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Westminster correspondent at The Scotsman.

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765 Articles
1 day ago
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Baby Reindeer: Why is Baby Reindeer controversial and why has an SNP MP written to Netflix about ...

Netflix programme Baby Reindeer has sparked questions over what is and isn’t true

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2 days ago
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Keir Starmer's six steps: Why speech showed Labour's focus on swing voters like business leaders,...

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled his six priorities if he becomes prime minister

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2 days ago
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Kate Forbes suffers 'disgraceful' abuse because of her faith, Labour MP Shabana Mahmood says

The deputy First Minister has faced a backlash over her religious beliefs.

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3 days ago
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UK Government considering new nuclear reactor in Scotland, Alister Jack says

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack announced the plans for a nuclear reactor in Scotland during a committee hearing in W...

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3 days ago
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Stephen Flynn accuses Rishi Sunak of comparing almost half of Scotland with Vladimir Putin

It follows comments made by the Prime Minister on Monday.

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3 days ago
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Alister Jack calls for 'grand committee of House of Lords to review Scottish legislation

The Scottish Secretary criticised the record of the Scottish Government.

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21 days ago
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Scotland to play ‘growing role in Britain's defence’ following budget increase, Alister Jack says

An increase to the defence budget was announced this week.

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21 days ago
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Stephen Flynn could be a future First Minister, and looks more appealing to SNP members by the day

Another quiet week for the party of government in Scotland.

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23 days ago
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Stephen Flynn ‘bounced Humza Yousaf' into ditching Bute House Agreement and Greens, SNP MPs claim

The Bute House Agreement was ended by First Minister Humza Yousaf

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24 days ago
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SNP say defence spending increase means 'freezing or cutting' other UK government departments

Opposition parties have raised concerns about how the pledge will be funded.

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25 days ago
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General election 2024: Will Rishi Sunak call a summer election?

MPs are back from recess and once again wondering about an election date.

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27 days ago
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Tories accused of ‘cementing poverty’ as Rishi Sunak confirms two-child benefit cap will stay if ...

The Prime Minister confirmed the policy would stay if he won the election

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