Rape conviction rate falls despite increase in cases 27th February 2018 The rate of convictions for rape and attempted rape have fallen, even though more cases have been brought to court. Figures released today by the Scottish... Holyrood News
Overtime bill for nurses exposes SNP's workforce chaos 24th February 2018 More than £26 million was paid in overtime to nurses and midwives last year, as the NHS buckles under the impact of SNP mismanagement. Staff shortages in... Holyrood News
SNP merger of Police Scotland and BTP delayed 21st February 2018 The controversial move to bring the British Transport Police under the control of Scotland’s single force has been delayed. The SNP wants Police Scotland to... Holyrood News
Make St John's a paediatric teaching hospital to halt downgrades 21st February 2018 A major Central Belt hospital should be given teaching accreditation for paediatrics to help safeguard its future, the Scottish Conservatives have said. The... Holyrood News
SNP confirms broken promise with tax hike 20th February 2018 The SNP has rubber-stamped its own broken promise on tax, after it officially changed the rates north of the border. With the help of the Greens, the... Holyrood News
Economy under SNP continues to lag behind developed world 19th February 2018 On the day before the Income Tax Rate Resolution is debated in the Scottish Parliament, statistics published by the OECD have confirmed that the Scottish... Holyrood News
Childcare availability worse for poorest families under SNP 16th February 2018 Figures compiled from the Care Inspectorate; Early Learning and Childcare Statistics, show that childcare availability for poorer families has decreased while... Holyrood News
Productivity in Scotland under SNP lowest since 2009 14th February 2018 Figures released today by the Scottish Government have shown that Scotland’s productivity (output per hour worked) has dropped to its lowest level in more than... Holyrood News
Action needed to avoid politicisation of civil service 11th February 2018 Scottish Conservatives have called for action to be taken to ensure that the Scottish civil service remains impartial. Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron... Holyrood News
