Scottish Labour ready to march to victory in local elections, party told General secretary James Kelly also said the SNP and Conservative governments are treating people ‘with contempt’. The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022
Majority of Scots against SNP timetable for second independence referendum, poll finds The latest polling on Scottish independence suggests voters are still deadlocked on the big constitutional question. Daily Record · Mar 4, 2022
SNP councillor welcomes extra cash to tackle blight of fly-tipping in Lanarkshire But the leader of the Labour Group in South Lanarkshire says the plans are 'too little, to late' and don't go far enough. Daily Record · Mar 4, 2022
Council will progress moves to help "unluckiest street in the whole of Perth and Kinross" Pullar Terrace in Perth has been plagued with a plethora of issues over the years Daily Record · Mar 4, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon 'does not have the courage' to tell SNP a referendum is not happening, says Labour's Wes Streeting Streeting attacked the SNP leader for putting independence 'ahead of the needs of Scotland' Daily Record · Mar 4, 2022
Falkirk MP John McNally named Scotland's laziest MP despite £82k wage Judging by the number of votes and spoken contributions, there are some MPs - and some parties - who work a lot harder than others. Daily Record · Mar 3, 2022
Renfrewshire council tax to go up three per cent as SNP budget sails through unopposed Following a welcome freeze to rates over the past 12 months, it means the Band D charge will go up from £1,315.42 to £1,354.88 this year Daily Record · Mar 3, 2022
SNP legend donated £2,000 to Scottish Labour during Holyrood election campaign EXCLUSIVE: Jim Sillars made the contribution to Jackie Baillie's successful re-relection campaign - a win that prevented the SNP from securing a majority at Holyrood. Daily Record · Mar 3, 2022
SNP unveils controversial gender recognition reform bill after years of fierce debate Shona Robison said trans people are "among the most stigmatised in our society" and argued reforms will make "no changes" to women’s rights. Daily Record · Mar 3, 2022
Falkirk Budget: Council tax rise, closure of public toilets and childcare cost rise Pest control will also be scrapped for the second time and bus subsidies will be cut by £100,000. Daily Record · Mar 3, 2022
Controversial Gender Recognition Reform bill to finally be unveiled by Scottish Government SNP ministers will table legislation at Holyrood to make it easier for people to change their legally recognised gender. Daily Record · Mar 3, 2022
Scottish council funding approved Opposition MSPs accused the Government of cutting council budgets but the funding allocation for the upcoming financial year was confirmed. The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Lanarkshire MSP blasts SNP over workplace parking levy Meghan Gallacher, Holyrood representative for Central Scotland, has accused the Scottish Government of hammering hard-working individuals and businesses. Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022
Scotland’s gender recognition reform bill to be published amid growing tensions Campaigners and politicians anticipate a “febrile” debate as long-awaited transgender law reform is published The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022
Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon says 'no connection' between Ukraine war and Scottish independence campaign She addressed the subject after two senior SNP members were criticised for their comments
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Sturgeon says ‘no connection’ between Ukraine and Scottish independence after ‘crass’ remarks by SNP chief SNP president Mike Russell criticised for remarks about Moscow rule and referendum
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Sturgeon: Government ‘committed’ to providing laptops for children The SNP last year pledged to provide all pupils with a device to aid their learning.
Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022 Council tax forecast to rise by three per cent in Renfrewshire as elected members prepare to discuss spending plans for coming year Earlier this week, it emerged the council is facing a budget black hole of between £25m and £58m over the coming years
Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022 SNP brands Vladimir Putin a 'war criminal' and calls for international prosecution Ian Blackford claimed the Russian president should be held accountable at the Hague for atrocities carried out in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 No connection between Ukraine war and independence campaign – Sturgeon The First Minister dismissed criticism after SNP figures appeared to draw comparisons.
Daily Record · Mar 1, 2022 Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to dump historic red rose as part of major rebranding EXCLUSIVE: Sarwar will announce a thistle will replace the red rose logo in an attempt to craft a more Scottish visual identity
Daily Record · Mar 1, 2022 Long-serving North Lanarkshire councillor and former group leader to step down David Stocks has represented Airdrie wards since the local authority was established almost 30 years ago.
Daily Record · Mar 1, 2022 Scottish Government economic strategy branded a 'missed opportunity' Kate Forbes used a speech today to claim Scotland faced a choice whether to "lead or lag behind" other successful economies.
Daily Record · Mar 1, 2022 SNP MSP apologises for comparing Ukraine war to Scottish independence campaign Michelle Thomson was accused of "modelling a breakup of the UK on Putin’s invasion of Ukraine" before she later apologised.
Daily Record · Feb 28, 2022 SNP confirms candidates for Renfrewshire local election with four new faces hoping to secure seats All sitting councillors will be aiming for another term in office but they are hoping to be bolstered by some budding politicians looking to represent communities for the first time