One in five homeowners ‘would see council tax bills soar by £500’ if valuations were updated

One in five homeowners ‘would see council tax bills soar by £500’ if valuations were updated

ONE in five homeowners could see their council tax bills soar by £500 if house valuations were updated, an expert warned. David Phillips, of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, branded the levy “a relic” — as charges are based on 1991 property prices. 4 Experts warned one in five homeowners… One in five homeowners ‘would … Read more

Hundreds of Scots schools shut since SNP came to power but there are nearly 10,000 more pupils – The Scottish Sun

Hundreds of Scots schools shut since SNP came to power but there are nearly 10,000 more pupils – The Scottish Sun

HUNDREDS of schools across Scotland have closed since the SNP came to power despite pupil numbers rising, it emerged last night. The Scottish Tories accused Nats ministers of allowing schools to “decline and disappear” as they slated their rivals’ record on education. 3 Hundreds of schools… Hundreds of Scots schools shut since SNP came to … Read more

Allies of SNP chief ‘draw-up hit list of MSPs they want to replace with axed SNP MPs’

Allies of SNP chief 'draw-up hit list of MSPs they want to replace with axed SNP MPs'

STEPHEN Flynn’s allies have drawn up a “hit list” of sitting Nats MSPs they want to replace with ex-SNP MPs, sources claimed. The party’s Westminster leader is weighing up whether to run for a Holyrood seat at next year’s election. 5 STEPHEN Flynn’s allies have drawn up a “hit list”… Allies of SNP chief ‘draw-up … Read more

SNP chiefs ‘blowing £1 billion on a cushy five-star prison’ to replace notorious nick

SNP chiefs 'blowing £1 billion on a cushy five-star prison' to replace notorious nick

NATS ministers were today accused of blowing £1 billion on a cushy “five-star” prison to replace Glasgow’s notorious Barlinnie nick. Scottish Tory chief Russell Findlay made the claim at Holyrood as he read out details of how the new superprison sounded more like a “luxury resort or a… SNP chiefs ‘blowing £1 billion on a … Read more

Alba Party boss who defected from SNP SUSPENDED for ‘gross misconduct’

Alba Party boss who defected from SNP SUSPENDED for 'gross misconduct'

THE pro-independence Alba Party has been plunged into turmoil amid bitter infighting as it seeks to appoint a successor to Alex Salmond as leader. Former Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill and the party’s only MSP Ash Regan are both vying to take over from the late Mr Salmond, who died in… Alba Party boss who defected … Read more

Scandal-hit shipyard boss blasted for ‘waffling’ at MSPs amid ferry delay

Scandal-hit shipyard boss blasted for 'waffling' at MSPs amid ferry delay

THE boss of the SNP Government’s scandal-hit shipyard was today blasted for “waffling” at MSPs amid fears of yet another delay to the botched ferries project. The Scottish Sun revealed in January that it was “unlikely” taxpayer-owned shipyard Ferguson Marine wouldn’t deliver the Glen… Scandal-hit shipyard boss blasted for ‘waffling’ at MSPs amid ferry delay … Read more

Labour’s support in Scotland ‘implodes’ to four-year low in gift to SNP

Labour's support in Scotland 'implodes' to four-year low in gift to SNP

LABOUR support in Scotland has “imploded” to a four-year low handing the SNP a pre-election boost, polling suggests. Nats have been tipped to return 51 MSPs with Labour slumping to just 16 — six fewer than in 2021. 3 Support for Labour in Scotland has “imploded” to a four-year lowCredit:… Labour’s support in Scotland ‘implodes’ … Read more

With rates rising and services dwindling, SNP government are nowhere to be seen

With rates rising and services dwindling, SNP government are nowhere to be seen

YOU may have read that water bills are about to go through the roof — if you’re lucky enough to still have one after storm Eowyn. Inflation is running at 3.5 per cent, yet Scottish Water has seen fit to whack up bills by 9.9 per cent. That means an extra £54 a year for … Read more

Humza Yousaf claims Nicola Sturgeon’s former Chief of Staff was ‘very good’ at keeping secrets

Humza Yousaf claims Nicola Sturgeon’s former Chief of Staff was 'very good' at keeping secrets

HUMZA Yousaf has claimed Nicola Sturgeon’s former Chief of Staff was “very good” at keeping “many a secret”. He recalled how Liz Lloyd checked if he had private health cover just days before a Cabinet reshuffle in 2021. 2 Mr Yousaf recalled how he received a “very strange” phone… Humza Yousaf claims Nicola Sturgeon’s former … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon slammed by Alex Salmond supporters after claiming she paid more ‘attention to detail’ than him

Nicola Sturgeon slammed by Alex Salmond supporters after claiming she paid more 'attention to detail' than him

NICOLA Sturgeon has been slammed by supporters of Alex Salmond after claiming she paid more “attention to detail” than him while First Minister. The former SNP leader also bragged that ex-PM Theresa May would have secured a decent Brexit deal for the UK had she followed her approach. 2 The… Nicola Sturgeon slammed by Alex … Read more