Tag: Government
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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%...