Opposition say vaccine rollout is too slow
The vaccine programme in Scotland is under criticism from opposition politicians who say it is too slow.Yesterday in Scotland the overall number of those...
Yousaf is now First Minister designate
Humza Yousaf MSP was nominated to become the sixth First Minister of Scotland, following a parliamentary vote today.Mr Yousaf also announced his intention to...
Budding chefs show off for the Secretary of State for Scotland
Young aspiring chefs took the chance to show off their sizzling stovetop skills to the Secretary of State for Scotland, demonstrating how they’re whisking...
Coronavirus – Thursday’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the 24 hours to 8 April in Scotland are shown below.The...
Extra funding promised for councils
The Scottish Government has announced a package of extra funding for councils which could be worth up to £750 million, and which has been...
Scottish Government welcomes Syrian refugees
The first charter flight bringing refugees from Syria landed at Glasgow Airport this afternoon.
Minister for Europe and International Development Humza Yousaf said:
“This is a...
Scottish Government to set out its draft budget this afternoon
Speaking ahead of presenting the Scottish Government’s Draft Budget to parliament this afternoon, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay said:“The 2018-19 budget will demonstrate beyond doubt...
Coronavirus – Wednesday’s figures
Public Health Scotland has published the latest data on Covid-19 in Scotland.The number of cases is up slightly from yesterday, but the number of...
Coronavirus – restrictions lifted in Dumfries and Galloway
Local restrictions in Dumfries and Galloway have been lifted following a cluster of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases last week in the Annan and Gretna areas.The...
Business owners urged to #KnowYourRates
#KnowYourRates to be aware of any impending rise in business rates
Politicians want further action by the Scottish Government
With changes to business rates in the...
Coronavirus – Scottish Government announce stricter measures for Lothian
Lothian is one of the five health board areas where there are stricter measures being introduced from Friday, but as the First Minister said...
Bill Walker resigns as MSP
MSP for Dunfermline, Bill Walker who was convicted last month of a series of domestic abuse offences has bowed to public pressure and resigned...
Climate Change committee meets for first time
At Holyrood today the newest sub-committee set up by The Scottish Government met for the first time. The Cabinet Sub-Committee (CSC-CC) on Climate Change held...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures for today detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours have just been announced today, 12...
Gordon Macdonald MSP has news
Gordon Macdonald is the MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands and he regularly publishes his own newsletter. This is his latest.
Fireworks safety laws come into effect
The Scottish Government has given local authorities powers to reduce the effect of fireworks. From today any council can designate an area as a...
LibDems say hundreds waited a week for Test and Protect interview
LibDem leader Rennie uncovers 300 people waited a week for Test & Protect interview after positive testScottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie today said...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures for today detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours have been announced by the First...
Minister announces funding for solar panels on ‘Livingstone’s Hospital’
Local MSP and Minister for International Development Ben Macpherson is in Zambia. Today he announced a joint project between the Scottish Government, First Aid...
MSP says the U-turn on Air Departure Tax will affect exports
Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst has criticised the u-turn by the SNP Government on promised cuts to air departure tax for passengers using Edinburgh Airport.The...
Coronavirus – pilot schemes will begin contact tracing from tomorrow
The Scottish Government has announced that NHS Scotland contact tracing technology is to be tested in NHS Fife, NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Highland from...
4,735 Edinburgh carers to get extra payment
Around 4,735 carers in Edinburgh may benefit from a one-off payment during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Scottish Government has revealed plans to invest £19.2million to provide further...
MSP support for SANDS comes from personal experience
MSP praises local charity for their compassion towards grieving parentsJeremy Balfour MSP has marked Baby Loss Awareness Week by paying a visit to SANDS...
Johnson objects to reintroduction of two metre rule
It has been announced by the First Minister that a series of new Covid-19 restrictions which will come into force this weekend, will include...
Scottish budget – date is set in December
The 2023-24 Scottish Budget will be published on 15 December 2022, the Deputy First Minister John Swinney confirmed on Thursday. This follows agreement between...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced.The figures in...
Macmillan Coffee Morning held in Newhaven
The two local politicians, Ben Macpherson MSP and Deidre Brock MP got together to hold a joint Macmillan coffee morning on Friday.Macmillan Cancer...
Scottish Government acting on organ donation
The current system of organ donation by registering in advance is not without problems.The Scottish Government aims to increase the number of organs available for donation...
Europe Day – a day to say yes?
Well, according to the Yes Scotland campaign it certainly is.People from a range of EU countries and now living in Scotland came together today...
Jackie Weaver will appear at parliamentary committee meeting
Jackie Weaver, who rose to fame as a member of Handforth Parish Council in 2021, will give evidence to The Scottish Parliament's Local Government...
