Independence could lower Scots’ energy bills by a third, Swinney tells voters Scottish First Minister John Swinney spoke out about how independence could allow a ‘different policy approach’ on energy. Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025
Reform UK to make its own tartan in bid to woo Scottish voters Dr David Bull, the Reform chairman, promised the party would produce ‘scarves, hats and kilts’ for members north of the border The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025
John Swinney defends immigration as Scotland faces rise of Reform Exclusive: First minister mounts robust defence of diversity as SNP prepares campaign for Holyrood election in May The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2025
Nigel Farage was once run out of Edinburgh. Now Scottish voters are embracing his rabble-rousing The Reform leader is exploiting growing resentment towards migrants and hosting a sold-out event - something unimaginable just a few years ago, says freelance columnist Dani Garavelli The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2025
Nigel Farage accused of trying to ‘whip up hate’ ahead of Reform UK rally in Scotland The rally comes as Reform UK gears up its Scottish Parliament election campaign The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025
Farage due in Falkirk as Reform UK gears up for Holyrood campaign The rally comes as Reform UK gears up its Scottish Parliament election campaign. Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2025
Sarwar’s fingerprints ‘all over the Budget’, says Starmer The Prime Minister touted his Scottish leader’s influence as he addressed members on Thursday. Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025
SNP has damaged rather than improved Scotland, says Starmer The Prime Minister spoke with less than six months to go to the next Holyrood election. Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025
Chancellor ruling out another independence vote does not carry weight – Flynn The SNP MP claimed Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will both be ousted if the SNP wins next year. Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025
UK Government was ‘digging its own black hole’ before Budget, says Flynn The Chancellor has been accused of misleading the public ahead of the Budget. Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025
Rachel Reeves denies lying about Budget black hole to justify tax hikes – UK politics live Rachel Reeves denies breaking Labour manifesto pledge not to raise taxes – but admits she is asking people to pay more The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025
Treasury accused of giving ‘deliberately false and misleading’ pre-Budget briefings IN FULL The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025
Watchdog urged to investigate pre-Budget briefing over deficit claims SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn described the Budget as ‘built on a lie’. Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2025
Calls to investigate claims Treasury misled the public The Treasury has been accused of giving ‘deliberately false and misleading’ briefings ahead of the Budget The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025
Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2025 Flynn warns foundations of UK ‘can’t and won’t be fixed’ as SNP eyes indyref2 The SNP Westminster leader has urged Scots to back his party at next year’s election.
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025 Use cash freed up by end of two-child cap to cut income tax, Swinney urged But the Scottish First Minster said he will instead use the £155 million to further act to reduce child poverty in Scotland.
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025 Rachel Reeves rules out independence vote even if SNP wins Holyrood majority Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison said the Chancellor had shown an ‘astonishing level of arrogance’ with the comment.
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025 Swinney urged to increase spending on benefits as Chancellor lifts two-child cap Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the UK Government’s actions will lift thousands of Scottish children out of poverty.
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025 SNP calls on Chancellor to ‘help, not hammer’ families in Budget Rachel Reeves is expected to introduce tax hikes in her announcement.
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025 Reeves must use Budget to restore public trust in party, Scottish Labour leader warns Anas Sarwar issued a warning days before the chancellor delivers her make-or-break Budget - with crucial elections in Scotland in May threatening to decide Keir Starmer’s future as PM
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025 Tax the banks to offer £300 energy bill cuts, Reeves urged The SNP said a windfall tax on commercial banks would raise £8 billion a year.
Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025 SNP majority at Holyrood will end Starmer’s time at Number 10, claims Swinney The Scottish First Minister said he has ‘no doubt’ the Prime Minister will be unable to remain in office.
Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025 Swinney warns Starmer and Reeves of ‘risks’ if Budget fails to end austerity Scottish First Minister John Swinney said the ending of austerity was what people are ‘desperately seeking’.
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025 Westminster ‘sleepwalking into’ Scottish deindustrialisation – Stephen Flynn Stephen Flynn criticised the Government’s decision not to step in, as the Fife Ethylene Plant winds down.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025 SNP urges UK Government to intervene to save jobs at Fife plant Stephen Flynn claimed oil and gas jobs are being ‘pushed off a cliff’ in Scotland.