Swinney has ‘bottled it’ on nuclear, Starmer says as he urges SNP to end ban

The Prime Minister has urged John Swinney to end the ban on nuclear energy in Scotland after announcing the UK’s first small ...

SNP take over running of Stirling Council

The SNP has formed a new administration to run Stirling Council. Susan McGill has been appointed as the new leader, Jim ...

Plaid Cymru and SNP discuss forming 'progressive alliance'

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and SNP leader John Swinney have held talks to develop a "progressive alliance" between their pro-independence parties. Scottish first minister Swinney vowed to ...

‘Secretive’ SNP refusing to reveal cost of fighting Alex Salmond compensation claim

SECRECY accused Nats are refusing to reveal the cost of fighting an Alex Salmond compo claim. The late ex-SNP leader lodged a ...

Rachel Reeves 'to scrap plans' to raise income tax as SNP accuse Labour government of 'chaos'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves appears set to scrap plans to raise income tax in her budget. This comes after Scottish Finance ...

SNP must oppose new North Sea oil fields, says Nicola Sturgeon

The SNP leader has been told to “pick a side” on North Sea oil and gas after Nicola Sturgeon said he should confirm the party ...

Wishaw MSP calls on Labour to back SNP’s call for “social tariff” on energy bills

Such a system would follow the example of other European countries like Spain who already offer substantial discounts on ...
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Scots denied benefit of SNP’s higher tax regime

Scots are being denied the full benefit of higher income tax because revenue raised is being used to cover for weak economic growth.

Ex-SNP council leader allegedly sexually assaulted 15-year-old & faces 24 other charges

AN ex-SNP council leader will stand trial accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old alongside 24 other charges. Former ...