Scottish Government has underestimated healthcare funding by £400m – economist
An economist has said the Scottish Government may have underestimated healthcare funding needs by more than £400 million.
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SNP in fantasy land over Europe as it tries to square economics with independence
Twenty-one years after leaving office, John Major has found a moral urgency that he lacked in Downing Street, commenting this week: “No form of Brexit will remotely match up to the promises made by the Leave campaign in the referendum: they were vote-gathering fantasies, not serious politics.”
Brexit will crash the economy, SNP Westminster leader warns
Brexit will crash the economy, the SNP’s Westminster leader has warned.
UK Government told it must shield North Sea industry from Brexit fallout
Chancellor Philip Hammond has been warned not to risk the North Sea’s “bright future” as he faced calls to bring forward Budget measures to shield the industry amid fears of a Brexit-induced skills shortage.
Backing fudged Brexit deal would be dereliction of duty, Sturgeon warns MPs
MPs who vote a “cobbled-together” Brexit deal through Parliament would be guilty of a “dereliction of duty”, Nicola Sturgeon has warned.
Sturgeon warns MPs ‘cobbled-together’ Brexit deal would be dereliction of duty
MPs who help Theresa May get a “cobbled-together” Brexit deal through Parliament would be guilty of a “dereliction of duty”, Nicola Sturgeon has warned.
Nicola Sturgeon to unveil ‘common sense’ Brexit plans
A “common sense” alternative to the UK Government’s Brexit plans is to be set out in a new Scottish Government paper, Nicola Sturgeon has revealed.
Six in 10 Scottish voters back extending Brexit talks to avoid no deal – poll
A majority of people in Scotland back extending negotiations with the EU to avoid a no deal Brexit, a new poll suggests.
Sturgeon declares Scottish independence is ‘clearly in sight’
Nicola Sturgeon has said the SNP’s goal of independence for Scotland is “clearly in sight”, as she hit out at the “chaos and incompetence” of Westminster.
Independence clearly in sight – Sturgeon
The SNP’s goal of Scottish independence is “clearly in sight”, Nicola Sturgeon has told party members.
Scots ‘less prepared’ for Brexit than rest of UK, lawyer claims
Scotland is less prepared for Brexit than the rest of the UK, because of a “complacency” created by SNP ministers’ high profile stance on Europe, a leading lawyer has said.
Nationalists told to wait til ‘time is right’ for IndyRef2
Nationalists who are pressing for Nicola Sturgeon to call a second referendum on independence have been told they must wait for the “right moment” for such a ballot.
Hope needed more than ever in face of unfolding calamity, Sturgeon to say
Scotland needs to offer people “optimism and hope” to contrast with the “unfolding calamity” of a Westminster Government which “stumbles from disaster to disaster” Nicola Sturgeon will say.
John Swinney seeks to ‘reassure’ critics of controversial P1 tests
Scotland’s Education Secretary said he will try to “reassure” opponents of controversial assessments for P1 pupils, despite facing calls to scrap the tests altogether.
Sturgeon accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over second Brexit vote
Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of “rank hypocrisy” after insisting a People’s Vote on Brexit would not set a precedent for Scotland.
Scotland and Catalonia could have ‘good relationship’ as independent nations
The Scottish and Catalan governments are looking at how they could work together to boost the economy of both their areas.
Home Secretary putting politics ‘ahead of peoples lives’, SNP MP claims
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has been accused of putting “party political dogma ahead of people’s lives” with his refusal to allow a safe injecting room to be set up in Scotland’s largest city.
Second Brexit vote does not set precedent for Scotland – First Minister
A second referendum on Brexit would not set a precedent for the way Scotland would become independent, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Bosses should give abuse victims time off work if they leave partners – SNP
Westminster has been urged to devolve powers over employment law to Scotland, so it can require bosses to give abuse victims time off if they leave their partner.
Scotland could get independence without second referendum, SNP MP claims
Scotland would not necessarily have to have a second independence referendum to leave the United Kingdom, a senior SNP MP has said.
SNP gathers in Glasgow for autumn conference
SNP members will gather in Glasgow today for the party’s autumn conference.
John Swinney hails ‘progressive’ policies as SNP gathers for conference
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has hailed the Scottish Government’s “world-leading examples of progressive policies”, as his party gears up for its autumn conference.
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.
Police probe into Alex Salmond’s work life
A police probe into allegations of sexual misconduct against Alex Salmond will span a 20 month period of his career, it emerged yesterday.
Scottish Government condemned over unknown energy jobs taskforce figures
The Scottish Government has been condemned after admitting it does not know how many workers were helped back into employment through its energy jobs taskforce.
Scottish Government ‘intends to contest Alex Salmond’s legal action’
The Scottish Government has notified court officials it intends to contest Alex Salmond’s legal action over its handling of sexual harassment allegations made against him.
First Minister standing on a precipice with the sands of time running away
Nicola Sturgeon is traversing a tightrope on the issue that will define her premiership – independence for Scotland.
Aberdeen councillors to debate £150m city centre regeneration including Town House demolition
Councillors will debate a potential £150 million Aberdeen city centre development today which could pave the way for more housing, shopping and leisure space.
RAF Lossiemouth could be key bargaining tool to secure Nato membership for independent Scotland
RAF Lossiemouth could be used as a key bargaining tool to secure Nato membership for an independent Scotland, it has been claimed.
SNP to target 50,000 voters in new push for independence
SNP campaigners are to target 50,000 Scots as part of a national day of action on independence, the party’s depute leader has announced.
SNP demands freedom of movement over North Sea Brexit warning
The SNP has called on the UK Government to ensure freedom of movement post-Brexit following a warning it could lead to the shutdown of North Sea platforms.