Starmer told that £200 million for Grangemouth must be ‘used correctly’ Roz Foyer, of the Scottish Trades Union Congress, said if the money is to be ‘transformative’ it must be ‘used correctly’. Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2025
Keir Starmer announces £200 million for Grangemouth in Glasgow speech KEIR Starmer has said that the UK Government will invest £200 million in Grangemouth ... The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2025
Thousands march on Scottish Labour conference to demand action on Palestine THOUSANDS of people have marched on the Scottish Labour conference to call for the UK Government to take action against Israel over its illegal… The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2025
Scottish and UK governments both urged to ‘stand by’ Grangemouth workers Roz Foyer, of the Scottish Trades Union Congress, made the plea as she addressed the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow on Saturday. Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2025
Recognise Palestinian statehood now, nation's UK ambassador tells Labour THE Labour Government has a “moral and historical responsibility” to recognise the state of Palestine – and must do so now, the nation’s UK… The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2025
UK Government told to 'come clean' on RAF flight to Israel THE UK Government has been urged to “come clean” on a military supply flight it dispatched to Israel. The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2025
Grangemouth protesters lay 400 hard hats outside Scottish Labour conference Labour was told to do more to save the hundreds of jobs at risk in Falkirk or face the consequences at the 2026 Holyrood elections. Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025
Scotland 'will end two-child cap before target date if possible', SNP Government say THE Scottish Government is one step closer to ending the two-child benefit cap after opening a consultation on the policy – saying they will… The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2025
Keir Starmer Blasted for ‘Wasting Months’ on Ukraine Arms as Peace Deal Crumbles Shadow Defense Minister James Cartlidge has made an urgent call for the UK Government to increase defense spending and urgently place procurement orders. The Fashion Central · Feb 20, 2025
'Clear betrayal': Labour cancel Scottish city's £5m Levelling Up funds AFTER months of uncertainty, it has been confirmed that a £5 million Levelling Up grant has been cancelled by the UK Government ... The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2025
Arms maker BAE Systems cites ‘growing threats’ to security amid record profit BAE Systems, which is the biggest military supplier to the UK Government, has benefited from a global ramp-up in defence spending. Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025
'Beyond belief': SNP slam Ian Murray Grangemouth claim The SNP have slammed comments made by Ian Murray over fresh funding for the Grangemouth oil refinery as "beyond belief". The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2025
Kate Forbes to demand UK Government repeals 'anti-devolution' Internal Market Act KATE Forbes will call on the UK Government to repeal the Internal Market Act today. A The legislation, which is designed to ensure smooth trade… The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2025
MSPs back motion condemning ‘catastrophic’ UK Government National Insurance hike THE Scottish Parliament has voted to back a motion condemning the UK Government’s changes to employer National Insurance contributions. The National (Scotland) · Feb 18, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Feb 18, 2025 John Swinney challenges UK Government as he pledges £25 million for Grangemouth John Swinney has pledged a further £25 million to secure a “just transition” for Grangemouth, calling on the UK Government to match the…
Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025 Swinney pledges extra £25m for Grangemouth and calls for matched funding The First Minister said the Labour Government must ‘do what it said it would do before the election’.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025 BBC apologises for wrong claim about Anas Sarwar and two-child benefit cap THE BBC has apologised and issued a correction after wrongly claiming that Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar ...
The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025 Over 60 MPs and peers demand UK Government ban imports of Israeli settler goods DOZENS of MPs and peers across political parties have written to the UK Government to demand they ban all goods coming into the UK from Israeli…
The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025 Labour's Health Secretary backs bringing private investment into NHS UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has signalled support for bringing more private investment into the NHS.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025 Iconic Scottish museum to get multi-million pound boost from UK Government An iconic Scottish museum is set to get a multi-million pound boost from the UK Government.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025 UK Government urged to rethink ‘tax on jobs’ due to impact on Scottish economy The UK Government has been urged to reconsider its increase to employer National Insurance contributions before it causes “lasting damage” to…
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 V&A Dundee’s £2.6 million investment from UK Government confirmed The museum opened in 2018 and has boosted tourism with 1.35 million visitors to Dundee in 2023.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2025 UK Government urged to scrap nuclear weapons amid ‘woeful state’ of defence The UK Government has been urged to scrap its nuclear weapons arsenal “once and for all” amid concerns the country’s defence capability is in…
The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2025 Anas Sarwar 'silent' as UK Labour rule out Gaza visa scheme he supports ANAS Sarwar has been challenged on his silence after Keir Starmer explicitly ruled out a family visa scheme for Palestinians – despite Sarwar ...
The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2025 Change visa rules to reunite families in Scotland, minister urges UK Government Scotland’s equalities minister has called on the UK Government to change family visa rules to allow couples to be reunited in the country.