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Keir Starmer: UK will continue to work with ‘closest of allies’ as Donald Trump wins US presidential election. First Minister John Swinney has also offered his congratulations to the president-elect. by Louise Wilson.
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Stephen Flynn seeks election to Holyrood
18 hours ago — Stephen Flynn seeks election to Holyrood. Stephen Flynn has announced his intention to stand in the 2026 election for the Scottish Parliament. The SNP Westminster leader said he would remain an MP if elected as an MSP, but would not take a salary for the second job. The decision has raised concerns about holding a dual mandate – also known as ...
Live: First Minister's Questions - Holyrood Website
Sep 2, 2021 — 12:12pm: Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says NHS staff were under-resourced and overworked before Covid, before criticising the government’s record on waiting times.The First Minister points to the waiting times recovery plan, which she said was having an impact before Covid. She says the pandemic has placed significant pressure on the NHS and before Covid, it was changing demographics ...
Live: First Minister's Questions - Holyrood Website
May 27, 2021 — Live: First Minister's Questions. Share this page. Welcome to the first FMQs of the new parliamentary session. We'll bring you all the latest updates from 12 noon. Holyrood Newsletters. Holyrood provides comprehensive coverage of Scottish politics, offering award-winning reporting and analysis: Subscribe.
Sue Gray rejects nations and regions role - holyrood.com
13 hours ago — Sue Gray will not become the UK Government’s new envoy to the nations and regions. The former civil servant previously held the role of Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, but quit last month following a tranche of negative headlines for the government. She was also reported to be at odds with Morgan McSweeney, Starmer’s then chief political ...
Do the Scottish Tories have more to offer than populist soundbites?
21 hours ago — The new Scottish Tory leader needs to get on top of economic and fiscal affairs. Findlay’s challenges are far greater than his recent predecessors. In recent times, the Tories have hidden behind their unionism. These days they need to explain what Scottish Conservatism has to offer beyond tired populist soundbites.
Solicitor General Ruth Charteris: 'I believe in justice'
1 day ago — I do believe in justice. A member of the Free Church of Scotland, Charteris said it is her faith that gave her an early grasp of core legal concepts. “Growing up, I might not have heard much about law or lawyers, but I certainly heard a lot about justice and about accountability,” she said. “Faith is really important to me.
Live blog: Nicola Sturgeon at Holyrood's harassment committee
Mar 2, 2021 — The committee has stopped for another break. 13:20: Asked about claims the case was only conceded after counsel threatened to resign, Sturgeon says this is “not my understanding of the position”. “The handling of the judicial review was legally sound,” she adds. 13:15: The procedure was being challenged not just as it referred to the Salmond complaints, but overall says Sturgeon.
Lords to examine if Scotland Office should be 'strengthened' in …
Feb 26, 2024 — A House of Lords Committee is to look at the arguments for beefing-up the Scotland Office. Peers will also consider "whether there is scope to strengthen" the Wales Office and Northern Ireland Office as part of an inquiry into the governance of the Union. The Constitution Committee, which counts ex-Scottish Conservative leader Baroness Goldie ...