Scottish Labour pose 'very real risk' to free prescriptions, SNP warn THE SNP have warned that Scottish Labour pose a “very real risk” to free prescriptions in Scotland ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2024
'No plan': Scottish Government rules out Labour health board league tables SCOTLAND’s Health Secretary has said there are “no plans” to introduce hospital league tables after NHS bosses hit out at plans for them in… The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2024
Scottish Labour 'must confirm' if they back 'appalling' hospital league plan SCOTTISH Labour must confirm whether they support an “appalling” plan to introduce hospital league tables in England, the Greens have said. The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2024
Scottish Government must follow Chancellor and extend rates relief – Sarwar The Scottish Labour leader warned minister not to ‘short-change’ Scottish business and pass on rates relief seen in England. Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024
Anas Sarwar challenged as ex-Labour adviser claims 'we don't need small farmers' SCOTLAND’s Agriculture Minister has called on Scottish Labour to clarify whether a senior Labour figure speaks for them after he said “we… The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2024
Lack of funds barrier to residential rehab in more than 75% of areas – figures Despite the reported issues, Health Secretary Neil Gray said there were some ‘encouraging’ signs in the survey. Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024
Anas Sarwar's chief of staff appointed to top Scottish Labour position ANAS Sarwar’s chief of staff Kate Watson has been named as Scottish Labour’s new general secretary ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2024
Anas Sarwar aide Kate Watson becomes Scottish Labour’s general secretary Former general election candidate will oversee party’s administration and sit on governing executive committee The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024
Scottish Labour candidate sees off rivals in tight by-election victory over SNP LABOUR saw off their rivals and held on to their Gourock council seat as their candidate came out on top in the Inverclyde West by-election... The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2024
Anas Sarwar must tell MPs to oppose English tuition fee hike, Greens say ANAS Sarwar must oppose the hike to English tuition fees and instruct his MPs to vote against the plans to dispel concerns fees could return to… The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024
'Labour cannot be trusted' as tuition fees hiked in England, say SNP LABOUR “cannot be trusted” on their pledge to keep universities free in Scotland after tuition fees were hiked in England, the SNP have said ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2024
Scottish Labour council leader arrested and charged over 'domestic assault' A Scottish Labour council leader has been arrested and charged in connection to a domestic assault and a breach of the peace ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2024
Sarwar says Labour will ‘end austerity’ as he challenges SNP ministers on Budget Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar spoke out as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the Budget on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024
Scottish Labour MP condemned for 'ironic' bid to support pensioners A LABOUR MP’s call to help support people sign up to pension credit after voting to cut the Winter Fuel Payment has been labelled “ironic”... The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024 Labour's workers' rights reforms pass first Commons hurdle LABOUR’S workers’ rights reforms have passed their first hurdle in the Commons – as the Government promised to “turn the tide” on poorly…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024 Anas Sarwar news, interviews and updates on the former Scottish Labour leader Former Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar now sits in the House of Lords as a Labour peer. Read the latest news, interviews and updates on the former MSP and UK Government minister.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 19, 2024 Scottish Labour 'shamefully silent' over UK Government's austerity plans SCOTTISH Labour has been accused of “hiding” and being “shamefully silent” following the growing revolt from UK cabinet ministers over the…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2024 Labour narrowly win Scottish council by-election despite SNP first preference lead LABOUR have narrowly won a Scottish council by-election despite the SNP winning on first preference votes ...
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024 'Will Scottish Labour MPs back my Scotland visa bill or just be lobby fodder?' SNP MP Stephen Gethins tabled a bill at Westminster on Thursday seeking an amendment to the Scotland Act 1998 to enable the Scottish Government to…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024 'Insecure': MP mocked over bizarre 'Scottish Labour are powerful' Twitter post IF you are a UK politician and you find yourself uttering a sentence that would sound more natural coming from a life coach on the California coast,…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2024 'Deluded': SNP MSP slates Anas Sarwar's defence of Labour's first 100 days in office ANAS Sarwar has been branded “deluded” after claiming that “change has truly begun” in Scotland 100 days on from Labour's victory in the UK…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2024 Scottish Labour hold seats in two by-elections in North Lanarkshire SCOTTISH Labour have won two by-elections in North Lanarkshire ...
The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2024 Will Keir Starmer torpedo Anas Sarwar’s chances of becoming first minister? AT LABOUR conference a few weeks back, I could already feel a bit of underlying anxiety in Scottish Labour ranks ...
The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2024 Shameless Scottish Labour claim credit for Tory government's tax breaks LABOUR have not got a lot to be shouting about after their first three months in office. Perhaps that explains why they're shouting about what the…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2024 Labour fuel payment cut vote rebel speaks out after defying Anas Sarwar A LABOUR MSP who defied the party whip to demand the UK Government reverse its “unjust” cut to pensioners’ fuel support payments has spoken…