The Scottish Government’s budget secured support after deals with the Greens and Lib Dems, sparking debate over independence spending and priorities. MSPs Back SNP Budget Amid Row Over Independence Spending and Opposition Deals The Scottish Government secured support for its budget. It negotiated with three opposition parties, these parties are the Scottish Greens and Lib…
Professor Dwyer clarifies their cat report did not suggest banning cats but focused on responsible ownership, welfare, and impact on wildlife in Scotland. Our report never asked SNP to ban cats, expert commission chair says Hey, so there’s this cat report in Scotland. A news story said they were thinking of banning cats. The First…
A new YouGov poll reveals widespread dissatisfaction in Scotland, with significant disapproval of both the SNP and Labour governments performance. Majority of Scots Unhappy with Both Labour and SNP Governments: New Poll Hey, guess what I just read? A new poll shows Scots are pretty bummed. They aren’t happy with either government right now. This…
Calls grow for Westminster to legislate against regional secession, following Spain and Germany’s examples Let’s Follow Spain and Germany to Ban UK Regions from Seceding Edinburgh: Some suggest Westminster should ban regions from seceding. This idea mirrors laws in Spain and Germany. Many believe this could be a solid solution to prevent further regional divisions.…
Sportscotland is offering voluntary severance to its 350 staff, aiming for savings Civil Servants at Sportscotland Offered Voluntary Severance Options Edinburgh: Sportscotland is offering voluntary severance to its 350 employees. They have until the end of the month to apply. A spokesperson didn’t share how many staff they hope will apply or the expected savings.…
SNP MP urges Labour to follow Scotland’s lead as child poverty declines there Westminster Should Learn from Scotland on Tackling Child Poverty Edinburgh: SNP MP Seamus Logan is calling on Labour to look to Scotland. He believes Scotland is setting a good example in fighting child poverty. A recent report shows that Scotland is the…
Stephen Flynn humorously addresses media claims about a potential cat ban in Scotland, clarifying the SNP’s actual stance. Stephen Flynn’s Hilarious Response to SNP Cat Ban Media Reports Edinburgh: The SNP is not actually trying to ban cats. Some media headlines made it sound like they were. One headline claimed, “Cats in Scotland could be…
A new report predicts child poverty in West Dunbartonshire will decrease, thanks to effective Scottish policies. Predicted Drop in Child Poverty Rates for West Dunbartonshire Clydebank: A report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows Scotland may see a drop in child poverty rates. This is mainly due to social security policies from the SNP Scottish…
Swinney and SNP MSPs demand a meeting with banking leaders over branch closures Swinney: Bank of Scotland Closures ‘Failing’ Communities Edinburgh: The Bank of Scotland closed 45 branches in Scotland last year. This has raised concerns among local communities. First Minister Swinney and five other SNP MSPs want to meet with bank leaders. They are…
Scottish Labour faces pressure to support the Budget as other parties unite for progress Labour Urged to Stop Standing on Political Sidelines and Back Budget Edinburgh: Robison highlighted a key divide in Scottish politics. Some parties want to make progress, while others do not. The Scottish Greens and LibDems have agreed to support the Budget.…
Richard Lochhead, departing Scottish minister, warns against complacency over Reform’s rise in politics Scotland Must Stay Alert on Reform, Warns Departing Minister Richard Lochhead Edinburgh: Richard Lochhead, a long-time member of the Scottish Parliament, is stepping down. He’s been an MSP since 1999. Lochhead announced he won’t run in the next Holyrood election. In a…
Thomas Kerr urges Scotland to invite Trump, highlighting potential Brexit benefits Scotland Should Welcome Donald Trump, Says Thomas Kerr Edinburgh: Thomas Kerr, who recently joined Nigel Farage’s party, spoke on BBC Scotland. He believes First Minister John Swinney should invite Trump to Scotland soon. Kerr argues that a strong US-UK relationship could create new opportunities…
A recent poll shows SNP leading in Scotland, while Labour’s support drops significantly SNP to Remain Biggest Scottish Party as Labour Support ‘Implodes’ Edinburgh: A new poll by Find Out Now for The Herald shows the SNP leading. They have 31% support for the constituency vote and 25% for the list vote. Labour trails behind…
Police Scotland has confirmed the conclusion of the Operation Branchform investigation, presenting findings to the Crown Office. Police Scotland Indicates Operation Branchform Investigation Has Ended Edinburgh: Police Scotland has wrapped up the Operation Branchform investigation. They handed over their findings to the Crown Office last August. This investigation started in July 2021 after concerns about…
The latest poll reveals shifting political support in Scotland ahead of upcoming elections Data Insights: How The Herald’s Poll Shapes Holyrood and Westminster Edinburgh: Voters were asked about their first choice for the Scottish Parliament election in 2026. The SNP leads with 31% support, while Labour is at 19%. Reform and the Tories follow closely…
A new poll shows Labour’s decline may lead to an SNP win in 2026 elections Herald Poll: ‘Imploding’ Labour to Hand SNP Victory in 2026 Glasgow: A recent poll suggests that if a Westminster election happened now, the SNP would win most seats. This is a big change from last year’s results. Scottish Labour is…
A new poll shows Labour’s decline in Scotland, raising concerns for Anas Sarwar’s leadership Is Keir Starmer the Worst Thing to Happen to Anas Sarwar Glasgow: A recent survey by Find Out Now, commissioned by The Herald, predicts Labour could win only 16 MSPs in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. This is a drop from…
Ash Regan asserts her resignation triggered Nicola Sturgeon’s downfall and Peter Murrell’s exit from the SNP leadership. Ash Regan Claims She Brought Down Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell Edinburgh: Ash Regan, the only Alba MSP, switched from the SNP to Alba in 2023. She believes her resignation marked the start of Nicola Sturgeon’s decline. In…
Stuart McMillan highlights SNP efforts as child poverty rates in Scotland decline Inverclyde MSP Claims SNP Policies Are Reducing Child Poverty Rates Inverclyde: Stuart McMillan responded to a report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. It predicts Scotland’s child poverty rate will drop from 23.7% to 21.8% by January 2029. McMillan believes SNP policies are helping…
Nicola Sturgeon reflects on her time as First Minister, discussing mistakes and proud achievements. Nicola Sturgeon Shares Her ‘Biggest Mistake’ as First Minister Edinburgh: In a recent interview, Nicola Sturgeon talked about her biggest mistake as First Minister. She mentioned there were many things she could have done better. Sturgeon specifically pointed to infrastructure issues,…
