Depleted opposition group has rallied to help Moray’s poor
This time last year, Moray Council’s SNP group was left crestfallen after losing party veteran Gordon McDonald as its representation in the chambers slipped from 11 members to nine.
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Aberdeen council’s unlikely alliance between Labour and Tory reflects on year in power
Aberdeen’s council leaders have hailed the progress they have made since taking control of the city 12 months ago – despite facing a rocky road to gaining power in the townhouse.
Labour deny Jeremy Corbyn supports Scottish independence
A claim UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn supports Scottish independence has been dismissed as nonsense.
Jenny Laing launches stinging attack on opposition rival after bitter dispute
Aberdeen council’s co-leader has launched a stinging attack on her opposition rival calling for him to apologise “for undermining the council” in a bitter dispute over outsourcing.
MP schools Hansard in Scots after describing Government as being in a ‘fankle’
Regional dialect can sometimes bamboozle people not in the know.
Government’s Irish border solution in realms of science fiction, says SNP
The Government’s preferred solution to the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic belongs in the realms of science fiction, the SNP’s shadow Europe spokesman has claimed.
Parking charges across the north-east could double under new council cost-cutting measures
A row has erupted after it was revealed that some parking charges across the north-east could double.
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford would meet Donald Trump in the UK
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford would meet Donald Trump in the UK despite his reservations out of “respect” for his position.
Ramsay Jones: Indyref 2 focus could backfire on the SNP
At their party conference in June, the next deputy leader of the SNP will be announced.
Angry clashes at Holyrood over Cambridge Analytica
A consultant for the SNP met the controversial data firm Cambridge Analytica in the run up to the last Holyrood elections, the First Minister has revealed.
Sturgeon refuses to name consultant who met Cambridge Analytica for SNP
Nicola Sturgeon has refused to reveal who the SNP consultant was that met with controversial data firm Cambridge Analytica.
SNP link to Cambridge Analytica “regrettable”
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has admitted a link between the party and data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica is regrettable.
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.
SNP accused of manufacturing Brexit row to push for new independence referendum
The SNP has been accused of manufacturing a legal row over Brexit in order to push for a second independence referendum.
SNP to prepare new disciplinary rules for party members
The SNP is preparing to introduce a number of strict disciplinary rules, just months after shamed Aberdeen Donside MSP Mark McDonald resigned from the party.
Aberdeen councillor backs controversial baby graves plan
An Aberdeen councillor who herself suffered a miscarriage has backed controversial council plans to remove mementos from the graves of babies at a city cemetery.
Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland needs independence to realise full potential
Scotland’s full potential will only be realised with independence, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Drawing of lots gives tied council by-election to Conservatives
A council by-election tied between Conservative and Labour was decided in favour of the Tory candidate by the drawing of lots, under a traditional procedure.
Former MP Natalie McGarry in court on fraud charges
A former MP has appeared in court on six charges including fraud.
SNP urges Theresa May to do more to tackle Russian money laundering
The SNP’s Westminster leader has called on Theresa May to impose tougher financial sanctions on Russia. including steps to tackle money laundering in the UK.
Protesters in Glasgow march against racism
Protesters have taken part in a march against racism in Glasgow in solidarity with events in other European cities.
Allow child refugees to sponsor family members, Government urged
Ministers have been urged to allow child refugees to sponsor their close families members to join them in the UK.
Brexit should not lead to second indyref – poll
Less than a quarter of Scots think Brexit should lead to a second independence referendum, a poll has revealed.
Warnings over fishing rights during Brexit transition period
A fishing campaign group has urged the UK Government to make it clear how the industry will be affected by Brexit.
Mark McDonald speaks out after resignation
Shamed Aberdeen Donside MSP Mark McDonald has claimed he is “ready to learn from my mistakes” when he embarks on a career as an independent politician.
Michael Russell: More than 20 years ago, the people of Scotland voted overwhelmingly for a national parliament
BREXIT: MORE than 20 years ago, the people of Scotland voted overwhelmingly for a national parliament.
Former allies of Mark McDonald call for resignation – but former provost backs him
Former close party colleagues of disgraced MSP Mark McDonald dramatically turned their back on him yesterday and called for his resignation.
Nicola Sturgeon defends SNP investigation into MSP’s inappropriate behaviour
Nicola Sturgeon has defended her party’s handling of an investigation into the inappropriate behaviour of former childcare minister Mark McDonald.
Have your say – Should MSP Mark McDonald quit?
Nicola Sturgeon has called on disgraced MSP Mark McDonald to quit Holyrood after investigators found he had “exploited” his power and caused “distress” to women.
Mhairi Black reveals torrent of online misogynistic abuse
The SNP’s Mhairi Black has revealed the scale of misogynistic abuse she faces online, repeating in Parliament insults aimed at her which include the C-word.
Nicola Sturgeon calls on disgraced MSP Mark McDonald to quit Holyrood
Nicola Sturgeon called on disgraced MSP Mark McDonald to quit Holyrood last night after investigators found he had “exploited” his power and caused “distress” to women.
First Minister calls on Mark McDonald to stand down as MSP
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said it would be appropriate for the Scottish Government’s former childcare minister to stand down as an MSP after a series of sleaze allegations were made against him.