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Green Freeport status in the Scottish Highlands could speed up a just transition to net zero Partner content
Environment
By Opportunity Cromarty Firth
Green Freeport status in the Scottish Highlands could speed up a just transition to net zero
If the Port of Cromarty Firth is given Green Freeport status, it would help attract more than £2.5billion worth of private investment, delivering a range of local and national benefits.
RIA Scotland welcomes rail decarbonisation progress Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA Scotland welcomes rail decarbonisation progress
RIA Scotland, the voice of the Scottish rail supply community, has welcomed progress on Scotland's rail decarbonisation plan.
The Welsh dimension: how the devolved nations found a role within our unwritten constitution
Political parties
By Craig Williams MP
The Welsh dimension: how the devolved nations found a role within our unwritten constitution
To many, even in the political sphere, the word devolution often sparks a great deal of misunderstanding.
RIA Scotland announces Chair and Vice Chair Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA Scotland announces Chair and Vice Chair
RIA Scotland, the voice of the Scottish rail supply community, has announced a new Chair, Meirion Thomas of Arcadis, and Vice Chair, Campbell Braid of Siemens, to set the strategic direction of the group.
In a polarised world, our legislatures can achieve more by working together
Parliament
By Lord McFall
In a polarised world, our legislatures can achieve more by working together
Our political system is too London-centric. That’s why as Speaker of the House of Lords, one of my priorities is to help bring the four legislatures, Holyrood, Stormont, Westminster and the Senedd, together on an equal footing.
The Rundown Podcast: How Damaged Is Boris Johnson’s Reputation?
Culture
The Rundown Podcast: How Damaged Is Boris Johnson’s Reputation?
Leading pollsters Sir John Curtice and Chris Curtice join PoliticsHome's Eleanor Langford and Adam Payne to offer insight into how the public is feeling about the government as 'partygate' rages on and the grip of the cost-of-living crisis tightens.
Scottish Tories Defend “Principled Position” Against Boris Johnson, But Say He's Welcome North Of The Border
Economy
Scottish Tories Defend “Principled Position” Against Boris Johnson, But Say He's Welcome North Of The Border
The leader of the Scottish Conservatives will not change his “principled position” on Boris Johnson, but the Prime Minister will “always be welcome” north of the border, close allies of Douglas Ross have said.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry responds to ministerial statement on ScotRail
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the rail supply community, has responded to the confirmation that ScotRail services will transfer into public ownership from 1 April 2022.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry thanks outgoing Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP
RIA Scotland, the voice of the Scottish rail supply community, has thanked Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP, who has stepped down today, for his work in rail.
Scottish Tories Fear Rift Between Holyrood And Westminster Will Harm Election Prospects
Political parties
Scottish Tories Fear Rift Between Holyrood And Westminster Will Harm Election Prospects
Members of the Scottish Tory grassroots have warned the strained relationship is causing problems for activists on the doorstep.
My Most Memorable Christmas: MPs And Peers Reflect On Their Favourite Festive Moments
Communities
By Kate Proctor
My Most Memorable Christmas: MPs And Peers Reflect On Their Favourite Festive Moments
From surprise sledging to war-time gifts, family and community rallying to help one another through difficult times, our politicians share some touching tales from years gone by. Compiled by Kate Proctor.
Hogmanay And Other Large Events In Scotland Cancelled, Nicola Sturgeon Confirms
Coronavirus
Hogmanay And Other Large Events In Scotland Cancelled, Nicola Sturgeon Confirms
Large Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled in a bid to control the surge in Omicron cases in Scotland.
Rising energy bills are fuelling a difficult Christmas for families
Energy
By Alan Brown MP
Rising energy bills are fuelling a difficult Christmas for families
Christmas is always an expensive time of year, but as a result of a Brexit fuelled cost-of-living crisis this year could be the worst yet. As inflation continues to soar, one of the biggest increases households are facing is to energy bills. Currently, electricity prices are 18.8 per cent higher than in 2020, with gas prices 28.1 per cent higher.
The Chancellor should take this opportunity to support Scotch whisky and help Scottish business build back better
Economy
By David Duguid MP
The Chancellor should take this opportunity to support Scotch whisky and help Scottish business build back better
The Chancellor has the opportunity to show his support for the Scotch whisky industry in the Budget by not increasing a duty burden that already sees nearly 70 per cent of the cost of a bottle of Scotch claimed by the Exchequer.
Partner content
Energy
By SGN
Hydrogen electrolyser purchased from Nel for our world-first project in Fife
Today, we signed a landmark agreement with dedicated hydrogen technology provider Nel ASA to supply the electrolyser for our world-first hydrogen-to-homes heating network on the east coast of Scotland.
Unionism And Young People: In Conversation With Arlene Foster, Douglas Ross And Ian Murray
Home affairs
By Adam Payne
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.
By focusing on the ‘other,’ nationalists risk tearing apart communities and disrupting lives
Communities
By Robin Millar MP
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.
Michael Gove: 'This is a rainbow country with a warm, sunny welcome, for all'
Communities
By Rosa Prince
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
Scotland Will Start Holding Its Own Public Covid Inquiry This Year
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.
Most Covid Rules In Scotland To Be Dropped From Monday
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.
We need to take bold steps to tackle Scotland’s drug death shame
Health
By Douglas Ross MP
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.
EVEL was never an adequate solution to democratic inequality in the UK
Political parties
By Alistair Carmichael MP
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.
The SNP’s insistence that Trident be removed should be a total non-starter
Defence
By Lord Walney
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.
Partner content
Health
By Dignity in Dying
Assisted Dying Bill introduced to Scottish Parliament