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SNP MP ‘felt ostracised’ by party after challenging sexual harassment handling

Dr Lisa Cameron said the party at Westminster has backed a staffer over her to contest the East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow seat.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

When it comes to Britain’s relations with France, at least King Charles gets it

Royalty is not elected to delve into political matters, but Charles’s visit to France suggests a friendship we urgently need, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023

'Frustrating' Scotland does not have full power over alcohol advertising

IT is “frustrating” the Scottish Government does not have full power to control alcohol advertising, a campaigning charity has said.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023

Scottish Labour MSPs told to U-turn and oppose employment law devolution motion

SCOTTISH Labour MSPs will not support a motion calling for the devolution of employment law – despite a manifesto pledge to back the policy ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2023

'Catastrophic': Stephen Flynn's full letter to Rishi Sunak on net zero 'sabotage'

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has written to the Prime Minister urging him to rethink a reported U-turn on the UK Government's net-zero…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2023

Police officer who shot Chris Kaba in London charged with murder

The firearms officer, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear before Westminster magistrates court on Thursday

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023

‘Westminster has shafted you’: Mhairi Black’s by-election message to young voters

SNP DEPUTY Westminster leader Mhairi Black has urged young voters in the forthcoming Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election to back her party…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2023

Black urges young people to turn out in Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

The SNP MP claimed Westminster had ‘shafted’ young people.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Scottish gender recognition bill would leave UK law untouched, court told

Holyrood lawyer argues UK minister relied on ‘irrelevant considerations’ to justify use of section 35 veto

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023

Gender reforms block ‘inconsistent with constitutional principles of UK’

The Scottish Government has taken the UK Government to court over the latter’s use of a Section 35 order to prevent gender legislation.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023