions was given the green-light by the Tories, it has been claimed. The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon urged by SNP veteran to publish outcome of Fergus Ewing bullying claims probe EXCLUSIVE: Alex Neil said the Scottish Government was guilty of "unnecessary secrecy" over the case. Daily Record · May 18, 2022
SNP and Greens in Edinburgh council coalition talks as historic deal looms Labour's refusal to enter into any coalition with the SNP has resulted in the Nationalists opening talks with the Greens Daily Record · May 17, 2022
SNP warn Labour risking ‘chaos’ in North Lanarkshire council THE SNP have urged Labour councillors in North Lanarkshire to “do the right thing” and strike a deal to prevent “chaos” over the next… The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2022
New Labour leader of West Dunbartonshire Council set to be confirmed The appointment of the leader and senior councillor positions will be agreed at a meeting tomorrow. Daily Record · May 17, 2022
BBC's lack of Nicola Sturgeon US trip coverage a 'bad decision', ex-head of news says THE BBC has been asked to explain why it has failed to cover the First Minister’s US visit on its website. The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2022
Public awaits confirmation on who will run South Lanarkshire Council Political groups are still in talks. Daily Record · May 17, 2022
'Grubby' Labour-Tory deal set to lock SNP out of power on Scottish council SCOTTISH Labour looks set to take control of Stirling Council after striking a deal with the Conservatives – despite being the third largest… The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2022
Scottish Labour leak confirms 'flexibility' over council deals with rival parties despite coalition ban EXCLUSIVE: Anas Sarwar promised no coalitions with the SNP or the Tories in town halls during the campaign, but an internal document reveals scope for other types of arrangement. Daily Record · May 17, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon declares NATO membership is 'essential' for independent Scotland The First Minister gave her full backing to NATO at a keynote speech at the Brookings Institution in the American capital. Daily Record · May 16, 2022
New Glasgow Labour leader elected after returning councillor forces contest George Redmond, who was re-elected after five years out of the city chambers, has now been named as the Labour group's new leader. Glasgow Live · May 16, 2022
Boost for Scotland's Nato case post-indy as non-nuke countries fast-tracked COUNTRIES without nuclear weapons are being considered for fast-tracked Nato membership in an encouraging move for Yessers who back Scotland joining… The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2022
SNP appoint Dumbarton councillor as new leader of West Dunbartonshire Council opposition Councillor Karen Conaghan has moved up to the role, after existing leader Jonathan McColl made the decision to step down earlier this month. Daily Record · May 16, 2022
Daily Record · May 16, 2022 West Lothian Council still without a leader as decision delayed until next week The SNP has approached Labour to suggest they could work together to "lock out the Tories"
Daily Record · May 16, 2022 Glasgow Labour elects new leader as George Redmond ousts Malcolm Cunning Redmond, who has clocked up nearly two decades of service as a Glasgow councillor, defeated the sitting leader.
Daily Record · May 16, 2022 Boris Johnson could lose his seat at next election 'if opposition parties cooperate' Best for Britain - which promotes cross-party co-operation - suggests Keir Starmer's way to Downing Street is through Labour working with the Lib Dems.
Daily Record · May 16, 2022 New Ayr hospital will bring extra '12 beds' and two operating theatres in bid to tackle crippling surgery list Carrick Glen is set to be well equipped to deal with the demand after MSP Sharon Dowey raised questions over new NHS facility.
The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2022 Hydropower-reliant countries paying less than UK to heat homes COUNTRIES that heavily rely on hydropower are paying far less to heat their homes than the UK, according to a new report.
Daily Record · May 16, 2022 SNP plan to form minority administration on North Ayrshire Council after dismissing coalition possibility The Nationalists plan to go it alone after dismissing the possibility of a coalition.
The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon fires back at claim US trip is 'waste of taxpayer money' NICOLA Sturgeon has hit back at critics of her trip to the United States after it was claimed the visit is a “waste of taxpayer money”.
Glasgow Live · May 16, 2022 Scotland free bus pass uptake 'dire' with only three in 10 young people claiming New figures show that cross the country just 284,328 children and young people aged between five and 21 have been issued with a pass, out of the 949,000 eligible.
Daily Record · May 16, 2022 Nato membership is not something that Scotland’s leaders should be playing politics with The Record View says that Nato membership is vital for security.
Daily Record · May 16, 2022 Independent Scotland should stay out of NATO, insists Patrick Harvie EXCLUSIVE: The Greens co-leader - who became a Scottish Government minister last year - insisted nuclear weapons "don't keep us safe - they keep us in peril".
Daily Record · May 16, 2022 Free bus pass scheme for young Scots branded 'missed opportunity' as just one in three sign up Labour has called on the Scottish Government to "streamline" the application process for bus passes to encourage more people to register.