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Lack of growth in UK’s latest GDP figures ‘deeply alarming’, says Swinney

The First Minister accused the UK Government of making ‘mistakes’ in its budget which will exacerbate the problem.

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2024

'Abhorrent' two-child cap is ‘cancelling Christmas for vulnerable children’, say SNP

THE two-child benefit cap is effectively “cancelling Christmas for Scotland’s most vulnerable children”, the SNP have said.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2024

'Deep concerns' over lack of urgency to replace soon to be switched off meters

SCOTS could be faced with major problems with their home heating systems if it is not switched over, as watchdog and charities express “deep…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2024

Labour's Jackie Baillie pans UK Government for 'wrong' Waspi decision

SCOTTISH Labour’s depute leader Jackie Baillie has said she is “very disappointed” with the UK Government’s decision not to compensate Waspi…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024

Sarwar knows governing means difficult choices, says Murray after Waspi decision

The Scottish Secretary also said policy differences between Scottish Labour and the UK Government are to be expected.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024

Labour 'demand SNP breach devolution laws' in Waspi compensation attack

LABOUR ministers “clearly do not understand the devolution system”, the SNP have said after a UK Cabinet Secretary told them to step in and…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar have 'betrayed' Waspi women, says Jeremy Corbyn

JEREMY Corbyn has said that Keir Starmer and senior Labour figures – including Anas Sarwar – have “betrayed” Waspi women ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

Frustration over ‘deeply disappointing’ Waspi decision justified, says Sarwar

The UK Government’s decision has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Anas Sarwar breaks silence after Labour refuse to pay Waspi compensation

ANAS Sarwar has broken his silence after the Labour Government said it would not give Waspi women any compensation, despite an ombudsman’s…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

Scottish Labour minister squirms as BBC digs up his own Waspi women pledges

SCOTTISH Labour MP Michael Shanks was challenged by his own constituent live on the BBC on Wednesday as he defended the UK Government’s decision…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024