Articles tagged with: Scotland

05 Jan Political parties

SNP MP Stephen Gethins: “I've Got No Feeling Of Britishness"

After a five-year break from Parliament, SNP MP Stephen Gethins tells Harriet Symonds the migration crisis is "entirely of Westminster’s own making" and politicians must "take Reform on".

10 Dec 2024 Defence

Dismantling submarines would create well-paid, secure jobs in Scotland

Rather than spend £10m a year keeping 22 disused submarines languishing in my constituency, we should employ people to safely dismantle them.

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04 Dec 2024 Energy

Comment on Scottish budget from Net Zero Technology Centre

06 Jul 2024 Political parties

Keir Starmer Will Visit All Four Nations After Election Landslide

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will set off on a series of visits to all four nations of the United Kingdom on Sunday, after he won a landslide victory at the General Election.

12 May 2024 Political parties

Labour Considering Cross-Department Ministers To Act As Scotland's "Window To The World"

Shadow Scotland Secretary Ian Murray has said Labour is considering introducing cross-departmental Scotland ministers to reform how Scotland is represented across the UK Government, as the party works to finalise its general election manifesto.

30 Apr 2024 Political parties

Labour Figures View SNP Chaos As "Reset Moment"

Scottish Labour figures have said they view the chaotic fallout from Humza Yousaf’s resignation as a “reset moment” to “throw out” assumptions around core voter groups in Scotland.

15 Oct 2023 Political parties

Labour Expects "Chaos" Parallel Between SNP And Tory Party Conferences

Chair of the Labour Party Anneliese Dodds has predicted there will be “many parallels” between the SNP’s party conference and the Conservative party conference, as Labour hopes to present itself as the “party of change” for voters across the UK.

06 Oct 2023 Political parties

Victory feels palpable in Scotland – but the real challenge for Labour comes later

Last month the great, the good and the naughty of Scottish politics gathered in the beautiful, verdant surroundings of the Botanic Garden in Edinburgh.

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20 Sep 2023 Transport

RIA Scotland Summit reaffirms commitment to private investment in rail infrastructure

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has reaffirmed its support to find routes for private industry investment in railway infrastructure, a key topic at it’s annual summit held yesterday (19 September).

Scottish Cabinet Minister Champions Horticulture Industry and Plants Tree at Local School to Promote Green Growth

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12 Sep 2023 Environment

Scottish Cabinet Minister Champions Horticulture Industry and Plants Tree at Local School to Promote Green Growth

Mairi Gougeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, was given a closer look at the Environmental Horticulture sector on a visit to Ashbrook Nursery in Arbroath. This was part of the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) outreach on its Scottish Growth Strategy, which was brought to Holyrood earlier this year so that industry and politicians could engage in improving the environment, economy and health through trees and plants.

11 Sep 2023 Communities

With the Tories and SNP left flailing in Scottish waters, the Lib Dems can swim to victory

A possibly apocryphal story tells of a military commander who was told his forces were surrounded. His response? “Perfect. They can’t get away from us this time!”

Annabelle Ewing MSP, pledges to plant a Growforth tree for her community

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05 Sep 2023 Environment

Annabelle Ewing MSP, pledges to plant a Growforth tree for her community

Following a Scottish Parliamentary event earlier this year to discuss the Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy for Scotland, many MSPs have pledged to plant a tree in their community.

Politicians visit Aberdeen Garden Centre and Nursery to address horticultural industry challenges

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04 Sep 2023 Environment

Politicians visit Aberdeen Garden Centre and Nursery to address horticultural industry challenges

Ben Reid Garden Centre and Nursery in Aberdeen had the privilege of hosting two distinguished political figures last week. On Thursday, 31 August, Stephen Flynn, Member of Parliament for Aberdeen South and Leader of the SNP in the House of Commons, visited the garden centre. His visit aimed to shed light on the pressing issues confronting the horticultural industry in Scotland.

24 Jul 2023 Home affairs

Scottish Tories Urge Home Office To Listen To Them On Migrant Housing

Conservative party politicians in Scotland have privately raised concerns with the Home Office that the government is overlooking the impact small boats crossings are having on their communities north of the border.

01 Jul 2023 Political parties

Labour Believes "Tectonic Plates" For A Scottish Comeback Have Shifted

Confidence is growing among Labour figures that there are signs a major electoral comeback in Scotland that could be crucial to delivering an overall majority at the 2024 general election is increasingly possible.

19 Jun 2023 Environment

Keir Starmer Launches Green Energy Plan For "New Britain" In Scotland

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has used a visit to a Leith tidal energy business to unveil plans for the launch of a Scotland-based public energy company should Labour win power at the next election.

22 May 2023 Transport

The CalMac ferries fiasco has been devastating for Scotland’s fragile island economies

It was a momentous day on 22 November 2017 at the Ferguson shipyard on the Lower Clyde. The pipes played. Little children waved their Saltires while no less a personage than Nicola Sturgeon descended to perform the launch of the MV Glen Sannox, proud addition to the Caledonian MacBrayne fleet.

Scotland’s horticultural industry gathers with MSPs at Holyrood to discuss Scottish Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy

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16 May 2023 Environment

Scotland’s horticultural industry gathers with MSPs at Holyrood to discuss Scottish Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy

MSPs joined experts, professionals, and academics from Scotland’s horticulture sector at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday, 10 May at a reception to discuss the future of the industry in relation to the well-being economy, the environment, planning and health.

29 Mar 2023 Political parties

Labour has a chance to win back Scotland if they can offer voters the change they long for

The independence referendum in 2014 transformed Scottish politics. It led directly to Labour’s electoral collapse in 2015 when the SNP won 56 of Scotland’s 59 seats.

28 Mar 2023 Political parties

Labour still face an uphill battle to win over Scottish voters despite falling SNP support

Humza Yousaf was the overwhelming favourite to become the next SNP leader among his fellow MSPs at Holyrood and among those who occupy the SNP benches at Westminster.

27 Mar 2023 Political parties

Humza Yousaf Wins SNP Leadership Race

Humza Yousaf has been elected as the new leader of the SNP after defeating rival candidates Kate Forbes and Ash Regan.

Scottish parliament hears Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy

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17 Mar 2023 Environment

Scottish parliament hears Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy

21 Feb 2023 Political parties

Kate Forbes Equal Marriage Opposition Loses Her Support Of Scottish Ministers

Kate Forbes’ campaign for the SNP leadership has been dealt a significant blow after a number of Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs) withdrew their endorsement following comments she made on same-sex marriage.

20 Feb 2023 Communities

Fighting to hold back the cost of living crisis in Scotland

Last October the Scottish government passed its Cost of Living Act, which implemented a rent freeze and ban on most evictions to support tenants through the winter. The measures went well beyond anything brought in by the Westminster government. But both campaigners and the data itself suggest the Act has only had limited effect.