Ailean Beaton
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Past articles by Ailean:
The dangers of disinformation
Online misinformation is a problem for all of us to solve → Read More
Scottish Government again asked to hand over legal advice
Former SNP Westminster leader Angus Robertson if he knew anything about allegations or complaints against Salmond and whether he took any action as a ... → Read More
No explanation given for Scottish capital budget cut, Kate Forbes says
Forbes said that looking beyond the headline figures announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Wednesday that the Scottish Government's capital budget ha... → Read More
Scottish Government free to 'slavishly follow' EU laws, George Eustice says
Eustice also said that the Scottish Parliament would be “empowered” by the new rules under the controversial Internal Market Bill. → Read More
Christmas coronavirus plans announced across UK
Christmas coronavirus plans announced across UK Up to three households will be allowed to get together at Christmas anywhere across the UK, the leaders of the four UK nations have agreed. Overnight stays will be allowed and travel restrictions will also be lifted between the 23rd and 27th of December. But the three household ‘bubbles’ must be exclusive over the five days, meaning no further… → Read More
Expect "slight and careful" approach to Christmas, Nicola Sturgeon says
Sturgeon said a UK-wide approach to Christmas would be announced later in the week, but said that it is “likely” that some households might be able to... → Read More
Scottish National Investment Bank launches with £12.5m investment in Glasgow company
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the launch is “one of the most significant developments in the lifetime of this parliament" → Read More
Jeane Freeman defends care home discharge policy
Jeane Freeman defends care home discharge policy Jeane Freeman has defended a policy that allows elderly coronavirus patients to be discharged into care homes without testing negative. Freeman told the BBC on Sunday that it was “right and proper” that doctors have the final say in “exceptional circumstances”. The Scottish Conservatives, Labour and the Lib Dems have called for a total ban on the… → Read More
Douglas Ross to set out manifesto pledges for communities
He will also put forward proposals for a programme of ‘community investment deals’ made up of both UK and Scottish Government funding → Read More
Douglas Ross calls for not proven verdict to be scrapped
Ross is expected to tell his party’s annual conference in Perth that the verdict “serves no useful purpose in a modern justice system” → Read More
It's healthy to challenge leadership sometimes, Douglas Ross says
Ross added that he does feel that Johnson listens to him when he raises concerns, saying: “he does listen, he takes it on board and, you know, we move... → Read More
Scottish Government accused of 'unacceptable' behaviour by harassment committee
Linda Fabiani expressed her frustration to John Swinney in response to a decision not to allow Scottish Government officials to give evidence to the c... → Read More
FM: I will be straight with public about Christmas risks
Speaking during FMQs she said that the Scottish Government is working on a series of “concrete proposals” to be published next week setting out in mor... → Read More
Police Scotland investigation into Margaret Ferrier continues
Police Scotland issued a statement on Wednesday saying that officers are conducting “further inquiries” after completing their initial assessment → Read More
Boris Johnson to announce 'Space Command' force in Scotland
The announcement comes as part of a £16.5bn increase in defence spending, Number 10 has said → Read More
Now is not the time to raise taxes, Kate Forbes says
Forbes was giving evidence to Holyrood’s Finance committee as she prepares the Scottish Government’s budget, which is to be published in January → Read More
Now is not the time to increase taxes, Kate Forbes says
Forbes was giving evidence to Holyrood’s Finance committee as she prepares the Scottish Government’s budget, which is to be published in January → Read More
Eleven council areas moved into level four lockdown
The new restrictions will come into force on Friday and will last until at least 11 December → Read More
Scottish Government should have 'unfettered and unconditional' access to UK diplomatic services, SNP says
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon should have the right to use embassies and other official UK facilities to pursue a different agenda to the UK Governme... → Read More
'Stubbornly high' levels of coronavirus could prevent easing up restrictions for Christmas, Nicola Sturgeon says
'Stubbornly high' levels of coronavirus could prevent easing up restrictions for Christmas, Nicola Sturgeon says Nicola Sturgeon has said that the “stubbornly high” prevalence of coronavirus in some parts of Scotland risks jeopardising any plans to ease restrictions around Christmas. Sturgeon warned that some areas might be put into the highest level of restrictions in order to protect NHS… → Read More