SNP ‘must end scandal’ of bus drivers facing violence from gangs, says Sarwar …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> NATS ministers must “end the scandal” of bus drivers facing violence from gangs of thuggish youths, Anas Sarwar has demanded. The Scottish Labour leader made the call ahead of a Holyrood vote on Wednesday on a scheme to … Read more
Urgent warning over illicit vapes laced with ‘dangerous’ levels of nicotine – as experts warn ‘kids are at risk’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MORE than one million illicit vapes were seized by Trading Standards last year as MPs prepare to vote on a massive industry crackdown today. Health Secretary Wes Streeting warned last night that … Read more
Rachel Reeves’ Budget is squeezing profits and killing off growth, business chiefs will warn today …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> RACHEL Reeves’ Budget is squeezing profits and killing off growth, business chiefs will warn today. At the annual Confederation of Business Industry conference, the Chancellor will be told she “must never again” unleash a tidal wave … Read more
Fury as Labour splash £250,000 of taxpayer cash to hear people’s views on the NHS …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE Government is spending £250,000 of taxpayer cash to hear people’s views on the NHS. Health Secretary Wes Streeting last week began a roadshow across Britain in his bid to have a “national conversation”. 2 Health … Read more
Anas Sarwar may have won politician of the year, but real test lies ahead for Scots Labour …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> ANAS Sarwar was doubtless delighted to be named Scottish Politician of the Year at an awards bash on Thursday. But while the applause of fellow politicians, lobbyists and journalists may be good for the … Read more
Nigel Farage’s Reform Party could wreck SNP’s hold over Holyrood as pollsters predict election chaos …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> NIGEL Farage’s Reform UK could hold the balance of power after the next Holyrood election amid a surge in support in Scotland, top polling experts have said. Professor Sir John Curtice and pollster Mark Diffley said … Read more
SNP spend £50,000 on replacing laptops, mobiles and tablets lost by staff …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> SNP ministers have spent almost £50,000 of taxpayers’ money on replacing government devices lost by staff in the last five years, it has emerged. Details obtained under freedom of information show 138 items such as laptops, mobiles and tablets … Read more
First glimpse of over-budget & delayed CalMac ferry as scandal-hit Ferguson shipyard finally delivers …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE first of two overdue ferries was finally delivered today by the scandal-hit Ferguson Marine yard – exactly seven years on from a humiliating fake launch by Nicola Sturgeon. MV Glen Sannox, which will serve the Arran … Read more
Scottish and UK ministers in talks to deport 600 foreign inmates to ease prison overcrowding …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> SCOTTISH and UK ministers are in talks to deport 600 foreign inmates to ease prison overcrowding, it emerged today. Justice Secretary Angela Constance confirmed discussions were underway with Westminster chiefs over the future of overseas lags … Read more
Fury as staggering cost to taxpayers of Covid inquiry revealed – making it most expensive probe in UK history …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE Covid Inquiry will cost taxpayers £208million — the most for any probe in UK history. Analysis reveals the hearing, which sits until 2026 and employs hundreds of civil servants, costs £150,000 … Read more