7 h. ago If you went to state school, do you ever feel British life is rigged against you? Welcome to the 93% Club | Alastair Campbell

The civil service, judiciary and media are still dominated by the privately educated 7%. Lasting change is not a pipe dream – but it’s up to usFor the first time in our history, we have a cabinet made up entirely of people who went to state schools. Several, including prime minister Keir Starmer, come from working-class backgrounds; some, such as deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, were raised in conditions of poverty that feel as if they ought to belong to another age.So far so good. What better signs could one ask for to show that Britain is a meritocracy, social mobility is real and anyone can rise to the top provided they have talent, commitment and determination?Alastair Campbell is a former journalist turned strategist and spokesperson for the Labour party. He is now a writer, podcaster, consultant strategist and mental health campaigner Continue reading...

Society

28 h. ago Gregor Poynton MP meets UK Veterans Minister to raise plight of Linburn Veterans and Scotland's Military Museum

Gregor Poynton, MP for the Livingston constituency, has today met with the UK Labour Government’s Veterans Minister, Al Carns, to highlight the urgent situation facing residents at the Linburn Park in West Lothian.

Events

31 h. ago Future of bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Ltd could have 'profound impact' on West Lothian communities

Gregor Poynton MP urged the Scottish Government to take immediate action

Politics

57 h. ago MSP meets with West Lothian veterans centre residents after charity's shock decision

Angela Constance met with Linburn Park residents to hear directly from them following the decision from Sight Scotland regarding the future of their homes.

Events

59 h. ago Livingston Constituency MP Gregor Poynton launches paid internship in honour of Robin Cook

Twenty years after the death of the former Foreign Secretary, a new scheme to support young people in Livingston will bear his name

Politics

6 d. ago Starmer tells Netanyahu Israel and Iran must pull back from the brink

Israeli prime minister calls for downfall of theocratic regime as attacks raise prospect of all-out war

Politics

7 d. ago Gregor Poynton MP welcomes huge investment in Scotland following spending review announcement

Gregor Poynton MP has welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Spending Review, which confirms billions of pounds of investment to Scotland.

Economics

2 w. ago Stagecoach's future in Dumfries and Galloway raised with First Minister

MSPs Oliver Mundell and Colin Smyth are concerned the firm could close its depots in Dumfries and Stranraer, costing around 130 jobs.

Politics

2 w. ago EU urges China to loosen rare earth curbs as carmakers near crisis point

European trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič raises shortage of vital materials with Chinese commerce minister

Events

2 w. ago Scottish Government challenged by Livingston MP over its policy of not spending to support munitions manufacture

Gregor Poynton is calling for reform of the Scottish National Investment Bank’s policies

Politics

2 w. ago Second indyref not a ‘priority’ during my time as Prime Minister – Starmer

The Labour leader said First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney had not raised the issue with him during their recent talks.

Politics

2 w. ago UK must change approach to defence in an insecure world, Starmer warns

The Prime Minister could not say when his aim of raising defence spending to 3% of the UK’s economic output would be realised.

Events

3 w. ago Police chiefs and MI5 warn Labour's plans to release prisoners early will 'risk public safety'

The heads of the Metropolitan Police , MI5 and National Crime Agency were among those who used a letter to the Ministry of Justice to raise their 'collective concerns'.

Events

3 w. ago New calls to end frozen State Pension policy for over 100,000 Brits living in Canada

Campaigners are urging Prime Minister Carney to raise the issue of State Pension uprating at the state opening of the Canadian Parliament.

Events

3 w. ago Alex Salmond promised 'swift' Edinburgh tram inquiry without any knowledge of what would be involved

Lord Hardie said the former first minister’s pledge around the Edinburgh trams inquiry ‘merely raised expectations’.

Politics