Labour candidate quits after comparing Israel to ‘child abuser’
A Scottish Labour candidate has stepped down after a controversial blog emerged in which she compared Israel to a child abuser.
Scottish Labour
SNP has no mandate for second independence vote – Richard Leonard
Richard Leonard has said he does not believe the SNP has a mandate for another Scottish independence referendum.
Indyref2 not a priority for future Labour government, says Richard Leonard
Allowing the SNP to hold a second independence referendum would not be a priority for a future Labour government, the party’s Scottish leader said, though he did not rule out such a ballot.
SNP election win would show ‘irresistible demand’ for indyref2 – Nicola Sturgeon
The SNP winning a majority of seats north of the border in December’s general election will show an “unequivocal and irresistible demand” for a second independence referendum, Nicola Sturgeon has insisted.
Sturgeon claims SNP general election success would confirm case for indyref2
Nicola Sturgeon has claimed a Scottish majority for the SNP after the general election will show an “unequivocal and irresistible demand” for a second independence referendum.
Sturgeon claims SNP general election success would confirm case for indyref2
Nicola Sturgeon has claimed a Scottish majority for the SNP after the general election will show an “unequivocal and irresistible demand” for a second independence referendum.
Ruth Davidson speaks of aid work ambition after leaving Holyrood
Ruth Davidson has said she is “hugely interested” in taking on aid and development work once she leaves politics in Scotland.
Jeremy Corbyn would cost Labour the election – Ian Murray
Labour’s Ian Murray has heavily criticised party leader Jeremy Corbyn and went as far as to claim he would cost them any upcoming general election.
Richard Leonard calls for clarity on Labour’s Brexit stance
Richard Leonard has called for clarity on Labour’s stance over the next steps of Brexit.
Labour warned of election peril as official quits
A leading Labour MP has warned his party in Scotland could suffer at the next General Election after the resignation of its general secretary.
Scottish Labour hits out at national leadership’s position on independence
The Scottish Labour party has raised “serious concerns” about the national leadership’s position on independence after John McDonnell said he would not block a second referendum.