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Safe drugs consumption space in Glasgow won't work, Rishi Sunak claims

THE safe drugs consumption space approved for Glasgow will not work to push down deaths, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has claimed ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

Scotland and Wales call for UK-wide climate summit after 'no engagement' on net zero

The environment ministers in Scotland and Wales have called for a UK-wide climate summit following the Prime Minister’s net zero announcements…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

Kate Forbes calls on UK Government to consider rural visa scheme in Scotland

KATE Forbes has urged the UK Government to urgently review Scottish Government proposals for a rural visa pilot scheme.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2023

'Throwing refugees under bus': Humza Yousaf slams Suella Braverman's extreme speech

HUMZA Yousaf has slammed Suella Braverman off the back of a speech where she warned of the “existential threat” of uncontrolled migration.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2023

'Common sense' to release secret Union polling, court told

A JUDGE has been urged to uphold a decision to release secret polling on the strength of the Union in the latest front of the battle to challenge…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2023

Scots Tory MSP rebels as party praises UK's 'alignment with EU' on climate

THE Scottish Tories have been panned after they asked MSPs to celebrate Rishi Sunak’s climate U-turns for bringing policy further “in line…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2023

Doubts UK Government will set up deposit return scheme by 2025 deadline

THE “onus” is on the UK Government to make a success of the deposit return scheme (DRS) but Scottish ministers are “cynical” that they will…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2023

UK Government force court battle over 'licence for secrecy' in Union polling

THE UK Government will go to court in an ongoing transparency battle sparked by its refusal to publish polling on support for the Union ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023

Outrage as UK Government poster claims Dennis the Menace was 'created in London'

A UK Government poster that appears to claim that Dennis the Menace was “created in London” has sparked outrage.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023

SNP challenge Labour to support benefit reform following Gordon Brown comments

THE SNP have challenged Keir Starmer to reform Westminster’s welfare system following recent comments made by former prime minister Gordon Brown…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2023