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Scotland left as ‘afterthought’ as new investigation highlights ‘smart meter divide’

SCOTLAND has been “treated as an afterthought”, an SNP politician has said, after a new investigation found a “smart meter divide” between…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2024

What it was like campaigning for Kamala on US election day as an SNP politician

AT 7am on the day of the US election, ex-SNP MP Anne McLaughlin and SNP councillor Graham Campbell boarded a bus full of Democrats in Washington DC…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2024

Inside the Glasgow count as SNP lost all six seats in disastrous night for party

I’M stood next to Stewart Hosie as shrieking cheers reverberated around the Emirates Arena ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2024

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The Yes factor may not be enough for the SNP to hold on to Glasgow seat

ONE of the key ingredients of the SNP’s dominance of Scottish politics over the last decade and a half has been their ability to win…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2024

Greens candidate apologises for 'unacceptable' post about Glasgow Subway

A SCOTTISH Greens election candidate has apologised after making “unacceptable” jokes about “being a 10 and letting anyone ride her” – in…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2024

SNP MP David Linden reacts after Labour MPs snub cost of living debate

SNP MP David Linden has reacted after ZERO Labour MPs attended his debate on the impact of the cost of living crisis in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2024

'I'm sick of this': SNP MP hits out as ZERO Labour MPs attend cost of living debate

AN SNP MP has said that she is “furious” with the Labour Party after none of the party’s MPs attended a debate on the cost of living crisis.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2024

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Concern as UK Government quietly axes 'minister for disabled people' role

CONCERNS have been raised after the UK Government appeared to tacitly scrap the role of minister for disabled people ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023

SNP MP and Liz Truss win chance to change UK law from backbenches

AN SNP MP and disgraced former prime minister Liz Truss will both have a chance to bring forward new law from the backbenches of the House…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023

SNP MP disappointed by courts 'testing waters' on prepayment meters

AN SNP MP has slammed the courts for “testing the waters” on prepayment meters after a district judge granted Scottish Power warrants to…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2023

MP who felt 'terror' over mortgage payments accuses Tories of 'lack of empathy'

The exchange came after Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner used PMQs to attack the government over the 'Tory mortgage bombshell'

Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2023

Police Scotland spent more than £15 million on Queen's funeral

POLICE Scotland spent more than £15 million on the Queen’s funeral last year, it has been revealed...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 25, 2023

‘Abdication of responsibility’: New Ofgem prepayment meter rules condemned

Campaigners and politicians have warned that new Ofgem rules which restrict the forced installation of prepayment meters don't go far enough...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 18, 2023

Tommy Sheppard and other prominent Scots sign Scottish republic declaration

A group of prominent Scots – including politicians, musicians, playwrights and trade unionists – have signed a declaration calling for an…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2023

I know the inhumanity of prepayment meters. Forget reform – they should be abolished

The energy companies’ recent climbdown is pleasing, but the prepay system is fundamentally unfair. It’s got to go, says author Kerry Hudson

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023

Glasgow MPs fuming after Levelling Up minister suggests that government intervened over round two funding

Glasgow North East MP Anne McLaughlin called the process "a scandal".

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023

Levelling up funding 'snatched away at last minute' was 'a complete waste', MP blasts

Anne McLaughlin said £500,000 of community officers and counsellors’ time in her constituency alone went into 'preparing these bids to give our communities the best possible chance of securing funding'

Daily Record · Feb 6, 2023

Scots OAP with brain tumour denied help with energy bills over £6.50 debt

The pensioner was refused help when he had just £1 of emergency credit in his meter.

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The National (Scotland) · Feb 5, 2023

Calls for overhaul to prepayment meter system after forced install row

AN SNP MP has warned the “whole system” of prepayment meters needs to change in the wake of the scandal over forced installations of the…

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022

MPs call for ban on forced installations of prepayment meters

Such moves by energy firms labelled ‘morally repugnant’ as households struggle with soaring bills

Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022

Terminally ill people are coming home from hospital to find their energy cut off

Ministers have been urged to outlaw self-disconnection for anyone on prepayment meters to ensure people's energy supply is not shut off - as people struggle to keep up with rising bills

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

MP: Stop disconnecting pre-payment meter customers who have run out of credit

Anne McLaughlin called for a grace period, warning: “If we don’t deal with this urgently, then I’m afraid people are going to die.”

Daily Record · Nov 14, 2022

Calls for crackdown on black market exploitation of fast food courier accounts

Anne McLaughlin spoke out in the House of Commons after The Daily Record exposed the number of accounts being openly rented out online.

Insider UK · Sep 23, 2022

What does the mini-budget mean for Scottish businesses?

We ask the experts which changes will have the most impact and how Holyrood is likely to react

Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022

Scots pensioners face freezing winter due to 'sky high' charges for pre-payment meters

Claims that many OAPs will die due to being cut off as standing charges cause debts in pre-pay meters

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