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Unionism And Young People: In Conversation With Arlene Foster, Douglas Ross And Ian Murray

How invested are the youth of Northern Ireland and Scotland in upholding their nation’s place in the UK? Former Northern Irish First Minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster, Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross, and shadow secretary of state for Scotland Ian Murray discuss how pro-union politicians must up their game to win the hearts and minds of young people.

16 Sep Communities

By focusing on the ‘other,’ nationalists risk tearing apart communities and disrupting lives

Nationalism can take many forms. At best, it springs from a love of “people like us,” of our community, our way of life and liberties – a desire to improve and an instrument of human nurturing. At its worst, history has shown it can also be an “othering” – a rejection of others, an exclusion of difference and a damaging and chaotic separation from those who are not part of the same group.

13 Sep Communities

Michael Gove: 'This is a rainbow country with a warm, sunny welcome, for all'

Preserving the United Kingdom in its current form is a project closer to the heart of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove than perhaps any other minister. But despite working flat out to keep the union together, he tells Rosa Prince he can still find time to boogie

24 Aug Coronavirus

Scotland Will Start Holding Its Own Public Covid Inquiry This Year

The Scottish government has announced it will hold its own inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic starting by the end of this year.

03 Aug Coronavirus

Most Covid Rules In Scotland To Be Dropped From Monday

The majority of Covid restrictions in Scotland will be dropped next week as it moves “beyond level zero”, the First Minister has confirmed.

03 Aug Health

We need to take bold steps to tackle Scotland’s drug death shame

The Right to Recovery Bill is designed to cut through the broken treatment system and guarantee that everyone who needs treatment can get it.

13 Jul Political parties

EVEL was never an adequate solution to democratic inequality in the UK

EVEL was a divisive and counterproductive step and its repeal is welcome. Unless we defeat the roots of the problems in our democracy, however, the EVEL in our politics will always come back to haunt us.

07 Jul Defence

The SNP’s insistence that Trident be removed should be a total non-starter

The lack of options for moving the UK’s nuclear deterrent outside Scotland means Scottish independence would impact the defence of both countries and jeopardise Scotland’s future membership of Nato.

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21 Jun Health

Assisted Dying Bill introduced to Scottish Parliament

14 May Brexit

Can Nicola Sturgeon afford to gamble on a second independence referendum?

Alongside the historical kitsch of refurbished wooden beams and a portrait of the Duke of Wellington, the most striking aspect of Room One of the Supreme Court is Sir Peter Blake’s bright, pop art carpet.

12 May Political parties

The priority for Scotland must be on Covid recovery – not another referendum

Once again, it was only the Scottish Conservatives who could be trusted to stand foursquare for Scotland’s place within the UK.

26 Mar Political parties

Alex Salmond To Form New Political Party Called "Alba"

Scotland's former first minister Alex Salmond has announced he is forming a new political party and will stand candidates in the Scottish elections this May.

16 Feb Coronavirus

Nicola Sturgeon Has Announced The "Phased" Return Of Scottish Schools From Monday

Scotland's youngest pupils will return to full-time classroom learning from Monday, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

15 Jan Brexit

Up To 40% Of Fish Sold At A Danish Auction This Year Is from Scottish Boats Avoiding Brexit Chaos In The UK

Up to 40% of fish sold at an auction in Denmark so far in 2021 have come from Scottish boats, according to a a leading figure in the Nordic logistics industry.

15 Jan Brexit

Let’s stop using the fishing industry as a political football and work together to untangle Brexit red tape

Scottish fishermen have been losing £1M each day for the past week because of Brexit disruption. They need urgent support from the Prime Minister, not excuses and uncertainty.

15 Jan Environment

Scotland’s agriculture sector needs firm commitments if it is to deliver on ambitions

We must recognise, reward and support the high-quality food and drinks industries that underpin the Scottish economy and post-Covid recovery.

14 Jan Brexit

Government Is Accused Of Being "Asleep At The Wheel" Over The Scottish Fishing Crisis After Ministers Enraged The Industry

The UK government has been accused of abandoning Scottish fishing traders facing economic disaster after remarks by two ministers enraged opposition MPs and industry figures.

12 Jan Brexit

Scottish Fish Traders Say Brexit Is Costing Them Over £1m A Day And Want The Government To Pay Them Back

The government is being urged to compensate businesses whose exports to the European Union have been torpedoed by post-Brexit paperwork.

How are Scottish communities staying connected during these difficult times?

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30 Nov 2020 Communities

How are Scottish communities staying connected during these difficult times?

This St Andrews Day, we celebrate the Good Causes that have made a huge difference to Scottish communities, thanks to funding from The National Lottery,

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17 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

Betting and Gaming Council statement on the closure of betting shops in Level 4 areas in Scotland

Responding to Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement on some Scottish council areas moving to Level 4 Covid restrictions, which will lead to the closure of betting shops, a spokesperson for the Betting and Gaming Council said:

15 Nov 2020 Foreign affairs

Scotland and the first-generation Scottish-American president have always been an uncomfortable fit

Donald Trump's relationship with his homeland, like his relationship with everyone, is entirely transactional

21 Oct 2020 Political parties

Scots want a path through this pandemic, not a path to separation

There is no appetite for another Scottish Independence referendum whilst we deal with the devastating impact of Covid-19. That’s why Labour is focused on jobs, jobs, jobs – not borders, flags and currencies.

24 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Boris Johnson says he won’t let coronavirus ‘hold Britain back’ as he marks first year in Number 10

Boris Johnson has vowed not to let Coronavirus “hold this country back” as he marked his one-year anniversary as Prime Minister.

16 Jul 2020 Political parties

Ministers promise ‘power surge’ to devolved nations after Brexit amid bitter row with Scotland and Wales

The UK Government has unveiled plans to allow trading to continue “freely across all four corners of the UK” after Brexit, amid a bitter row with the administrations in Scotland and Wales.