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Scotland Office staff ‘running for exit’ amid £400k severance bill

Scotland Office staff are 'running for the exit' under Douglas Alexander, the SNP have said, after it emerged that the department paid out…

The National (Scotland)

Is it time to fire Douglas Alexander and scrap the role of Scottish Secretary?

WHAT exactly is the point of Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander? That is a question that people in Scotland should be asking anyway ...

The National (Scotland)

Better Together chief promoted and Ian Murray demoted in UK Government shake-up

FORMER Better Together chief Blair McDougall has been given a promotion and a new ministerial role in the UK Government, while former Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

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John Swinney pans Anas Sarwar's 'hypocrisy' over Lords seat and UK Government job

John Swinney has slammed the Prime Minister's decision to offer Anas Sarwar a seat in the Lords and a job in Westminster

The National (Scotland)

Burnham exacerbating mistrust in politics with Sarwar appointment – Swinney

Anas Sarwar is expected to be appointed to the House of Lords and made a UK Government minister.

Evening Standard

Sarwar appointment is ‘terrible look’ for PM Burnham, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister spoke out after it emerged Anas Sarwar is to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join the UK Government.

Evening Standard

How did Douglas Alexander manage to keep his job?

ANDY Burnham has promised change, but if his first 24 hours as Prime Minister are anything to go by, that doesn’t stretch quite as far north as…

The National (Scotland)

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Douglas Alexander retains Scotland Secretary role as Andy Burnham appoints Cabinet

DOUGLAS Alexander has retained his position as Scotland Secretary in Andy Burnham's new Cabinet

The National (Scotland)

Scotland Office blocks release of files discussing Section 30 and independence

THE Scotland Office has admitted that it holds documents discussing Scottish independence and a Section 30 order – but has refused to release them.

The National (Scotland)

Former Scottish secretary hits out at ‘humiliating’ sacking by Keir Starmer in reshuffle

Ian Murray says he has still not been given an explanation for his demotion to technology minister

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Labour veteran Alexander says return to Scotland Office a ‘real honour’

Douglas Alexander replaces the sacked Ian Murray as Secretary of State for Scotland.

Evening Standard

Ian Murray releases statement after being sacked as Scottish Secretary

IAN Murray has released a statement after he was sacked as Scottish secretary ...

The National (Scotland)

Tory MP calls for Army to step in as drivers face six-mile diversion

MP John Cooper has again called for the Army to put up a temporary bridge in Kirkcudbright after the Scotland Office claimed it was “powerless to…

The National (Scotland)

New era for Scotland Office, says Murray

The Scottish Secretary said the department had entered an ‘era of delivery’.

Evening Standard

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Scotland Office branded 'PR wing of broken Britain' as spin doctor spend rockets

THE Scotland Office’s spending on spin doctors has jumped by more than 60 per cent in the last seven years, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

'Anti-democratic' Labour slammed for vow to meddle in Scottish politics

THE Scotland Office has been accused of continuing Tory “attacks on devolution” after saying the UK Government would work in Scottish policy…

The National (Scotland)

'Union-flag-waving' Scotland Office set for spending boost – amid cuts elsewhere

THE Scotland Office is set for a bumper funding boost – as other Government departments get their budgets slashed, The National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland)

What was in Rachel Reeves's Budget for Scotland? See the key points

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has laid out a Budget which will see the tax burden reach an historic high, while borrowing increases by an average £32.3…

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Assisted dying bill outwith Holyrood's powers and 'may need Westminster permission'

AN assisted dying bill making its way through Holyrood is outwith the powers of the Scottish Parliament, the country’s Health Secretary has said.

The National (Scotland)

Labour urged to 'respect devolution' amid Ian Murray interview confusion

SHONA Robison has urged the Labour UK Government to “respect devolution” after Scottish Secretary Ian Murray sparked confusion over a…

The National (Scotland)

Ian Murray humbled as he's forced to retract 'made up' claim against journalist

IAN Murray has been forced to retract allegations he made that a journalist “made up” a story he would have a multi-million pound war chest to…

The National (Scotland)

'Placating his Westminster bosses': Anas Sarwar slated for Labour conference speech

ANAS Sarwar has been accused of “placating his Westminster bosses” with his speech at the Labour Party conference.

The National (Scotland)

Ian Murray fumes as he accuses journalists of 'made up' anti-poverty fund claims

A LABOUR minister has accused a Scottish newspaper of having “made up” a claim that Keir Starmer would set aside a £150 million “war chest”…

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn: Scotland Office £150m should go to Holyrood for Winter Fuel Payment

The Scotland Office should give Holyrood its reported £150 million fund earmarked for anti-poverty measures to offset the cut to the winter fuel…

The National (Scotland)

Labour panned for plan to bypass Holyrood with new Scotland Office powers

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison has blasted reports suggesting Labour could change the law to allow Scottish Secretary Ian Murray to bypass Holyrood…

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