Morrisons rolls out major change to checkouts across the country Morrisons also announced it has upgraded its accessible toilets to be ‘stoma-friendly’ following feedback The Independent UK · Mar 7
‘It’s betrayal’: Shetland’s scallop fishers brace for arrival of UK’s largest salmon farm Huge project by Norwegian-owned Scottish Sea Farms gets go-ahead amid concerns over the environmental cost of fish farming and threat to traditional way of life The Guardian - UK · Feb 17
Scotland’s looser rules on assisted dying could lead to ‘death tourism’, say senior politicians Cross-party group of MSPs says bill going through Holyrood could attract people from elsewhere in UK The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025
Safeguards ‘seriously lacking’ in Holyrood’s assisted dying Bill, warns Forbes The SNP MSP joined with Labour’s Michael Marra and Tory Edward Mountain to raise concerns about the proposed legislation. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
Ex-Scottish LibDem minister faces probe over lobbying and 'verbal attack' claims A FORMER LibDem minister is reportedly under investigation over allegations he verbally “attacked” a Tory MSP and broke lobbying rules. The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2025
Major changes needed to Land Reform Bill if aims to be met, ministers told Ministers have been told “significant change” is needed to land reform legislation if it is to deliver on the Scottish Government’s… The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2025
Millionaire Tory MSP announces he'll step down – with criticism of his own party A SCOTTISH Conservative MSP has announced he will not be seeking re-election – criticising his party in the process. The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2025
First Minister John Swinney strongly condemns 'illegal release' of lynx FIRST Minister John Swinney has condemned the illegal release of two lynx in the Highlands ... The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2025
Tory MSP accuses salmon farming boss of 'verbally attacking him' in Holyrood A TORY MSP has accused the boss of Scotland's salmon farming trade body of "verbally attacking" him in the Scottish Parliament. The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2024
'Universal disapproval': Fresh calls to scrap Scottish council's £40 motorhome scheme FRESH calls have been made to scrap a Scottish council’s plans to halt the impact of the number of motorhomes and caravans on the NC500 route. The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2024
'Am I extremist?': Scottish Tory MSP called out for labelling Yes voters 'a threat' PEOPLE who support independence are a “threat” to the UK, a Scottish Tory MSP has said as he also insisted Rishi Sunak was wrong to list them… The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2024
Tory MSP proposes over-40s be excluded from animal trap training A TORY MSP has been criticised for proposing that experienced animal trappers over the age of 40 should automatically be granted licences and not… The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024
Constituency offices of two Tory MSPs vandalised in Inverness THE Inverness constituency offices of two Tory MSPs for the Highlands and Islands have been vandalised. The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023
Alister Jack attacked for 'misunderstanding' invite after second Holyrood DRS snub ALISTER Jack has snubbed a second request from a Holyrood committee to give evidence over the UK Government’s decision to block a deposit return… The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023 Alister Jack snubs THIRD Holyrood committee – this time over Deposit Return Scheme ALISTER Jack has refused to appear at a Scottish Parliament committee to give evidence on the delayed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2023 Third of MSPs calling for delay to short-term let licences have links to sector MORE than a third of MSPs who signed a letter calling for a pause to the short-term lets licensing scheme have interests in the housing and rental…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023 Tory MSP claims current closed season for deer culling 'serves Scotland well' SCOTTISH Government plans to end closed seasons for male deer will allow for the year-round “indiscriminate killing” and their “uncontrolled…
Insider UK · Jun 26, 2023 'Clear leadership needed' to resolve ferry crisis Parliamentary committee's report into the issue also criticises the level of 'ministerial churn' in the transport brief
The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2023 Unreliable ferries pose 'existential threat' to island communities, Government warned SCOTLAND’S “consistently unreliable” ferry service poses a “literal existential threat”, the Government has been warned.
Insider UK · Jun 13, 2023 Slater accused of ‘disrespecting’ Holyrood committee over DRS report Circular Economy Minister called in to answer questions by the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee
The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2023 Rail union and climate campaigners issue joint call for public transport inquiry The rail union joined environmental activists in writing to a committee demanding a 'full comprehensive inquiry' into rail services in Scotland.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2023 Analysis of UK income inequality 'reinforces that indy Scotland would be better off' A DAMNING analysis of UK income equality "reinforces findings of whitepapers" that an independent Scotland would be better off ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2022 Tory aristocrat MSP reveals he failed to do homework before taking on key committee role AN aristocrat Tory MSP and landlord has admitted to having failed to do his homework before taking control of a key Holyrood committee on the…