Alexander Brown
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SNP say ‘no stone unturned’ to find deal as Unite and Unison call off NHS Scotland strikes
The SNP have claimed “no stone” was left unturned in a bid to find an agreement after unions accepted a Scottish Government pay deal. → Read More
Ian Blackford admits ‘degree of anxiety’ among SNP group as he commits to standing at next general election
Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has admitted there is a “degree of anxiety” among the party’s MPs as he declared he would be standing again at the next general election. → Read More
Who is the new SNP deputy Westminster leader Mhairi Black?
Mhairi Black became the SNP deputy Westminster leader this week, replacing Kirsten Oswald. → Read More
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn planning overhaul of how front bench works to help independence push as two MPs resign
Newly-appointed SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn is planning an overhaul of how the party’s front bench works to help the drive towards independence as two of his senior MPs quit their roles. → Read More
How did the SNP's new Westminster leader Stephen Flynn perform at PMQs?
Stephen Flynn won the race to replace Ian Blackford on Tuesday evening, and was thrown in at the deep end, with PMQs the next day. → Read More
Support for Scottish independence rises to 56% in latest poll
Support for Scottish independence has risen to 56 per cent in the first poll since the Supreme Court ruling. → Read More
Stephen Flynn wins race to replace Ian Blackford as SNP Westminster leader
Stephen Flynn has won the race to replace Ian Blackford as SNP Westminster leader. → Read More
Bank of England Governor claims mini-budget was 'not settled' day before it was announced
The Governor of the Bank of England has claimed the mini-budget was “not settled” the day before it was announced. → Read More
Analysis: Matt Hancock abandoned the Tory party but he's not alone
Matt Hancock sparked all kinds of anger when he signed up to I’m a Celebrity. → Read More
Exploring without the fuss on P&O Cruises Azura around the Canaries, Scotland on Sunday Travel
Stepping onto P&O Cruises’ Azura in Tenerife, my first reaction was one of surprise at the scale. → Read More
Scottish independence: SNP report claims independent Scotland would help protect citizens around the world
An independent Scotland could help protect citizens around the world, a new report from SNP MPs has claimed. → Read More
War in Ukraine: MP praises Rishi Sunak G20 speech and claims he may be even bigger supporter than Boris Johnson
A Ukrainian MP has praised Rishi Sunak’s G20 speech and claimed the new Prime Minister may be an even bigger supporter of her country than Boris Johnson. → Read More
Jeremy Hunt autumn statement: More about blame than financial reality as recession hits
Jeremy Hunt has delivered the autumn statement as Britain heads into another recession. → Read More
Analysis: Dominic Raab escapes PMQs unscathed as Angela Rayner struggles
PMQs should have been a nightmare for Dominic Raab, with two formal complaints made over his behaviour. → Read More
UK budget: John Swinney calls for budget for devolved governments including Scotland to be boosted in line with inflation
Devolved government budgets must be increased in line with inflation and the triple lock on pensions has to be retained, under a list of demands set out by John Swinney for tomorrow’s UK budget. → Read More
Autumn statement: Rishi Sunak insists 'fairness' will be at heart of budget as Nicola Sturgeon shares ‘concern’
Rishi Sunak has insisted “fairness and compassion” will be at heart of Thursday’s budget amid warnings over tax from Nicola Sturgeon, who said she was “profoundly concerned” at the plans. → Read More
G20 summit: What will Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hope to achieve in Indonesia?
Rishi Sunak is in Bali for the G20 summit, where the war in Ukraine, trade deals and state of the economy are high on the agenda. → Read More
Glastonbury 2023: I didn't get a ticket, so I guess it's time to overthrow the music industry
I entered the fray well rested, focused and calm, with a quiet confidence having prepared intensively for the battle ahead. → Read More
Labour demand details of security concerns over 'leaky' Suella Braverman
Rishi Sunak has been urged to release details of the security concerns related to home secretary Suella Braverman. → Read More
Alister Jack says he’s ‘committed’ to constituents after Boris Johnson nominates him for peerage
Alister Jack has insisted he’s “absolutely committed” to his constituents after Boris Johnson nominated him for a peerage. → Read More