Alexander Brown Journalist
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Westminster correspondent at The Scotsman.

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  • Politics
  • Westminster

765 Articles
almost 2 years ago
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Analysis: The Tory party is too busy picking a Prime Minister to deal with the cost-of-living crisis

The UK Government is working up a fresh package of cost-of-living support, but nothing will happen until there’s a ne...

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almost 2 years ago
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UK Government tells Supreme Court another referendum is ‘outside legislative competence’ of Scott...

The UK Government has told the Supreme Court another vote on independence is “outside the legislative competence” of ...

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almost 2 years ago
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UK braces for blackouts as leadership candidates clash over support measures

The UK is braced for electricity blackouts for several days over the winter when cold weather may combine with gas sh...

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almost 2 years ago
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Analysis: Tory leadership race is too long with too many pledges to take seriously

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are going into yet another week of the Tory leadership race in a contest too long to take s...

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almost 2 years ago
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Liz Truss promises to cut taxes 'immediately' as Rishi Sunak criticises ‘handouts’ comments

Liz Truss has pledged to cut taxes “immediately” if she becomes Prime Minister as Rishi Sunak criticises her comments...

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almost 2 years ago
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Giving up meat taught me to see food as something to love rather than simply a protein intake

I have not eaten meat for four years, and it’s been the best decision of my life.

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almost 2 years ago
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Gordon Brown joins with 56 faith groups, charities and politicians to demand urgent action on cos...

Gordon Brown has joined with 56 faith groups, charities and politicians to demand urgent action on the cost-of-living.

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almost 2 years ago
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Douglas Ross says he can get ‘more done’ during parliamentary recess and reveals he is not watchi...

Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross has claimed he can get “more done” during parliamentary recess as he revea...

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almost 2 years ago
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Liz Truss insists recession is ‘not inevitable’ as Rishi Sunak warns her plans will ‘make things ...

Foreign secretary Liz Truss has claimed a recession is “not inevitable” as fellow leadership contender Rishi Sunak wa...

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almost 2 years ago
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Liz Truss extends lead over Rishi Sunak and wins backing of Sajid Javid

Liz Truss has extended her lead over Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership race and won the backing of Sajid Javid.

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almost 2 years ago
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Former Union Unit head defends Liz Truss comments and labels Nicola Sturgeon ‘attention deflector’

The former head of the Union Unit has defended Liz Truss after she accused the First Minister of being an “attention ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Analysis: Liz Truss labels Nicola Sturgeon 'attention-seeker' and the Scottish Tories are worried

Liz Truss has called Nicola Sturgeon an “attention-seeker” in comments that will concern Scottish Tories.

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