JOHN Swinney has been slammed for repeatedly refusing to say he’d honour a flagship SNP pledge to recruit 3,500 more teachers by 2026. The new First Minister was put on the spot about the Scottish Parliament election manifesto pledge at his inaugural FMQs on Thursday after taking over from Humza Yousaf. 9 John Swinney was … Read more
SNP ministers were last night accused of letting down vulnerable youngsters in Scotland by failing to implement the recommendations of a landmark report into gender identity services. A four-year review published last month, commissioned by NHS England, warned that kids questioning their gender should be steered away from medical treatment. 2 Dr Hilary Cass produced … Read more
THE first elections to the Scottish Parliament were held exactly a quarter of a century ago today, on May 6, 1999. The 25 years that have followed have seen Holyrood become part and parcel of public life and the centre of political drama. 14 The first election to the Scottish Parliament were held exactly a quarter of a … Read more
THE father of a Nats minister has resigned from the SNP amid fury over an allegation of an antisemitic social media post. Police Scotland chiefs also faced questions as they were confronted with claims they failed to properly investigate the incident. 2 The post shared on Facebook by Tom Arthur Snr. 2 SNP minister Tom … Read more
HUMZA Yousaf has vowed to finally pass laws tackling hatred of women within two years. But critics accused the First Minister of being “too slow” to protect females facing abuse. 3 The First Minister vowed to pass laws tackling misogynyCredit: Alamy 3 The legislation was first proposed by then-First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s National Advisory Council on Women … Read more
SHAMED ex-Health Secretary Michael Matheson was out and about on official business this week — despite the SNP claiming he’s not well enough to attend parliament. The Scottish Tories were asked by officials on behalf of the Scottish Government’s business manager on Tuesday if they could “pair” with Mr Matheson for votes this week and … Read more
A BILL to legalise assisted dying in Scotland could finally become law next year at its fourth attempt, the MSP behind it said. Lib Dem Liam McArthur believes the bid to allow terminally ill people to end their life early has at least twice as many parly backers as it did when last rejected at … Read more
LABOUR is launching a new push to go after the “grey wall” of pensioners after a backlash over the budget. Party activists are trying to woo the elderly who they believe are key to winning the General Election. 3 Sir Kier Starmer leader of the Labour PartyCredit: Alamy 3 Pensioners were hit in the Chancellor’s … Read more
TRIBUTES have been paid to a “champion” MP who has died at the age of 80. Labour MP Tommy McAvoy represented Rutherglen and Hamilton West in the House of Commons from 1987 until 2010. 2 Baron McAvoy served as an MP for 23 years and a Lord from 2010Credit: UK Parliament website 2 Tommy McAvoy … Read more
LABOUR’s Anas Sarwar gestured at Humza Yousaf and shouted “bring it on” amid a furious Holyrood rammy over North Sea windfall tax plans. The two party leaders were involved in a fiery clash over each other’s energy strategy at First Minister’s Questions, with the SNP leader claiming Sir Keir Starmer’s plans would leave 100,000 jobs … Read more
