The Latest Breaking News from Stephen Gethins

Labour Budget delay 'shows Scotland is an afterthought to UK'

Labour's Budget delay leaves Scotland as an “afterthought” and makes it “almost impossible” for the Scottish Government to plan its Budget,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025

MSP demands 'formal apology' from BBC as host echoes far-right rhetoric

THE BBC is facing calls to issue a formal apology after a presenter echoed far-right rhetoric about asylum seekers ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2025

BBC host 'sorry' as SNP MP calls out use of far-right rhetoric live on air

A BBC Scotland host was forced to apologise after being called out by an SNP MP for echoing far-right rhetoric ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 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

MPs and peers speak of ‘pride’ after Russia sanctions

The Russian foreign ministry announced on Wednesday that it was sanctioning six peers and 15 MPs.

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

SNP MP among Scots newly sanctioned by Russia for 'hysterical statements'

RUSSIA has blacklisted four Scottish MPs for “hysterical statements” and “outright rudeness” ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025

'Rise above party politics': Anas Sarwar urged to back Scottish visa scheme

Anas Sarwar has been urged to “make good on his promises” to Scotland and back the introduction of a bespoke Scottish visa this week.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025