Tag: Government

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Proposed Staff Reduction at SNP Headquarters

The SNP’s ruling body has put forward a plan to reduce the number of staff at its headquarters from 26 to 16. This decision was made during a meeting of the national executive committee...
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Scottish Party Elevates Tory Donor and Peer to Top Table

The Scottish Conservative Party in Scotland has recently made some significant changes at the top with the appointment of a new chairman and treasurer. Alisdair Locke, a prominent businessman and Tory donor, has been...
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Inverclyde Council Leader Stephen McCabe Faces Assault Charges in Court

In a recent court appearance, Inverclyde Council's leader, Stephen McCabe, faced charges of assault and threatening behavior. The 60-year-old pleaded not guilty to the accusations during his time at Greenock Sheriff Court.The charges stem...
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Defending Gray: Swinney’s Response to Football Match Limo Controversy

After a recent football match, controversy arose when it was discovered that the winning team had celebrated by riding around in a limo. Many were quick to criticize the team, calling their behavior insensitive...
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Health Secretary’s Use of Ministerial Car to Aberdeen Hampden Matches: A Concern?

Scotland’s health secretary, Neil Gray, used a ministerial car to attend three major Aberdeen cup ties at Hampden Park. The Scottish Government stated that Gray was a guest of the Scottish Football Association (SFA)...
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Impact of National Insurance Increase on Scottish Councils: £265m Warning for SNP Ministers

Scottish local councils are facing a hefty bill of £265 million due to the increase in employer national insurance contributions announced in the recent budget by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. This news comes as a...
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Recap: Swinney’s Stance on Tax Hikes and Trump – Key Points Summarized

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney recently made headlines for his stance on tax hikes and former President Trump. Swinney expressed his views on these topics during a press conference, where he emphasized his support...
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Swinney Faces Questions from MSPs in Live FMQs Session

In a recent live session of First Minister's Questions (FMQs), Scottish Education Secretary John Swinney faced a barrage of questions from Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). The session, which was broadcasted live, saw...
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Scottish Government Trust Poll: Majority of Scots Express Distrust

A recent study conducted by Carnegie UK revealed that a significant portion of the Scottish population has lost trust in the Scottish Government's ability to enhance their lives. The report indicated that nearly 40%...