Tag: Politics

Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, has urged Sir Keir Starmer to ditch his ideological red lines and focus on negotiating the closest possible working relationship with the EU. The call comes ahead of a...

Scottish Conservative-proposed vote calling on the Health Secretary to resign has failed at Holyrood. The party introduced an amendment to a motion proposed by Scottish Labour on the NHS workforce, aiming to increase pressure...

Impact of Nicola Sturgeon's Departure on SNP's Support: Poll Analysis In a recent poll analysis, it has been revealed that the Scottish National Party (SNP) is set to secure the most seats in the upcoming...

Swiney Supports Salmond's Bullying Claims Against Sturgeon In a shocking turn of events, John Swinney has come forward to support claims made by Nicola Sturgeon that senior figures in the SNP had to intervene to...

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Jean-Marie Le Pen, the controversial far-right politician who reshaped French politics, has passed away at the age of 96. Sebastien Chenu, a senior party official, confirmed the news on Tuesday, revealing that Le Pen...

Justin Trudeau, the 53-year-old Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party, announced his resignation in a shocking turn of events that has left the nation reeling. Trudeau, often seen as a...

Scottish Retail Consortium Urges Support for SNP Budget The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC), a major business organization, is calling on Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) to back the Scottish Government's budget in an upcoming...

Scottish Party Leaders Extend Gratitude and Hope this Christmas In a heartwarming display of appreciation and solidarity, Scotland's political leaders have come together to honor the hard work and dedication of thousands of Scots...

Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney Faces Tough Questions at FMQs Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney found himself in the hot seat during the latest session of First Minister's Questions (FMQs) as opposition leaders...

Rangers Alcohol Licence for Celtic Game to Remain Despite Fan Battles Glasgow City Council remains unwavering in their decision to allow Rangers to have a temporary alcohol licence for their upcoming match against Celtic on...

Christina Hendry to Run for Alex Salmond's Former Seat Christina Hendry, the niece of former first minister Alex Salmond, has officially announced her candidacy to run for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) in...

John Swinney Reconnects with Donald Trump After US Election John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland, recently engaged in a conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting the significance of economic ties between their respective...

Cammy Day Resigns as Edinburgh City Council Leader Edinburgh City Council leader, Cammy Day, has stepped down from his position amidst allegations of sending inappropriate messages to Ukrainian refugees. The Labour politician was suspended by...

Labour Suspends Edinburgh Council Leader for Alleged Misconduct The Labour leader of Edinburgh city council, Cammy Day, has been suspended by his party and is facing calls to resign following reports he sent Ukrainian refugees...

Scottish Housing Investors Face Higher Taxes In a surprising move by the Scottish National Party (SNP) administration, housing investors in Scotland are bracing for a significant increase in taxes at a time when the demand...

In 1973, a significant oil crisis in the Middle East set off a chain of events that have shaped the world we live in today. This crisis drastically altered modern capitalism and led to...

A historic letter in support of Scottish hero William Wallace was displayed on St Andrew's Day. The fragile document, known as the "Wallace letter of recommendation", was shown to over 250 people for five...

Alex Salmond's resignation has been a topic of discussion among mourners at his memorial service, with one former political advisor pointing out that leaving office was a strategic mistake. Duncan Hamilton KC, who worked...

Scotland's public services are at risk of suffering if Chancellor Rachel Reeves does not provide funding to cover the shortfall caused by the increase in national insurance contributions, according to GMB Scotland, a prominent...

There are nearly 28,000 homes sitting empty across Scotland, as reported by the Scottish Liberal Democrats after obtaining data from all 32 councils. These homes have been vacant for more than six months, with...

Businessman and former Apprentice star, Mike Soutar, recently criticized the Scottish Government's tax policies, particularly the SNP's additional income tax rate. Speaking at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce annual business address, Soutar highlighted the...

Louise Haigh, who served as Transport Secretary, has made the decision to step down from her position following the revelation that she pleaded guilty to a criminal offense related to falsely reporting a work...

Finance Secretary Shona Robison is facing a challenging situation in the upcoming Scottish Budget, as experts from the Fraser of Allander Institute have warned that she has limited room for manoeuvre despite the significant...

Finance Secretary Shona Robison faces challenges in the upcoming Scottish Budget despite receiving additional funding from the UK Government, experts have warned. The Fraser of Allander Institute highlighted that the Scottish Government is set to...

The closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery in Scotland has sparked criticism from Green MSP Gillian Mackay, who believes there has been a 'dereliction of duty' at Holyrood. The refinery, which is Scotland's only...

During the recent First Minister's Questions (FMQs), Deputy First Minister John Swinney faced accusations of ignoring crime victims. The opposition parties criticized Swinney for not doing enough to support and prioritize the needs of...

The Scottish Greens are calling for the abandonment of plans to dual the A96 road and instead focus on making public transport more affordable. The Scottish Government had originally committed to dualling the road...

Asylum seekers are being urged to be given the right to work in the UK, starting with opportunities in Scotland, according to Scottish Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart. Stewart believes that allowing refugees to work...

The financial services industry in Scotland, represented by Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE), has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the Scottish Government's tax policy. SFE has emphasized the need for the Scottish Government to...