20 years of the Scottish Parliament – the Sheena Wellington interview
20 years ago, Sheena Wellington sang ‘A Man’s a Man’ at the opening of the Scottish Parliament. In this interview, Sheena reflects on the moment that changed Scotland forever.
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Tories don’t like to hear the truth on Boris and Hunt
Tory MPs can try all they want, but Scotland will not be shouted down.
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We can tackle poverty with the powers of Independence
🏴 While Richard Leonard is happy to keep the Tories in charge, we have an ambitious vision for a fairer society with independence.
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Austerity-obsessed Tories can’t be trusted on education
The Tories’ brutal austerity policies have been condemned by the UN’s special rapporteur – it’s clear Ruth Davidson can’t be trusted with our public services.
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Scottish Labour are happy to leave the Tories in charge
We believe in independence, so we can tackle Westminster’s failures and build a more progressive society. Richard Leonard would rather keep Scotland in tow to failing UK Tory governments.
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Experts agree – Brexit is an unmitigated disaster
Experts agree that Brexit is the biggest crisis facing the country.
While the Tories laugh on the sidelines, we’re fighting to protect Scotland’s interests.
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Labour’s lack of ambition for Scotland knows no bounds
Richard Leonard was given the chance to call for welfare powers to be taken out of the hands of the Tories in Westminster, and put into the hands of the people of Scotland.
Once again, he refused.
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Brexit shows Westminster is broken and change is needed
“The frustration people feel right now at our country, Scotland’s future, being determined by the DUP and a cabal of right-wing Tories is understandable, and I share it.”
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Health professionals say Brexit will be terrible for patients
The health professionals quoted by Nicola Sturgeon couldn’t be clearer: “The UK Government’s Brexit deal would be terrible for Britain and for patients’ health… We urge MPs to stop this harmful Brexit.”
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We’ve spent £47m to protect 70,000 of the most vulnerable households from the Bedroom Tax
Now the Scottish Tories claim there’s “no such thing”.
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The Tories raised parking charges and scrapped free parking
Clearly the Tories don’t trust Tory councils.
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Boundless Tory hypocrisy on empowering councils
John Swinney had a few inconvenient truths for the Scottish Tories at today’s FMQs.
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Teacher pay rise offer is the best pay deal anywhere in the UK
The Scottish Government’s pay rise offer for teachers gives them the best pay deal anywhere in the UK. While Westminster slides into dismay and Labour squabble on the sidelines, we’re delivering progress.
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The sooner Scotland chooses independence, the better
We’re within sight of a potential Brexit disaster and Theresa May still has no clear plan.
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Derek Mackay’s perfect response to a Tory on tax
Derek Mackay MSP was on great form when asked about tax at The Scottish Parliament today.
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Tories are putting Scotland at a competitive disadvantage
Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement will have a significant impact on jobs, investment and living standards in Scotland. Yet, the Scottish Tories don’t give a jot.
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We’ll continue to provide record funding for our NHS
Scotland’s NHS is being short-changed by Tories by around £50 million a year – over five years that will be a quarter of a billion pounds.
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Scotland’s NHS is being short-changed by the Tories
Derek Mackay: Scotland’s NHS is being short-changed by Tories by around £50 million a year – over five years that will be a quarter of a billion pounds.
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Tom Arthur’s reply to Tory Michelle Ballantyne
“To suggest that poverty should be a barrier to a family, that people who are poor are not entitled to any more than two children, what an absolutely disgraceful position”
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Ruth Davidson’s breathtaking political opportunism
Nicola Sturgeon exposes the “political opportunism” of the Tories and Ruth Davidson.
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The hypocrisy of the Tories
The hypocrisy of the Tories on measuring the progress of school pupils is exposed at FMQs.
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Don’t roll out the red carpet for President Trump
Theresa May shouldn’t roll out the red carpet for President Trump.
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Scrap the two child cap and rape clause
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon condemns the Tories’ two child cap and rape clause at FMQs.
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