11 h. ago Kate Forbes: I have no interest in spat with the UK Government over Mossmorran

The Deputy First Minister said reports of a conflict with Labour are a ‘dis-service’ to at-risk workers.

Politics

31 h. ago Defence firm could look at employing some Mossmorran workers, Alexander says

The Scottish Secretary hailed a meeting with the Scottish Government and employers as ‘constructive’.

Economics

41 h. ago Scottish Government to work with UK ministers in bid to help Mossmorran workers

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the Scottish Government would be involved in talks today with Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander.

Politics

61 h. ago SNP minister blasted UK Government communication despite cancelling meeting with Labour minister

Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan complained her Government had been “calling for meetings” ahead of the Budget - despite cancelling one on Thursday.

Politics

61 h. ago Douglas Alexander blasts SNP Government for 'weaponising' Mossmorran closure

The East Lothian MP said “workers deserve better” than the SNP’s approach.

Politics

6 d. ago Mossmorran closure by ExxonMobil blamed on UK Government policies

The UK Government has also confirmed it will not be stepping in to save 400 at risk jobs at the Fife site.

Politics

6 d. ago Ministers must consider boldest of steps to save Fife Ethylene Plant at Mossmorran from closure

Oil and gas-related industries are contracting at a rate which far surpasses the creation of jobs in renewable energy and associated low-carbon technologies

Politics

7 d. ago MSP urges ExxonMobil to work with governments to avert Mossmorran closure

ExxonMobil announced the site would close on Tuesday.

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer has had ‘500 days of failure’ in office, says SNP

SNP Westminster deputy leader Pete Wishart highlighted issues such as pensioner winter fuel payments and the two-child benefit cap.

Events

1 week ago Thousands of pupils in Scots schools face more time off in coming months as teachers urged to walk out of classrooms

THOUSANDS of youngsters across Scotland could end up out of the classroom amid a strike threat. Teachers have been urged to back industrial action after a union boss blasted Nats ministers over a botched promise on class times. The SNP promised to reduce contact time to 21 hours in their 2021 manifesto. But the Educational...

Politics

2 w. ago Scots Secretary of State Douglas Alexander MP visits college campus and Summerlee Museum in Coatbridge to hear about projects

Coatbridge MP Frank McNally secured £20 million Plan for Neighbourhoods money from the Labour Government following the election last summer.

Politics

2 w. ago Top Scots waterpark and museum could get UK Government funding as Douglas Alexander vows to 'revitalise' town

Douglas Alexander visited Coatbridge on Thursday alongside MP Frank McNally to talk about projects which could receive funding.

Politics

2 w. ago UK Government ‘disrespectful’ over Cameron Barracks plans, says council leader

The leader of Highland Council said there had been ‘no real engagement’ on plans to house 300 male asylum seekers at a barracks in Inverness.

Politics

2 w. ago Unfair to say locals were not consulted on asylum barracks plan – Alexander

The Scottish Secretary hit back at claims the UK Government failed to engage with Inverness officials over proposals to house 300 migrants there.

Events

2 w. ago Douglas Alexander 'perplexed' at SNP minister claiming to hear about asylum seeker plan on radio

The Scottish Secretary pointed the finger at Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville for claiming she “learned” about the plans “through the media” because she had written to the Home Office about it weeks before.

Politics

3 w. ago Swinney holds talks on cutting whisky tariffs with US ambassador

The First Minister will also attend a whisky event and the rugby at Murrayfield with Warren Stephens.

Politics

3 w. ago Swinney should focus on domestic policy rather than US whisky deal – Alexander

The First Minister has met with the president on the issue a number of times this year.

Economics

3 w. ago Whisky on the menu as Scottish Secretary Alexander meets US ambassador

Warren Stephens will have talks with Mr Alexander before the diplomat attends the rugby clash between Scotland and the US on Saturday.

Politics