VIDEO: Landslide victory as SNP retain Aberdeen by-election seat
The SNP showed their dominance last night by retaining their seat in an Aberdeen by-election.
Scottish Conservatives
Tory candidate suspended by party over online comments
The Conservative candidate for Aberdeen North has been suspended by the party after comments he made several years ago on an online forum emerged.
Indy Ref 2 ‘barrier to trade’ for farmers says Colin Clark
Scottish independence would cause “unnecessary barriers” for farmers, the Scottish Conservative candidate for Gordon, Colin Clark, said.
David Mundell hails Scottish Tories’ record as he warns against SNP ‘division’
David Mundell has hailed the Conservative Party’s record in Scotland as he claimed the “only job ” of SNP MPs is to secure another independence vote.
Aberdeen City Council co-leader Douglas Lumsden replaces Ross Thomson as candidate for Aberdeen South
The Scottish Conservatives have announced candidates for the Aberden South and Aberdeen North seats at the upcoming general election.
SNP election win would show ‘irresistible demand’ for indyref2 – Nicola Sturgeon
The SNP winning a majority of seats north of the border in December’s general election will show an “unequivocal and irresistible demand” for a second independence referendum, Nicola Sturgeon has insisted.
Sturgeon claims SNP general election success would confirm case for indyref2
Nicola Sturgeon has claimed a Scottish majority for the SNP after the general election will show an “unequivocal and irresistible demand” for a second independence referendum.
Sturgeon claims SNP general election success would confirm case for indyref2
Nicola Sturgeon has claimed a Scottish majority for the SNP after the general election will show an “unequivocal and irresistible demand” for a second independence referendum.
Ruth Davidson says she carried out due diligence before taking lobbying job
Former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has said she conducted “due diligence” before taking on a paid job with a lobbying firm.
First Minister told to ‘come clean’ about use of party email account
Nicola Sturgeon must “come clean” over allegations she has been using a private SNP email account for official government business, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
First Minister told to ‘come clean’ about use of party email account
Nicola Sturgeon must “come clean” over allegations she has been using a private SNP email account for official government business, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
Ruth Davidson speaks of aid work ambition after leaving Holyrood
Ruth Davidson has said she is “hugely interested” in taking on aid and development work once she leaves politics in Scotland.
Ruth Davidson: I don’t think I will stand in another election
Ruth Davidson has confirmed that she does not believe she will stand in an election again.
Ruth Davidson reveals her reasons for quitting as Scottish Tory leader
Ruth Davidson said being “hopelessly conflicted over Brexit” was one of the reasons she resigned her leadership of the Scottish Tories.
Tory MSP says Boris Johnson must resign if he disobeys law
A Scottish Conservative MSP has said Boris Johnson must resign rather than break the law by forcing through a no-deal Brexit.
Tories to lose all Scottish seats to SNP in general election, poll predicts
The Conservatives are set to lose all their Scottish seats to the SNP in a general election, a new poll suggests.
Tories to lose all Scottish seats to SNP in general election, poll predicts
The Conservatives are set to lose all their Scottish seats to the SNP in a general election, a new poll suggests.
Ruth Davidson: Resignation leaves Tories vulnerable to SNP
By any standards, Ruth Davidson’s eight years at the helm of the Scottish Conservative party has been marked by remarkable success.
New Defence Secretary represented the north east as a MSP two decades ago
Newly-appointed Defence Secretary Ben Wallace cut his political teeth representing the north-east at Holyrood two decades ago.
Farmer selected to try and win Moray for Conservatives for first time in Scottish Parliament
It may be nearly two years until the next Scottish Parliament election but the Scottish Conservatives have already selected their candidate for Moray.
Aberdeen student Tory suspended from party amidst racism row
The chairman of a student Scottish Conservative society has been suspended from the party amid a racism row.
Boris Johnson’s Aberdeen visit attracts barrage of criticism
A visit by Boris Johson to Aberdeen this week has attracted a barrage of criticism from political opponents.
Scottish Government accused of lacking vision for future farming policy
The Scottish Government was yesterday accused of lacking vision for future agricultural policy after Brexit.
Tories claim north-east councils lost £100,000 per day in core funding
Core funding for north-east councils has been cut by the equivalent of £100,000-a-day, the Scottish Conservatives have claimed.
Better support promised for Scots farmers
Scotland’s farmers have been promised post-Brexit support that is far more responsive to their needs than the “not fit for purpose” Common Agricultural Policy under which the industry currently operates.
Scottish Conservatives call for the Scottish Law Commission to review the test of ‘undue leniency’
The Scottish Conservatives have called for the Scottish Law Commission to review the test of ‘undue leniency’.
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.
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.
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.