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The big business of lobbying in Westminster

There is nothing inherently sinister about seeking to influence the people who write our laws; indeed, it’s a vital part of any democracy. Any citizen has the right to lobby an MP – the verb was coined to describe people who collared lawmakers in public lobbies such as Parliament’s. But…

The Week · Jun 2, 2023

Gordon Brown confuses with calls to move from 'nationalism to patriotism'

GORDON Brown has claimed that people must move away from “nationalism” and towards “patriotism” ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2023

Green MSP Ross Greer hits out at Westminster for removing glass bottles from Scottish recycling scheme

A bottle deposit return scheme with glass will mean cleaner streets in North Ayrshire, says Ross Greer, the Scottish Green MSP for the West of Scotland.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

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Dozens of refugees ‘left on the streets’ in Westminster for two nights

The asylum seekers apparently refused to enter a hotel in which the Home Office asked them to sleep ‘four people per room’.

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

Scotland’s glass bottle deposit plan is being kicked down the road by warring politicians

The environmentally sound scheme is being lost in a battle over who wields the real power after devolution, says Kat Jones, director of Action to Protect Rural Scotland

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023

Forty refugees in standoff with Home Office over cramped London hotel

Westminster Council leader Adam Hug has written to the Home Secretary demanding to know why the town hall was not informed the ‘vulnerable group’ had been moved to the borough

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2023

Vape ban must be priority for politicians for good of planet and children

Time for Holyrood and Westminster to sit down and find a way to get vapes off the shelves for the good of the planet and the health of our children.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

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Andy Burnham calls for Labour to adopt proportional representation

Mayor of Greater Manchester says reform will stop parties voted for by a minority from having complete power at Westminster

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2023

'The allegations against Mr Davies raise further questions Westminster culture'

Labour says it takes the allegations against Geraint Davies, which he denies incredibly seriously and has encouraged anyone with a complaint to come forward

Daily Mirror · Jun 1, 2023

SNP MP hits out at Westminster's 'mishandling' of expenses claim

AN SNP MP has hit out at Westminster authorities for “mishandling” an expenses claim.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2023

First Ministers of Wales and Scotland urge UK Government to stop breaching devolution

THE First Ministers of Wales and Scotland have met and discussed the "urgent" need for the UK Government to end repeated breaches of the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2023

Boris Johnson’s messages are just the start of it: the government is run on WhatsApp

If off-the-record messaging is a worrying trend, the real problem is that Westminster is one big gentlemen’s club, says French journalist Marie Le Conte

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2023

Former Unionist applauded for explaining switch to Yes live on BBC

A MEMBER of the audience on BBC Scotland’s Debate Night was applauded after he spelled out why he had switched from No to Yes ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2023

Upper Nithsdale charity's work recognised at Downing Street

Chris Simm, of Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Development Trust was invited to a special Charity Champions reception

Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2023

Labour MP suspended amid allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour

A LONG-SERVING Labour MP has been accused of inappropriate sexual behaviour towards multiple women ...

Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023

Underwater robots for offshore wind farm repairs planned in pioneering Scots-led research

Robots launched from crewless vessels could maintain the UK's offshore turbines as part of an innovative project at Heriot-Watt University's National Robotarium.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Independence minister demands Brown say sorry after Vow promises ‘not kept’

Former prime minister Gordon Brown is being called on to apologise by the Scottish Government’s independence minister Jamie Hepburn.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

SNP meets deadline to file Westminster accounts

It meets the group is now eligible to receive a reported £1.2 million in funding from the UK Parliament.

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Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023

Ex-ministers face five year lobbying ban under Labour in bid to 'clean up' politics

Backers say the move will help to "clean up" Westminster after a string of high-profile lobbying scandals, with Labour proposing financial sanctions to those who break the rules

Daily Record · May 31, 2023

SNP submits Westminster accounts on deadline to avoid losing £1m in public funding

Tensions among SNP MPs grew after the party took six months to find a replacement firm of auditors.

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2023

Humza Yousaf: Deposit Return Scheme could be scrapped if no Westminster U-turn

Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) could be scrapped if the UK Government does not U-turn on its decision to exclude glass from the plans,…

Insider UK · May 31, 2023

Yousaf: DRS may be scrapped without Westminster glass ban u-turn

Circular Economy Minister accuses the UK Government of trying to 'sabotage' the Scottish system

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Yousaf: Deposit return may be scrapped without UK Government U-turn on glass ban

Scotland’s First Minister said the move is an attempt ‘undermine devolution’.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Ministers to re-evaluate deposit return after glass ban ‘sabotage’ – Slater

The Scottish circular economy minister hit out once again at the UK Government’s decision that DRS must only include tin and plastic.

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2023

'Secret Tory MP' unveiled as not an MP at all – and some fans aren't happy

THE “secret Tory MP” behind a book claiming to offer a glimpse into life at Westminster – and a Twitter account with almost 200,000…

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