Together we can make Scotland better.

Angus Robertson MP for Moray has called for a meeting with defence secretary Philip Hammond to discuss reports of waste at the Kinloss base.

Mr Robertson said:

“Recent reports raise questions relating to potential dangers at the Kinloss base.

“Given reports of radioactive material at Dalgety Bay, it is important that we understand the situation at Kinloss.

The proposed involvement of former PM Tony Blair in the No campaign would be a “disaster” for the anti-independence parties, SNP MSP Kenny Gibson has said.

Commenting on the announcement that the Yes Scotland campaign is to launch on Friday 25th May, SNP Campaigns Director Angus Robertson said:

“These are exciting times for Scotland as we work to build a better nation. The Yes Scotland campaign will be about the people of Scotland, and how being independent can make life better for families and individuals across our country.

As the chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility rubbishes George Osborne’s tax cut and pension reform, Tory members have ranked the Chancellor more unpopular than Lib Dem ministers Michael Moore and Danny Alexander.

The Conservative Home website’s poll of Tory members gave Osborne a disastrous poll rating of just 5% compared to Alexander’s 44% and Moore’s 8%.

SNP MSP Jamie Hepburn has condemned North Lanarkshire Council chiefs for blocking SNP representation on COSLA.

The Labour group will make up all of its six delegates, stopping the two representatives the SNP had in the last council – despite the SNP gaining six councillors in the elections, cutting Labour’s majority by 25 per cent.

Mr Hepburn, SNP MSP for Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, said:

Attempts by the SNP to force the UK Government to rethink its austerity agenda and bring forward a plan for economic growth were voted down by Tory and Lib Dem MPs at Westminster.

The SNP has called for the Defence Secretary to make a statement to parliament following reports that the UK Government has backed down over proposals to abolish Scotland’s historic regimental names and cap badges.

SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson says Labour’s commitment to progressive politics has been questioned yet again after the unionist’s No campaign highlighted yet another Tory-Labour pact.

It is revealed in today’s Herald that a six-strong committee will lead the No campaign – including Labour’s Anas Sarwar and the Tories’ David McLetchie.

Mr Gibson, SNP MSP for Cunninghame North, said:

As Theresa May was heckled at the Police Federation conference for saying officers will need to take a “share” of government cuts, the SNP has reiterated its commitment that it will not impose the Winsor package in Scotland.

At the conference, Paul McKeever, chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, also urged the Home Secretary to follow in Scotland’s lead.

The new Labour-Tory administration in East Lothian is to try and reintroduce Margaret Thatcher’s Right-to-Buy policy, despite it having been abolished under the Housing (Scotland) Act.