Greens branches break with party strategy and will not field candidates
Green Party associations have decided not to stand candidates in a break with the rest of the Scottish party.
Kirstene Hair
Concern over lack of food allergy training for public
The majority of Scottish health boards and councils fail to provide training courses for the public on the risks of food allergies, new research suggests.
Nicola Sturgeon says she will work with Tory Remainers to find Brexit ‘alternative’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed she is willing to work with Remainer Conservatives as part of a Commons coalition to stop Theresa May’s Brexit plans and prevent the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal.
Fergus Ewing: Farmers will get their payments
Scotland’s Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has accused the UK Government of being intent on stopping direct support payments to farmers “just as quickly as they can get away with it”.
Calls to Westminster for help with Scottish landslip repairs
A north-east politician has called for a dedicated fund to help communities hit by landslips in Scotland.
Crisis talks call for changes to immigration rules for fishermen and fruit pickers
Politicians have held crisis talks with government officials calling for changes to immigration rules for fishermen and fruit pickers to help protect both industries.
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.
North-east MP calls for special Brexit deal for seasonal farm workers
North-east MP Kirstene Hair has called for a special Brexit deal for seasonal farm workers during a Westminster debate.
North-east MPs’ warning over reductions in free cash machines
Fears have been raised over a possible reduction in free cash machines due to plans to pay operators less money.