SNP calls for probe into Scottish Secretary over Mandelson meeting The party wants to find out if he broke the ministerial code for not revealing the meeting until a year and a half after it happened. Evening Standard · Jun 3
SNP demand probe into whether Douglas Alexander broke ministerial code THE SNP have demanded the Prime Minister's independent ethics adviser investigate whether Douglas Alexander has broken the ministerial code The National (Scotland) · Jun 3
Can Douglas Alexander survive as Scottish Secretary amid Mandelson files fallout? WHEN Douglas Alexander was elevated to the role of Scottish Secretary last year, it didn’t go down well with some in the party ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 3
Anger as Peter Mandelson introduced Douglas Alexander to lobbying firm THE SNP are stepping up pressure on Labour’s Douglas Alexander to quit as Scottish Secretary after files showed Peter Mandelson introduced him to… The National (Scotland) · Jun 3
Calls for Scottish Secretary to quit over links to Lord Peter Mandelson The SNP is seeking to put pressure on Douglas Alexander in the wake of documents released regarding Lord Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador. Evening Standard · Jun 3
Labour media minister Ian Murray 'will not intervene' to stop STV job cuts, MSPs told LABOUR media minister Ian Murray “will not intervene” to stop controversial cuts to STV News, MSPs were told. The National (Scotland) · Jun 2
The questions Douglas Alexander has to answer over Peter Mandelson Influential. Effective. Good news for government and country. These are just some of the words and phrases we now know Douglas Alexander used to… The National (Scotland) · Jun 2
Douglas Alexander must be sacked for 'gushing' Peter Mandelson WhatsApps, say SNP THE SNP have called for Douglas Alexander to be sacked as Scottish Secretary after "gushing" WhatsApp messages revealed Peter Mandelson… The National (Scotland) · Jun 2
Scottish Secretary urged to quit over ‘sycophantic’ messages to Mandelson SNP MP Kirsty Blackman made the plea after messages from Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander to Lord Mandelson were published. Evening Standard · Jun 2
Mandelson lobbied hard for advisory firm after Labour victory, papers show Emails and WhatsApp messages reveal exchanges with ministers when he was president of Global Counsel The Guardian - UK · Jun 1
Labour can ‘make history’ and ‘pull off a surprise’, Sarwar says on election eve The Scottish Labour leader said his party would reject Reform, beat the SNP and deliver change. Evening Standard · May 6
Douglas Alexander may be ‘reshuffled out of existence’ after election – Swinney The First Minister hit out during a campaign stop in Glasgow on Saturday. Evening Standard · May 2
Swinney intervention formed ‘very big part’ of Trump’s whisky tariffs decision US President Donald Trump announced the removal of tariffs on Thursday. The Independent UK · May 1
End of Trump tariffs on whisky sparks row between Scottish parties over claiming credit First minister John Swinney says he played significant role but Labour rejects claim and accuses SNP of hypocrisy The Guardian - UK · May 1
The Independent UK · May 1 Trump indicated my ‘significant influence’ in whisky tariffs deal, says Swinney The US president announced the move on Thursday, suggesting the King had pushed the deal over the line.
Evening Standard · Apr 20 'I was wrong': Starmer battles to save premiership in Commons showdown over Mandelson scandal An emergency debate is set to be held in the Commons on Tuesday after Sir Keir claimed he was not told Lord Mandelson had failed security vetting
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 Naming Mandelson as ambassador before vetting was mistake, minister says Douglas Alexander says lessons need to be learned but he expects Keir Starmer will continue as PM
Evening Standard · Apr 12 Swinney accuses UK Government of ‘anti-Scottish’ move blocking Chinese factory Ming Yang had proposed building a wind turbine facility in Ardersier, near Inverness.
Evening Standard · Mar 20 Swinney rejects assertion he cancelled briefing on US military use of airport The First Minister was due to be briefed on the situation on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Mar 20 New military childcare scheme to close ‘big gap’ between Scotland and England Beginning in September 2026, the scheme could save armed forces families in Scotland up to £6,000 per child per year in childcare costs.
Evening Standard · Mar 19 Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’ The First Minister said there was a ‘suggestion’ Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander would need to be at the briefing.
Evening Standard · Mar 13 Alexander vows to honour memory of Dunblane victims by upholding gun controls The Scottish Secretary said the tragedy that unfolded 30 years ago ‘haunts many of us still to this day’.
Evening Standard · Mar 12 UK ministers urge Scottish Government to match funding for defence colleges The defence readiness minister and Scottish Secretary announced a £50 million growth deal in Paisley on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Feb 27 SNP would be ‘complacent’ to think Holyrood election is ‘in the bag’ – Alexander Scottish Labour campaign co-chairman Douglas Alexander accepted however his party are underdogs for the May election.
The Independent UK · Feb 15 Scottish Secretary to travel abroad to strengthen defence ties and increase trade Douglas Alexander will fly to Australia, New Zealand and Singapore over the coming week