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Flynn says SNP will ‘fight to protect’ oil and gas while also backing renewables
The Scottish Economy Secretary spoke out on the issue as he campaigned in Aberdeen South ahead of Thursday’s Westminster by-election.
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Katrine Bussey
15 Jun 2026
Politics
Flynn ‘gutted’ not to be in Boston for Scotland’s opening World Cup win
Economy Secretary Stephen Flynn instead watched the match at home with his son – but is due to fly to the States later in the tournament.
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Katrine Bussey
15 Jun 2026
Politics
Children’s minister calls for ‘clarity’ over under-16 social media ban
Siobhian Brown responded to Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement that social media is to be banned for children under the age of 16.
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Katrine Bussey
15 Jun 2026
Politics
Social media ban could drive under-16s to ‘darker places’ online, PM warned
Scotland’s Children’s Commissioner Nicola Killean said she was ‘disappointed’ by the social media ban announced by Sir Keir Starmer.
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Katrine Bussey
15 Jun 2026
Business News
Do not shirk responsibility on halting ‘super-emitter’ Rosebank, ministers told
Campaigners say the Scottish Government must ‘put the public’s need for a safe climate ahead of the profits of multinational oil companies’.
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Katrine Bussey
15 Jun 2026
Politics
Labour facing ‘summer of discontent’ with Starmer ‘in limbo’, claims SNP
Dave Doogan was speaking in the wake of the latest ministerial departures from the UK Government.
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Katrine Bussey
13 Jun 2026
Politics
King and Queen to attend ceremony to open new Scottish Parliament term
Charles will speak at the service, which will take place at Holyrood on June 27.
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Katrine Bussey
12 Jun 2026
Politics
MSPs vote down Labour calls for Murrell inquiry at Holyrood
Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar said the crimes committed by Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband amounted to ‘the greatest political scandal since devolution’.
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Katrine Bussey
11 Jun 2026
Politics
Worshippers locked in mosque as people attacked in Glasgow unrest
Two officers and three members of the public were injured, police said, with people being attacked ‘because of the colour of their skin’.
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Katrine Bussey
10 Jun 2026
Politics
Scotland’s political leaders unite to condemn disorder following Belfast attack
The unrest was sparked by the stabbing attack in North Belfast.
By
Katrine Bussey
10 Jun 2026
Politics
Spokesman refuses to say if Swinney would give evidence on Murrell to MPs
The First Minister’s spokesman was pressed on the prospect of the Scottish Affairs Committee holding an inquiry into the case.
By
Katrine Bussey
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Murrell inquiry could help ‘restore public trust’ in politics, Labour claims
The party will force a vote at Holyrood this week on its call for a parliamentary probe into the actions of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.
By
Katrine Bussey
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Murrell inquiry by MPs would be ‘party political stunt’, SNP’s Dave Doogan says
The party’s Westminster leader dismissed calls for the Scottish Affairs Committee to stage an inquiry into Murrell’s embezzlement from the SNP.
By
Katrine Bussey
8 Jun 2026
Politics
Angela Constance: Use of independence cash is ‘internal party matter’ for SNP
The SNP business convener said there has already been a police probe into the party’s finances.
By
Katrine Bussey
4 Jun 2026
Politics
SNP in talks with taxman over VAT linked to Murrell purchases, Swinney reveals
The First Minister said his party had started talks with HMRC in the wake of former chief executive Peter Murrell embezzling more than £400,000.
By
Katrine Bussey
4 Jun 2026
Politics
Ex-Sturgeon aide calls for independent inquiry into Murrell embezzlement case
Noel Dolan said a leading lawyer from outside Scotland should investigate.
By
Katrine Bussey
3 Jun 2026
Politics
Calls for Scottish Secretary to quit over links to Lord Peter Mandelson
The SNP is seeking to put pressure on Douglas Alexander in the wake of documents released regarding Lord Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador.
By
Katrine Bussey
3 Jun 2026
Politics
Expert: Murrell may have been trying to heal psychological wound with purchases
Criminologist Dr Nicola Harding spoke about Peter Murrell after details of the former SNP chief executive’s embezzlement of £400,000 were revealed.
By
Katrine Bussey
3 Jun 2026
Politics
Swinney tells of ‘horror’ at Murrell’s ‘colossal breach of trust’
The former husband of Nicola Sturgeon stole more than £400,000 from the SNP over 12 years.
By
Katrine Bussey
2 Jun 2026
Politics
Scottish Secretary urged to quit over ‘sycophantic’ messages to Mandelson
SNP MP Kirsty Blackman made the plea after messages from Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander to Lord Mandelson were published.
By
Katrine Bussey
2 Jun 2026
Politics
Serious questions remain over Mandelson appointment despite files release – SNP
The party’s leader in Westminster said the appointment of the Labour peer showed a ‘deep rot’ at the heart of the Government.
By
Katrine Bussey
1 Jun 2026
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