By-Election East Livingston and East Calder Friday, 9 July, 2021 We kick-started the leafleting campaign for David Philip in the East Livingston and East Calder by-election this evening. First port of call was Uphall. Feel like helping out? contact :- [email protected] Local News
Liz Smith: Congratulations to Scotland’s pupils and teachers on exam results 9th August 2016 Scotland’s pupils and teachers have been congratulated for an excellent set of exam results, including an increase in vocational passes Holyrood News
Pause in named person a chance to drop whole scheme 9th August 2016 Education secretary John Swinney has confirmed the unlawful named person policy has been put on hold Holyrood News
Conservative pressure on state guardians begins to pay off 8th August 2016 Political pressure on the SNP over named person is beginning to pay off, after the education secretary said he may limit the scope of the scheme Holyrood News
Police Scotland must reassure public it's properly staffed 2nd August 2016 The police should reassure people in Scotland that the force is adequately staffed, after officer numbers dropped to their lowest in more than five years Holyrood News
Clinical negligence payments in Scotland hit record high 2nd August 2016 The number of patients compensated by the NHS for medical negligence rose to a record high last year, it has emerged Holyrood News
Sturgeon must accept named person is 'disproportionate and inappropriate' 29th July 2016 The Scottish Conservatives have demanded answers from ministers over why they pushed forward with named person proposals which contravene human rights laws Holyrood News
Named person scheme ruled unlawful 28th July 2016 The SNP’s hated named person scheme has been ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court Holyrood News
SNP falls 'woefully short' on pledge to detect cancer early 26th July 2016 The Scottish Government has fallen “woefully short” on a pledge it made to significantly increase the number of cancers detected early, a new report has... Holyrood News
Sturgeon's five tests a ruse for separation drive 25th July 2016 The First Minister has been accused of hiding behind the EU referendum vote in order to renew a separation drive for Scotland Holyrood News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
