Tag: Scottish Government
The Real Cost of ScotGov’s Euro 2028 Ticket Tout Ban: £400k Waste
Taxpayers are gonna be footing a hefty bill of around £400,000 for some new temporary laws in Scotland that are gonna ban ticket-touting at Euro 2028. The Scottish Government is all gung-ho about these...
Swinney’s Plan to Combat Child Poverty: Legal Requirement Since 2017
John Swinney's 'new plan' on child poverty has been a legal requirement of ministers since 2017, leading to criticism of 'inaction' from leading charities. The Child Poverty (Scotland) Act was passed in 2017, which agreed...
Football Alcohol Ban at Stadiums Dismissed by John Swinney
First Minister John Swinney Dismisses Football Alcohol Ban In a recent development, First Minister John Swinney made it clear that he is not in favor of allowing alcohol at football games. This statement comes in...
Legal Aid Approved for Private Prosecution in Goodwillie Case
Legal Aid Approved for Private Prosecution in Goodwillie Case The Scottish Government has recently made a significant decision that could potentially alter the course of justice in a high-profile case involving former footballer David Goodwillie....
Why John Swinney Won’t Address Sandie Peggie Drama
In the midst of Scottish politics, a brewing drama between NHS Fife and Sandie Peggie has captured the attention of many, including prominent figures like John Swinney. The echoes of the controversial Gender Recognition...
Boosting Grangemouth with £25m, Urging Matched Funding
Scotland's Grangemouth is set to receive a significant boost of £25 million to support a "just transition" for the region. This funding announcement comes from John Swinney, who is calling on the UK Government...
John Swinney reassures no cat ban: addressing feline crackdown concerns
John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland, made a bold statement to reassure the public that there will be no ban or restrictions imposed on cats in the country. This declaration comes in response...
NHS Scotland in Danger of Decline: Urgent Reform Needed
NHS Scotland in Crisis: Urgent Reforms Needed to Avoid Decline Scotland's National Health Service (NHS) is on the brink of a devastating decline, as warned by public policy expert Peter MacMahon. In his recent column...
Scottish Government Criticized for Grangemouth Closure: Green MSP
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...
Scottish Government Budget to Increase by £3.4bn in Budget 2024
The Scottish Government's budget is set to increase by a significant £3.4 billion in Budget 2024. This increase in funding will have a major impact on various sectors and services throughout Scotland. One of the...
Scottish Government announces progress in dualling A9 highway
The Scottish Government has made significant progress in its plans to dual the A9 highway, according to Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop. She has confirmed that a route for the section between Killiecrankie and Glen...
Challenging John Swinney on ‘Wasteful’ National Care Service: FMQs Live Coverage
During the latest First Minister's Questions (FMQs) session, John Swinney faced tough questioning regarding the proposed National Care Service. Critics have labeled the plan as "wasteful" and raised concerns about its feasibility. Opposition party members...
Rachael Hamilton Named Deputy Leader of Scottish Conservatives
Rachael Hamilton Named Deputy Leader of Scottish Conservatives Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has announced the appointment of MSP Rachael Hamilton as the new deputy leader of the party. This move comes as Findlay aims...
Scottish Government Intervenes to Address Bin Strikes Amid Budget Challenges
The Scottish government has stepped in to address the issue of planned bin strikes by providing £77.5 million in funding to improve the pay offer for workers. This move comes after unions, including Unite,...