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Holyrood unanimously votes to ban 'double-jobbing' MPs from being MSPs

HOLYROOD has unanimously passed a bill which will ban dual mandates, or “double jobbing”.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2024

MSPs to vote on ending dual mandates at Holyrood next week

Holyrood is expected to vote next week to prevent MSPs from also sitting as MPs, ending the practice known as “double jobbing”.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024

MSPs to vote on banning 'double jobbing' amid Stephen Flynn Holyrood bid

HOLYROOD is set to vote on banning “double jobbing” in the wake of Stephen Flynn’s bid to stand as both an MSP and MP...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2024

Lisa Cameron slammed for 'deafening silence' on Foreign Office quitting East Kilbride

LISA Cameron has been slammed for her “deafening” silence on the closure of a UK Government office in her constituency – as it was revealed…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023

Labour MSP in swipe at Keir Starmer with brilliant tweet

A LABOUR MSP has fired a thinly-veiled swipe at Keir Starmer – proudly branding herself a “tree hugger”.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2023

Bill for unfinished ferry rises by another £20 million

The Glen Sannox 'should be available for passengers in spring 2024' according to the shipyard's boss

Insider UK · Jul 3, 2023

Edinburgh ScotRail train passengers to be hit with 'bleak' ticket fare rises from Monday

The publically owned train operator will be hiking up its ticket prices from Monday despite opposition politicians called the hike 'bleak news'.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 2, 2023

Rail travellers in Scotland to be hit with ‘steep’ fare rises from Monday

Scotrail is hiking ticket prices for most journeys by 4.8%.

Daily Record · Jul 2, 2023

Rail travellers to be hit with ‘steep’ fare rises as price freeze scrapped

A hike in rail fares from Monday is “bleak news” for travellers amid the current cost of living crisis, opposition politicians told ministers.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2023

Fiona Hyslop appointed transport minister

First Minister makes several other changes to senior minister's briefs

Insider UK · Jun 14, 2023