26 h. ago Labour blocks bid to allow SNP Government to bring in more foreign workers

The SNP accused Labour of running down the clock to stop a vote from taking place on devolving immigration powers.

Politics

48 h. ago RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: We're on the brink of World War III, our cities are hellscapes and the economy's shot. No wonder voters are turning to Reform

The self-indulgent, self-aggrandising stupidity of our political class and those responsible for our hopelessly inadequate and hideously expensive public services continues to plumb new depths.

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52 h. ago John Swinney urged to 'finally bring to an end era of divisive gender politics'

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay said the SNP Government should ‘own its mistakes’

Politics

60 h. ago Obituaries: Robin Salvesen, senior executive at Christian Salvesen who was devoted to public service and family

Robin Salvesen, shipping industrialist. Born: 4 May, 1935 in Edinburgh. Died: 10 March, 2025 in Haddington, aged 89

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2 d. ago Anas Sarwar uses John Swinney's far right summit to blame extremism rise on SNP 'failures'

Anas Sarwar broke the consensus of co-operation at John Swinney’s summit to counter the far right to point the finger at the SNP for “government failure”.

Events

3 d. ago Plan to cut 20% of car journeys in Scotland by 2030 dumped by SNP Government

Car usage in Scotland would need to drop to a level last seen in 1994 if the ambitious target was to have been met.

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3 d. ago Charity warns hundreds of thousands of disabled Scots could lose out from Labour's 'brutal' welfare cuts

EXCLUSIVE: The Glasgow Disability Alliance also claimed 30,000 carers could be hit if the SNP Government follows the DWP’s lead.

Events

4 d. ago Anas Sarwar says SNP failure is a 'recruiting sergeant' for the rise of Reform in Scotland

The Scottish Labour attached the SNP Government on the eve of a Government summit on the far Right

Events

5 d. ago Pope Francis death: Final image of church leader in last days as pontiff dies at 88

The Pope was unable to attend a host of traditional public Easter services in Rome before his death, with the 88-year-old not delivering the 'Urbi et Orbi' address on Sunday

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6 d. ago Pope makes surprise public appearance at Easter service after hospitalisation

Pope Francis made a surprise Easter appearance in St Peter's Basilica on Saturday (19 April) following his recent hospitalisation.

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6 d. ago Pope makes rare public appearance at Easter service after hospitalisation

Pope Francis made a surprise Easter appearance in St Peter's Basilica on Saturday (19 April) following his recent hospitalisation.

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8 d. ago SNP Government demands urgent meeting with Westminster following Supreme Court gender ruling

Scotland’s Social Justice Secretary plans to make a statement at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday’s judgment next week.

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8 d. ago 'High risk' man who poses threat to public on the loose after absconding from mental health unit

Met Police detectives have warned Vasile Coceban poses a risk to the public, and added the service has launched an investigation after he went missing from a facility in Brent

Events

8 d. ago 'High risk' man who poses threat to public on loose as Met Police launch manhunt

Met Police detectives have warned Vasile Coceban poses a risk to the public, and added the service has launched an investigation after he went missing from a facility in Brent

Events

9 d. ago SNP Government missed chance to nationalise Grangemouth refinery five years ago, claims Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said John Swinney knew about issues at the plant five years ago but “took no right approach”.

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9 d. ago SNP urged to drop gender policies ‘for good’ after Supreme Court ruling

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay also called on Holyrood ministers to address Parliament on the issue next week.

Events

9 d. ago South Lanarkshire council leader accuses SNP of making 'horrifying' £483m budget raid

Joe Fagan claims the real-term cost of SNP Government cuts since 2013/14 is worth £483million, which he says should be a source of "immense shame".

Economics

9 d. ago The SNP Government wasted an enormous amount of money on their gender crusade

Writing in the Daily Record, Labour MP Joani Reid says SNP ministers should be 'held accountable' after the Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a woman.

Politics

1 week ago Dutton admits he made mistake on Indonesia in ABC leaders’ debate as Albanese evasive on electricity prices

Opposition leader also says ‘I’ll let scientists pass that judgment’ when asked if climate change impacts getting worse in second showdownPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastPeter Dutton has admitted he made a mistake by wrongly claiming the Indonesian president had announced a proposal for Russia to base military aircraft in Indonesia, and declined to state whether the impacts of climate change were getting worse.The opposition leader has also confirmed his plan to reduce the size of the federal public service by 41,000 positions by 2030 would not pay for the entirety of the Coalition’s policy platform, suggesting further cuts to government spending may be necessary.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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1 week ago John Swinney reacts to Supreme Court ruling as SNP Government 'accepts' judgement

The First Minister said the ruling "gives clarity" and that he would "engage on the implications".

Events