Labour

Time to end Labour dither on council tax

Commenting on remarks made by the Scottish Labour leader offering no alternative to the unfair council tax, SNP MSP Alex Neil said it was time for Labour to end their dither on an alternative.

Understanding the value of peace efforts

SNP Westminster leader and International Affairs spokesperson Angus Robertson MP has questioned Jack McConnell's latest appointment and said he would be writing to the Prime Minister asking how such a role could be fulfilled on a part-time basis.

Tired rhetoric from a tired Prime Minister

SNP Westminster Leader Angus Robertson MP has commented on Gordon Brown's key note speech to the Labour Party 2008 Conference.

McLeish backs SNP over council tax benefit cash

SNP MSP Christine Grahame today welcomed the case made by Henry McLeish for Scotland to retain council tax benefit. Papers released under the Freedom of Information Act showed a dispute between the former First Minister and Alisdair Darling.

Labour MP thanks SNP on how to govern

The SNP’s Westminster Leader and party Business Convener Angus Robertson MP has commented on a report in the Sunday Mail where Labour MP Tom Harris is quoted as saying "Alex Salmond should have the gratitude of the Scottish Labour Party” for showing his party how to govern.

Labour contest of 'the invisibles'

YouGov polling has revealed the low recognition ratings of Labour leadership candidates, all of them former ministers - as against those of Alex Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon and even Annabel Goldie.

Labour Leadership splits MPs

SNP MP and Westminster leader Angus Robertson today highlighted the continuing battle within the Labour party over who leads in Scotland after UK Transport Minister Tom Harris attacked Tom McCabe, Andy Kerr and Jim Devine’s calls for the leader in Scotland to have more autonomy.

Devolution has been a "disaster for Labour"

Former Labour MP Brian Wilson today claimed devolution could be the end of the Labour party as he bemoaned the state of Labour in Scotland.

Labour panic over by-election

Following the confirmation of the Glasgow East by-election on 24th July, Alex Salmond has branded the decision to hold the contest during Glasgow fair, the traditional holiday season, as "blind panic" by a crumbling Labour Party.

Wendy Alexander quits as Labour leader

Scottish Labour leader Wendy Alexander has announced she is standing down.
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