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UNBELIEVABLE: The scotland office | History Defined

Former Scottish secretary hits out at ‘humiliating’ sacking by Keir Starmer in reshuffle

Ian Murray says he has still not been given an explanation for his demotion to technology minister

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Labour veteran Alexander says return to Scotland Office a ‘real honour’

Douglas Alexander replaces the sacked Ian Murray as Secretary of State for Scotland.

Evening Standard

Ian Murray releases statement after being sacked as Scottish Secretary

IAN Murray has released a statement after he was sacked as Scottish secretary ...

The National (Scotland)

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Tory MP calls for Army to step in as drivers face six-mile diversion

MP John Cooper has again called for the Army to put up a temporary bridge in Kirkcudbright after the Scotland Office claimed it was “powerless to…

The National (Scotland)

New era for Scotland Office, says Murray

The Scottish Secretary said the department had entered an ‘era of delivery’.

Evening Standard

Scotland Office branded 'PR wing of broken Britain' as spin doctor spend rockets

THE Scotland Office’s spending on spin doctors has jumped by more than 60 per cent in the last seven years, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

'Anti-democratic' Labour slammed for vow to meddle in Scottish politics

THE Scotland Office has been accused of continuing Tory “attacks on devolution” after saying the UK Government would work in Scottish policy…

The National (Scotland)

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'Union-flag-waving' Scotland Office set for spending boost – amid cuts elsewhere

THE Scotland Office is set for a bumper funding boost – as other Government departments get their budgets slashed, The National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland)

What was in Rachel Reeves's Budget for Scotland? See the key points

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has laid out a Budget which will see the tax burden reach an historic high, while borrowing increases by an average £32.3…

The National (Scotland)

Assisted dying bill outwith Holyrood's powers and 'may need Westminster permission'

AN assisted dying bill making its way through Holyrood is outwith the powers of the Scottish Parliament, the country’s Health Secretary has said.

The National (Scotland)

Labour urged to 'respect devolution' amid Ian Murray interview confusion

SHONA Robison has urged the Labour UK Government to “respect devolution” after Scottish Secretary Ian Murray sparked confusion over a…

The National (Scotland)

Ian Murray humbled as he's forced to retract 'made up' claim against journalist

IAN Murray has been forced to retract allegations he made that a journalist “made up” a story he would have a multi-million pound war chest to…

The National (Scotland)

'Placating his Westminster bosses': Anas Sarwar slated for Labour conference speech

ANAS Sarwar has been accused of “placating his Westminster bosses” with his speech at the Labour Party conference.

The National (Scotland)

Ian Murray fumes as he accuses journalists of 'made up' anti-poverty fund claims

A LABOUR minister has accused a Scottish newspaper of having “made up” a claim that Keir Starmer would set aside a £150 million “war chest”…

The National (Scotland)

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Stephen Flynn: Scotland Office £150m should go to Holyrood for Winter Fuel Payment

The Scotland Office should give Holyrood its reported £150 million fund earmarked for anti-poverty measures to offset the cut to the winter fuel…

The National (Scotland)

Labour panned for plan to bypass Holyrood with new Scotland Office powers

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison has blasted reports suggesting Labour could change the law to allow Scottish Secretary Ian Murray to bypass Holyrood…

The National (Scotland)

Ian Murray appointed as Scotland Secretary

IAN Murray has been appointed Secretary of State for Scotland by Keir Starmer ...

The National (Scotland)

Labour 'interfering in devolution' with new Scotland Office powers

Labour is continuing the “interference in devolution” with its promise of new spending powers for the Scotland Office, John Swinney has said.

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Labour warned against 'partisan' approach over new Scotland Office plans

LABOUR have been warned against a “partisan” approach to funding deprived areas if they win the next election – after promising to continue…

The National (Scotland)

Row as Labour pledge to use Scotland Office to boost exports hit by Brexit

LABOUR have said they will use the Scotland Office to “build on the reputation of smoked salmon and whisky” if elected to power at the next…

Evening Standard

Conservative donors and 27-year-old among new peers

The list includes eight new Tory peers, four for Labour and one for Plaid Cymru.

The National (Scotland)

HMRC doesn't know how many Scotland Office staff are based in Edinburgh hub

HMRC doesn’t know how many staff the Scotland Office has working from the UK Government’s Edinburgh hub, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland Office has no idea of staffing levels... but costs soar to more than £1m

THE Scotland Office has come under fire after it was revealed its spend on staff costs had broken

The National (Scotland)

Scotland Office ‘doesn’t know’ how many staff work in capital hub

THE Scotland Office has claimed it does not know how many staff it has working in its flagship Edinburgh hub.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland Office spends 'eye-watering' amount on travel and plush hotels in a year

THE Scotland Office has spent an “eye watering” £290,000 on travel in the space of a year, the Sunday National can reveal.

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