11 h. ago Glasgow 'not ready' to host Commonwealth Games with city urgently needing 'deep clean'

EXCLUSIVE: Trade union chief Gary Smith said Scotland's biggest city had been "abandoned by the political class for a long time".

Politics

30 h. ago UK government owes children apology for damaging Covid errors, inquiry hears

Children’s commissioner during pandemic says long lockdowns caused explosion in vulnerability among youngThe government should apologise to children for the damaging mistakes and policy errors it committed during the pandemic, the former children’s commissioner for England has told the Covid-19 inquiry.Giving evidence to the inquiry’s public hearing on Thursday, Anne Longfield said a “doom loop” of fatalism among ministers meant the government failed to do more to help children. She argued that the prolonged lockdowns and school closures were responsible for the explosion in mental health, welfare and behaviour difficulties still being experienced by children and young people. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Government ‘should apologise to children for Covid mistakes’

In a statement, Baroness Anne Longfield said children were overlooked and ignored by the then government in its pandemic planning.

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35 h. ago SNP branded 'snooty and elitist' over 20% colleges funding cut as John Swinney makes private school remark

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar hit out at the Government’s record

Economics

37 h. ago Michelle Mone branded 'greedy and monstrous' as Scottish Labour peer demands peerage is removed

EXCLUSIVE: Labour peer George Foulkes said he supported a move that last happened over 100 years ago.

Politics

54 h. ago Starmer has ‘found his heart, found his fight’ at conference – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said his party must ‘shout louder’ rather than ‘whisper’ about its achievements.

Events

55 h. ago Readers' letters: Labour's funding pledges for Scotland are Trumpian fake news

Anas Sarwar’s call for a “new directionr “ for Scottish Labour fails to convince a reader

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3 d. ago Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury suspended over 'harassment' allegation

Scottish Labour says it takes ‘all complaints seriously’, when asked about a probe into MSP Foysol Choudhury

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3 d. ago Keir Starmer exposes Nigel Farage decision as Union Jack vow laid bare

Welsh, English, Union Jack and Scottish flags were given out to supporters at Labour party conference in Liverpool, with the PM urging members to wave them in solidarity

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3 d. ago Nigel Farage labelled a 'chameleon' with 'racist' Reform policies

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said Scotland would reject the ex banker, suggesting Nigel Farage had 'no heart' for dealing with the issues facing the country

Events

3 d. ago Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury suspended over 'sexual harassment' allegation

Scottish Labour says it takes ‘all complaints seriously’, when asked about a probe into MSP Foysol Choudhury

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3 d. ago Trade union leader blames UK Government 'mistakes' for Scottish Labour poll collapse

Gary Smith of the GMB said a Scottish Labour revival is based on Keir Starmer improving.

Politics

3 d. ago Streeting says Farage allowed ‘racist leaflet’ to go out in Scottish by

The Health Secretary raised the issue of an attack advert published by Reform UK against Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

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3 d. ago Now Wes Streeting suggests Nigel Farage is 'racist' as Labour tears itself apart over 'divisive' attacks on Reform

Wes Streeting pointed to Reform leaflets targeting Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, suggesting he would 'prioritise the interests of the Pakistani community'.

Events

4 d. ago Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury suspended after allegation of sexual harassment

Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury has been suspended by the party amid the complaint lodged by a Holyrood staffer.

Events

4 d. ago Labour demands recognition and prevention of Gaza ‘genocide’ at conference

The Unison trade union tabled an emergency motion on Monday.

Politics

4 d. ago I got into politics to create a better future for the country I love

In his column for the Record, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar wants to spread a message of hope.

Politics

5 d. ago Andy Burnham should 'shut up', says senior Scottish Labour figure

Michael Marra said Mr Burnham’s leadership ambitions were “a distraction”.

Events

5 d. ago Stop letting Reform set agenda, Anas Sarwar tells Keir Starmer

The Scottish Labour leader said that the Prime Minister was “allowing our opponents to set the political weather too often.”

Events

5 d. ago SNP’s time in power at Holyrood running out, Anas Sarwar insists

The Scottish Labour leader said his party could defy the polls to win next May’s Scottish Parliament election.

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