Tag: Politics
Scottish Labour Commits to Winter Fuel Payment: Anas Sarwar’s U-turn
Scottish Labour has made a commitment to reinstate the Winter Fuel Payment if they win the next Holyrood election. This decision marks a significant...
SNP Minister Issues Warning Amid Media Focus on Party Infighting
The recent focus on the SNP party infighting has taken center stage in Scottish politics. The controversy arose when several SNP MPs expressed interest...
UK to Increase Support for Ukraine as US Supports Missile Use in Russia
The UK is set to increase its support for Ukraine, sparking speculation that British-supplied missiles may be utilized by Ukrainian forces to target locations...
Liberal Democrats Accused of Misinforming Voters in By-Election Victory
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have recently come under fire for allegedly using deceptive tactics to win a by-election in Edinburgh. Louise Spence, a member...
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...
Israeli Practices in Gaza: UN Committee Compares to Genocide
A UN committee has recently reported that the policies and practices carried out by Israel in Gaza are showing characteristics of genocide. The committee,...
Stephen Flynn’s ‘Double Jobbing’ Aberdeen Election Plan Faces SNP Backlash
Stephen Flynn, the SNP Westminster leader, is facing backlash within his party after announcing his intention to run for a seat in both Holyrood...
Illegal Construction of Kinneff Swimming Pool at Historic Former Manse
This week's Planning Ahead roundup features a variety of interesting proposals and developments across the north-east region. From repurposing Aberdeen buildings to potential new...
Alex Salmond Memorial Service Date Announced
The memorial service for Alex Salmond has been scheduled to take place at Edinburgh's St Giles' Cathedral on Saturday, November 30, which is St...
Pro-Palestine Protesters Detained in Amsterdam After Ban: What Happened?
Police in Amsterdam have taken action against more than a hundred individuals who participated in a pro-Palestine demonstration that was banned by Mayor Femke...
Elgin Town Hall Transformation and Hotel Work Approved: What You Need to Know
Elgin Town Hall Transformation and Hotel Work - What You Need to KnowWelcome to Planning Ahead – our weekly round-up of the latest proposals...
Winter Safety Tips for Seniors: Charities Offer Vital Advice Amid Labour Cuts
Winter Safety Tips for Seniors: Charities Offer Vital Advice Amid Labour CutsAs the winter season approaches, charities and campaign groups are stepping up to...
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...
Scottish Rockstar Criticizes Blur Bassist for Socializing with David Cameron
Bobby Gillespie, the lead singer of Primal Scream, recently spoke out against Blur bassist Alex James for socializing with former Tory Prime Minister David...
Scottish Conservative Peer Admits Drink-Driving Offense: What Happens Next?
Scottish Conservative Peer Admits Drink-Driving Offense: What Happens Next?A Scottish Conservative peer named Alexander Scrymgeour, also known as the Earl of Dundee, has admitted...
New Title: Liz Lloyd Appointed as Chief of Staff by Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, recently appointed Liz Lloyd as his Chief of Staff. This news caused quite a stir in...
Scottish Labour candidate wins tight by-election against SNP
Labour candidate Ian Hellyer emerged victorious in the Inverclyde West by-election, securing 932 "first preference" votes to beat his SNP, Conservative, Alba, and Reform...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Brian Cox confronts Boris Johnson on Channel 4 about Donald Trump: A Fiery Exchange
During the fiery exchange between Brian Cox and Boris Johnson on Channel 4, tensions ran high as the two debated over the controversial figure...
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...
Ronan Hale Delays Northern Ireland Dream Due to FIFA Red-Tape Hold-Up
Ronan Hale is a talented striker playing for Ross County and hoping to represent Northern Ireland in the future. Despite his impressive form and...
Opposition Urged Against English Tuition Fee Hike by Greens
Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer has urged Anas Sarwar to oppose the hike to English tuition fees and make sure his MPs do the...
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...
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...
GB News fined £100k by media watchdog for Isabel Oakeshott’s controversial remarks
GB News has been fined £100,000 by the media watchdog Ofcom for breaching impartiality rules regarding a programme where then-prime minister Rishi Sunak had...
Scottish Labour Criticized for Silence on UK Government’s Austerity Plans
Scottish Labour is facing criticism for its silence regarding the UK government's austerity plans. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking to raise £40 billion through...
Alex Salmond Returns to Scotland: A Recap of His Homecoming
Alex Salmond, the former first minister, has returned to Scotland after a tragic incident in North Macedonia. He passed away due to a heart...
BREAKING NEWS
Bridge of Don Roadworks Causing Delays for Drivers
Drivers in the North-east of Aberdeen are once again experiencing delays as roadworks along Ellon Road in Bridge of Don continue. SSEN has closed...