Craig Meighan

Politics

Slowing in reduction of climate emissions disappointing – Climate Secretary

Gillian Martin reacted to figures which showed the country’s greenhouse gas emissions falling by 1% in 2024 – half the rate of the year before.
9 Jun 2026
Politics

Emma Caldwell inquiry must begin with no more delays, family urges

Solicitor Aamer Anwar said the Police Scotland investigation was a ‘distraction’ in a statement after meeting with the Justice Secretary.

26 Aug 2025
Politics

I’m astonished that Sturgeon said I exuded ‘sneering superiority’, says Corbyn

The veteran MP said former first minister Ms Sturgeon should ‘get over it’.
22 Aug 2025
Politics

SNP loses thousands of members as deficit soars to nearly £500,000

The party’s annual accounts also show it may never pay former chief executive Peter Murrell back for his outstanding £60,000 loan.
21 Aug 2025
Politics

Tories deliberately trying to fuel hatred against asylum seekers, Yousaf says

The former Scottish first minister said Tories such as Robert Jenrick were ‘revising the old colonial lie’ that ‘people from the east’ are ‘savages’.
20 Aug 2025
Tech

Network outage hits ScotRail’s ticket and payment systems

Passengers are unable to buy tickets as some of Scotland’s busiest stations.
20 Aug 2025
Politics

Sturgeon making Salmond claims because he cannot defend himself, niece says

Christina Hendry said her family was united on legal action against the Scottish Government over its botched handling of harassment complaints.
18 Aug 2025
Celebrity News

Culture Secretary announces £1.8 million for arts and culture festivals

Angus Robertson said the money would ensure Scotland’s ‘cultural highlights can be enjoyed at home and abroad’.
17 Aug 2025
Celebrity News

JK Rowling compares Nicola Sturgeon to Donald Trump in scathing book review

The Harry Potter author also compared the former first minister to Twilight character Bella Swan, saying both women are ‘monomaniacs’.
15 Aug 2025
Politics

Sturgeon: I do not agree with Forbes being banned by Fringe venue

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has been banned by the Summerhall venue because of her views on trans rights.
14 Aug 2025
Politics

JD Vance greeted by Palestine protesters as he begins holiday in Scotland

The US Vice-President landed at Prestwick Airport before a large motorcade accompanied him to a luxury estate in East Ayrshire.
13 Aug 2025
Politics

Sturgeon: Salmond happier for SNP to be destroyed than succeed without him

The former first minister said she realised her ex-mentor came to view her as ‘public enemy number one’.
12 Aug 2025
UK

BBC Radio Scotland’s Bryan Burnett to return to airwaves after cancer treatment

The Get It On presenter has been undergoing appendix cancer treatment.
12 Aug 2025
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Politics

Sturgeon: ‘Witch-hunt’ MSPs investigating me were being directed by Salmond

The ex-Scotland first minister made the claims in her new book, which was released early on Monday after being slated to hit book shelves on Thursday.
11 Aug 2025
Music

Edinburgh Council remarks about Oasis fans ‘snobby’, Scottish Secretary says

Ian Murray also described the ban on drinking alcohol at stadiums as ‘classist’.
7 Aug 2025
Politics

Wealth tax will not work, says Scottish Secretary

Ian Murray rejected calls for a wealth tax, saying the only solution to the UK’s economic issues was to grow the economy.
7 Aug 2025
Politics

More than 25,000 sign petition demanding answers on 1994 Chinook disaster

Families of the 29 people who died on the Mull of Kintyre crash have accused the Ministry of Defence of a ‘cover-up’.
7 Aug 2025
Politics

Trump is like a medieval king, former UK ambassador to US says

Kim Darroch accused the US President of ‘turning the Oval Office into a reality set’ during an appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
5 Aug 2025
Environment

Storm Floris: Scots urged to stay indoors to avoid 85mph winds

Trains and ferry services have been cancelled as Scotland prepares for widespread travel disruption.
4 Aug 2025
Politics

Swinney welcomes bringing Gaza children to UK but ‘regrets’ it wasn’t sooner

The First Minister said Scotland will play its part to help the children harmed by Israel during the war in Gaza.
3 Aug 2025
Politics

UK has got fat on the free labour of women, says Jess Phillips

The minister for safeguarding and violence against women and girls said the country has been reliant on the charity of women for years.
2 Aug 2025