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SNP hit back after Labour peer calls Scottish Government 'elected dictatorship'

THE SNP have hit back at “deeply insulting” comments from a Labour peer ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2023

Scottish schools to be checked for dangerous concrete after English closures

The presence of collapse-risk concrete in Scottish schools is being assessed by ministers after the UK Government confirmed it will close more than…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2023

Humza Yousaf offers to help UK Government end junior doctor strikes

HUMZA Yousaf has reiterated the Scottish Governments offer to mediate talks’ between the UK Government and junior doctors and consultants after a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2023

Labour peer to 'intensify' bid to stop Scottish Government spending on independence

LABOUR peer George Foulkes has said he will be “intensifying his campaign to stop illegal spending” by the Scottish Government when recess ends.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2023

Safe drug consumption facilities should be piloted in the UK, MPs say

If Westminster remains unwilling to support a Glasgow pilot, the power to establish it should be devolved to the Scottish Government, MPs said.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Pilot drug consumption room must follow report recommending it, says SNP MP

Alison Thewliss was speaking after the Commons Home Affairs Committee said such a facility should be set up in Glasgow.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

'Can't cope': American news outlet in scathing assessment of Brexit impact

A MAJOR American news outlet has published a scathing assessment of the consequences of Brexit.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2023

Nukes body accused of 'cover up' over security breach secrecy

THE arm of the UK Government in charge of the nuclear arsenal has been accused of a “cover up” after keeping the details of more than 100…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2023

King’s portrait money could fund over three million free school meals

FUNDING proposed by the UK Government to hang the King’s portrait across buildings could instead provide more than three million free school meals.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2023

UK Government quietly concedes Brexit will drive up inflation

THE UK Government has quietly admitted that post-Brexit checks at the UK’s borders will increase inflation – despite Prime Minister Rishi…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2023