Blackford: UK has had ‘massive missed opportunity’ to reduce nuclear threat The SNP’s Westminster leader said the UK should have acted sooner to remove its Trident deterrent programme. The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022
Ian Blackford claims it is still SNP 'intention' to stage 2023 independence referendum The SNP Westminster leader said it was a question of democracy whether MSPs in Holyrood would be allowed to stage a second referendum. Daily Record · Apr 24, 2022
Lanarkshire Tories brand Boris Johnson's conduct 'unacceptable' - but they want him to stay as PM The Prime Minister has been fined over the 'Partygate' scandal Daily Record · Apr 23, 2022
Scottish Labour opposition to indyref2 not "viable" says country's top trade unionist Roz Foyer said there is a “policy difference” between the Labour party and wider Labour movement on a referendum Daily Record · Apr 23, 2022
Edinburgh Election 2022: Drum Brae/Gyle candidates call for less school traffic and safer cycling As the Lib Dems bid to have two councillors elected in the three-member western ward, the SNP and Conservatives are fighting to hold onto their seats. Edinburgh Live · Apr 22, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon to launch "national" SNP manifesto for local councils to tackle cost of living crisis The SNP has attracted criticism for its local government funding settlements Insider UK · Apr 22, 2022
SNP MP gave evidence against colleague during sexual harassment investigation EXCLUSIVE: A colleague of MP Patricia Gibson claims her behaviour towards a male staffer was "inappropriate". Daily Record · Apr 22, 2022
Glasgow Election 2022: Hillhead candidates focus on 'overprovision' of student accommodation Ahead of the May 5 vote, candidates standing to represent the residents of Hillhead have heard concerns about the high levels of student housing in the area. Glasgow Live · Apr 21, 2022
West Lothian Elections 2022: Livingston South town centre troubles among voter concerns The temporary closure of the Lanthorn Community Centre has hit local communities hard, but having the town centre on the doorstep of the ward brings its own difficulties for Livingston South, as does bounding open country to the south Edinburgh Live · Apr 21, 2022
West Lothian Election 2022: Labour leader warns of growing divide between Holyrood and councils There has been a change in the way local councils are treated by the Scottish Government- and it's not healthy warns the Labour leader in Livingston. Edinburgh Live · Apr 21, 2022
Falkirk Election 2022: SNP says town centre plan will return as party launches manifesto The long-running plans to finally start work on new buildings in Falkirk town centre were dropped earlier this year, and bringing back the plans is key to SNP's manifesto pledges to boost recovery Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022
Blackford: Tory MPs must accept uncomfortable truth that Boris Johnson is a liar He accused the Prime Minister of repeatedly lying over the partygate scandal and urged Conservatives in the Commons to remove him from office. The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022
Edinburgh Election 2022: Alex Salmond hits out at Edinburgh tram works during Alba launch The former First Minister was in the capital this week to promote Alba Party candidates standing in the local elections, but found himself held up by construction of the new tram line. Edinburgh Live · Apr 21, 2022
‘The gig’s up’: Senior Tory MP calls on Boris Johnson to resign over ‘unforgivable’ Partygate saga ‘The PM should be long gone,’ says Steve Baker The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022 MPs allowed by Speaker to call Boris Johnson a ‘liar’ in parliament ‘Liar’ is usually banned in parliamentary debates
Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022 Anas Sarwar slams Nicola Sturgeon for SNP 'incompetence' and 'wasting £3billion of taxpayers money' During the fiery debate at the first FMQs since the Easter recess Nicola Sturgeon hit back, disputing some of the claims made by the Labour MSP.
Edinburgh Live · Apr 21, 2022 East Lothian Council election 2022: Musselburgh healthcare issues top the agenda As East Lothian's biggest town Musselburgh has seen its population swell in recent years as the council's housing strategy saw it become a key area for building new homes.
Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022 SNP accused of 'hammering drivers' as Nicola Sturgeon insists she does not support road tolls The First Minister was accused of wanting to "tax people off the road" as campaigning intensified ahead of next month's local elections.
Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022 Boris Johnson branded 'a liar' in House of Commons by SNP MP Ian Blackford The SNP Westminster leader was not censured when he broke convention and called the Prime Minister a liar in the House of Commons.
Edinburgh Live · Apr 21, 2022 West Lothian Election 2022: north Livingston candidates focus on communities Strong community spirit has been key to stalling the decline in Livingston North and candidates will be keen to show they can continue the regeneration of local neighbourhoods.
Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022 Conservative stronghold in Ayr could be test of their strength The Conservatives aim to retain three councillors in Ayr West while Labour aim to regain seat it lost in 2017
Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022 Lanarkshire 'short-changed' for funding after EU replacement scheme is unveiled Critics say the new Shared Prosperity fund isn't enough
Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022 West Dunbartonshire Council Election 2022: Meet the Leven candidates Currently the ward, which covers Bellsmyre, Renton, Bonhill and the south of Alexandria, is represented by Labour’s John Millar, the SNP’s Ian Dickson, Jim Bollan of the Community Party and Alba’s Caroline McAllister.
Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022 Alex Salmond 'not finished with parliamentary politics' as he claims SNP government has done 'nothing' on independence The former First Minister is not standing in the local council elections which take place next month, but hopes to be elected to the Scottish Parliament at the next opportunity.
Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon will quit when she is confident about an SNP successor Analysis: Having a capable replacement will be more of an influence on the First Minister's departure date, not the outcome of a hypothetical referendum