Holyrood must recapture radical spirit of devolution, says Leonard
Holyrood must look to recapture the radical spirit of devolution 20 years ago, according to Richard Leonard.
Richard Leonard
Labour vows to give workers ‘right to buy’ companies
Workers would be able to buy their companies if they are up for sale or facing closure under Labour proposals, with party research suggesting employee-owned firms make more money.
SNP will work with other parties to find way forward on Brexit – Sturgeon
Scotland’s First Minister has said the SNP will work with others to find a way forward on Brexit after Theresa May’s deal was rejected for the third time.
Sturgeon defends record despite ‘regrettable’ rise in child poverty
Nicola Sturgeon has described a rise in child poverty as “deeply regrettable” as she defended her government’s record on the issue.
Leonard urges swifter action to tackle child poverty
Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to bring forward plans to tackle child poverty by Labour’s Richard Leonard.
Leonard claims NHS facing staffing crisis
Nicola Sturgeon has denied Labour claims of a staffing crisis in the NHS, saying record numbers of people are employed in the Scottish health service.
Free bus travel would help poorest most, says Leonard
Richard Leonard has said proposed free bus travel in Scotland would help the country’s poorest people the most.
Scottish students strike again to demand action on climate change
Hundreds of schoolchildren and students have gathered across the country to demand action over climate change.
Richard Leonard promises free bus travel… but doesn’t know costs
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard said there would be free bus travel for all Scots if his party regained power – but the party was unable to say how much the policy would cost.
Labour’s Richard Leonard promises free bus network for Scotland
A future Labour government in Scotland would introduce free bus travel for all, its leader Richard Leonard has pledged.
Richard Leonard to tell Labour supporters: We make our own history
Scottish Labour cannot rely on voters’ “disillusionment” with the SNP to return to power at Holyrood, the party’s leader will say.