The next Labor government will create a Britain that Scots ‘are not just a part of, but proud of’, promised Keir Starmer, accusing the Tories and Scottish nationalists of being ‘united at the hip’ in their desire to keep the country “paused in the politics of 2014 forever”. Britain’s LaborRead More →
Since its introduction in 2013, the benefit cap has limited the support some of the most vulnerable people can receive. Because of this, many families are faced with the grim reality of choosing between heating and eating as a direct result of the actions of this British Conservative government. BasedRead More →
Sue Gray’s update revealed that 16 parties took place in Downing Street during the lockdown – 12 of which are under investigation by police. The update provides further confirmation of the ‘one rule for us, another rule for everyone else’ attitude of this British Conservative government – and shows thatRead More →
Brexit-loving, right-wing Tory MP Christian Wakeford has defected to the Labor Party. This, combined with Keir Starmer’s drift to the right, shows that Labor and the Tories are increasingly two sides of the same Westminster coin – and increasingly disconnected from Scotland. Here’s how. Disconnected from Brexit Scotland voted overwhelminglyRead More →
Boris Johnson’s latest defense for the growing list of parties breaking Covid rules in Downing Street is that ‘no one told him’ that a drink-fueled garden party during lockdown was ‘against the rules’. His defense is utterly stunning and fools the public with these increasingly ridiculous excuses – but theRead More →
These are five things the English can do this week that the Scots cannot do due to the current restrictions. With the continued increase in cases of Omicron in the UK, many countries have introduced a number of temporary measures to curb the spread of the virus. The new rulesRead More →
Altruism, integrity, objectivity, responsibility, openness, honesty and leadership. These are the seven values expected of those in Parliament and in government. However, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson who is supposed to uphold these values, the continued dishonesty and corruption by his party and that of his party shows just howRead More →
Welcome to the SNP’s annual conference. We come together at what I hope will be a turning point for the world. As the dust settles from the historic summit of COP26, I don’t think I’ve ever been so proud to call Glasgow my hometown. The excellent organization of the eventRead More →
When we cut through the Tory spin, Rishi Sunak’s UK budget crumbles under the slightest scrutiny. This budget – with the combination of Tory welfare cuts, unwarranted tax hikes and a damaging Brexit – leaves millions of Scottish families worse off. Here’s a summary of what it all means andRead More →
This is the story of two governments – the Scottish SNP government moving every household in Scotland forward and the UK Conservative government imposing damaging policies against our will. As Boris Johnson’s priorities revolve around Trident nuclear weapons, welfare cuts and a takeover of Scotland, the SNP government is choosingRead More →
In 2016, the people of Scotland voted overwhelmingly to stay in the EU. This vote was ignored by the British government. The Scottish government then came up with a compromise – recognizing that two UK countries had voted to stay, while two had voted to leave – whereby the UKRead More →
Press play to listen to this article EDINBURGH – The Scottish National Party may be a happier crew than in recent years, but they are no closer to independence. Armed with new lines – as well as some familiar arguments – aimed at convincing Scots of her vision for anRead More →
The body representing Scotland’s 32 local authorities has slammed the government’s plans to create a new National Care Service (NCS), saying it could mean “the end of anything other than central control in Scotland”. The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla) on Monday launched the attack on the Edinburgh government’sRead More →
THE frontrunner in the race to become the leader of the second largest union in the UK has made it clear that a second independence referendum concerns people living in Scotland. Steve Turner is the left-wing favorite to succeed Len McCluskey as general secretary of Unite, which represents the interestsRead More →
On Monday, England is preparing to end all legal, social and economic restrictions linked to the Covid, thus clearly breaking with Scotland. While in the south sites closed since the start of the pandemic, such as nightclubs, are expected to reopen, Scotland is taking a more measured approach to reopening.Read More →
Police Scotland have launched an investigation into the finances of the ruling Scottish National Party following allegations that it spent hundreds of thousands of pounds on a future independence referendum for other purposes. The allegations highlight tensions within the Scottish independence movement over what some supporters see as the failureRead More →
COMMUNITY spirit united Scots as they came together to celebrate the first national ‘Thank You Day’. The meaning of the celebrations was to say thank you to all the people who are helping others through the pandemic. Multiple activities such as tartan tea parties, get-togethers and picnics were organized toRead More →
