Labour MSP hits out at Starmer’s failure to vow end of two-child limit The Labour leader said the stance is not party policy, but he did not rule out a future shift. The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
Scottish Labour MSP slams Keir Starmer over not scrapping two-child benefit cap Former Scottish Labour leadership hopeful Monica Lennon said the policy was 'abhorrent' and called for party colleagues to speak out. Daily Record · Jul 6, 2023
Labour MSP slates Keir Starmer for saying he won't scrap two-child benefit cap SCOTTISH Labour MSP Monica Lennon has called out Keir Starmer after he said his party would not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap. The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2023
Humza Yousaf accused of falling behind in delivering promised free school meals In terms of providing the promised free school meals, the First Minister has been accused of lagging behind other parts of the UK. Daily Record · Jul 2, 2023
Humza Yousaf refuses to guarantee free meals for all primary schools pupils before Holyrood election Extending universal free school meals in this parliament looks to be in doubt over funding issues Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023
Free school meals for all Scots primary pupils could be delayed until after Holyrood election EXCLUSIVE: A leaked paper reveals the expansion of the flagship policy to include children in primary six and seven could be delayed again. Daily Record · Jun 26, 2023
Labour MSP deletes tweet amid fears of electoral law breach A SCOTTISH Labour MSP has deleted a social media post amid concerns it may have breached electoral law. The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2023
MSP urges more help for young people's mental health services in Lanarkshire Latest figures show that almost 1600 children and young people in Lanarkshire are currently on a CAHMS waiting list – 68 per cent of whom have already been waiting longer than the target 18 weeks Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023
Humza Yousaf urged to ‘do the right thing’ and reinstate fund for social care staff The First Minister was asked to continue to fund a scheme that ended on March 31st. Daily Record · May 18, 2023
Cross-party congress renews calls for rejection of controversial Ravenscraig rail freight hub appeal The proposals from the Russell Group were thrown out by North Lanarkshire Council in December last year Daily Record · May 9, 2023
'Cloud cuckoo land': Scottish Labour anger over party's anti-protest law stance AN ex-Labour MSP has said David Lammy is “living in cloud cuckoo land” if he thinks not repealing anti-protest legislation rushed through by the… The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2023
Humza Yousaf vows sweeping policy review as 'every penny' to go to poverty fight HUMZA Yousaf has said “every penny and pound” of future Scottish Government commitments will be examined to ensure it is targeted at tackling… The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023
Lack of reusable nappy schemes in Scotland slammed as just five councils offer them Monica Lennon said disposable nappies are a 'huge expense' for families and for taxpayers in terms of landfill costs. Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023
Security alert triggered by a toy gun delivered to Holyrood office of Douglas Ross A SECURITY alert was sparked by a toy gun delivered to the office of the Douglas Ross. The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2023 Scottish Government asked for update on independence readiness thermometer THE Scottish Government has been asked whether it intends to build an independence readiness thermometer.
Glasgow Live · Apr 18, 2023 Heartbroken Lanarkshire mum fighting for change after partner took his own life Karen McKeown, 34, is calling for a massive overhaul of Scotland’s mental health services after her partner was deemed to be 'low risk' after an assessment the night before taking his life
The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2023 Scottish Labour news, gaffes and analysis in a newsletter The free newsletter brings you the week's latest news and gaffes from Scottish Labour, as they attempt to challenge the SNP/Green Government and…
The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2023 Scottish Labour divided on gender reform legal challenge SCOTTISH Labour are divided on how to react to the Scottish Government’s decision to challenge the block of the GRR Bill...
The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2023 Labour MSP issues warning over ‘wheesht for Labour government culture' Monica Lennon says Scottish Labour should distance themselves from attack ads posted on the parties twitter account as voters "deserve…
Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2023 Gang of bullies beat boy, 12, in vicious attack as he steps off school bus Schoolboy Logan Latham, 12, was chased by a gang of around 10 other youths as he stepped off a bus and savagely beaten - with the sickening video going viral on Snapchat
The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2023 'Branch office' jibes as Keir Starmer says he sacked Scottish Labour leader KEIR Starmer has suggested that he stepped in to effectively fire the former Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard.
Daily Record · Apr 3, 2023 Hamilton residents mount fresh campaign demanding return of vital bus service The bus service was axed in July 2020 with many residents now clamouring to get the service back
The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2023 'This isn't leadership': Keir Starmer condemned for gender reform comments THE Scottish Greens have said that “trans rights are not safe under Labour” after Keir Starmer spoke out about Scotland’s gender reforms.
Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023 SNP MSP accused of 'hijacking' miscarriage project to promote his anti-abortion views John Mason used the launch of a Baby Loss Memorial Book to call for "more equality for all unborn babies in the future.”
The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon will 'apologise to Scots women forced to give up babies for adoption' It is understood the historic apology could be one of Nicola Sturgeon's last moves as FM