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SNP and Labour Governments Urged to Prioritise Fighting Poverty Like Covid Emergency A prominent campaigner has called for urgent action to address the child poverty crisis in Scotland, comparing the response needed to that of the Covid-19 emergency. SallyAnn Kelly, the chief executive of Aberlour, stressed that the resources and focus directed towards tackling the…

A Scottish charity leader has called for a COVID-style response to tackle child poverty in Scotland. SallyAnn Kelly, the chief executive of the Aberlour charity, highlights the urgency of the issue, comparing it to the swift actions taken during the pandemic. She emphasizes that child poverty, affecting around one in four children in Scotland, has…

Scots Families Struggle with Money for Basic Needs This Winter, Charity Reports Families across Scotland are facing significant financial challenges this winter, with many struggling to afford essential items like food and heating, according to a leading charity. Aberlour’s Urgent Assistance Fund has been instrumental in providing much-needed support to families in need, having distributed…

SNP MP Stephen Flynn has caused controversy with his decision to run for a seat in the Scottish Parliament while intending to retain his Westminster seat if successful. This move has sparked discussions about the practice of double jobbing among politicians. In response to this issue, Central Scotland MSP Graham Simpson has taken a stand…

SNP Government’s National Care Service Plan in Shambles and Disgrace, Criticized by Anas Sarwar In a scathing criticism of the SNP government’s handling of the National Care Service plan, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has described the situation as a shambles and a disgrace. Sarwar highlighted the government’s failure to deliver on its promises, particularly…

A new portrait of the man behind Anne Boleyn’s rise and fall has been unveiled at her childhood home, Hever Castle. The painting depicts Thomas Cromwell, known as the mastermind behind Anne Boleyn’s ascent to the English throne and her subsequent downfall, just three years later. This 16th-century artwork forms part of an exhibition coinciding…

Scottish MSPs will soon be voting on a potential ban on ‘double jobbing’ in light of the recent controversy surrounding SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn. Conservative MSP Graham Simpson is set to reintroduce an amendment aimed at abolishing ‘dual mandates,’ a move that could impact Flynn’s attempt to concurrently serve in two parliaments. The anticipated…

Donor Chosen as Scottish Tory Chair Following Generous Contribution to Russell Findlay Leadership Campaign A wealthy donor who generously funded Russell Findlay’s successful bid for Scottish Tory leadership has been appointed as the party’s chairman just weeks later. Alasdair Locke, a prominent tycoon, donated £25,000 to Findlay’s campaign before being given the prestigious position within…

ScotRail urged to abandon costly first-class seats as only 2% were used last year ScotRail is facing calls to do away with expensive first-class seats after it was revealed that just 2 per cent of them were occupied last year, leaving 150,000 luxury seats empty each month. The Scottish Greens obtained data through freedom of…