It was “nasty” for Scotland’s First Minister to endorse Donald Trump’s rival in the US presidential election, the president-elect’s son has said. Eric Trump told the PA news agency that his father, Donald Trump, “is not going to lose any sleep over” John Swinney’s remarks – and said “I’m not sure it bothers him one … Read more
PLANS to include under-18s in controversial assisted dying laws could be scrapped. The change is understood to be on the table in a bid to win round sceptics like John Swinney. 2 Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthurCredit: Getty 2 Dame Esther Rantzen, who has terminal lung cancer, prompted debate by joining the Swiss assisted dying clinic … Read more
NATS ministers confirmed they would scrap the main reforms of Nicola Sturgeon’s flagship bill – after spending £28million on the doomed proposals. The plans were already on life support after it lost the support of trade unions, local authority umbrella group Cosla, and the SNP’s former coalition partners the Scottish Greens. 1 Ms Sturgeon announced … Read more
SOMETIMES it’s difficult to work out if politicians are more bothered about the national interest or social media adulation. The election of Donald Trump has exposed this again. 5 Donald Trump won a huge victory in the US electionCredit: Getty 5 It was a devastating defeat for VP Kamala Harris and the DemocratsCredit: AFP 5 … Read more
A CON freed from jail early under emergency laws was back behind bars within 12 hours after attacking a neighbour, it has emerged. The thug was one of 477 lags sprung this summer by SNP ministers to ease overcrowding in prisons. 1 Scottish Tory justice spokesman Liam Kerr blasted the “recklessness” of the schemeCredit: Alamy … Read more
DRUG dealers and other criminals could be invited to take part in Holyrood panels on major issues like drug deaths due to a lack of vetting, we can reveal. A lack of vetting means virtually anyone can take part in the groups set up to give ordinary Scots a way of chipping in on national … Read more
ANGUS Robertson was branded a “hypocrite” for failing to demand Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation over her £25,000 General Election night TV fee. The SNP minister came under fire after previously calling for ex-Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson to quit over the same paid telly work — only to remain silent over his fellow Nat. 2 Angus Robertson … Read more
TOP health officials lovebombed lockdown-busting chief medical officer Catherine Calderwood with gushing tributes after she quit in disgrace. Deputy Sir Gregor Smith vowed his “eternal respect” for his shamed boss while others hailed her “legacy” in newly released WhatsApp texts. 2 Calderwood was spotted taking a trip to her plush holiday home in breach of … Read more
MORE than 200 sex offenders have been released into the community before the end of their sentence – including one rapist who had served almost 40 years in jail. And a double rapist who was also convicted of indecent behaviour towards a teenage girl was also released after serving 19 years in jail. 2 A … Read more
HUGE crowds turned out to say goodbye to Alex Salmond on his final journey. Hundreds paid tribute to the former First Minister in an emotional road trip after he was flown back to Scotland. 8 The body of Alex Salmond arrived in Aberdeen on a private jet earlier todayCredit: Getty 8 The coffin was taken … Read more
