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Malcolm Offord panned for 'disinformation' after repeating debunked claims at FMQs

JOHN Swinney has panned Reform UK’s Scottish leader Malcolm Offord for spreading “disinformation” after he used his first question of the new…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3

Scottish council hits out at 'entirely false' media claims about refugee policy

A SCOTTISH council has hit out at “entirely false” media claims that asylum seekers were being prioritised for housing ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1

Call for Edinburgh University to spend international fees on council houses

EDINBURGH University is being urged to put the money it rakes in from international students' fees towards council housing in the city.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30

Edinburgh Council to request AI data centre ban from Scottish Government

EDINBURGH Council will not pursue a temporary ban on AI data centre development, but instead request a moratorium from the Scottish Government after…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17

SNP elect new group leader after councillor resigns to take Holyrood seat

Edinburgh Council’s SNP group has voted in a new leader with close to 10 years of experience in city politics after the group’s last boss was…

The National (Scotland) · May 20

Councillors delay decision on whether to hold start of Tour de France in Edinburgh

A decision on whether to agree to host the start of the Tour de France has had to be delayed by Edinburgh Council, with organisers yet to provide…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2025

Residents threaten to sue Scottish council over controversial parking plans

RESIDENTS and business owners in Portobello and Joppa are threatening to sue Edinburgh Council over controversial parking plans which they claim are…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2025

Anas Sarwar 'hypocrisy' row as Labour council orders no busses from Alexander Dennis

Edinburgh City Council has not ordered any buses from Alexander Dennis in the last three years, it has been reported.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2025

Police investigate 'unexplained' death at Edinburgh council chambers

POLICE are investigating the unexplained death of a man ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025

Tributes paid after Scottish councillor's 'sudden and unexpected' death

Tributes have been paid to a serving Scottish councillor after her “sudden and unexpected death” ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 17, 2025