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Starmer calls forced adoption scandal a ‘stain on our history’ as he apologises to survivors

Women whose babies had been taken wiped away tears as prime minister told them: ‘The shame was never yours, the shame is ours’

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Starmer to apologise to mothers and children for forced adoptions

The Prime Minister’s formal statement will follow a meeting with campaigners at Downing Street

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Cleaners reveal the 4 habits making your floors dirty – avoid them now and spend less time cleaning, and enjoy spotless floors for longer

Taking your shoes off at home is step one to achieving immaculate floors

Homes & Gardens · Jul 14, 2025

West Lothian Council Election 2022: Lib Dems claim Tory seat as Conservatives squeezed

The Lib Dems claimed the first of three Tory seats in West Lothian. Optimistic Conservatives saw early first choice leads wiped out. Both SNP and Labour added to their numbers

Edinburgh Live · May 6, 2022

West Lothian Council election: Rise in traffic from new developments a big worry

Ward profile for East Livingston and East Calder

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2022

West Lothian election candidates are revealed

The council elections will be held on May 5

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2022

West Lothian Election 2022: Who can I vote for? All the candidates standing for election

A total of 73 candidates will contest 33 seats across nine wards on 5 May, with the biggest battle set to be fought in the East Livingston and East Calder, and Livingston South seats.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 11, 2022