More than 10 days after Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, Home Office reports show that only around 300 Ukrainian refugees have been granted visas to come to the UK. (as of March 8) — despite more than 13,500 applications for the program. As Ukrainians flee for safety from Putin’s war crimesRead More →
The former Scottish National Investment Bank chief executive has released a statement explaining why she abruptly quit the job. Throughout the week, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon faced questions about why Eilidh Mactaggart left office. During Prime Minister’s Questions, Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross (below) claimedRead 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 →
The bank’s loan will strengthen the port’s position as a key port hub for the UK’s large-scale energy transition efforts. The Aberdeen expansion has been described as the biggest maritime infrastructure project in the UK. It is only a few months away from being operational. Register to our daily newsletterRead 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 →
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 →
Ensure a fair and equitable transition to net zero A just transition to net zero – reduce emissions fairly and without leaving anyone behind – is essential for ensuring a green recovery from COVID, and is integrated into Scottish climate change legislation. it puts people, communities and places at theRead More →
Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon made a statement to the Scottish Parliament on the outcome of COP26 in Glasgow and how Scotland will continue to play its full role in tackling climate change. Read the full statement below. President, on Saturday, the COP26 ended with the approval by 197 countries ofRead More →
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A full-page ad in The Herald this morning warns the people of Scotland that Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is credibly accused of war crimes and genocide, will be coming to Glasgow next week. The announcement, part of a campaign led by Scottish Tamils with the support of otherRead 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 →
Last week, some of the COVID restrictions that had been in place for many months were lifted – including with respect to physical distancing and size limits for social gatherings. Hope people took the opportunity to have a little more fun and meet more friends and family than before. WhileRead 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 →
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 →
Press play to listen to this article LONDON — It’s hard to believe now, but British politics hasn’t always been dominated by big constitutional issues. If the 2014 Scottish independence referendum brought these debates to the fore, Brexit sent them into the stratosphere. Now the two combine in the nextRead More →
Nicola Sturgeon says the thoughts of the Scottish people are with the royal family after the death of the Duke of Edinburgh. It was announced earlier today that Prince Philip had died at Windsor Castle at the age of 99. The Duke and Queen have been married for over 70Read 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 →
Former Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has become the first Scottish National Party politician to defect to Alex Salmond’s new Alba party. The SNP called for a Westminster by-election in response and said his departure was ‘somewhat of a relief’ after Salmond launched his latest political project on Friday asRead 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 →
TOGETHER with the rest of Scotland, I watched our First Minister lead the nation through probably the most grueling year of our lives. With each passing day, Nicola Sturgeon’s honesty and integrity have guided, reassured and comforted us through 12 months of overwhelming fear and grief. His calm authority andRead 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 →
February 27, 2021 ALEX SAUMOND and his successor, Nicola Sturgeon, transformed the Scottish National Party from a fringe cause into a ruthless election winner that reduced the Scottish Labor Party to a rump and in a 2014 referendum came close to achieving its goal of smashing the UK. It canRead 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 →