A critical report highlighting crucial local concerns, including healthcare and social care decline, has seemingly been disregarded by the government, impacting Caithness. Ignoring Human Rights Report Ignores the Needs of Caithness Highlands Healthcare is a big issue. It fills my inbox and time at Parliament. Last month, I had a debate covering Highlands and Islands…
Stephen Flynn’s bill for Waspi women passed, but Scottish Labour MPs abstained, sparking criticism. Stephen Flynn Criticizes Scottish Labour for Abstaining on Waspi Compensation Vote Edinburgh: On Tuesday, MPs supported Stephen Flynn’s bill for Waspi women. It passed by 105 votes to 0. The bill requires ministers to act on a report recommending compensation for…
An expert suggests Anas Sarwar clarify his role in the Waspi vote to avoid being seen as a weak leader How Should Anas Sarwar Navigate Today’s Waspi Vote? Expert Insights Edinburgh: Last week, Scottish Labour MSPs joined forces with others in Holyrood, urging the UK Government to compensate women born in the 1950s affected by…
Anas Sarwar faces pressure to rally Scottish Labour MPs for Waspi women’s compensation bill amid ongoing pension age disputes Anas Sarwar Urged to Whip Scottish Labour MPs to Support Waspi Women Edinburgh: There’s a lot of buzz around Anas Sarwar and the Scottish Labour MPs right now. The SNP’s Stephen Flynn is pushing for a…
The SNP has secured a significant win in Stirling, taking a seat from Scottish Labour in a recent by-election. SNP Claims Victory Over Scottish Labour in Stirling By-Election Stirling: Councillor Bub Buchanan has been elected to represent the Bannockburn ward. This by-election was called after the passing of former council leader Margaret Brisley. Buchanan won…
Angela Madden is calling on Scottish Labour MPs to back compensation for Waspi women ahead of an important Commons vote next week Waspi Chair Urges Scottish Labour MPs to Support Compensation Vote Edinburgh: Angela Madden is really hoping that Scottish Labour MPs will step up and support the Waspi women. She wants them to follow…
Anas Sarwar’s recent comments about the First Minister hint at his worries about the SNP’s handling of the NHS crisis in Scotland Anas Sarwar’s ‘Full On John’ Jibe Sparks Concerns Over SNP Leadership Edinburgh: So, Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, recently threw some shade at First Minister John Swinney. He joked about Swinney being…
Scottish Labour MPs are caught in a tricky situation over Waspi compensation, facing pressure from both constituents and party leadership. Scottish Labour MPs Face Tough Choices in Waspi Payout Vote Dilemma Edinburgh: Next Tuesday, SNP leader Stephen Flynn is set to introduce a bill. If it passes, the UK Government would have to create a…
Anas Sarwar has declined to clarify how Scottish Labour MPs would vote on Waspi compensation, despite calls for action from MSPs. Anas Sarwar Remains Silent on Scottish Labour MPs’ Vote Regarding Waspi Edinburgh: So, there’s been quite a bit of chatter in the Scottish Parliament lately. MSPs are really pushing for the UK Government to…
New figures reveal the NHS’s hefty spending on temporary staff, highlighting ongoing staffing challenges in Scotland’s healthcare system. NHS Spends Over £900 Million on Temporary Staff Since 2019 Edinburgh: The NHS has really been racking up the bills lately. Since 2019, they’ve spent over £900 million on temporary staff like locum consultants and agency nurses.…
