Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison secures £144m to offset UK Government NI increases, averting major council tax hikes after a successful budget vote. Councils Get Cash for NI Hike as Budget Passes Scottish Holyrood Vote Shona Robison, the Scottish Finance Secretary, announced £144m in funding to help with costs imposed by the UK Government. Robison…
A recent poll reveals significant dissatisfaction among Scots with both the UK (Labour) government and the SNP-led Scottish government. Scots Express Widespread Discontent with Both Labour and SNP Governments Hey, so a recent poll came out. It says many Scots aren’t happy. They don’t like the governments in Holyrood or Westminster. YouGov did the survey.…
A new poll shows SNP leading in the Holyrood election, while Labour is expected to lose seats, indicating a shift in Scottish politics. SNP Set to Dominate Holyrood Election as Scottish Labour Faces Seat Loss Edinburgh: A recent poll suggests the SNP will be the biggest party at Holyrood. Scottish Labour is expected to lose…
Michael Matheson defends himself against backlash over iPad scandal, claiming it was exaggerated and affected his family. Michael Matheson Claims iPad Scandal Was Blown Out of Proportion Edinburgh: Michael Matheson is speaking out about the iPad scandal. He says it was blown out of proportion. The former SNP Health Secretary feels the political climate is…
Swinney and Sarwar need to collaborate to counter Reform’s rising influence in Scotland Swinney and Sarwar Must Unite SNP and Labour to Defeat Reform at Holyrood Election Edinburgh: The rivalry between the SNP and Scottish Labour has been intense. They often clash over independence, which complicates their relationship. Personality conflicts among leaders have made things…
The SNP is set to scrap its National Care Service plan after facing significant criticism and concerns from local authorities and unions SNP Government to Abandon National Care Service Plan After Backlash Edinburgh: So, it looks like the SNP is finally going to ditch its National Care Service plan. They’ve already spent around £30 million…
An expert report urges Scotland to reclaim environmental powers lost post-Brexit, citing significant impacts on local governance and policy. Scotland Must Regain Environmental Powers After Post-Brexit Power Grab Edinburgh: Scotland is in a bit of a pickle over its environmental powers. A recent report says the new post-Brexit rules have really messed things up for…
Waspi women rallied at Holyrood, urging the UK Government for overdue compensation amid ongoing pension disputes Waspi Women Protest at Holyrood as SNP Demands Compensation Again Edinburgh: Today, Waspi women gathered outside the Scottish Parliament, pushing for compensation from the UK Government. They’re frustrated over missed payments due to changes in pension eligibility rules. Everyone…
A recent poll shows Scots favor a coalition between SNP and Labour, sparking discussions on potential alliances ahead of the elections. Shock Poll Reveals Scots Support for SNP and Labour Coalition Glasgow: A new poll has caught everyone’s attention. It shows that many Scots are actually in favor of a coalition between the SNP and…
