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Some political parties don’t believe in defence, claims Robertson
The former Nato chief said there was ‘animosity’ directed towards the armed forces.
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Craig Paton
9 Jun 2026
Politics
More than a quarter of Scots trust no parties to fix housing crisis – poll
Two-thirds of those quizzed said they agreed Scotland was facing a housing emergency.
By
Craig Paton
22 Apr 2026
Politics
Swinney opens door to ‘voluntary’ food price cap scheme
The SNP proposed capping the prices of up to 50 items regarded as essential.
By
Craig Paton
22 Apr 2026
Politics
Swinney criticises Starmer’s ‘vacuum of leadership’ amid Mandelson row
The Prime Minister has been under pressure after it emerged the peer failed vetting before being appointed US ambassador.
By
Craig Paton
22 Apr 2026
Politics
We would back Labour to oust SNP, says Lib Dem leader
Alex Cole-Hamilton however firmly ruled out working with Reform UK or the Tories.
By
Craig Paton
22 Apr 2026
Politics
Food price cap Bill will be passed this year, Swinney pledges
The First Minister was speaking at the STUC Congress in Dundee on Tuesday.
By
Craig Paton
21 Apr 2026
Politics
Reform are ‘unedifying people’ and I hope they get ‘hammered’ at polls – Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader was speaking during a Holyrood election campaign visit to Glasgow on Tuesday.
By
Craig Paton
21 Apr 2026
Politics
I am not afraid to take on vested interests, Swinney to say
The SNP has proposed to cap the prices on essential items.
By
Craig Paton
21 Apr 2026
Politics
Vote for Scottish Labour not an endorsement of Starmer, says Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader called for the Prime Minister to resign last month.
By
Craig Paton
20 Apr 2026
Politics
Reform urges Sarwar to back Offord as first minister
A recent poll suggested a possible unionist majority in Holyrood.
By
Craig Paton
20 Apr 2026
Politics
UK Government ‘asleep at the wheel’ over Mandelson, says Swinney
John Swinney accused the UK Government of being distracted by the Mandelson scandal, rather than helping people with the cost of living.
By
Craig Paton
20 Apr 2026
Politics
Unionist parties could take majority in tight Holyrood poll, survey suggests
The research found more than half of constituencies have at least two parties within five points of each other.
By
Craig Paton
20 Apr 2026
Politics
Swinney ‘not interested’ in fight with UK Government over plan to cap food costs
The SNP set out the proposal on Thursday, but a UK Government source has suggested the policy could cost millions in legal fees.
By
Craig Paton
17 Apr 2026
Politics
I will not back Swinney as FM but could support his budgets, says Lib Dem leader
Alex Cole-Hamilton unveiled his party’s manifesto on Friday.
By
Craig Paton
17 Apr 2026
Politics
Lib Dems launch manifesto with call for change ‘with fairness at its heart’
The party has set out its ‘realistic’ plan ‘to get things done, focused on the things that matter most’.
By
Craig Paton
17 Apr 2026
Politics
Starmer should ‘do the right thing’ and quit over Mandelson row, says Flynn
News emerged on Thursday that the Foreign Office had overruled security experts to allow Peter Mandelson to be appointed US ambassador.
By
Craig Paton
17 Apr 2026
Politics
SNP manifesto pledge to cap food prices ‘undeliverable’, says UK Government
First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney has vowed to limit the cost of up to 50 essential food items like milk, bread and eggs.
By
Craig Paton
16 Apr 2026
Politics
Swinney pledges no tax hikes and price cap on essential food in SNP manifesto
The First Minister also promised to cap bus fares at £2 per journey if the party is re-elected next month.
By
Craig Paton
16 Apr 2026
Business News
‘Aberdeen should be booming’ says Trump, as he pushes for more North Sea oil
The US president has repeatedly attacked UK energy policy.
By
Craig Paton
14 Apr 2026
Politics
Claims about UK Government blocking of Ming Yang was ‘crankery’, says Sarwar
The UK Government blocked the £1.5 billion wind turbine manufacturing site over national security concerns.
By
Craig Paton
14 Apr 2026
Politics
Farage eyes 2031 as he claims Reform could take ‘outright power’ at Holyrood
Nigel Farage said the May 7 election would be a ‘breakthrough’ moment for his party.
By
Craig Paton
13 Apr 2026
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