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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) · Oct 1, 2024

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) · Sep 24, 2024

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) · Sep 23, 2024

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'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) · Sep 23, 2024

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) · Sep 22, 2024

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) · Sep 10, 2024

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…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2024

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Ian Murray appointed as Scotland Secretary

IAN Murray has been appointed Secretary of State for Scotland by Keir Starmer ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2024

Labour 'interfering in devolution' with new Scotland Office powers

Labour is continuing the “interference in devolution” with its promise of new spending powers for the Scotland Office, John Swinney has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2024

Labour warned against 'partisan' approach over new Scotland Office plans

LABOUR have been warned against a “partisan” approach to funding deprived areas if they win the next election – after promising to continue…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2024

Row as Labour pledge to use Scotland Office to boost exports hit by Brexit

LABOUR have said they will use the Scotland Office to “build on the reputation of smoked salmon and whisky” if elected to power at the next…

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024

Conservative donors and 27-year-old among new peers

The list includes eight new Tory peers, four for Labour and one for Plaid Cymru.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2024

HMRC doesn't know how many Scotland Office staff are based in Edinburgh hub

HMRC doesn’t know how many staff the Scotland Office has working from the UK Government’s Edinburgh hub, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2024

Scotland Office has no idea of staffing levels... but costs soar to more than £1m

THE Scotland Office has come under fire after it was revealed its spend on staff costs had broken

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

Scotland Office ‘doesn’t know’ how many staff work in capital hub

THE Scotland Office has claimed it does not know how many staff it has working in its flagship Edinburgh hub.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023

Scotland Office spends 'eye-watering' amount on travel and plush hotels in a year

THE Scotland Office has spent an “eye watering” £290,000 on travel in the space of a year, the Sunday National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2023

Tory defector Lisa Cameron given Scotland Office job weeks after quitting SNP

TORY defector Lisa Cameron was given a job as an assistant to Alister Jack in the Scotland Office just weeks after quitting the SNP.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Starmer condemns ‘unforgivable’ trade policy on visit to whisky distillery

The Labour leader said his party would ‘back Scotch producers to the hilt’.

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023

Anas Sarwar on course for collision with Keir Starmer over House of Lords reform

ANAS Sarwar is on a collision course with his UK boss after saying Labour must make reforming the House of Lords one of its top priorities if it…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023

Alister Jack attacked for 'misunderstanding' invite after second Holyrood DRS snub

ALISTER Jack has snubbed a second request from a Holyrood committee to give evidence over the UK Government’s decision to block a deposit return…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2023

Labour 'plotting power grab' through Scotland Office if elected

THE SNP have accused Labour of a Tory-style “power-grab plot” over plans to “transform” the Scotland Office, which includes a pledge to…

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

Labour vows to ‘work constructively’ with Scottish Government if in office

Ian Murray said a Labour-run Scotland Office would use ‘co-operation instead of conflict’ to deliver for Scots.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023

Tory MSP pans 'unhelpful' UK Government after repeated Holyrood snubs

A TORY MSP has criticised the UK Government after it repeatedly snubbed a key Holyrood committee ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2023

Scotland Office's lavish £75k spending on hospitality events – see the full list

THE Scotland Office under Alister Jack has shelled out tens of thousands of pounds on hospitality, The National has revealed.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2023

'A rip off': Scotland Office spends more than £75k on hospitality in 16 months

THE Scotland Office has spent more than £75,000 on hospitality in 16 months, The National can reveal.

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