6 h. ago Douglas Alexander ‘looking forward to being Scotland’s voice’

The new Scottish Secretary formally takes up the role on Monday.

Events

7 h. ago Douglas Alexander: Labour can disprove critics and stage fightback in Scotland

The new Scottish Secretary made the comments after his predecessor, Ian Murray, was sacked on Friday

Politics

9 h. ago Douglas Alexander says Anas Sarwar is 'nobody's branch office manager' as he plots Labour fightback in Scotland

The new Scottish Secretary insisted Labour would make a political comeback next year despite trailing the SNP in the polls.

Society

9 h. ago Douglas Alexander: Scottish Labour branch office claims are 'nonsense'

The new Scottish Secretary made the comments after his predecessor, Ian Murray, was sacked on Friday

Politics

49 h. ago Labour veteran Alexander says return to Scotland Office a ‘real honour’

Douglas Alexander replaces the sacked Ian Murray as Secretary of State for Scotland.

Politics

50 h. ago Douglas Alexander appointed Scottish Secretary as Ian Murray sacked in major reshuffle

Mr Murray said he was ‘hugely disappointed’ to be leaving government

Politics

51 h. ago Douglas Alexander appointed new Scottish Secretary by Keir Starmer following major Cabinet reshuffle

The Labour veteran has taken charge of the Scotland Office and will be tasked with helping take the fight to the SNP ahead of next year's Holyrood election.

Politics

60 h. ago Minister defends prospect of Government meeting Israeli president in UK

Douglas Alexander said the UK must engage with Israeli as well as Palestinian authorities.

Politics

60 h. ago Angela Rayner faces crunch moment as ethics probe set to report on tax row

One minister said it would be a ‘good thing’ for the Government if the probe concluded quickly.

Politics

4 d. ago Scottish Labour veteran handed key role by Anas Sarwar in Holyrood election campaign

EXCLUSIVE: Douglas Alexander will be co-chair of the campaign along with Jackie Baillie.

Politics

4 d. ago Talks to nationalise key Ardrossan ferry port at 'critical' stage

Transport Secretary agrees to need for faster progress after MSP describes it as “glacial”

Politics