The Latest Breaking News from Stephen Gethins

'Outrageous': SNP MP appeals to Home Office as Gaza student told to leave kids behind

An SNP MP has appealed to the Home Office to allow Gazan students to bring young children with them to the UK ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2025

Peter Mandelson row shows Scotland's diplomatic 'disadvantage' as part of the Union

THE Peter Mandelson saga has highlighted the “disadvantage” Scotland has by not having its own network of ambassadors.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2025

FACT CHECK: Keir Starmer's claim of SNP 'silence' on £10bn Scottish shipbuilding deal

WILL Keir Starmer correct the record after twice making a false claim about John Swinney ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025

EU return should have been ‘top of the agenda’ for summit, says SNP

The Prime Minister is expected to announce a deal with the bloc.

Evening Standard · May 18, 2025

Anti-immigration policies 'cutting jobs at Scottish universities'

LABOUR’S “hostile” immigration policies will hammer Scottish universities already facing painful cuts, an MP has warned.

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2025

Immigration no ‘quick-fix’ for aging population, says Bowie

The shadow Scottish secretary described high immigration north of the border as a ‘pyramid scheme response’ to an aging population.

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

Labour 'block' vote on giving Scotland immigration powers

LABOUR have been accused of blocking a vote on a bid to give Scotland control over immigration policy.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 25, 2025

Holyrood immigration power could help with ‘offsetting’ Brexit damage, claims MP

Stephen Gethins proposed the Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill to devolve immigration powers to Holyrood.

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025

No border checks needed for bespoke Scottish immigration visa, says SNP MP

AN SNP MP has insisted that there would not need to be border checks as part of his bid to introduce a bespoke visa scheme for Scotland

The National (Scotland) · Apr 25, 2025

Businesses ‘crying out’ for Scottish visas to boost workforce, says SNP MP

Stephen Gethins argued the UK’s current ‘one-size fits all’ approach to immigration is not working.

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025