Scotland is an inclusive and internationalist country, with a long history of welcoming people of all nationalities. However, the Conservatives’ dire and draconian approach to migration is incompatible with the values of Scottish society and the needs of our economy. Instead of acknowledging Scotland’s unique demographic needs, Boris Johnson andRead More →
Scottish Labor shadow secretary Ian Murray MP has said a referendum on independence is not the priority of the Scottish people at the moment. Speaking to Sophy Ridge on Sky, the MP for Edinburgh South said: ‘The important thing to be achieved from these elections, which is essential for allRead More →
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has invited the leaders of the UK’s devolved nations to crisis talks over the union after the pro-independence Scottish National Party won its fourth successive parliamentary election. Key points: Mr Johnson congratulated Nicola Sturgeon on his party’s victory in the Scottish election He invited leaders fromRead More →
Edinburgh, Scotland The Scottish National Party (SNP) has won 61 seats so far and holds a clear lead as vote counting continues on Saturday. Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s independence party now needs four more seats to secure an absolute majority in the 129-seat parliament. She said on Friday that “aRead More →
The annual Scotland Week celebrations are an important part of the calendar – they first celebrate the contribution of the people of Scotland and the enduring relationship between Scotland and the United States with the grand celebration of Tartan Day as the high point . It is also an opportunityRead More →
May 6, I ask the people of Scotland to trust me and an SNP government to lead our country through the pandemic and into recovery. Now is the time for experienced leaders and governments more than ever as we pursue our most important task: keeping Scotland safe. The other partiesRead More →
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s grip on power is weakening as a fierce three-year factional struggle in and around the Scottish National Party (SNP) and Scottish government comes to a head. An attempt by Sturgeon’s close allies against former Railway SNP leader and Sturgeon’s mentor Alex Salmond to be jailedRead More →
After dragging Scotland out of the EU against our will, Boris Johnson, enthusiastically aided by Scottish Tories, is now imposing a creeping Westminster takeover. 🚨 The Conservatives’ economic plans for Brexit in the UK have been exposed as a full-scale assault on devolution. 📣 Even the Welsh Labor First MinisterRead More →
A Conservative government minister has said it is up to the Scottish people whether or not to hold a second independence referendum, although Boris Johnson has said he will block such a move. Kwasi Kwarteng, the UK government’s business secretary, strayed into the constitutional minefield while answering questions about theRead More →
A Tory minister said holding a new independence referendum would be ‘up to the Scottish people’ – despite the PM having indicated he would block it. In a new interview with The Sun, Boris Johnson said the Scottish government seeking an order under Article 30, allowing a referendum to beRead More →
BORIS Johnson is the “voice of the majority of the Scottish people,” Downing Street said. The bizarre comment by the Prime Minister’s official spokesperson came as more questions were asked about the ousting of Luke Graham, the former Scottish Tory MP in charge of Union Unit 10 . It emergedRead More →
LONDON — She was the legal mastermind who became one of the Scottish National Party’s most high-profile figures with her fight against Brexit, but the summary dismissal of Joanna Cherry this week laid bare her bitter internal divisions. Cherry was dropped as justice spokesman for the party’s Westminster frontbench teamRead More →
Ruth Davidson shuts down Nicola Sturgeon during fiery FMQs Last night Ms Sturgeon dashed Scotland’s Christmas hopes after urging Scots not to spend the night in other homes during the holiday season and only get together for one day, unlike the five days opening of England. It came as Scotland’sRead More →
BORIS Johnson was ‘caught red handed’ showing his contempt for the Scottish Parliament after being taped at a meeting of 60 Conservative MPs from the north, calling the devolution ‘a disaster’. During the Zoom call on Monday evening, the Prime Minister said the creation of a Scottish Parliament had beenRead More →
Fifty-eight percent of Scottish voters decided in a new poll supported UK independence. The increase in support for Scottish independence comes during the coronavirus pandemic and as the UK nears the end of the Brexit transition period. Seventy-six percent of Scots in the poll were dissatisfied with Boris Johnson’s performanceRead More →
The Prime Minister’s refusal to hold a second independence referendum will not be “the end of the matter”, insisted Nicola Sturgeon – as she warned Boris Johnson: “Scotland cannot be imprisoned in the ‘Union against his will’. The Scottish Prime Minister argued that it would be a “perversion and subversionRead More →
“The Scotch – what a vermin breed! “; “It is time for Hadrian’s Wall to be re-fortified, to lock them up in a ghetto on the other side”; “The nation deserves not only isolation, but complete extermination.” These are just a few of the lines from a poem published inRead More →