Tag: Scottish politics
Scottish Voters Prefer Majoritarian Government – Survey Insights
So, like, this survey done by the Diffley Partnership for Electoral Reform Society (ERS) Scotland found some pretty interesting stuff, you know? They asked over 1000 Scots adults about their opinions on how Parliament...
Alex Salmond’s Lawyers Praise Late First Minister’s Courage
Alex Salmond's lawyers from the top Glasgow law firm Levy and McRae have spoken highly of the late former first minister's "courage" in the face of adversity. They supported Salmond through various legal processes,...
Anas Sarwar Vows to Become Scotland’s First Minister in 2022
Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, has set his sights on a bold goal - becoming Scotland's First Minister in 2022. Despite facing lackluster polling numbers, Sarwar remains resolute in his determination to lead...
Swinney Urged to Reinstate Winter Fuel Cut Instead of Playing Victim
Since winning its first Scottish election in 2007, the SNP has been relentless in its pursuit of more powers for Holyrood. Successive nationalist First Ministers have made strengthening devolution a priority. And they’ve been...
Warning to New Scottish Tory Leader: Expert Advises on Electoral Strategy
The future of the Scottish Tories at Holyrood after the 2026 election looks uncertain, according to expert Phil Burton-Cartledge. He believes that unless party leader Russell Findlay can bring some charisma and presence to...
Tributes to Former SNP Leader Alex Salmond: Shaping the Modern SNP
Former SNP leader Alex Salmond passed away on Saturday, sparking tributes from figures across the party. Salmond, who served as Scotland's First Minister from 2007 to 2014, led the SNP during two separate periods,...
Keir Starmer’s Government Criticized by Scottish Labour Leaders
Scottish Labour Leaders Slam Keir Starmer's GovernmentSenior Scottish Labour figures are not mincing words when it comes to their assessment of the party's first seven months in power. According to reports, they believe it...
Michael Matheson announces retirement from politics
Former Scottish National Party (SNP) health secretary, Michael Matheson, recently made headlines with his decision to retire from politics at the next election. The Falkirk West MSP expressed his desire to explore new opportunities...
John Swinney Clarifies SNP Stance on Cat Ban
First Minister John Swinney of Scotland recently addressed rumors regarding a potential ban on cats in the country. The speculation stemmed from media reports suggesting that the Scottish National Party (SNP) was considering restrictions...
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...
Tribute to Alex Salmond: Yes Scotland Leaders’ Bold and Courageous Words
Former MP and MSP Dennis Canavan, who worked closely with Alex Salmond on the Yes Scotland campaign, paid tribute to the late politician by calling him the "most courageous of politicians" and highlighting his...
Scotland is a Country, Not a County: Alex Salmond’s Final Message
Alex Salmond's recent social media post before his passing reiterated a sentiment he felt strongly about: Scotland is a country, not a county. This declaration came in the wake of his death, which was...