46 h. ago Gregor Poynton MP welcomes historic upgrade to workers’ rights in Scotland

Gregor Poynton, MP for the Livingston constituency, has hailed the UK Labour Government's Employment Rights Bill as a landmark step forward for workers’ rights in Scotland, delivering key protections for employees while supporting businesses to grow.

Politics

4 d. ago Five Scottish Labour MPs back UK Government's expected £6bn benefits cut

Graeme Downie, Blair McDougall, Frank McNally, Gregor Poynton and Joani Reid said the welfare reforms are "truly progressive".

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9 d. ago The SNP's lack of urgency over mobile phones in school will harm our children

Writing in the Daily Record, Labour MP for Livingston Gregor Poynton says the SNP should ban mobile phones in schools immediately.

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9 d. ago Cult darts star given heroes welcome and carried through the airport after making history

Darting superstar Peter Wachiuri was given a heroes welcome when he returned to his native Kenya after competing in the MODUS Super Series

Transport

1 week ago Angela Rayner claims 'the biggest upgrade in workers rights in a generation' will BOOST the economy  amid fears firms will drown in red tape

The Deputy Prime Minister insisted that the Employment Rights Bill would trigger a boom in spending because millions of people would have the security to 'get on in life'.

Economics

1 week ago Keir Starmer mocks Stephen Flynn as a 'keyboard warrior' after Ukraine and Trump comments

The Prime Minister was responding to a question from Labour MP Gregor Poynton, who said the Nationalist's social media posts were "juvenile and childish".

Politics

2 w. ago SNP accused of trying to split unionist vote ahead of Scottish elections after Swinney demands alliance to 'lock out' Nigel Farage's 'far right' Reform Party

Professor Sir John Curtice hit out at Mr Swinney after he used a conference to demand the threat of the far-right - which he said included Reform - be blocked in Scotland.

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2 w. ago Attacks on Scotland's book festivals from both left and right recall 1930s book burnings

Book festivals provide a fine example of what democratic debate should be like

Events

2 w. ago John Swinney: Nigel Farage is an 'accomplice' to Russia, as 'far right' summit announced for Scotland

It came as the First Minister announced a new summit to tackle the rise of the ‘far right’

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2 w. ago MP demands Ofcom toughen stance on tech giants over online security

Gregor Poynton MP has urged Ofcom to take a stronger stance against online platforms that fail to protect children, calling for the regulator to fully utilise its new powers under the Online Safety Act.

Events

2 w. ago Equalities regulator ‘concerned’ by reports of Government transitioning guide

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said it wants to meet with Scotland’s Health Secretary, Neil Gray.

Politics

3 w. ago West Lothian Labour politicians meet with East Calder Health Centre campaigners

Gregor Poynton joined Lothians MSP Foysol Choudhury in visiting the site on to meet with local campaigners, hear their concerns and take stock of the issues facing staff.

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