‘Rhetoric alone will not cut it’ says Swinney as Burnham pledges more devolution The First Minister’s comments come as Andy Burnham made his first speech after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation. The Independent UK · Jun 29
Legal expert gives verdict on Andy Burnham's vague Scottish devolution plans ANDY Burnham set out – albeit quite vaguely – his vision to extend devolution across the UK, including in Scotland ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 29
Dundee MP hits back after Andy Burnham claim city is 'distant' from Holyrood A DUNDEE MP has slated Andy Burnham after he claimed the people of the city "feel distant" from Holyrood. The National (Scotland) · Jun 29
SNP claims ‘nothing of substance for Scotland’ from likely PM Andy Burnham SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan spoke out after the man expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer delivered a speech in Manchester. Evening Standard · Jun 29
SNP Government bonds plan 'breaching Scottish Parliament's Israel boycott vote' THE SNP have breached a Scottish Parliament vote for an Israel boycott amid preparations to issue government bonds, it has been alleged. The National (Scotland) · Jun 29
Expert rubbishes Scottish media claim 'SNP want to ban short prison terms' AN expert has called out an “inaccurate” Scottish media claim that the SNP “wants to ban all prison sentences of less than five years” ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 28
Will the SNP need to rethink independence in Andy Burnham’s UK? Experts weigh in on whether the UK's prime-minister-in-waiting could cause problems for Scottish independence campaign The National (Scotland) · Jun 28
Burnham at centre of row over calling early election after Labour coronation There has been mounting speculation that the MP for Makerfield could call a general election in a bid to dispel accusations that he doesn’t have a mandate to lead The Independent UK · Jun 27
New railway station for Scottish town refused following 30 year campaign A VETERAN councillor’s campaign to bring a railway station to Bonnybridge hit the buffers as Falkirk councillors agreed not to support a fresh bid… The National (Scotland) · Jun 27
Scotland’s safety put at risk by Westminster’s armed forces cuts – SNP The party pointed to figures showing reductions to personnel and defence spending as a percentage of GDP. The Independent UK · Jun 26
SNP win crucial by-election to decide control of Scottish city council THE SNP have won a crucial council by-election in Aberdeen ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 26
SNP plan for Scottish Government bonds moves forward as 9 banking giants appointed THE SNP plans to issue Scottish Government bonds have taken a step forward with the appointment of nine banking giants to advise and support their… The National (Scotland) · Jun 26
John Swinney hits back at ‘baseless’ claims of SNP ‘cover-up’ of Murrell’s crimes JOHN Swinney has hit back at claims he was involved in an SNP cover-up of Peter Murrell’s crimes, with the First Minister insisting such… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Scottish Government ‘pausing’ work on £2.1 billion Monklands replacement hospital SCOTLAND'S Health Secretary has updated parliament on the next steps for replacing Monklands Hospital in Airdrie The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Evening Standard · Jun 25 Swinney hits back at ‘baseless’ claims of SNP ‘cover-up’ of Murrell’s crimes Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay had insisted the First Minister was ‘at the heart of the cover-up’.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 25 John Swinney brands Reform MSP 'disgrace' for 'trivialising Edinburgh terror attacks' THE First Minister has called a senior Reform MSP an “absolute disgrace”, accusing him of "trivialising" the terror-linked anti-Muslim…
The Times of India · Jun 25 Scottish govt to introduce bill allowing migrants with temporary UK status to contest council polls The Scottish Government plans to introduce fresh legislation that would allow Commonwealth citizens with limited leave to remain in the UK to stand in local council elections, after identifying a gap in electoral laws passed last year, Daily Mail reported.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 25 Records of Angus Robertson's secret Israel meeting 'altered to put Gaza top' OFFICIAL records of former Scottish culture secretary Angus Robertson’s controversial meeting with an Israeli diplomat were changed before being…
The Independent UK · Jun 24 Starmer’s replacement as prime minister must slash energy bills, SNP says The party’s Westminster leader Dave Doogan made the call ahead of the energy price cap rising by 13.5% next week.
The Independent UK · Jun 24 Newly-elected MP Lara Bird accused of faking accent after oath allegiance row IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 24 Newly-elected MP who crossed fingers during oath accused of putting on fake Scottish accent Newly-elected SNP MP Lara Bird, who appeared to cross her fingers whilst swearing allegiance to King Charles, has been accused of putting on a fake Scottish accent.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 24 SNP MP hits back as critics fume over finger-crossing during oath to King A NEW SNP MP has hit back at critics enraged at her crossing her fingers while taking the oath of allegiance to the king ...
Evening Standard · Jun 23 SNP urges Burnham to give ‘straight answers’ on Downing Street plans Andy Burnham is the leading candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23 The Guardian view on the politics of Scotland: like Labour, the SNP is in need of renewal Editorial: The sentencing of Peter Murrell brings limited closure to a major scandal. But John Swinney’s government faces new challenges in a changing landscape
The National (Scotland) · Jun 23 Scottish Reform UK candidate slammed for misogynistic Instagram posts THE REFORM UK candidate in an upcoming Aberdeenshire by-election is under fire over “abhorrent” and misogynistic social media posts ...