Johnson secretly pursuing dangerous no-deal Brexit, Nicola Sturgeon says
Boris Johnson is secretly pursuing a “dangerous” no-deal Brexit, Nicola Sturgeon said after her first meeting with the new Prime Minister.
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Boris Johnson sees ‘no reason’ for Scotland holding second independence vote
New Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted there is “no reason” for Scots to have the second independence referendum that Nicola Sturgeon is pushing for.
Boris Johnson’s Brexit stance ‘driving country to disaster’, Sturgeon warns
Boris Johnson’s “hard-line” Government is driving the country towards “disaster” by pushing for a no-deal Brexit, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned.
Boris Johnson to meet Ruth Davidson in first visit to Scotland as PM
Boris Johnson is due to meet Ruth Davidson during his first official visit to Scotland as Prime Minister.
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.
Tory councillor defects to Lib Dems with swipe at new PM Boris Johnson
A Scottish Conservative councillor has defected to the Liberal Democrats, criticising new Prime Minister Boris Johnson as being “totally unsuitable for high office”.
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.
Tories urge cross-party action to tackle Scotland’s drugs deaths ’emergency’
Cross-party action is needed to tackle Scotland’s drugs “emergency” and reduce the shocking level of drug-related deaths, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
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.
Sick days taken by prison staff up by almost 50,000
Sick days taken by prison workers have increased by almost 50,000 in the last four years, sparking accusations that the Scottish Government is failing staff who are “struggling almost to breaking point”.
Scottish Tories must block Johnson tax plans, urges Derek Mackay
Scottish Tories should try to block Boris Johnson’s tax plans which could mean that Scots earning £80,000 a year pay almost £8,000 more than their counterparts in the rest of the UK, according to Economy Secretary Derek Mackay.
New economic model needed to boost growth and skills, say Tories
A new department should be created to help businesses sell online as part of a new economic model to boost skills and growth, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
Disabled people facing longer waits for suitable homes, new figures suggest
The number of disabled people on housing waiting lists has risen by almost 80% in the last two years, new research suggests.
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.
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.