SNP ‘proposing austerity on steroids’ for an independent Scotland, claim opponents
Labour and the Tories have hit out at claims by a senior nationalist that Scotland could cut its deficit by more than half within three years of independence.
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Scottish Labour choosing candidate for Bridge of Don by-election
National Labour party bosses will choose a candidate for an important Aberdeen by-election.
North-east MP ‘delighted’ after promotion to new government role
Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has said he is "delighted" after being handed a role within the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
BBC director-general: We took on over 75s TV licences at height of austerity
BBC bosses have said shouldering the cost of over 75s licence fees stemmed from Conservative austerity.
Ministers accused of ‘outsourcing austerity’ after free TV licences for the over-75s scrapped
Ministers have been accused of "outsourcing austerity" after the BBC revealed it was scrapping blanket free TV licences for the over-75s.
Former deputy first minister predicts trouble for Tories in Scotland if Boris Johnson wins leadership
The Tories will "have a problem" in Scotland if Boris Johnson succeeds Theresa May in Downing Street, former deputy first minister Jim Wallace has said.
Tycoon to bankroll any party ‘to protect Union’
A north-east tycoon has revealed plans to bankroll different Unionist parties in seats across Scotland to try to derail the SNP’s bid for a second independence referendum.
Moray MP to miss Brexit vote to be by wife’s side as she goes into labour
Moray MP Douglas Ross is to miss a crucial vote on Brexit tonight after his wife went into labour earlier today.
Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn face critical week in Parliament
Theresa May faces a critical test in the Commons today when she seeks to convince MPs and government ministers to stay on board with her Brexit strategy.
Banner calling for resignation of Aberdeen MP Ross Thomson erected on public footbridge
A banner calling for the resignation of Aberdeen South MP Ross Thomson was posted outside his office and is now understood to be hanging on a city footbridge.
Aberdeen South MP Ross Thomson’s alleged behaviour in Commons bar ‘completely unacceptable’
Senior Tory figures have criticised a north-east MP after he was caught up in a police incident at an exclusive Westminster bar.
Moray financial problems still not fixed despite extra funding from Scottish Government
Moray Council opposition Conservative group leader Tim Eagle has welcomed extra funding from the Scottish Government, but stressed that the region's financial problems were still not fixed.
MP leads chorus of complaints about lack of songs in Les Miserables drama
Fans have struggled to watch the dramatic adaptation of Les Miserables, saying they were aghast at the lack of songs.
MSP to travel 2,000 miles meeting constituents amid Raigmore carpark campaign
One Highlands and Islands MSP will travel over 2,000 miles as he undertakes a “summer surgery tour” to meet constituents and businesses.
Derision from opposition after Ross Thomson tells Tories to follow Thatcher to get back on track
Ross Thomson has urged fellow Tories to revive the legacy of Margaret Thatcher and claimed his party lost ground in last year’s snap election because they rejected individualism.
No support in Conservative coalition at Moray Council
The SNP are poised to take over Moray Council on Wednesday, after a Conservative coalition meeting failed to attract any support from opposition councillors.
Jenny Laing launches stinging attack on opposition rival after bitter dispute
Aberdeen council’s co-leader has launched a stinging attack on her opposition rival calling for him to apologise “for undermining the council” in a bitter dispute over outsourcing.
Parking charges across the north-east could double under new council cost-cutting measures
A row has erupted after it was revealed that some parking charges across the north-east could double.
Blackford: No Brexit deal unless UK Government shifts
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has warned there will be no deal on Brexit unless the Scottish Government gets full control over devolved powers.
Warnings over fishing rights during Brexit transition period
A fishing campaign group has urged the UK Government to make it clear how the industry will be affected by Brexit.
Andrew Bowie: ‘Bank bosses should be ashamed’
Conservative MP Andrew Bowie said RBS should be ashamed.
Moray councillor quits Tory party over savage saving plans
School crossing patrollers, public toilets, community centres and libraries are all under threat in a savage council savings plan that has caused a senior Tory councillor to quit the party.
SKETCH: PM’s dream turns into nightmare
Theresa May took to the stage at the end of Tory party conference needing to give the speech of her political career.
Ruth Davidson: Tories will burst Corbyn’s bubble
Ruth Davidson told the Conservative Party faithful yesterday that the Tories will burst Jeremy Corbyn’s bubble, just as they had burst the SNP’s in May’s election.
Edward Mountain: Time to build and support NHS teams in the north, not dismantle them
Next year, the National Health Service will celebrate its 70th anniversary.
MSP Alexander Burnett admonished for failing to declare business interests
Aberdeenshire West MSP Alexander Burnett has been admonished for failing to declare business interests in parliamentary questions.
Holyrood salutes the fundraising family of late MSP
The fundraising efforts of the family of a late north-east MSP have been hailed at Holyrood.
Tory welfare cuts could cost north claimants £142m
Tory welfare cuts will cost claimants in the north and north-east of Scotland £142million, according to new official analysis.
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