Tom Peterkin
The Scotsman
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Electric shock dog collars still not prohibited despite SNP vow
Labour has claimed a Scottish Government pledge to effectively ban electric shock dog collars is an “outright lie” after a minister admitted the use of electronic training aids is “not prohibited”. → Read More
Nicola Sturgeon renews plea for UK to remain in the single market
Brexit has highlighted “real weaknesses” in the UK’s devolution settlement, Nicola Sturgeon said, as she again urged Tory leaders to consider keeping the whole UK in the single market. She spoke out after “frank” exchanges with Cabinet Office minister David Lidington on the differences between the Scottish and UK governments over their approach to exiting the European Union (EU). The First… → Read More
Tories urge Nicola Sturgeon to invest more in family doctors
Nicola Sturgeon has been challenged to “do the right thing” and invest more cash in Scotland’s GP services, with Tories claiming family doctors had lost out on a “whopping £660 million” compared to counterparts south of the border. → Read More
Scottish ambulance staff face 460 attacks in less than four years
Scottish Ambulance Service staff have been subjected to 460 verbal and physical assaults since the beginning of 2015, according to figures. → Read More
Politicians condemn anti-Irish abuse of Neil Lennon
Holyrood politicians have backed Neil Lennon's claims that Scotland has a major problem with anti-Irish racism and condemned fans who target the Hibs manager. → Read More
Income tax divide between Scotland and rest of UK explained
After the 2014 Scottish independence referendum the Smith Commission was set up to deliver the pre-vote “vow” for more powers for the Scottish Parliament. → Read More
People’s Vote poses risk to Scottish independence cause – Tom Peterkin
The veteran SNP MP Pete Wishart may be a loose cannon on Twitter but he has a point about the impact of the People’s Vote on the independence campaign, writes Tom Peterkin. → Read More
MSPs ‘should not consent to Westminster Trade Bill’
An influential group of MSPs has recommended that Holyrood should withhold consent to key Westminster legislation that will set out how the UK does business around the world post Brexit. → Read More
Nicola Sturgeon pulls out of event involving ex-Donald Trump strategist Steve Bannon
Nicola Sturgeon has pulled out of a BBC-run conference after learning that Donald Trump's former strategist Steve Bannon has been invited to speak. → Read More
‘Nearly 700,000’ protesters attend People’s Vote march in London
Approaching 700,000 people descended on London to march in protest against EU withdrawal as politicians from across the parties demanded a referendum on the final Brexit deal. → Read More
Nicola Sturgeon video backs mass rally for the People’s Vote
Approaching 700,000 people descended on London to march in protest against EU withdrawal as politicians from across the parties demanded a referendum on the final Brexit deal. → Read More
Scottish teachers hit out over assaults and stress of classroom life
The crisis in Scotland’s classrooms has been laid bare by teachers’ accounts of assaults by pupils, children struggling with illiteracy and a curriculum that is “unfit” for purpose. → Read More
New research shows beer duty and tourist tax put pubs at risk
Campaigners are warning that Scotland stands to lose one in ten of its pubs within five years unless the Chancellor reduces beer duty in the autumn Budget next Monday. → Read More
Battling high streets to face rates increase of £16 million
Retailers have warned that department stores in Scotland’s city centres are being put at risk as they bear the brunt of a £16 million increase in their annual business rates bills next year. → Read More
Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon to set out ‘common sense’ alternative plan
Nicola Sturgeon will this week set out a “common sense” alternative to the UK Government’s Brexit plans, warning the public are being presented with a “false choice” over EU withdrawal. → Read More
Business chiefs call for ‘unpredictable’ out-of-town business tax to be scrapped
More than 30 leading business groups including the CBI and the Scotch Whisky Association have expressed concern about proposals to introduce a new local authority rates levy on out-of-town businesses. → Read More
New website for Scottish teachers to raise education fears anonymously
A secondary school teacher who has been critical of the Scottish Government’s education record has launched a website to enable teachers to raise concerns about life in the classroom anonymously. → Read More
4 key takeaways from Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP conference speech
Faced with a conference hall full of delegates thirsting for Scottish independence, Nicola Sturgeon was faced with a delicate balancing act. → Read More
Poll: Half of Scots would vote for Scottish independence after Brexit
A new poll has found that half of voters would back Scottish independence in a referendum after Brexit. → Read More
Scottish independence marchers ramp up referendum pressure on SNP
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was last night urged by a leading figure in the SNP to produce a new independence white paper to build momentum for a second referendum. → Read More