Articles tagged with: Scotland

15 Feb 2023 Political parties

Who Will Be The Next First Minister of Scotland?

Nicola Sturgeon is to stand down as Scotland's First Minister, having served for a record-breaking eight years – and now everyone is asking who will be chosen to replace her.

15 Feb 2023 Home affairs

Westminster Leaders Pay Tribute To "Formidable" Nicola Sturgeon Following Resignation

Westminster leaders have paid tribute to Nicola Sturgeon, who in a shock announcement on Wednesday said she would resign as Scottish First Minister and Scottish National Party leader.

15 Feb 2023 Political parties

Nicola Sturgeon Resigns As Scotland's First Minister

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced her resignation at a press conference arranged for this morning.

13 Feb 2023 Home affairs

Half Of Scottish Voters Say UK Government Is "Right" To Block Gender Reform Bill

Half of voters in Scotland agree the UK government was “right” or “within its rights” to block Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill, according to new polling.

Scottish railway suppliers welcome the publication of rail funding for CP7 (April 2024 to March 2029)

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03 Feb 2023 Transport

Scottish railway suppliers welcome the publication of rail funding for CP7 (April 2024 to March 2029)

RIA Scotland has today welcomed the publication of the the High-Level Output Specification (HLOS) and Statement of Funds Available (SoFA) for Scotland's Railway infrastructure for Control Period 7 (CP7, April 2024 to March 2029). This comes after RIA Scotland last week expressed disappointment in the delay to publication.

17 Jan 2023 Social affairs

LGBT+ Tories Call For Meeting With Scotland Secretary Over "Toxic" Constitutional Row

A group representing LGBT+ Conservatives have called for Scotland Secretary Alister Jack to meet with them, arguing that trans people are “caught up in an increasingly toxic independence, constitutional debate” between Holyrood and Westminster after the government decided to override the Gender Recognition Reform Bill.

17 Jan 2023 Parliament

How Government In Westminster Can Override Scotland's Gender Bill

The Westminster government's decision to use powers to override Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) Bill, passed under the devolved administration, has triggered an almighty constitutional row.

17 Jan 2023 Education

Ministers Reject Criticism Of Scottish Gender Law Veto, Education Secretary "Extremely Disappointed" By Teachers' Strike

The education secretary has rejected Nicola Sturgeon’s criticism of the government’s plan to block new gender reform laws passed by Holyrood.

14 Jan 2023 Communities

Alistair Carmichael interview: Representing the islands of Orkney and Shetland

Representing 32 islands, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has a truly unique constituency; as he tells Gabriella Bennett, logistical challenges are only half the battle.

13 Jan 2023 Economy

Surprise Economic Growth, "Cordial" Talks Between Sunak And Sturgeon, Health Secretary Warmer To Pay Increase For NHS Staff

The UK economy saw surprise growth of 0.1 per cent in November, in the first sign that the country might be able to overcome recession in 2023.

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09 Jan 2023 Environment

Scottish businesses wanting to break into offshore renewables invited to take part in new round of successful programme

Businesses in the North East of Scotland aiming to enter the expanding offshore renewable sector can apply to the Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) Programme, run by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, from today (Monday).

21 Dec 2022 Health

Health Secretary Attacks Unions Over Ambulance Strikes, Home Secretary Faces MP Grilling, Gender Reform Vote In Scottish Parliament

Health Secretary Steve Barclay has accused unions of "consciously" inflicting harm on patients, claiming they have not made sufficient contingency plans during the ambulance driver strikes.

HTA welcomes Scotland’s planning system and urban focus in Biodiversity Strategy

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14 Dec 2022 Environment

HTA welcomes Scotland’s planning system and urban focus in Biodiversity Strategy

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), who represents members from across the entire horticultural sector supply chain in Scotland, has welcomed the publication of Scotland’s draft Biodiversity strategy and has pointed to the impact trees and plants will have in achieving targets.

01 Dec 2022 Political parties

Ian Blackford Is Standing Down As SNP Leader in Westminster

Ian Blackford is standing down as the Westminster leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in the House of Commons, saying it is the "right time for fresh leadership".

23 Nov 2022 Parliament

All You Need To Know About Scotland's Legal Bid For An Independence Referendum

The Supreme Court’s decision to refuse the Scottish Government’s referendum bill, which would allow them to hold an Independence vote without Westminster's consent, is just one blow in a long and complex fight between Scottish nationalists and the dominant political parties in London.

23 Nov 2022 Parliament

Scotland Can't Hold Independence Referendum Without Westminster's Approval, Supreme Court Rules

The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to hold a lawful independence referendum following a reference from Scotland's Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC.

How the Scottish Government can take their decarbonisation ambition to the next level

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06 Oct 2022 Energy

How the Scottish Government can take their decarbonisation ambition to the next level

Green hydrogen presents the SNP with an opportunity to build on their strong decarbonisation track record.

Gender recognition reform: Britain's governments must work together to minimise uncertainties

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05 Oct 2022 Communities

Gender recognition reform: Britain's governments must work together to minimise uncertainties

As Britain’s equality regulator, we have a duty to advise government on how changes to the law might affect the operation of the Equality Act 2010.

27 Sep 2022 Political parties

We’ve put Labour back on track in Scotland – voters believe we can win again

The question of how we win back the “red wall” understandably looms large at every Labour conference – but what we can’t forget is that the first red wall to fall was in Scotland.

Scotland is pressing on with a Deposit Return Scheme – England and Wales must do the same

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16 Aug 2022 Environment

Scotland is pressing on with a Deposit Return Scheme – England and Wales must do the same

Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) are one of those rarest of policy ideas – one that’s simple, cost neutral for the consumer, demonstrably effective, and seemingly enjoys broad cross-party support.

Green Freeport status in the Scottish Highlands could speed up a just transition to net zero

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03 Jul 2022 Environment

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

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08 Jun 2022 Transport

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.

26 May 2022 Political parties

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

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20 May 2022 Transport

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.