Tag: Government

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Scottish Minister Criticizes Russell Findlay for Devolution Mistake on BBC Interview

SNP Minister Criticizes Russell Findlay for Devolution Mistake on BBC InterviewA Scottish National Party (SNP) minister recently criticized Russell Findlay for what seemed to be a lack of understanding of devolution during a BBC...
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Candidates Criticize Anas Sarwar’s ‘Convenient’ Winter Fuel U-Turn

Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, is facing criticism for his recent U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments, with opponents accusing him of making a politically convenient move just days before three key by-elections. Sarwar...
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Impact of SNP Tax Policy on Revenues: Uncertainty Revealed by Think Tank

Researchers from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) have recently highlighted the uncertainty surrounding the impact of the SNP tax policy on government revenues in Scotland. The IFS experts conducted an analysis of research...
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Anas Sarwar’s Chief of Staff Named Top Scottish Labour Leader

Scottish Labour has announced Kate Watson as the new general secretary, taking over from John-Paul McHugh after this year's general election. Kate Watson, who previously served as Anas Sarwar's chief of staff, brings a...
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Scotland’s Charities at Risk in UK Budget, Warns John Swinney

The First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, has expressed concerns about the impact of the UK Budget on Scotland's charities. He called on the UK Government to reimburse charities for the increased cost of...
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Avoiding Another Council Tax Freeze: Shona Robinson’s Warning in Scottish Budget

Scotland's Finance Secretary, Shona Robison, has received a warning from Holyrood's Local Government Committee regarding the possibility of imposing another council tax freeze. The committee expressed widespread opposition to such a move, highlighting concerns...
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Clash between Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch on Donald Trump’s victory at PMQs

During the recent Prime Minister's Questions session, there was a heated exchange between Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch regarding Donald Trump's victory. Badenoch, the new Conservative leader, demanded an apology from Foreign Secretary David...
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Donald Trump Claims Victory in US Presidential Election 2020

At a recent campaign event in Florida, Donald Trump proudly declared victory in the US presidential race. He expressed his gratitude to the American people and stated that this win will help in making...
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Netanyahu Dismisses Israeli Defense Minister in Surprise Move

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a surprising move by dismissing his defense minister, Yoav Gallant. The two leaders have been at odds over the war in Gaza, with Netanyahu pointing out "significant...
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Understanding the US Electoral College: How It Works and Its Impact

HUNDREDS of millions of votes will be counted across the US from Thursday onwards – but there's a chance that the candidate that wins the popular vote won't win the whole race.That's because the...
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MPs from North and North-East Criticize UK Minister Over Proposed ‘Family Farm Tax’

In the recent House of Commons debate, rural affairs minister Daniel Zeichner defended the proposed "family farm tax" changes that have stirred controversy. The changes are set to reduce tax relief for farmers, particularly...