Aberdeen’s depute lord provost quits post after sexual assault claims
Aberdeen’s depute lord provost has stepped down from his role after being charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault.
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Spelling gaffe on Aberdeen MP’s leaflet prompts outrage
Aberdeen South MP Ross Thomson has come under fire after spelling two crucial words wrong in a political leaflet.
Lack of body-worn cameras puts prison staff at unnecessary risk: Tories
Prison officers in Scotland are exposed to “unnecessary risk” because the Scottish Government does not routinely provide body-worn cameras, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
Aberdeen councillor suspended following sexual harassment allegation
Aberdeen’s depute lord provost is being investigated by police over a sexual harassment allegation and has been suspended by the Scottish Conservatives.
PM’s Brexit deal only orderly way to leave EU, says Scottish Tory interim leader
The Prime Minister’s Brexit deal is the only orderly way the UK can quit the EU without leaving on a cliff edge, the Scottish Tory interim leader has said.
NHS facing serious staffing issues as more consultants able to retire: Tories
NHS Scotland is set for “serious staffing issues” with rising levels of workers who are able to consider retirement, according to the Scottish Conservatives.
Health boards spend millions on private security
Scotland’s health boards spent almost £4 million on private security last year, according to figures obtained by the Conservatives.
Aberdeenshire MP promoted to prestigious government role
An Aberdeenshire politician has described his UK Government promotion as a "great privilege."
Scottish Ambulance Service pays record amount in overtime to staff due to shortages
Staff shortages forced the Scottish Ambulance Service to pay record amounts in overtime costs to paramedics last year.
Paramedic overtime costs increase to new high – Conservatives
The amount of money paid in overtime costs to paramedics has hit a five-year high, according to figures obtained by the Scottish Conservatives.
Tories claim Police Scotland set for record retirements
Police Scotland is set to have a record-breaking year for retirements, according to Scottish Conservatives.
Tories call for action on loneliness
The Scottish Conservatives have called on ministers to deliver on a pledge to publish a national strategy to combat loneliness by the end of the year.
North-east councillor quits Tory party because he has ‘no faith’ in council leaders
A north-east councillor has quit his party and the ruling Aberdeenshire administration.
Conservative MSPs to be lobbied in fight to get fairer funding deal for Moray
Senior opposition MSPs at Holyrood will be lobbied this week in an attempt to get a fairer funding deal for Moray.
David Mundell ambushes Theresa May over fishing rights
Scottish Conservatives led by David Mundell have warned Theresa May they cannot support a Brexit deal that fails to restore “complete control and full sovereignty” over UK fishing waters.
Business rates ‘more damaging’ to energy sector than Brexit
Rising business rates will be more damaging to the north-east oil and gas industry than Brexit, it was claimed last night.
MSPs spent thousands of pounds on hotel meals, taxis and stamps
A north-east MSP spent almost £1,200 on meals in Edinburgh hotels last year, while another forked out £4,350 on postage stamps.
Tories and SNP clash ahead of first round of Moray Council’s budget talks
Moray Council’s SNP administration has been challenged to use an alleged budget windfall to stave off cuts in forthcoming savings talks.
Tory MSP claims north-east is ‘not a priority’ for the SNP when it comes to teacher recruitment
A north-east primary school is struggling to find a pupil support assistant - despite advertising for the post six times.
Political volunteer gets MBE after 40 years of service
June Morrison had to read and re-read the letter she was given explaining she was becoming an MBE before it sunk in.
Peter Chapman MSP has today resigned as the Scottish Conservative party spokesman on rural affairs
The regional list member for the north-east informed party leader Ruth Davidson by letter of his intention to step down earlier today.
Father of Game of Thrones star and Tory councillor suspended by party over council tax arrears, but claims he ‘deliberately’ defaulted
An Aberdeenshire councillor has been suspended by the Tories over non-payment of council tax - but insists he is only defying the system to highlight a mystery legal campaign.
Aberdeen could still stage delayed Conservative conference
The Scottish Conservatives are still hoping to stage their rescheduled party conference in Aberdeen after the event fell victim to the weather this weekend.
Scots Tories in push for deal for fish sector
Prime Minister Theresa May has been told that getting a good deal for the fishing sector after Brexit is an “absolute red line” for the Scottish Conservatives.
Treasury minister investigating claims RBS bank closure consultation was inadequate
The Scottish Conservatives have held talks with the Treasury minister to discuss concerns about RBS bank closures.
Tory MSPs slated for high earnings from second jobs
A string of north and north-east MSPs are facing a backlash over their second jobs – with one potentially topping up their Holyrood salary by the equivalent of £14,000 per day.
Second resignation rocks Moray Council days before budget talks
Moray Council has been thrown into disarray after a second member of the administration has quit in less than two weeks.
SNP brand Conservatives’ request for more cash for Moray Council as ‘ludicrous’
Moray Council’s SNP group has refused to back the local Conservative group’s pleas for more cash from the Scottish Government – branding the request “ludicrous”.
Tories say there is “urgent need” for clarity on Aberdeen MSP’s actions
The Scottish Conservatives have said there is an “urgent need for more clarity” on the actions of former childcare minister Mark McDonald.
Being part of single market tops SNP wishes
Single market membership is at the top of the list of Budget demands for rural Scotland, it was claimed yesterday.
Average speed cameras would not have prevented scores of A90 crashes
Controversial average speed cameras would not have helped prevent almost half of crashes on the north-east’s busiest road in recent years, it was claimed last night.
Hospital funding shortfall ‘harming north-east patients’
New evidence appears to confirm that patients are suffering as a direct result of the north-east falling to the “bottom of the pile” on health spending.