Mark Drakeford suggests 'time has come' for Welsh Office to be scrapped FORMER first minister Mark Drakeford has suggested it is time to consider scrapping the Welsh Office in Whitehall. The National (Scotland) · 12h ago
SNP members to debate abolishing 'useless' Scotland Office at party conference SNP members are set to debate abolishing the Scotland Office at their party conference next month. The National (Scotland) · Sep 25
The full SNP Annual National Conference agenda ahead of next month's event ABOLISHING the Scotland Office, more powers over immigration, new anti-racism measures following the rise in the far-right, and calls for a detailed… The National (Scotland) · Sep 25
Douglas Alexander mocked over 'embarrassing' letter sent to every MSP Douglas Alexander has been mocked for sending an 'embarrassing' letter to every MSP pledging to show 'respect' for devolution The National (Scotland) · Sep 8
Files suggest Scotland Office 'had no input' on removal of US whisky tariffs DOUGLAS Alexander has been left red-faced after files showed the Scotland Office had no input on the removal of US tariffs on Scottish whisky. The National (Scotland) · Aug 27
Nine key takeaways from the leaked SNP conference agenda ABOLISHING the Scotland Office, bringing in a land tax, cutting down the number of Scottish councils, and quitting the social media platform X are… The National (Scotland) · Aug 27
Minister flounders as Scotland Office attempts Government by TikTok THE Scotland Office has, for some reason, decided that the best way to explain how the Barnett Formula works is by flinging chips about ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 25
Scotland Office staff ‘running for exit’ amid £400k severance bill Scotland Office staff are 'running for the exit' under Douglas Alexander, the SNP have said, after it emerged that the department paid out… The National (Scotland) · Aug 3
Is it time to fire Douglas Alexander and scrap the role of Scottish Secretary? WHAT exactly is the point of Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander? That is a question that people in Scotland should be asking anyway ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 31
Better Together chief promoted and Ian Murray demoted in UK Government shake-up FORMER Better Together chief Blair McDougall has been given a promotion and a new ministerial role in the UK Government, while former Scottish… The National (Scotland) · Jul 23
John Swinney pans Anas Sarwar's 'hypocrisy' over Lords seat and UK Government job John Swinney has slammed the Prime Minister's decision to offer Anas Sarwar a seat in the Lords and a job in Westminster The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
Burnham exacerbating mistrust in politics with Sarwar appointment – Swinney Anas Sarwar is expected to be appointed to the House of Lords and made a UK Government minister. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Sarwar appointment is ‘terrible look’ for PM Burnham, John Swinney says The Scottish First Minister spoke out after it emerged Anas Sarwar is to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join the UK Government. Evening Standard · Jul 22
How did Douglas Alexander manage to keep his job? ANDY Burnham has promised change, but if his first 24 hours as Prime Minister are anything to go by, that doesn’t stretch quite as far north as… The National (Scotland) · Jul 21
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21 Douglas Alexander retains Scotland Secretary role as Andy Burnham appoints Cabinet DOUGLAS Alexander has retained his position as Scotland Secretary in Andy Burnham's new Cabinet
The National (Scotland) · Jun 21 Scotland Office blocks release of files discussing Section 30 and independence THE Scotland Office has admitted that it holds documents discussing Scottish independence and a Section 30 order – but has refused to release them.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025 Former Scottish secretary hits out at ‘humiliating’ sacking by Keir Starmer in reshuffle Ian Murray says he has still not been given an explanation for his demotion to technology minister
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025 Labour veteran Alexander says return to Scotland Office a ‘real honour’ Douglas Alexander replaces the sacked Ian Murray as Secretary of State for Scotland.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2025 Ian Murray releases statement after being sacked as Scottish Secretary IAN Murray has released a statement after he was sacked as Scottish secretary ...
The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025 Tory MP calls for Army to step in as drivers face six-mile diversion MP John Cooper has again called for the Army to put up a temporary bridge in Kirkcudbright after the Scotland Office claimed it was “powerless to…
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025 New era for Scotland Office, says Murray The Scottish Secretary said the department had entered an ‘era of delivery’.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 24, 2025 Scotland Office branded 'PR wing of broken Britain' as spin doctor spend rockets THE Scotland Office’s spending on spin doctors has jumped by more than 60 per cent in the last seven years, The National can reveal.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2024 'Anti-democratic' Labour slammed for vow to meddle in Scottish politics THE Scotland Office has been accused of continuing Tory “attacks on devolution” after saying the UK Government would work in Scottish policy…
The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024 'Union-flag-waving' Scotland Office set for spending boost – amid cuts elsewhere THE Scotland Office is set for a bumper funding boost – as other Government departments get their budgets slashed, The National can reveal ...
The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024 What was in Rachel Reeves's Budget for Scotland? See the key points CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has laid out a Budget which will see the tax burden reach an historic high, while borrowing increases by an average £32.3…