Deadly nuclear waste flights resume from Wick
Controversial top secret flights carrying Dounreay’s deadly nuclear waste from Scotland to the USA resumed at the weekend.
Prime Minister David Cameron
David Cameron expresses “hope” for Brain family
David Cameron has expressed his hope that an Australian family fighting deportation from the Highlands will be allowed to stay.
David Cameron speaks to the P&J and vows never to “wash hands” of North Sea
David Cameron today vowed his government would "never wash our hands" of the North Sea as he urged businesses to collaborate to maintain safety while keeping costs under control.
Prime Minister David Cameron: ‘Blame me for offshore shares row’
David Cameron has admitted he botched the handling of the row over his financial affairs, telling Tory activists it had “not been a great week”.
Willie Rennie accuses David Cameron of “flirting” with EU exit
The leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats will tonight accuse David Cameron of "flirting" with an EU exit that would bring economic ruin to Scotland.
“Oh dear, oh dear, OMG, oh dear, oh dear, need to go rest in a darkened room”
"Oh dear, oh dear, OMG, oh dear, oh dear, need to go rest in a darkened room," David Cameron read from his file of papers at the Commons Despatch Box.
Prime Minister headed for Aberdeen tomorrow over future of North Sea
Speaking in the House of Commons the Prime Minister announced plans to visit Aberdeen tomorrow (January 28). The Conservative MP for Waveney, Peter Aldous, was first to ask David Cameron a question, seeking assurances that the government will do all it can to support the north sea oil industry. Read the article on Energy Voice.
David Cameron: The UK will resettle thousands of Syrian refugees
Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed that the UK will provide resettlement for thousands more Syrian refugees.
Donald Trump: Cameron has left door open for second independence referendum
Donald Trump has expressed incredulity that the UK Government left the door open for a second vote on Scottish independence after failing to agree last year's referendum would not be repeated.
Police raid Lord Sewel’s flat in drugs probe
The home of north-east peer Lord Sewel was searched by police last night after an investigation was launched into allegations of drug use.
Prime Minister David Cameron planning Jura holiday
Prime Minister David Cameron is planning to take his family back to a Hebridean island for a summer holiday next month.
Energy suppliers overcharge by £1.2billion a year
Energy suppliers have been overcharging customers by around £1.2billion a year, an inquiry has found.
Nicola Sturgeon demands Scottish role in EU renegotiations
Nicola Sturgeon is demanding that Scotland and the other devolved administrations influence the talks to renegotiate the UK’s membership of the European Union.
Baker urges people to campaign for UK to remain part of EU
An MSP has called on people across the north-east to launch a “strong” campaign to ensure the UK remains part of the European Union.
EU vote could make clamour for second independence referendum “unstoppable”
Pressure for another independence referendum may become “unstoppable” if the UK votes to leave the EU, Nicola Sturgeon claimed yesterday.
Sturgeon to press for greater autonomy on EU regulations
Nicola Sturgeon will today urge Europe to give Scotland greater discretion in implementing regulations like the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
SNP demand Downing Street come clean over whether it knew of leaked memo
The SNP has demanded that 10 Downing Street clarify exactly who knew what regarding the civil service memo leaked by former Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael during the general election campaign.
Alistair Carmichael refuses to resign over leaked memo
Former Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael has refused to resign in the face of growing calls for him to step down over a leaked memo
SNP hope to build cross-party consensus to retain Human Rights Act
The SNP hope to build up a cross-party consensus to defeat UK Government efforts to repeal the Human Rights Act.
SNP takes place in Commons as third biggest party
The UK’s new-look parliament took shape yesterday as the army of SNP MPs gathered to claim their place as the third-biggest party in the House of Commons.
David Cameron and Nicola Sturgeon hold “positive” talks over more powers for Scotland
David Cameron is prepared to consider “sensible suggestions” for more powers for Scotland.
UK Government proposals for further devolution “sells Smith Commission short”
UK Government proposals to hand more powers to Scotland have come unstuck after being rejected by a cross-party group of MSPs.
Nicola Sturgeon warns David Cameron ahead of extra power talks
Nicola Sturgeon has warned David Cameron that Scotland "expects" extra powers to be delivered in the wake of the SNP election landslide.
Margaret Thatcher advisor made Scotland Office minister
A former adviser to Margaret Thatcher has been appointed Scotland Office minister in a move that was branded a "scandal" by the SNP.
Nicola Sturgeon warns Westminster that “everything has changed”
Triumphant SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon yesterday warned David Cameron that "everything has changed" as she prepared for showdown talks with the prime minister.
David Cameron appoints 16th oil minister in 18 years
David Cameron was accused of failing to treat the North Sea as a priority last night after appointing a 16th energy minister in 18 years.
Alex Salmond calls for David Cameron to scrap Scotland Office
Alex Salmond has called on Prime Minister David Cameron to abolish the Scotland Office in recognition of the new political landscape north of the border.
Nicola Sturgeon’s cast iron guarantee that SNP will never put Tories into office
Nicola Sturgeon has given her “cast iron guarantee” the SNP will never back a Conservative government “no matter the arithmetic”.
Nicola Sturgeon: Labour has lost the plot
Nicola Sturgeon has predicted that Ed Miliband’s statement he would prefer not to be prime minister than do a deal with the SNP will spell the end of Labour in Scotland.
General Election 2015: Ed Miliband rejects power if it means working with SNP
Ed Milband said he would prefer to remain in opposition than get into Downing Street on the back of the SNP.
General Election 2015: Murphy claims Tories ‘playing with fire’
Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy has claimed the prime minister was “playing with fire” by talking up the chances of the SNP which has refused to rule out a second independence referendum.
Nicola Sturgeon: SNP will be a friend to all UK citizens
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has moved to reassure people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that they have nothing to fear from the SNP.