SNP’s Ian Blackford ejected from parliament for saying Boris Johnson misled MPs Scottish National Party’s Westminster leader kicked out by Speaker The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022
SNP and Labour demand Boris Johnson quits as Prime Minister after critical Sue Gray report published The Prime Minister is clinging to office after a limited report into Downing Street parties was published. Daily Record · Jan 31, 2022
New funding for fire alarm scheme does not 'scratch the surface' of what is needed The SNP Government has announced it will double funding for Care and Repair Scotland to install fire alarms after the Daily Record revealed people were being turned away from the scheme. Daily Record · Jan 31, 2022
SNP 'complacent' over covid in classrooms Scottish Labour claims Scottish Labour's Michael Marra MSP has slammed the government over the rising number of covid cases in school pupils while demands for proper ventilation in classrooms have not been met. Daily Record · Jan 31, 2022
‘I felt I had to’: SNP’s Karen Adam on revealing she was abused as child MSP says she felt pressured to disclose her story after death threats she received over tweet about paedophiles The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022
SNP say Boris Johnson 'getting away with it' if Sue Gray report is not published in full Westminster leader Ian Blackford said MPs in the Commons must use their powers to make sure the partygate report is published in full amid reports that a pared down version will be delivered to Downing Street. Daily Record · Jan 30, 2022
Haemorrhaging: why some words are so easy to mispronounce (and why that could be a good thing) In Prime Minister’s Questions on January 19 the SNP leader, Ian Blackford, mispronounced the word haemorrhaging as “hae-ma-ge-ring” instead of “hae-ma-re-ging”. To be fair to Blackford, this is actually a surprisingly common slip of the tongue and his meaning was perfectly clear. But why did those two syllables switch places… The Conversation · Jan 28, 2022
Labour demands action at Holyrood and Westminster on surging cost of living Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish leader Anas Sarwar are calling on the SNP and the Conservatives to help people make ends meet. The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022
West Lothian cost of living crisis sparks call for action on household bills Labour and SNP join forces in West Lothian Council to call on Westminster to tackle the coming energy bills crisis in the face of soaring inflation and its effects on struggling households. Edinburgh Live · Jan 27, 2022
Mike Russell defends work on independence blueprint as ‘democracy in action’ The SNP president welcomed the news that a team of civil servants has started work on the matter. The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022
SNP-Green Government announces extra £120m funding for local authorities to head off massive council tax rises Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said she expected more resources from the UK Government, an outcome that will lead to more cash for councils. Daily Record · Jan 27, 2022
Prime Minister does not deserve pat on the back for covid performance, say West Lothian councillors Request to send a letter of congratulation to Boris Johnson is kicked into the long grass Daily Record · Jan 27, 2022
SNP and Green MSPs expected to nod through Scottish Budget despite fears over council funding Finance secretary Kate Forbes has claimed Holyrood's Budget for the year ahead is "bold and ambitious" - but opposition parties have warned it leaves local authorities short. Daily Record · Jan 27, 2022
SNP ministers accused of having 'no idea' if Scottish schools are properly ventilated Many classrooms are keeping windows open in the middle of winter as a result of coronavirus restrictions. Daily Record · Jan 27, 2022
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022 Finance Secretary Kate Forbes urges MSPs to back ‘bold and ambitious’ Budget Opposition parties and councils claim local government funding will be cut by £371 million in real terms – which the Scottish Government rejects.
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022 Boris Johnson accused of body-shaming after ‘too much cake’ jibe at SNP’s Ian Blackford Anger over off-colour joke at fiery PMQs
Edinburgh Live · Jan 26, 2022 West Lothian councillors demand free access to Lateral Flow Tests continues A Conservatives' bid to congratulate Johnson on his Covid strategy and call on Sturgeon to dump Indyref2 instead saw the SNP and Labour groups in West Lothian play politics as the rivals joined forces for a vote.
Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2022 PMQs today: Boris Johnson accused of body shaming after cake comment aimed at SNP’s Ian Blackford The Scottish nationalists said the Prime Minister ‘has proven, yet again, that he is completely unfit for office’
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022 PM accused of body shaming after cake comment aimed at SNP MP The Scottish nationalists said Boris Johnson ‘has proven, yet again, that he is completely unfit for office’.
Daily Record · Jan 26, 2022 SNP Government accused of "power grab" over plans to make covid powers permanent Powers would include those to impose lockdown restrictions, allow court hearings to take place remotely and restrict access to schools.
Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2022 Boris Johnson slammed for body-shaming after accusing SNP MP of 'eating more cake' than him Ian Blackford lashed out at the Prime Minister for ignoring the cost of living crisis "while they eat cake" at Downing Street parties
Daily Record · Jan 26, 2022 Roll-out of free school meals for all could be scrapped as part of £12m budget cuts The savings will need to be made as a result of the Scottish Government’s draft budget, described as “the worst ever"
Daily Record · Jan 26, 2022 Boris Johnson makes cruel 'who ate more cakes' jibe at SNP leader Ian Blackford The Tory leader made the tactless remark when put under pressure by the SNP's Ian Blackford during Prime Minister's Questions.
Daily Record · Jan 26, 2022 North Lanarkshire councillor bemoans car parking and congestion problem in her ward The SNP’s Agnes Magowan, who represents the Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig ward, described the situation as “a major problem in North Lanarkshire”.
Daily Record · Jan 26, 2022 West Lothian councillors back campaign to halt Black Bitch name change SNP, Labour and Conservative councillors came together to raise the motion to tell the Suffolk based pub chain to keep their 'paws' off the Black Bitch