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EXPLAINED: 16 - The Real Truth

Who is on tonight's BBC Question Time panel in St Andrews?

The BBC's Question Time programme is returning to Scotland on Thursday evening

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney rejects Reform UK coalition but leaves door open for Scottish Labour

John Swinney has ruled out a coalition with Reform UK after the next Holyrood election, but has not appeared to do the same with Scottish Labour

The National (Scotland)

Sarwar dodges question on potential welfare reform revolt

The Deputy Prime Minister said talks were still ongoing about potential changes to the Bill.

Evening Standard

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Anas Sarwar backs UK disability benefit cuts amid Scottish Labour revolt

ANAS Sarwar has backed the UK Government’s plans to cut billions from disability benefits even with one-third of Scottish Labour MPs in open…

The National (Scotland)

Meet the engineer hoping to be the first Palestinian-Scot MSP in Holyrood

An engineer in Scotland is hoping to become the first Palestinian-Scot to serve as an MSP in Holyrood

The National (Scotland)

Pressure piles on Anas Sarwar as 10th Scottish Labour MP joins rebellion

A 10th Scottish Labour MP has signed their name on an amendment which opposes the UK Government’s proposed changes to disability benefits, heaping…

The National (Scotland)

'A weak man': John Swinney tears into Anas Sarwar after leadership jibe

FIRST Minister John Swinney described Anas Sarwar as a "weak man" who asks questions of "little substance" after the Labour…

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Anas Sarwar urged to whip Scottish Labour MPs against welfare cuts

ANAS Sarwar has been urged to whip Scottish Labour MPs to vote against welfare cuts which are expected to push 50,000 children into poverty

The National (Scotland)

We will do everything we can to save Alexander Dennis jobs, vows Swinney

It came as the bus manufacturer proposes to consolidate its UK operations in North Yorkshire and close its Falkirk factory.

Evening Standard

John Swinney and Anas Sarwar clash over reports SNP figures plotting to oust FM

JOHN Swinney accused Anas Sarwar of “posturing” as they clashed over reports that SNP figures were plotting to oust the First Minister.

The National (Scotland)

Burnham presses Scottish Government on Alexander Dennis factory closure

The bus manufacturer has proposed to consolidate its operations in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

Evening Standard

Top SNP figures 'hold secret meeting to discuss John Swinney's leadership'

A GROUP of 25 senior SNP figures held a secret meeting on Monday night where the removal of John Swinney as party leader was discussed, reports say…

The National (Scotland)

New MSP says by-election win can be ‘springboard’ for Labour Holyrood victory

Davy Russell spoke out ahead of being sworn in as the MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard

'Foolish': Former SNP MP hits out at John Swinney's by-election campaign

THE SNP’s tactics in the Hamilton by-election were “foolish”, a former party MP has said ...

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Swinney – Reform voters in Hamilton by-election ‘angry’, not racist

Mr Swinney said: “I positioned the SNP to be strong enough to stop Farage and that’s what we were determined to do.”

The National (Scotland)

Furious Anas Sarwar accuses BBC of asking 'embarrassing' questions about UK policy

A furious Anas Sarwar accused a BBC journalist of asking “embarassing” questions after he refused to speak about damaging Westminster policy…

The National (Scotland)

Richard Tice in row with Laura Kuenssberg over 'racist' Anas Sarwar comments

Richard Tice has appeared in a row with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg after he refused to say that Nigel Farage made false claims about Scottish Labour…

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SNP 'demeaned themselves' with focus on Reform UK at by-election, expert warns

THE SNP “demeaned themselves” by focusing their Hamilton by-election campaigns on Nigel Farage ...

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'Ludicrous': BBC bias claims reignite as majority of panellists back Labour

THE BBC is under fire for having a “Labour-majority panel” for Debate Night on the eve of a crucial by-election ...

The Guardian - UK

Labour byelection win shows ‘SNP’s balloon has burst’, says Anas Sarwar

Scottish Labour leader accuses SNP of misinformation in its campaign and attacks Reform’s ‘dirty’ tactics

The National (Scotland)

How did Labour win the Hamilton by-election with an 'invisible man' candidate?

SCOTTISH Labour swept to victory in Hamilton despite their candidate avoiding debates and media interviews.

Evening Standard

Sarwar says surprise by-election win could help Labour back to power at Holyrood

Anas Sarwar is hoping the results of the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election could help Labour oust the SNP in the 2026 Holyrood election.

The National (Scotland)

What the Hamilton by-election tells us about SNP chances for 2026

Amidst the bitter disappointment for the SNP of failing to live up to their tag as bookies' favourites in Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse, there…

Evening Standard

Scots have ‘voted for change’, says Starmer following Labour’s surprise win

The Prime Minister congratulated his winning candidate and looked ahead to next year’s Scottish Parliament election.

The Guardian - UK

Hamilton byelection win is vindication of Scottish Labour’s doorstep strategy

Victory over SNP and Reform sends strong signal to Scotland’s political parties before next May’s Holyrood elections

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